Chevrolet Camaro Yenko 1969, Estados Unidos

Chevrolet Camaro Yenko 1969, Estados Unidos
Motor: 427/425 HP
Exterior: Verde (Fathom Green)
Interior: Preto
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HIGHLIGHTS

1 of 201 Yenko Camaros built in 1969

L72 427/425 HP V-8 engine

4-speed manual transmission

Power steering

Power front disc brakes

Stewart Warner tachometer

140 MPH speedometer

Delco AM radio

Mag wheels with Yenko center caps

Firestone Wide Oval tires

Front and rear spoilers

Fathom Green with Black interior

Yenko stripes, emblems and SYC headrests

COPO Connection certificate

Potential Camaro buyers in 1969 had a lot of possible combinations they could buy, but if there was a real need for speed, it is Don Yenko who should get the credit. Yenko—whose road-racing prowess had gotten the attention of Detroit and whose marketing sense resulted in a close relationship with Vince Piggins in Chevrolet’s corporate offices—pushed for cars like the one offered here. This factory 427 CI Camaro is one of 201 Yenko Camaros built in 1969, created using a combination of COPO special-order numbers and Yenko’s small staff in his Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, dealership. Though that crew continued adding on the instantly noticeable Yenko stripes, emblems and SYC headrests, no longer were they swapping in Tonawanda-built short-blocks. Now, the L72 427/425 HP V-8 engines were going in right on the assembly line. The powerplant in this car has the air cleaner that seals to the ZL2 hood, as well as the aluminum intake and cast-iron exhaust manifolds. It is backed by a 4-speed manual transmission and features both power steering and power front disc brakes. A second COPO code used almost exclusively by Yenko resulted in the sport suspension and 140 MPH speedometer. In addition to the factory-installed black vinyl bucket seats, Delco AM radio and Hurst floor shifter, Yenko’s crew added a Stewart Warner tachometer to the steering column on this example. The outside features both front and rear spoilers, and this car is painted in Fathom Green. Of all the first-generation Camaros, the 1969 version has been considered the summation of the era for many, with its clean grille design and excellent stance. Devoid of extras since the COPO package was not an SS model, the final touches are mag wheels with Yenko center caps and Firestone Wide Oval tires. Looking every bit as serious as it actually was, here is the chance to relive Yenko’s epochal era of power.