1972 YENKO VEGA

[WWJD]

Found on Trader on line

http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...0/23793060.htm

1972 YENKO VEGA, own a piece of the legend from Don Yenko, no rust, needs some restoration, $20, 000, 505-662-9477

sold!

[Chevy454]

I hate to be nosey, but do we know the lucky new owner?

[JoeC]

It was the Jan 01 feature car. He said the new owner has a turbo for it. I didn't ask the name of new owner but it would be nice to see a Turbo Stinger Vega like Don tried to build. EPA killed it.

https://www.yenko.net/features/2001/January2001.htm

[Edited by JoeC (04-17-2002 at 07:52 PM).]

It's me, the guy with no garage space!

[JoeC]

Congratulations on your purchase. It looks like a cool car and there can't be many Yenko Vegas left. Does it still have the original paint and stripes?

JoeC, it does have the original paint, but not stripes. Owner told me that they were so badly "baked" that he put new ones on. It has the original rear with anti-hop bars . The original motor and trans come with the car, but it now sports a small block. Rob or Tom, do you guys have the list of vegas. I have found out that Vince only has a partial list. Also, how many have survived?

[JChlupsa]

Yenko. What does the Trim tag read. I have passed by a warehouse that has an old 66 Nova SS and a Vega same body style with those stripes in it. they are both up on Racks and from what i have heard the guy is not selling. I know a guy thats a good friend with the owner so he might be able to get info on the car here

[sYc]

At present time, the sYc knows the where abouts of 4-5 Yenko Vegas. As per numbers, I had not taken the time to go through my Vega info until now (two large folders). I do have numbers for several Yenko Vegas. All of them? Who knows, but I doubt it, as each time I go through the massive amount of Yenko papers I have acquired, I seem to find something new and interesting.
Some of the interesting things I have concerning the Vegas are pictures and other related info on the very first one, called the "test car". I have notes discussing the problems with the EPA in regards to installing the turbo unit on new cars. I even have an actual Schwitzer turbo unit, # syc-001, complete with an autographed picture of Don holding the unit. With the unit are all of the drawings, part numbers, installation instuctions, etc. for the unit, plus lots of information that was sent to prospective customers and dealers. The list goes on and on. I have enough info on the Vega alone to do a small book. Tom

[Chevy454]

Congrats, Dave! So, any chance of it being the very first (running!) Yenko Vega to attend a Supercar Reunion (hint, hint )? You are gonna have to start building another garage to hold all of your new toys!

[Edited by Chevy454 (04-19-2002 at 02:24 PM).]