Re: Need some Yenko/Chevy info
JoeC,
Wasn't the change in the 1969 Yenko Camaro count from 201 to 198 due to duplication?
The number of tolal L-72 COPO Camaros has been been debated often. It was one of the first questions I asked as a new member. While I have ,and still maintain my opinions, it has been interesting to see the opinions of others.
I would tend to agree with 'JoeC's 750 number including ZL1 and Chevelle COPOs.
It took the running head start efforts of
Don Yenko and his Super Car network, which ultimately consisted ,of more than thirty Chevy Dealers, to sell 198 COPOs.
Remember,that he knew how to place the COPO orders and had established a Nation wide distribution network.
Volume high-performance dealers with inside info., such as, Berger only sold approx. 40 COPOs. This was considered a very good job back in 1969, for a vehicle with no marketing support.
The next highest selling volume ,in the know ,COPO dealer was Jack Douglass Chevrolet, with approx. 25 units.
Several Ohio and Michigan dealers moved a few units.
A few other scattered dealerships discovered the order methods for these COPOs, but none ordered and sold them in any substantial volume.
I would say that, in my opinion, the production of 1969 L-72 Camaros, to include Yenkos did not exceed 600 units and was more than likely closer to only 500 units.(Regardless of engine plant production numbers).
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