Re: How they were found!
JoeC, no I don't own a Stinger, although I have entertained the idea of it. Recently one of the two known Stinger "wagons" was for sale in FL and a friend of mine almost purchased it. As I understand it, the seller ended up keeping it and is securing an original turbo for the restoration. (although I don't think it was originally a turbo car)
I just am an enthusiest of the Stinger Vegas (and all GM Hbodies in general) I research them as a hobby and help maintain an Hbody FAQ website as well. I've owned 9 of them in the last 16 years.
I didn't know that in order to denote your Stinger was a turbo that you had to order the "Turbo" decal seperately. That's very interesting. I suppose they had to keep a supply of them in all available colors since they applied on top of the black Yenko stripe. What color is your Turbo sticker you got from Ebay?
Also, doesn't someone (founder?) in this registry now own a Stinger Vega? Can anyone tell me what the status of that car is? Is it a turbo version? Any pics of it around? As I understand it, he also owns one of the original turbos as well. (???)
The Yenko Stinger Vega is an interesting car to research. I recently located one of the two founders of BORT (who made many of the components of the Stinger Vega, as well as other well-known cars) and soon I will finish compiling my list of questions and conduct an interview with him. I will be asking about the Yenko Stinger, as well as the Pontiac Li'l Wide Track and the Monza Mirage. If you're interested I'll share what I learn. Should be interesting.
Ken
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