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Old 08-26-2003, 03:28 AM
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Default Re: 1966 Corvette purchased-modified from Yenko Chev

I don't believe that the Yenko/Best Photo Vette is one of only two special Vettes built. There were only 15 L72-M22 Vettes built, which is still a small number.

But, there were 2 Daytona Vettes special ordered to Race at Daytona in 1966; and were delivered in Florida. One was raced by the Penske team and is currently owned by Kevin MacKay. MacKay says these Daytona Vettes are an early version L88, but there is confusion with having cast iron versus aluminum heads? The other 66 Daytona Vette special ordered to race at Daytona is my Silver 66 Big Tank L72-M22 Vette. My Vette was raced by a lesser known team, yet it was the car featured on the front cover of the 1966 Corvette News magazine. Also was an article inside about these 2 Daytona Vettes competing at Daytona; as 1966 was the first year that Daytona jumped from a 12 hour race to the full 24 hour race.

These two are confirmed by Al Grenning whom is a Historian/Author with NCRS, has the factory documents (won't give me copies) of my Vette and the Penske Vette. He states they were built with special motors unlike any other L72. I tried persistently for copies, but at the time, he claims they were given to him in strict confidence; and told not to be copied. I have two very frustrating car situations like this, being unable to get copies. But I am convinced and have no doubt, that these 66 Daytona Vettes were special ordered, with special L72 motor.
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