Lemans Blue Yenko Chevelle

[67since67]

In 1975 I didn't act on the opportunity to buy a LB 4 speed Yenko Chevelle that was was sold new by Friedley Olds here in Cedar Falls Iowa. It remained in the area for at least another five years, does anyone know where it is today?? I do not know the VIN.

Also, one of the Friedley Yenko Camaros is still in the area, any others known?
Just curious.

Thanks!! Bill W

[carnut4life]

According to the 69 Chevelle Registry the Le Mans Blue car is known but I have no idea where it is located, but I'm sure many others do.

The Fathom Green and Le Mans Blue Friedley sold 69 Yenko Camaro's are both within 20 miles of Cedar Falls to this day.

[67since67]

Originally Posted by carnut4life

According to the 69 Chevelle Registry the Le Mans Blue car is known but I have no idea where it is located, but I'm sure many others do.

The Fathom Green and Le Mans Blue Friedley sold 69 Yenko Camaro's are both within 20 miles of Cedar Falls to this day.

It's good to know the Chevelle is alive and well!

I am familiar with the LB Camaro although I haven't spoken with the owner for a while. I wasn't aware of the FG car.

Thanks for the info!!

[Drew Papsun]

Originally Posted by 67since67

In 1975 I didn't act on the opportunity to buy a LB 4 speed Yenko Chevelle that was was sold new by Friedley Olds here in Cedar Falls Iowa. It remained in the area for at least another five years, does anyone know where it is today?? I do not know the VIN.

Also, one of the Friedley Yenko Camaros is still in the area, any others known?
Just curious.

Thanks!! Bill W

Hello Bill W,
VIN 357938
Regards,
Drew

[67since67]

Originally Posted by Drew Papsun

Hello Bill W,
VIN 357938
Regards,
Drew

It's good to know the Chevelle is alive and well!! In the mid seventies the owner would bring it into the Pontiac dealership where I was employed because he was chummy with the service manager (Pontiac drag racer Jerry Stealy).

I am familiar with the LB Camaro although I haven't spoken with the owner in a while. The FG car I am not familiar with.

I happened to witness a transport unloading Yenko cars at the Friedley dealership. IIRC they sold a total of 3 Chevelles and 4 Camaros??

Thanks for the VIN info Drew!!

[carnut4life]

Here's a link with a little info about the Fathom Green car Bill.

https://www.batterytoppers.com/gallery/1969_yenko.html

[67since67]

One year later, more on this thread.

Last Thursday I was in line at a funeral visitation, talking cars with a friend who was in line in front of me. The gentleman behind me joins in and states that he was the original owner of the white Friedley sold Yenko Chevelle!! I didn't get much more info, but we agreed to talk later.

Also, Harold Freidley, the previous owner of Freidley Olds/GMC who sold the Yenko cars locally, passed away two weeks ago at age 92.

I have been told that Freidley sold one Yenko Nova? Any truth to that??

Bill W

[Schonyenko2]

Originally Posted by 67since67

One year later, more on this thread.

Last Thursday I was in line at a funeral visitation, talking cars with a friend who was in line in front of me. The gentleman behind me joins in and states that he was the original owner of the white Friedley sold Yenko Chevelle!! I didn't get much more info, but we agreed to talk later.

Also, Harold Freidley, the previous owner of Freidley Olds/GMC who sold the Yenko cars locally, passed away two weeks ago at age 92.

I have been told that Freidley sold one Yenko Nova? Any truth to that??

Bill W

If one was, it must have lead a quiet life, or the stripes came off right away. Only heard stories about the Yenko Camaros. Rapids Chev in Cedar Rapids had deuces. Maybe that's what he's thinking of.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

The LB Chevelle was Tom Billigen's old car. My notes show that it was bought new by a Gary Birch of Washlum, IA.

[JoeC]

this was a photo Tom had for his car