1970 Yenko Deuce
 

Sorry to cause so much trouble. Am new to this site and not yet aware of all the rules. Have a 1970 Yenko Deuce that we are considering selling. We are the original owners. Bought the car from the Yenko Dealership in Canonsburg. Needs restored. Is in pretty good condition but does not have original paint, intake, carb, or shifter.
Have had two really good offers but don't want to make any quick decisions that we may later regret. One offer for $100,000 and another for $110,000. Any input appreciated.

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Before everybody here demands it, post some pictures!

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Heres the pics that Marlin posted in the 1st thread about this car
https://www.yenko.net/attachments/187702-Roof2.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/attachments/187704-Roof3.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/attachments/187705-Roof4.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/attachments/187706-Interior.JPG
https://www.yenko.net/attachments/187...thfromrear.JPG

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Hi Linda. There's a few original owners here. Myself included. Mine is sunflower yellow. While I'm sure that I'm butting in on a possible sale here, which as an original owner I find a little sad, could you take some time and tell us a few stories about the car from "back in the day" when it ran the streets? While someone else may soon own the car, it will never be to them, what it was, or is to you. Schonye

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Have been receiving a lot of emails wanting some history on the car. Traded a 1969 Chevelle, 4 speed, Lemans blue with white convertible top on this car. I personally thought Earl was crazy for trading because side by side in my opinion the Chevelle beat this Deuce hands down in looks. (Who's crazy now?) They didn't even let customers take these cars for a test drive. The salesman did the driving.
When we got back to the lot Earl was allowed to move the car across the lot and park it. I've always been of the opinion that you buy a car to drive it, Earl's has always been that you buy a car and see how few miles you can put on it. I may have stated previously that this car has only 15,000 miles on it, I was wrong, it has 18,000. We are the only two people who have driven the car since we bought it.
We almost traded it one time at a dealership in Indiana,PA until they actually saw the car and then they didn't want any part of it. I don't remember why we actually stopped driving it but when we parked it there wasn't anything wrong with it at all mechanically. We got busy building a house (we did all the building ourselves) then started raising a family (we have two sons and raised a third boy)
The car was in the heated basement garage for years until we put up our new garage. We moved it into the new garage with our backhoe!!! We've always had plans to have it restored ourselves but are starting to doubt that we would ever get around to it. Hopeing to get it out of the garage this weekend, get it cleaned up some, and get some new pics.
Will depend on the weather. Linda

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We want stories about street racing this car https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Wow....only here!!! . Earl and Linda....money thing aside, you've found the right place for adoption of your baby! . Looking forward to any stories also any old pictures (hint-hint) that you can share. ~ Pete

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No matter who is the lucky one to aquire it, it will be great to see another one out of the darkness. I am sure whomever that is, they will share in the restoration. Please keep the "stories" coming, some of us have to live vicarously through the web site. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ouguysrock.gif

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Have been receiving a lot of emails wanting some history on the car. Traded a 1969 Chevelle, 4 speed, Lemans blue with white convertible top on this car. I personally thought Earl was crazy for trading because side by side in my opinion the Chevelle beat this Deuce hands down in looks. (Who's crazy now?) They didn't even let customers take these cars for a test drive. The salesman did the driving.
When we got back to the lot Earl was allowed to move the car across the lot and park it. I've always been of the opinion that you buy a car to drive it, Earl's has always been that you buy a car and see how few miles you can put on it. I may have stated previously that this car has only 15,000 miles on it, I was wrong, it has 18,000. We are the only two people who have driven the car since we bought it.
We almost traded it one time at a dealership in Indiana,PA until they actually saw the car and then they didn't want any part of it. I don't remember why we actually stopped driving it but when we parked it there wasn't anything wrong with it at all mechanically. We got busy building a house (we did all the building ourselves) then started raising a family (we have two sons and raised a third boy)
The car was in the heated basement garage for years until we put up our new garage. We moved it into the new garage with our backhoe!!! We've always had plans to have it restored ourselves but are starting to doubt that we would ever get around to it. Hopeing to get it out of the garage this weekend, get it cleaned up some, and get some new pics.
Will depend on the weather. Linda

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Welcome Linda. Terrific story and neat car. I have lived and worked in both the Canonsburg and Indiana areas (my Mom grew up there and my grandfather had a series of Auto Parts stores from Blairsville up to Dubois including the main one on Gompers ave in Indiana). Was it Delaney Chevrolet in Indiana that considered your car? My step dad owned Indiana Sales & Service - Mer. Benz, Jeep, and Datsun on Philadelphia St. Sure good to hear about your car and hope that all works out well for you. Good luck getting her out and cleaned up this weekend.

Best Regards,
Sam

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We've always had plans to have it restored ourselves but are starting to doubt that we would ever get around to it.

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If the money from the sale isn't critical at this point, I would put some $ into getting it roadworthy and continue to enjoy it. Doesn't have to be a frame off. Being the original owners I imagine this sale might be hard for you. However this turns out good luck to both of you. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Can't sell a member of the family! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif Day-2 the car with the white frame. Its nostalgic. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Go back to sleep Sammy, better yet, go work on my '69 for me https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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That I can do. Where are the keys to the shop? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Sure sounds like one heckuva' car wash planned for this weekend! . Can't wait to see some pics! ~ Pete

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I think if someone offered me $110k I would grab the money and run!!https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

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These cars always cause a stir when they come up for possible sale https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif.It would take a nice chunk of $$ for me to part with mine also so don,t be shy. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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JUDGING BY THE PICS OF THE CAR AND CURRENT MARKET VALUE, I THINK $110K IS ALL THE MONEY FOR THAT CAR IN THAT CONDITION. AS FAR AS I KNOW, THAT WOULD BE THE RECORD SALE PRICE OF A YENKO DEUCE IN NEED OF RESTORATION. IF THE CAR WAS A TRUE UNTOUCHED SURVIVOR, THE EQUATION WOULD CHANGE. JUST MY .02 CENTS.... KP

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I THINK $110K IS ALL THE MONEY FOR THAT CAR IN THAT CONDITION.

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I think this is an understatement...desireable car but I think this is very expensive for a Deuce needing restoration.Originality is a real plus though...Good Luck.They sure aren't making any more of them.

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YOUR RIGHT BOB... THERE NOT MAKING THEM ANYMORE. GOOD MONEY ON THE TABLE TO THE ORIGINAL OWNERS. I DONT KNOW WHAT THERE WAITING FOR... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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DONT KNOW WHAT THERE WAITING FOR...

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Me too....I can not imagine that there are many more potential buyers willing and able to spend over $100k for project car. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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It is real simple. They are not sure what the car is worth so they are asking. If no higher offers come in they have probably found it's market value. It's not like they have to sell it tomorrow. Making the offers public might not have been the best idea though. Some people might want to own it but might not want the world to know how much they offered. Now if it sells most will probably assume whoever gets it paid over 110K. If the two people that made the 100 and 110K offers drop out because of the publicity it might be tough to get to that # again. I can't blame them for testing the waters though.

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I completely understand testing the waters and I wish the owners good luck on selling the Deuce.

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How much work could it need with 18k orig miles https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif should be pretty much all cosmetic stuff as the interior and body look solid not all hacked up.wonder if the owners have all paperwork??? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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wonder if the owners have all paperwork???

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Yes, they do have paperwork.

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Wow, that's a strong offer. I'm glad I didn't bother giving my guestimate. Even with the low mileage it looks like it would need a complete teardown to do a proper restoration and reassembly. That could cost an easy $30-50K. They might not have the resources to get the restoration done and that's probably why it's for sale. It's a shame to see an original owner car like that get sold though. But somebody will bring it back to its former glory and we want to see it when it's done! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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So if someone is offering 110 for this car what does that make a restored one worth 160?

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Kenny could whip that into shape in a weekend https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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Hopefully, they have ALL the original engine parts as well. Chastise me if you wish guys, but i'm having a <font color="black">REAL </font> tough time believing those are legitimate offers... or did Deuce prices quadruple in the last 6 months?

Jim

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Last one needing resto that I now about was $45K a year ago. I would take the money quick. I hope it was not Nigerians that made the offer. Seriously, great car and neat history. Good luck. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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You're right, we are testing the waters. And if the offers back out because of the publicity, what have we lost? We would still have the Deuce. It's not like you can just go to a blue book and look up a price. What might be worth $50,000 to one person might be worth $150,000 to someone else. I checked with Earl and he says it still has the original drive train, also no rust in floor boards or trunk.
Linda

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I thought the last one was $75k. I didn't see the money but thats what I heard.. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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75k for a done one or needing resto?

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Just a little addendum. Pics really do not do the car justice. Had not had a chance to clean it up when pics were taken. Body and interior in good shape. Split on the dash pad. A small surface rust spot about 2 inches long beneath the rear window and two surface blisters about the size of a quarter on each of the front fenders. Car has never been wrecked. Oil was changed religiously every 2000 miles and only used Wolfshead oil. Have the warranty book.
There was no window sticker on the car. Have the original exhaust from the headers back but no muffler or tailpipes. Have the original rims and air cleaner. Hope we're not boring you folks. Linda

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I would like to add a diffrent perspective to the comments on the offers...
I have customers who only will buy unrestored cars and they will pay a premium, as an example one customer paid $75,000.00 for a 65 Corvette 396 conv. in 1989. The car had the window sticker dealer order copy car shipper copy and POP. That was $25,000.00 more than what the restored cars were going for at the time. It was a 1 owner car and had an unbeliveable amount of options for a 396. The car had 42,000.00 miles and needed a complete resto. He has turned down well over $200,000.00 for the car.

Another customer paid $70,000.00 for a 65 Corvette Fuel injected conv. This was back in 1990 again a fist full of paper work, original owner, great colors and options needing a full restoration. You don't get the chance to buy cars of this caliber from the original owner's every day.

My point is some people have the forsight to step up and pay above market value for a car they want. Not caring if the are upsidedown in the car as the market eventually catches up. Also they want to restore a car that has not been gone trough before.

Good luck with the sale https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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It is real simple. They are not sure what the car is worth so they are asking. If no higher offers come in they have probably found it's market value. It's not like they have to sell it tomorrow. Making the offers public might not have been the best idea though. Some people might want to own it but might not want the world to know how much they offered. Now if it sells most will probably assume whoever gets it paid over 110K. If the two people that made the 100 and 110K offers drop out because of the publicity it might be tough to get to that # again. I can't blame them for testing the waters though.

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Charley nailed it, it sounds like it takes 110 or better to own the car today...I bet once the dust is blown off the Ol' girl she will look good, put any car in a barn for a year or two and they look pretty rough, dirt hangs on everything.

If i had the means I would be buying the car..from the original owners how cool is that!!!

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I would like to add a diffrent perspective to the comments on the offers...
I have customers who only will buy unrestored cars and they will pay a premium, as an example one customer paid $75,000.00 for a 65 Corvette 396 conv. in 1989. The car had the window sticker dealer order copy car shipper copy and POP. That was $25,000.00 more than what the restored cars were going for at the time. It was a 1 owner car and had an unbeliveable amount of options for a 396. The car had 42,000.00 miles and needed a complete resto. He has turned down well over $200,000.00 for the car.

Another customer paid $70,000.00 for a 65 Corvette Fuel injected conv. This was back in 1990 again a fist full of paper work, original owner, great colors and options needing a full restoration. You don't get the chance to buy cars of this caliber from the original owner's every day.

My point is some people have the forsight to step up and pay above market value for a car they want. Not caring if the are upsidedown in the car as the market eventually catches up. Also they want to restore a car that has not been gone trough before.

Good luck with the sale https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Speaking of original owner cars,saw this one in case you have a client in search of one((I just saw the ad,not affiliated with this car)
http://www.camaros.net/classifieds/s...=42&amp;page=1

Sorry for the highjack..

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Noticed Charley asked some questions, but forgot to ask "can I have it?" Guess he is slipping.

Lynn

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"75k for a done one or needing resto?"

one with all its history showing but nice history.. this car under all that dust could be as nice.

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Sounds to me that someone made a incredible offer on a car that needs a complete restoration. I think you should have taken the offer, but now it might be too late. Like the board says, not too many people like their buisness made public. Its a shame that these cars bring out so much GREED. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...thumbsdown.gif
The "MOF"

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All I can say is good luck with the sale...and thanks for sharing some history on your cool Yenko Deuce! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif