1969 427 Yenko Nova - Mecum - Kissimmee, Fl

[John]

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1969 427 Yenko Nova - Mecum Florida

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[tom999q]

<span style="text-decoration: underline">Before the link gets deleted and this becomes a useless thread, here is what the auction ad says: </span>
Don Yenko was responsible for some of the hottest-performing muscle cars of the '60s and '70s, but when it came to producing the Yenko SC427 Nova, even he had second thoughts about putting together a machine he once referred to as “a beast, almost lethal” and &quot;the wildest thing we ever did&quot; in describing why GM refused to build them through the COPO program. Indeed, GM brass was specifically concerned with product liability issues with a car that could blithely trailer a similarly equipped Corvette. While they may have agreed with great reluctance to produce 427-powered versions of the Camaro and Chevelle, loading the lightweight Nova with that much firepower was out of the question. Nonetheless, Yenko converted 38 SC427 Novas in 1969 according to the Yenko Sportscar Club.

As he had done with the Yenko Super Camaros in 1967 and ’68, Yenko began with cars equipped at the factory with available 396 CI engines to take advantage of their beefier frames, drivelines, brakes and suspensions. In their place, Yenko installed the 1966 Corvette-spec L72 427/450 HP engine, resulting in a car capable of neck-snapping acceleration and sub-11 second quarter mile times.

Fewer than ten Yenko SC427 Novas are known to exist today, including this impressive coupe that is equipped with the aforementioned L72 engine, a 4-speed manual transmission and 4.10:1 Positraction third member. Restored in frame-off fashion approximately 15 years ago, its LeMans Blue paint wears the contrasting Yenko stripes and graphics that serve notice to potential challengers what they are up against. While most Yenkos were equipped with Astro five-spoke aluminum wheels, it seems most SC427 Novas were delivered with the matching painted steel wheels and dog-dish hubcaps seen on this example, which also features a Black bench-seat interior and an AM radio.

The car is well known in the muscle car community, and its quality has attracted the attention of such periodicals as Chevy Rumble magazine, which featured the car in its January 2005 issue; Muscle Car Enthusiast Magazine (January 2006) and Collectible Automobile (October 2010) featured the car as well. It has also collected an abundance of awards, including the Gold Spinner Award at the 2004 Chevy VetteFest, invitations to the 2008 Milwaukee Masterpiece and the 2011 Eyes on Design show and Best of Class at the 2012 Ault Park Concours. In addition, this Yenko SC427 Nova was featured on page 156 of &quot;Yenko The Man, The Machines, The Legend&quot; by Bob McClurg.


HIGHLIGHTS

- Gold Spinner Award at 2004 Chevy VetteFest
- 2008 Masterpiece Style and Speed
- Invitational car 2011 Eyes on Design
- Best of Class 2012 Ault Park Concours
- NICB report indicating that the car was delivered to Yenko Chevrolet
- Eyes on Design invitational car
- Frame-off restoration approximately 15 years ago
- 427/450 HP engine
- 4-speed transmission
- 4.10 Positraction rear end
- Power brakes
- Lemans Blue with White Yenko stripes
- Black bench seat interior
- AM radio
- Body-colored steel wheels
- Dog dish hubcaps
- Featured in Chevy Rumble Magazine, January 2005
- Muscle Car Enthusiast Magazine, January 2006
- Collectible Automobile, October 2010

[tom999q]

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[COPO CARTEL]

Good Luck with the sale Tom. Great car and even better family. Look forward to seeing this auction

[YenkoYS100]

Anyone know if there is any original paperwork from Yenko on this car? As in, other than NICB, showing that it went to Yenko Chevy? Just curious as much original paperwork does not exist anymore? I have a 3 owner Yenko with all papers from day 1. I guess that's a rare occasion?

[Schonyenko2]

As much as I like the ralley green 69, I like the lemans blue even better. Very cool car. Good luck on the sale.

[Stefano]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: YenkoYS100</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Anyone know if there is any original paperwork from Yenko on this car? As in, other than NICB, showing that it went to Yenko Chevy? Just curious as much original paperwork does not exist anymore? I have a 3 owner Yenko with all papers from day 1. I guess that's a rare occasion? </div></div>

The man who holds the records for the Novas is Vince Emee. The last time he and I spoke he told me that he will only provide a verbal verification of the documentation he has. He is no longer providing copies of his records. According to the info he provided in the past regarding this Nova he has confirmation of the 427 conversion as well as the original Yenko network selling dealer.

Of all the Yenko Novas found to date, there exists only one with a Yenko Invoice showing the 427 conversion.

[sYc]

As told to previous owner by Vince.

[sYc]

NICB report.