Chevrolet Camaro Yenko 1969, Estados Unidos

Chevrolet Camaro Yenko 1969, Estados Unidos
Motor: 427/425 HP
Exterior: Azul (LeMans Blue)
Interior: Preto
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HIGHLIGHTS

Sold new by Francis Chevrolet in St. Louis, Missouri

1 of approximately 30 with M40 TH 400 automatic transmission

L72 427/425 HP engine

TH400 transmission

BE-code rear end

Hurst dual gate shifter

140 MPH speedometer

LeMans Blue with Black interior

Mag wheels with Yenko center caps

Goodyear Wide Tread GT tires

Stewart Warner tachometer and gauge package

Yenko stripes, emblems and SYC headrests

All three original VINs on the original cowl, one public and two hidden

Extensive sheet metal restoration

Mostly NOS or original vintage GM parts used during restoration process

One thing that gave Don Yenko’s super cars their visibility was the dealership network he had developed. This special 1969 Yenko-ordered 427 CI COPO Camaro was sold new at Francis Chevrolet near St. Louis, Missouri. Moreover, this beautiful car is unique in that it is one of approximately 30 built with the M40 automatic transmission. Cars like this would first go from the factory to Yenko for SYC preparation and then be reshipped to dealers like Francis to be sold as new vehicles. The Camaro here features the L72 427/425 HP engine, which came under COPO 9561, a code that also mandated driveline upgrades. For this car, that included the M40 TH400 transmission and BE-code differential. Yenko’s special sports-car code was COPO 9737, and this added the 140 MPH speedometer, 15-inch wheels and better suspension parts. This car is painted in Lemans Blue with black Yenko stripes that match the black interior. The exterior also features front chin and rear decklid spoilers, 427 emblems on the ZL2 cowl-induction-style hood (mandated by the COPO code as well due to engine clearance), special Yenko callouts, and on this car, lower rocker trim. These were not SS models and lacked a lot of extras. Inside, Yenko installed a Stewart Warner tachometer and gauge package, plus Yenko stripes, emblems and SYC logos on the headrests. A Hurst Dual Gate shifter is between the seats. Riding on mag wheels with Yenko center caps and Goodyear Wide Tread GT tires, this car again appears like the day Francis sold it. The car underwent an extensive sheet-metal restoration with mostly NOS or original vintage GM parts used during the process. There were a number of Yenkos sold through outside sources, and this example with Francis Chevrolet dealer trim is uniquely optioned and certainly special.