Yenko Honda
 

I know, I know .... it's a Honda .... but,

I have a customer car in at my shop in town with a bad alternator. So here we are with the charger on it in the lot. I look out the window of my office, and here's the ever-familiar Yenko moniker on the front license plate. It's an '88 Accord, and I can probably get it off of my customer if anyone thinks that they want it. I took a pic of it but can't post it until I get home.

If I can get it, just pay me shipping, and it's yours.

Anyone ?

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I want it!

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Cool!.

Did anyone here get the Yenko Honda signs a few months back?.

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif
~ Pete

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It's yours Joe if the customer will give it up.

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Are you allowed to say " Yenko "
and Honda in the same breath....lol

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Joe,

It's in my hands !!! I'll send it out to you in the next day or two.

Casey

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Awesome! Thanx man! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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It's funny.... I was talking with the guy and he was trying to remember where in PA the car was from. I just threw out some names of cities. I told him I was from PA and I remember the dealership..... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif He then thought that Canonsburg might be "close" ........ https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Actually he was right... Canonsburg WAS "close" to where he got the car... By 1988 the Yenko dealership was no longer actually in Canonsburg, but up the road in McMurray, PA.

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How did Sun Chevrolet fit into the picture - if at all?

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I ran into one of the heirs of the Sun (Chevrolet among other brands)fortune (son of Sun) at Pavillions a few weeks back. Old man Sun passed a few years back and the boy lives out here now. He was looking to buy a B. Veyron in the near future. Is that one of them new Chevys? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

Sun did do some racing in the Pgh area.

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I believe the original McMurray Yenko Chevrolet dealership that was built in the early 70's later became Sun Chevrolet, and still is Sun Chevy today. The Honda dealership moved to an all new location when Yenko lost the Chevrolet franchise and became solely a Honda dealer.

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Ah, I see. Any knowledge as to why Yenko lost the Chev. franchise?

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I've heard stories/rumors from ex-employees, but I really don't know what's fact vs. fiction.

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Joe,

Plate went in the mail this afternoon. Just make a donation to the site and we'll be all set.

Casey

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Cool, thanks again Casey! Look forward to adding it to my collection...heck, might even display it at SCR11! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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I see. I wasn't sure if a quota was required, or if selling competing marques was an issue, or.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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I did hear that GM didn't like the idea of Yenko selling Hondas and Chevys under the same roof, but once again, i don't know if that's fact...

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Gotcha! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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In 1980/81 Yenko was having problems with his financial reports that Chevy main office required.

Don’t know if there were actual financial problems or if it was just record keeping not keeping pace with moderation but at one point Chevy sent in there own people.

I have some of the Chevy FACTS computer review printouts that have lists of the missing items.

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The plot thickens .....

The owner of the car asked me if I remembered the "Pink Lady". Donna Mae Mims. He is apparently somehow related.

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Cool... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/216215-memorabilia.jpg

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Rob needs this for his Pure Stock car hauler. I wonder where you store the 50 foot ramps ???? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif

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Hey Casey, I just got the plate in the mail... VERY cool. I have NEVER seen one like it. Always neat to add something new to the pile. Thanks again...-Joe
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https://www.yenko.net/attachments/348880-memorabilia.jpg

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That is really cool! Add it to the display! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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Glad you like it Joe ! Now I have a customer that thinks he's my best friend because I know who Yenko and Donna Mae are ........ https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif