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Take every damn Capitalist you can find put them in front of a firing squad......

I didn't call Sam, Darren or any one else, but my wife as well as some paid business and legal advisors prior to legally purchasing the rights to "Nickey", resigning my corporate job and setting out to try and bring back a brand name in the Super Car and Hi-Performance parts business. I also haven't asked for their opinions regarding my current business plan.

If I had wanted to build a 'Stefano Bimbi'or other different edition Camaro, or just sell someone else's, then I could have chosen to do so.

We definitely could have sold just as many vehicles, with much less expense, however I CHOSE not to. I'm not telling you it was a smart decision, or even a profitable one, but it was certainly a calculated one.

So, thanks to all who have contributed to the unsolicited advise regarding my business acumen and a huge thanks to all of our customers, who patronize our business and who are too busy working and having fun to get involved with this thread.

Just for the record; Some of the Key people who were directly involved with building the Nickey brand are still working and supporting us today, in the best ways which they can.

Mr. Nickey never turned a wrench on a Mucle car or Super Car!

The Nickey Brand and Mark have significant value and historical importance to us. I am proud of what we do, how we do it and that which we have done to remind those who were there, to reminisce, while making new generations aware of past history.

Nickey ceased to exist because of many reasons, but mainly because the business failed. This was not because the Key people involved had passed away. The Stephani family made a decision to sell those rights off.

The Yenko family/estate has never done that to the best of my knowledge.

The fact that Tom Clary and family want to build a 2010 Camaro, for their personal enjoyment and to commemorate their real Yenko Camaro as well as the spirit, legacy and legend of Don Yenko and since the Yenko family is in full support of this commemorative vehicle, I say, "enough said".

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Watch the video. The guy with Jay leno states it not the org. Hurst corp. This is a new corp!! Same thing different verus. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif

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Clean up on aisle 5!

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http://www.hurst-shifters.com/s.nl/it.I/id.544/.f

http://www.hurstperformancevehicles....challenger.asp

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What is the big deal?

As long as it's legal and ethical, and they are honest about it, viva la capitalism and make as much money as people are willing to give you.

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This forum's mission is to protect Yenko name and to help keep his legacy alive and unblemished. We all as members, moderators and administrators have done that and it will continue. There is no other group better suited to build a Yenko. Regarding profits its really none of anyones business how and what money is made, although Tom has certainly been forthcoming. If its accepted by enthusiasts it will sell, if not, oh well...

I understand some are opposed, but as I have said before thats not why this thread was initiated. Again lets get back to the car. If you want to start another thread fine, but let keep this one focused on the car.

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O.K.,

Here is a question... if someone like Nickey of Chicago came out with a "Yenko Commemorative Edition" with an aluminum 427 motor and a "Yenko" theme to commemorate Don Yenko and his legacy, would eveyone be on board then?

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"build it and they will come"

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Re: 2010 Yenko/SC Camaro
 

Sometimes I wonder what if the internet was around in 1965, would ANY Yenko/SC cars be sold? I have heard plenty of stories about unhappy new owners and their cars. Yenko's name would most likely have been trashed before the 427 Camaros hit the streets. SCW/Arone were asked to be part of this project a while ago. If anyone thinks that repainting these cars is a great windfall for anyone, think again. At this point we have ONE car that is being talked about in Hugger Orange. Just how many cars will be color change cars is a guess, but I doubt many will be. I really don't think ANYONE will mistake a 2010 Yenko commemorative car with the originals. But what's the problem with a owner that wants this type of car? A 700 HP turnkey Camaro honoring Yenko is a good thing to me. Just like the 67,68,69, and 81 cars, few will be built. It was clear to me that before this project was even announced, there would be great support, along with negative comments. That's just the way it goes. To each his own opinion..BKH https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Tom Clary/the Clary family are paying customers. No one from the Clary family has ever asked us for anything for themselves.

In fact, my experience has shown that they have willingly paid to help others on numerous occasions.

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As I continue to follow this post I certainly hope that no one has mistaken what I have said as words of discouragement for this project. My single comment was intended as a compliment to the SCW team as I think that their impact in the hobby is so strong that a new car from Brian and Co. would surely be something to be seen. If my posts are out of line then Tom please remove them.

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I didn't call Sam, Darren or any one else, but my wife as well as some paid business and legal advisors prior to legally purchasing the rights to "Nickey", resigning my corporate job and setting out to try and bring back a brand name in the Super Car and Hi-Performance parts business. I also haven't asked for their opinions regarding my current business plan.

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Darren, no problem.

I knew from the get go not everyone would approve of the project, and expected some negative feedback. I will admit however I was a little surprised by a couple of posts.

The majoirty of us on here are "family", so even if we disagree, I ask that when posting, we respect each other's opinions and remember all of us have feelings.

Re: 2010 Yenko/SC Camaro
 

I had the pleasure of experiencing the high performance solid lift building at Carlisle this year and can tell you this, it was one of the most exciting and impressive car venues I have ever attended at Carlisle. Hopefully we will be able to see one of these SCW "color change" 700 hp 2010 commemorative Yenkos at next years GM Nationals at Carlisle https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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I want to apologize to Tom and everyone else for the comments I made. I guess I didn't read everything posted here and assumed a few things that I shouldn't have. I stepped over the line. While I still don't totally agree with using the Yenko name I want to wish everyone luck in this venture. Please feel free to delete the earlier post I made. Once again, I'm sorry.
James

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I had the pleasure of experiencing the high performance solid lift building at Carlisle this year and can tell you this, it was one of the most exciting and impressive car venues I have ever attended at Carlisle. Hopefully we will be able to see one of these SCW "color change" 700 hp 2010 commemorative Yenkos at next years GM Nationals at Carlisle https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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Hum..a matched pair of HO Yenkos would be kind of cool. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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To clarify and respond to some of the total BS and uncalled for negative comments.

This forum and the sYc club Tom started with the WRITTEN permission of the Yenko family is and always has been a NOT FOR PROFIT business entity based out of Missouri. It is to the best of my knowledge the only organization the rightful owners to the Yenko intellectual property rights that being the Yenko heirs have ever authorized to use the Yenko name. It exists only to provide an accurate data base and create a tribute to the cars Don Yenko built.

It is similar to the Shelby American Auto Club (SAAC) in that it has a data base for determining the history and accuracy of cars claiming to be original Yenko's. But differs in that SAAC is I believe a for profit entity and the operators make a good living off SAAC and they of course earn every penny more power to them.

But for some to imply Tom is going to get rich or profit to any degree off these 2010 tribute cars is just using their freedom of speech rights to be harmful to people who volunteer their time both on this forum and off so that we can enjoy our so called super cars. Some of you really need to do some homework before you take these kinds of shots.

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Seems one of the concerns in regards to the 2010 Yenko Camaro project is who will profit from it. Well, as BKH pointed, most likely no one, at least to any great extent. But I do appreciate those who have voiced their concerns, stating that they feel that the Yenko family should be entitled to something, which I agree, 100%.

So. I ask that you take this concern one step farther, asking such folks as Mr. Barber, ClassicAutomotive on here, the one who marketed the ’69 continuation Yenko Camaro, how much his company has sent the Yenko family’s way. On a much bigger note, through the years, Classic Camaro/General Marketing Capital has registered the Yenko name for many, many products. Ask Mr. Barber, who has been their spokesperson on here, how much the Yenko family receives from Yenko merchandise they market.

And something that very well could affect all who are part of the sYc. General Marketing has just recently registered sYc for use on several products, including t-shirts, with out the club’s knowledge, nor permission. How many of you out there have helped support the sYc through the purchase of a sYc t-shirt, cap or other club merchandise? Because the sYc operates on a very tight budget, the loss of these types of sales will be critical. Our sponsors, as well as a few other folks, pay a small fee to be associated with the club, using the sYc logo to show their support of the club, once again a blow to the club if we prevented, or at least limited, in how we can use the sYc mark.

Re: 2010 Yenko/SC Camaro
 

Doing a little checking boys. Classic camaro AKA Classic Industries is one and the same. They currently have 172 YENKO items for sale!!!! So how much is going to the Yenko Family??? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...thumbsdown.gif

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Seems one of the concerns in regards to the 2010 Yenko Camaro project is who will profit from it. Well, as BKH pointed, most likely no one, at least to any great extent. But I do appreciate those who have voiced their concerns, stating that they feel that the Yenko family should be entitled to something, which I agree, 100%.

So. I ask that you take this concern one step farther, asking such folks as Mr. Barber, ClassicAutomotive on here, the one who marketed the ’69 continuation Yenko Camaro, how much his company has sent the Yenko family’s way. On a much bigger note, through the years, Classic Camaro/General Marketing Capital has registered the Yenko name for many, many products. Ask Mr. Barber, who has been their spokesperson on here, how much the Yenko family receives from Yenko merchandise they market.

And something that very well could affect all who are part of the sYc. General Marketing has just recently registered sYc for use on several products, including t-shirts, with out the club’s knowledge, nor permission. How many of you out there have helped support the sYc through the purchase of a sYc t-shirt, cap or other club merchandise? Because the sYc operates on a very tight budget, the loss of these types of sales will be critical. Our sponsors, as well as a few other folks, pay a small fee to be associated with the club, using the sYc logo to show their support of the club, once again a blow to the club if we prevented, or at least limited, in how we can use the sYc mark.

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What happened to my response? I do not see it posted.

Re: 2010 Yenko/SC Camaro
 

All of Carroll Shelby's blood has been replaced with Z-Max...

Slapping Yenko stickers on the new Camullet will only move it into the grave even faster than it will get there itself.

You can't go on living in the past.

Sad but true.

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Can't we stick a fork in this one?

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Seems one of the concerns in regards to the 2010 Yenko Camaro project is who will profit from it. Well, as BKH pointed, most likely no one, at least to any great extent. But I do appreciate those who have voiced their concerns, stating that they feel that the Yenko family should be entitled to something, which I agree, 100%.

So. I ask that you take this concern one step farther, asking such folks as Mr. Barber, ClassicAutomotive on here, the one who marketed the ’69 continuation Yenko Camaro, how much his company has sent the Yenko family’s way. On a much bigger note, through the years, Classic Camaro/General Marketing Capital has registered the Yenko name for many, many products. Ask Mr. Barber, who has been their spokesperson on here, how much the Yenko family receives from Yenko merchandise they market.

And something that very well could affect all who are part of the sYc. General Marketing has just recently registered sYc for use on several products, including t-shirts, with out the club’s knowledge, nor permission. How many of you out there have helped support the sYc through the purchase of a sYc t-shirt, cap or other club merchandise? Because the sYc operates on a very tight budget, the loss of these types of sales will be critical. Our sponsors, as well as a few other folks, pay a small fee to be associated with the club, using the sYc logo to show their support of the club, once again a blow to the club if we prevented, or at least limited, in how we can use the sYc mark.

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What happened to my response? I do not see it posted.

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Sounds good Mike I am Done. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif