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The ZL-1 lot included three (3) engines. Two were complete, carb to pan, and the third was a bare block. As i recall, one complete block was one out of a car (can't remember car number) and the other described as a Yenko ZL-1 engine. The third was the current production block (bare). Bid to $50,000...reserve near $100,000.

What is the story on Yenko ZL-1 engines? I remember seeing a red '69 Camaro on eBay (and discussed here) with what they described as a Yenko ZL-1. Are these the blocks with "YENKO" cast into the front of the block? Would love to learn more about these engines.

Rich

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Much improved location this year w/Barrett-Jackson size tents,but we still need an Amy. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smirk.gif
Reggie Jackson & Jim Mattison were there,as well as many from this site.
Saw Harry & Chris looking at Corvettes as usual..Fred was all over the Chevelles while Ron was taking notes.
Dave Steinberg had a really Nice Vendor set up for his Signage and Memorbilia.Quality work! (Nice NICKEY clock Stefano https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif)
Damn near Chevelle Heaven,as there were over 24 1969 and over 26 1970 Chevelles there,with a few more in the parking lot.
I noticed many cars were being bought up by the same single individuals,for what ever that's worth..

<u>-Lot# -Add 6% Sellers &amp; 5% Buyers Fee onto SOLD prices.</u>
*S545-27 Mile Red LS-6 Chevelle-Bid to 400K-No Sale
*S554-1970 Blue LS-6 Chevelle Complete Frame Off-Sold 120K
*S557-1970 L-78 NICAB Fathom Blue Chevelle Convert-Sold 180K
*S557.1-1970 Monaco Orange Calif. L-78 Chevelle w/CE Block-Bid to 90K,wants 125K.
*S558.1-White 1969 ZL-1 Reggie Jackson Camaro-Bid to 650K wants at least 1 Million.(from the owner of the Briggs 1 Million LS-6 Convert. at Barrett/Jackson)
*S563-1970 Red/White Chevelle SS Convert.-65K No Sale.
*S565-1969 Yellow SS 39K mile Camaro-Sold 84K
*S574-1970 LS-6 Blk Chevelle Complete Frame Off w/BS-Sold 123K
*S55-1970 Chevelle NOM L-34 Convert.-Sold 41K
*S60-1967 427/385HP Impala Z24-48K No Sale
*S63-1987 Buick 350 Miles GNX-Sold 80K
*S76-1970 LS-5 Chevelle Forest Green-45K No Sale

My feet have swollen to three times there normal size. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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Friday they were lean on bidders, but saturday was a little better. They need tv coverage, hype equals $$$$$ more sales. Roger

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Does anybody know who bought my old Deuce?

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What is the story on Yenko ZL-1 engines? I remember seeing a red '69 Camaro on eBay (and discussed here) with what they described as a Yenko ZL-1. Are these the blocks with "YENKO" cast into the front of the block? Would love to learn more about these engines.

Rich

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Rich,

Yenko took up where Chevy left off with the ZL-1 engine program, sometime in the mid-70s. The Yenko ZL-1 program was ran out of the old building at Canonsburg, (Yenko Chevrolet had moved to Mc Murray) with Bill “Smithy” Smith in charge.

I have seen two types of Yenko imprints on their engines, the word Yenko or the Yenko crest. The blocks came two ways, either with or without water passages. From what I was told most, were installed in stock cars or boats, with a few NOS old ones still floating around. Ken Barnhart just recently installed one in his ZL-1 Camaro.

I have never seen documentation of a Yenko ZL-1 block being installed in an automobile by Yenko.

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Darren developed a slight nose bleed after this inspection. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n/P1010262.jpg

Dan.

[/ QUOTE ]Thats a GREAT picture of my man D https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gifarren!

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that's an angle of darren NONE of us needed to see... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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My sentiments exactly Ed.

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There was a red 66 Chevelle SS with black interior in this auction that I'm familiar with. Does anyone know what it sold for? I think it went across the block Fri nite.

Thanks.

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The reason many cars didn't sell is because this is mainly a reserve auction. Most of the cars have a set reserve.

Many of the car owners were expecting a record sale price for each and everyone of their vehicles.

Many record selling prices were set and many by dealers who expect to be reselling the cars at a profit.

It was one of the best gatherings of Vintage Muscle I have ever experienced.

The Drag'in Snake Sold for appox $1.5mm or so

A Mr Norm's Super Stock '64 Hemi sold at $350,000 or so.

Silver Cross Ram Z28 $150,000.00 or so.

We sold a few cars as well as many of the bikes.

Many thanks to all who helped out and stopped by to visit,especially Bob Ashton who naively volunteered to get in the cars on a 90 degree and 100% humidity day and drive them across the block for us https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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1969 fully documented L89 convertable...Sold for 275K

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Dan.

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Guess the red one needing the total resto for a Buy it now@110k was relatively cheap... huh?

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How much was the buyer's commission? Jim

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Sellers pay 6% commission ontop of final selling price.
Buyers commission fees for Mecum/Rockford May 2006 were:
<u>Final Vehicle price</u>..........<u>Buyer pays an extra</u>
$0 to $5,499.00.......................$300.00
$5,500 to $9,999.00.................$500.00
$10,000.00 and up...................5%
Vehicles 5 years old &amp; Newer......3%
NON Automoblies lots................10%

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Those are a darn sight better than the biggies out here in AZ. 8-10% for seller - usually ends up being 8%, then 8% for buyer.

