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...How far off the reserve did it get to?
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...How far off the reserve did it get to?
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[/ QUOTE ]Probably $1 https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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Kruse Auction have you sign papers giving them the right to bid the car price up

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All I know is that it is a beautiful car! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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The restoration of this car was simply amazing. The panel fit/finish was dead on. Any cars in its vicinity paled in comparison. Quite a sight to see.

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I believe Colin was on it at 200K and it just zoomed up to 400K. For what it bid up to you could own Colin's converted car with a 427.

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Forgive my ignorance but what exactly is an unconverted Yenko?

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I think it was along the lines of this L-78 Camaro was delivered brand new to Yenkos lot and supposed to be waiting for a 427 transplant in 1968,(according to Yenko VIN records),but Kenny Ross Chevrolet wanted the car so Don sent it to them as is back then.
It never did get the 427 transplant from the Yenko Mechanics and stayed a 396/375HP car at Kenny Ross Chevrolet.
The late Tom Billigen soon bought it brand new from them..

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You learn something new everyday. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif
Alot of knowledge on this board.

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I think it was along the lines of this L-78 Camaro was delivered brand new to Yenkos lot and supposed to be waiting for a 427 transplant in 1968,(according to Yenko VIN records),but Kenny Ross Chevrolet wanted the car so Don sent it to them as is back then.
It never did get the 427 transplant from the Yenko Mechanics and stayed a 396/375HP car at Kenny Ross Chevrolet.
The late Tom Billigen soon bought it brand new from them..

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If that's all it is, why is it worth so much? You'd think a real converted 68 yenko would bring 600+ then.. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/confused.gif

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Granted I thought that the number was high as well... but
It's still a COPO 9737 Sports car Conversion.
It was owned by the man who bought it new. It had alot of documentation as well. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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To be specific on the above response - its an L78 car. Besides being an L78 car - it was ordered under the special program 9737 - so it received several special items from the factory for the Yenko only cars, MV stamped motor, 140 speedo, extra large sway bar, larger front brakes and suspension and the special trim tag that all yenkos have. Regular production L78 cars do not have these items, only the 70 planned Yenko Cars have these items.

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This is the first I have heard about larger front brakes. Nice meeting you Ed.

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This is the first I have heard about larger front brakes.....

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Same here....I for one would like to here more about the larger brakes.

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Thanks for the pics Sam, it is appreciated!!!!

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Thanks for the pics Sam, it is appreciated!!!!

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Yeah Sam...you were a busy media credentialed dude! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

Nice to see you...if only for a few minutes each time https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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I guess I should have kept my 67 Yenko. How can a non-convert car bring more than 427 car!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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I don't think the Magic Miror trim tag is exclusive to Yenko cars in 68. I have parted out a few 68 Camaros with the tag and know there was nothing special about them, only the trim tag...Wish I saved a few for referance.


Steve

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I don't think the Magic Miror trim tag is exclusive to Yenko cars in 68. I have parted out a few 68 Camaros with the tag and know there was nothing special about them, only the trim tag...Wish I saved a few for referance.


Steve

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Interesting. I guess the special trim tag is just reason to dig a little deeper into the car's history. Thanks for the info.

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I believe the magic mirror tag was also export required as well, so if it was an export camaro, you would also see this. Export did not need to qualify for emissions as i understand.

Maybe the ones you parted out that had the magic mirror tag were the some of the remaining missing 4 ??

Charlie, was great to meet you and many other members as well....some nice cars that crossed the block during teh shows.

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Anyone know what that black 67 nova went for?

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I thought I heard someone say it was bid up to 37K...I could be wrong...it was gorgeous, IMO

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Maybe the ones you parted out that had the magic mirror tag were the some of the remaining missing 4 ??



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Nope.....I was on to this 25 years ago and yes I knew what a Yenko was. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif My friend had a 68 with this tag and I would often compare his to mine. His started out as a 327 glide and was later converted to a 396( not by Yenko ) ...His was a early 68 car, it had the Astro door glass in it. Mine is a 07E car. Magic tags often appear later in 68 (Yenko build dates ).Mine is one of the last built in 68 without this tag, built along side those that have it.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif True,the Yenkos had them.That much is known..but..it's just as hard finding a "normal" 68 with them as it is finding a Yenko.Why couldn't I find a Yenko? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/crazy.gif You can come up with a bunch rational reasons why Fisher might use that tag, but they don't make sense when you consider Magic Mirror being the main difference.To my knowledge there is nothing different about 68 Yenko paint. Converted or not. It's not a 9737 thing.Export tags are different. I think it may have something to due with a type of batch order, or possibly some other internal quality tracking related to the paint supplier or finish.Something triggered the need for that tag. I'd bet the farm that,other than by chance, it had nothing to do with Yenko.

Steve

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Steve, do you have a pic or the export tag that your familiar with?

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Ed
I thought the export and Yenko tag for 68 were the same? The reason you and Sam and Carl from Chicago had such a good time Sat. night was because I lent you my private waitress, Bionca. Seriously it was a blast. I had to come home to recuperate.

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I'll dig for the pic...I think it was one of the export cars that had sunroof... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif I thought export cars are usually not legal to register in the US? Does not make sense for these Yenko cars to have them if that is the case...Yenko did the conversions..140 mph speedos were legal..What's the connection ? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif I'm starting to wonder why the Chevrolet Div. and Detroit Mich notation..Again, special order or something ....Export may just be a coincidence as well..

Steve

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Ed
I thought the export and Yenko tag for 68 were the same? The reason you and Sam and Carl from Chicago had such a good time Sat. night was because I lent you my private waitress, Bionca. Seriously it was a blast. I had to come home to recuperate.

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Dana - a pleasure to meet you! And thanks for allowing us to borrow your "private waitress". Now it all makes sense. I was wondering why she had all those dollar bills sticking out from her borderlines! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/blush.gif


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Now i know why Dana asked us if we had a bunch of singles on us when he let us in the bidding area https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif. Yes the export and yenko tags are the same - the magic mirror was also supported by the ACC stamp also on the trim tag.

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I spoke too soon on the export being different....I can't confirm that. I was thinking of the "Made in Canada" tag pictured in the Fisher Body books... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/blush.gif I did find a neat picture of a 200KPH export speedo. I thought I saved a pic of the tag also.

What I do find interesting about this tag is the similarity to the 59-64 "second design" tag. Same design of tag,but,the difference being Style and Trim are now ST and TR. In the CBTN book it mentions using this tag on certain Chevrolets thru 66 even though a third and fouth design were introduced in 64.I don't know a thing about 59-64 Chevy's ....Maybe Vern has some insight on the various tag useage early on.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

I don't recall codes following the ACC on these 68 tags...Do any of the known 68 Yenkos show a code?

Steve

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Here is a pic from my car.

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Thanks James. It wouldn't post the pic for me.

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The MM tag does not have the disclaimer that the vehicle conforms to all applicable laws or whatever the std tag says... that I believe is why most people have agreed that it was used on "export" cars and because the MV coded L78 was built in such a small number and most likely was not emmission's certified the MV cars also recieved the MM tag.
This is my take based on what I have read over the past 10 years or so... this and a dollar will get you a cup of coffee... but not at a Starbucks!

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I think they probably knew that the 427 was going in and wouldn't pass smog with the L78 readings. I had a low mile 425hp 66 Vette and couldn't legally get it to pass smog when the laws here still applied. I sold it because I thought they would tighten the law and they abolished it, I still regret that one.

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I met the lady that owned that non converted car while at a car show in wisconsin. I had a feeling she wanted more than what the final bid was. I myself did not understand why a non converted car would be worth so much, but this thread has helped a bit.

I heard lately about a red red 67/68 yenko that surfaced, has that gone to auction anywhere lately? My friend mentioned it to me when we could have went and looked at it, it started privately at 300K then went 500-700K, way out of our price range ..had a one over repaint, but was low milege..and the color was supposidly rare..pretty sure it was red red. Just curious.

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Tom's widow is probably listening to bad advise. I hope she doesn't get taken. It is a SS 396 Camaro with the 9737 COPO option that was going to be a Yenko but didn't end up as one.

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Kevin Hand posted some interesting insite on the 68 non-converted Camaro last night. What happened to that post?...BKH

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It's hard to believe it did not sell at $426K. That is VERY strong money if the bids were real.

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Spent the evening with these two yahoos https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif . Just hope my reputation recovers. Ed -enio45 (left) and Carl - blue69Z....


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I know you don't care about reputation. You spent a fair amount of your time with a Krook. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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I believe Colin was on it at 200K and it just zoomed up to 400K. For what it bid up to you could own Colin's converted car with a 427.

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Before bidding began a few told me that her reserve was 225k. During the bidding, I was told her reserve was set 500k. I do know this, the auction house did not attempt to convince her to lift her reserve when it hit over 400k. If she changed her mind and raised her reserve, then she decided to go home with the car, no matter what it bid. My $0.02. Ed talked to her for a while right after...what did you think happened?