1968 Camaro - Possible Yenko
 

Hello all,
I recently purchased a 68 Camaro from its third owner and am looking for some advice on it. It has been garaged since the late 70's. I believe it to possibly be a Yenko or Yenko non converted car. It has the 140 MPH speedometer, larger sway bar, as well as the Magic Mirror trim tag. I looked on the registry of the 68 Camaros listed and the Vin number for this car is very very close to 2 existing cars on there.
Does anyone know of who I can contact to discuss the car with that would be a bit more of an expert than myself?
Thanks,
Dan

Did you get the NCRS Shipping Data Report ?

it will show the original dealer.


https://www.chevymuscledocs.com/

Awesome! Thanks Joe. No sir, I have not. I will now.

Love to see some pics!!!

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W:eek2:W first postings, can't wait for more.
Welcome aboard Dan!
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~ Pete

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Thanks Pete. I'll upload some pics soon on it Crush.
I've been reading a lot of old posts on here while buying this car over the last few days. I see it was mentioned years ago on here about 6 non converted cars that went to Yenko and that 2 were accounted for. I believe this may be a third one as its factory color was Corvette Bronze. It's had one re-paint in the early 70s and the vin number on it is close to a couple of others towards the bottom of the registry.

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Likely one of the 5x Bronze cars as this 09/68 Yenko Newspaper Ad below.
If you haven't seen it already, it's from this thread w/ other great '68 Copo 9737 info...
https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=138893

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Thanks Pete. Thats what I was thinking. Vin is super close to the other Corvette Bronze one on the registry that's non converted. What's your thoughts on the value of one of these in a restored state? I would imagine it's less than one with the 427 conversion.

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Any signs of added emblems including tail panel area and/or Yenko Tag holes?
What of past owners/when it changed hands/where the car lived?
A few of the '68 9737 MV Suffix Blocks have surfaced over the years, maybe yours?
You're best to hook up w/ Eddie, sYc Member Enio45 as he has an unconverted '68 Copo 9737 too.
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~ Pete

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really cool - pm'ed you with my number - look forward to the talk!!

There are Corvette Bronze converted cars as well to include this one.

https://www.mecum.com/lots/SC0522-50...-yenko-camaro/

there were a lot more then 6 1968 Yenko 396 COPO 9737 Camaros sold .

What engine is in the car now?

I would say a phone call to Warren Dernoshek is in order

Ill let the OP say more, but all the data in my call with Aggiedan03, seems to strongly indicate it is one of the "non converted cars" - so now we have 3 located to date.

First 2 now sitting in the American Muscle Car Museum in Florida.

Supposedly sold from Ohio in the very very early 70's.

Great find - I think Doug would say - "never say never" when it comes to finding a Super Car!

I have a 68 MV Block (396ci / 375hp) that might be to your car. These engine were used in 68 Camaro cars destined to be converted by Yenko.

Here are some pics of the car. The NCRS also came back and confirmed the dealer was Yenko.

I love when pics are posted that reveals history.

congratulations on a great find

the body number is 4 units away from another Yenko COPO 9737

Does it have the original MV code 396 engine?

Does it have the large front sway bar?

Any signs of a Yenko YS door jam tag or Yenko crest emblem on the tail panel?

Your speedometer is worth it’s weight in gold I’ve seen some guys in the past ask more than $5000 for those. Congratulations on your find. Converted or nonconverted they were always cool cars and there are several people on this site that are well-versed and will be able to help you in your quest for knowledge.

Very cool congrats.

Awesome find,did the seller you bought it from know it was a Yenko?..have you tried to find the 2 previous owners too?

Awesome, congrats to you on your find. Great car to share at MCACN in hidden Gems and Barnfinds!

Hi Joe,
It has a 69 dated engine with a CE stamp currently in it. It does have the large front sway bar.

Great find ! Congrats !

Congrats. Awesome find

Absolutely outstanding find! I can't wait to see more of this one.

Dan

Congrats on a awesome find !! That sway bar is priceless. I hope you bring the car back to its former glory !

I love the story of the unconverted L78's. I remember the story of the one that was dealer traded to, I think, Kenny Ross. To everyone, it was just a leftover L78. I think I'd rather have one of those, than a converted Yenko.

Dan,
Here are a couple of pics of the MV Block.
I just sent for the NCRS Docs today.... Dave

Wow!Congrats on a super find!

Hey Dan, good luck with the flip! $50K bid after only two hours!

Awesome,
Anthony

Hope you make a ton$ Dan.GLWS!

Hey Anthony.
Yes, I did recently purchase the car. However, I’m not a car flipper by any means. �� I have my own collection of cars that are geared more towards pro-touring. With that being said I’m still unsure of what I want to do with this car. Whether that be restore it, preserve it or sell it. I decided to offer it on the open market for 10 days. If it sells it sells. If not I will keep it. I’m just not sure if I’m the right guy for the car once it’s restored.
Regards,
Dan

Certainly no explanation owed to me Dan.

I had a low mile 1969 Camaro barn find SS396 and I turned out not to have the best home for it, so I understand your point. Although it took me about eight years to realize that. Hah.

Cheers,
Anthony

Hey Anthony,
No worries at all. I don’t blame you though for hanging on to that 69 for a while!
We’ll see what happens. I may put the car back together as is and sort of make a “Day 2” survivor out of it. We’ll see…
Thanks
Dan

What's the stamped axle code, BUxxxx? Thx!

Hey Kurt,
I’ll check in the morning and will send you some pics.
Thanks
Dan

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Super opportunity for someone, congrats anyone here who can make it happen!
Best of luck w/ the sale Dan also nice work digging in confirming exactly what you have.
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~ Pete

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What a neat car! Is there a known number of 9737 car ordered? Was yenko the only one that ordered them? This seems like a pretty unique car!