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Not sure if you are talking about Red with Black interior 66 SS or the RED with RED bench seat 4 speed 66 SS?? I am wanting to know what the RED/RED 66 SS took and pics.. I know this car VERY WELL!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif

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Did anyone see what the 67 gto 400 ho went for? thanks

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I owned the Blue L-89 as well, sold it in 1999, Sorry guys the Red one got a New owner Too Late!!!!! Jim https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

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Yes, see attachment. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

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Steve,

Oh MY! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

Dan.

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Last I saw,John O.'s Red 68 Gibb Nova was bid to 235K,with a No Sale.
He literally ran out of gas and needed to push it on stage..
He got 340K for the his meticulously restored 69 RG Yenko Camaro.
The three ZL-1 engines could have been bought for 75K.
Reggie J. was interested,but wanted to talk to the man who assembled them first for exact internal details.
Monday brought some phenominal deals!

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RED/RED 66 SS WITH BENCH SEAT 4 SPEED SOLD AT $73,000, ot sure who new owner is. A very nicely restored to factory specs car!

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The reason many cars didn't sell is because this is mainly a reserve auction. Most of the cars have a set reserve.

Many of the car owners were expecting a record sale price for each and everyone of their vehicles.

Many record selling prices were set and many by dealers who expect to be reselling the cars at a profit.

It was one of the best gatherings of Vintage Muscle I have ever experienced.

The Drag'in Snake Sold for appox $1.5mm or so

A Mr Norm's Super Stock '64 Hemi sold at $350,000 or so.

Silver Cross Ram Z28 $150,000.00 or so.

We sold a few cars as well as many of the bikes.

Many thanks to all who helped out and stopped by to visit,especially Bob Ashton who naively volunteered to get in the cars on a 90 degree and 100% humidity day and drive them across the block for us https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Was it hot in those cars? I never noticed! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ouguysrock.gif

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Last I saw,John O.'s Red 68 Gibb Nova was bid to 235K,with a No Sale.
He literally ran out of gas and needed to push it on stage..
He got 340K for the his meticulously restored 69 RG Yenko Camaro.

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Wow! A 69 Yenko Camaro sold for $340K? That's strong money. Was there anything special about this Gibb Nova like a 427 or was it the stock L78?

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red alert ls6 200,000
fc7 hemi cuda 325,000
yenko chevelle no sale
gsx stage 1 127,000
comet r code 100,000
r code mach 1 65,000
x code mustang gt 45,ooo
unrestored cyclone 67,000
just some of the cars i saw cross the block

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So, the RG sells for 340K &amp; buyer pays 5% (17,000) he actually pays $357K. Seller pays 6% (20,400) and nets $319,600. Mecum makes $37,400 https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif
For doing what? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif

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For selling the car https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif

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Mecum was paid the money for bringing the buyer and seller together. He had to spend a ton on ads, the venue, employees etc. Selling a car is not that easy.

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Not siding with anyone,but Danas' tent rental fee for this event alone had to be more then most make here in a year.
Excluding Belair if you're commutin to Deerfield. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smirk.gif

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I thought the RG Yenko got bid to 350 and was a no sale reserve wass 400. Maybe it sold after the auction

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Wow, absolutely freakin ironic! The little ole red Deuce brings more money than "Motion" Camaro's and "Harrell" Novas. Boy oh boy, just think, the car could have been had 2 years ago for only $50G. I think seeing that made my week. And to think "the car is nice but not that nice" and it don't have the original motor" and "run them Deuce values up fellas!", "it's just a small block", and my favorite, "the Antiques road show Deuce." The seller is laughing all the way to the bank!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

Oh yeah one more totally ironic thing. Both buyers on my car were BOTH "outsiders." No one from any known website ponied up for it. Interesting. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif

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I love Motion cars but it doesn't seem that the auction block is a good venue for them...

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Hey Frank, get the word to the loser on the car that you just happen to know where there is a nice Fathom Blue one with matching drivetrain for sale and there is no buyers commission! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif Jim

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Did the Nickey camaro conv. go through?

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PRICE WAS 315 BIG ONES!!!!!

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All results are now up on the Mecum website. I'm sure we'll be seeing some show up in ads soon.

I thought one of the more interesting sales was the 11,000 mile '71 Z28......$78,750, not bad.

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There was no Nickey car in the sale.

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What did the Red Alert go for ??

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Lot F512 1970 Chevrlet Chevelle 454 LS6 Red Alert is listed as sold at $210,000.00

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Boy, the 71 Hemi Chargers were strong https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/shocked.gif .

1. Dodge sponsored Super Stock E with 77 original miles. Top bid: $500K

2. "Unrestored" heavily documented w/ 36K miles, 4spd Mr. Norm : $315K.

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Sorry - double entry.

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Pure unadulterated KNUCKLE DRAGGER/SLEEPER..... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

Cyclone R Code!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...506-37001a.jpg

Sold for $102,900.00 https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif