Re: yenko camaro
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The '68 COPO Yenko Camaros were the first ever hi-po Camaros ordered by Yenko to use as a platform for the 427 program. Specially designed parts were used in these cars. A 140 MPH speedo, a very large for the time 1 1/16inch sway bar, As a matter of fact these were worded by GM as Yenko Sports Car Conversion 9737. Special MV code 396/375 that was emission tested with the 427 engine program in mind. Without these cars, there would most likely be no 427 COPO Camaro as we now it today. These cars used the unique "Magic Mirror" trim plates to further separate them from NORMAL 396 cars. @ 70 units were sent to Yenko, not counting prototypes. This number was chosen for the 50 units NHRA needed to classify these cars for competition. Yenko was considered the manufacturer on these cars. So why are these cars considered rare to some? I guess most users of the Yenko board think that way..BKH
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Thank you for explaining the COPO 9737 option. That in itself does prove it to be a true COP order and it obviously does set it apart with the items included in that option number. However, the car did not have the INTENDED 427 installed so it is NOT what we typically expect to find in a Yenko COPO.
So, what does the 9737 option REALLY add to the value in this particular case? I think THAT is what was really being asked here. It certainly can't add the same value as one that HAS the 427. It is simply a peculuarity in my book.
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