[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Micky;
I agree with you that for those owners who will not, or can not do their own restoration work will need to send it to a professional and will need to follow the 'cost/benefit' rule. I know that Brian has had to pass on an original drivetrain, 25k mile Yenko Nova because the rust was so severe that the his customer couldn't justify purchasing it.

In a case like this, I feel that the restoration shop should pass on the car - but not part it out or rebody it. A car like this should be a long-term project for an individual who will put in his own long hours for free, and restore the car for his own pleasure - regardless of how many hours or dollars he ends up spending. Many of us who do our own restorations will end up with a cost equal to or exceeding the current market value. This is usually due to the big dollars needed to secure the correct sheetmetal and parts, but we will make up for it by enjoying the car and not being afraid to damage something that we've already learned how to fix!!

I don't think I could ever 'part-out' a Yenko. It's a matter of putting the right cars into the hands of the right owners, and getting the restorations done right.

M