Never give up searching !

GeorgeLyons · #1 02-07-2005, 10:59 PM

I thought I would share my good fortune and encourage others. I just got home with Yenko Chevelle #408293 (Marv Minneman Youngstown, Ohio)Hugger Orange Auto. acquired from owner since 1979 not far from my home, just 30 miles north of Pittsburgh. I followed up on a remote lead I worked on over 14 years ago when I first finished my Butternut Yellow car. The lead went stone dead long ago but I always sensed this car did exist because I had just enough info that made it sound real. I never forgot it, just didn't know what else to do to find this elusive car. My interest heightened when I had my two Yenkos at the GM Carlisle show and a fellow from the Pittsburgh area asked me all about my Chevelle and inquired about me doing some restoration work on a friends ORANGE SYC CHEVELLE parked long ago. And so I started over and with nothing more than trying a different spelling of the name I had 14 years ago, I was talking to the 26 year owner of this spectacular car. Awesome 90% original paint, mint interior, 26,000 miles, 1977 Pennsylvania registration and inspection sticker. KQ rear, CX trans, replaced block but right heads and most other componentry. Motor & Trans out of car but that's it. Overall killer car and an easy deal to purchase from a super nice guy. I will try to post pictures later as I know you will be asking. Keep up the hunt !!!!!

**firstgenaddict** · #2 02-07-2005, 11:14 PM

Great story...

never give up. I wish I could find more salesmen that had that quality!

Chevy454 · #3 02-07-2005, 11:16 PM

Sa-WEET!!!!

Belair62 · #4 02-07-2005, 11:17 PM

Excellent find George !!!!

Supercar_Kid · #5 02-07-2005, 11:31 PM

[ QUOTE ]
acquired from owner since 1979 not far from my home, just 30 miles north of Pittsburgh

[/ QUOTE ] Right in my own back yard.

Nice find George, let's see those pics.

**SS427** · #6 02-07-2005, 11:39 PM

Great story George. I was just discussing this with Chad today. There still are finds out there, we just need to never give up and keep looking. Look forward to seeing the pictures. What a great color to boot!

**chads454Ls6** · #7 02-07-2005, 11:57 PM

George,great find! i still get so excited when i read a post like this,as rick said,we were just discussing this today how there are still some very rare musclecars out there!

Mr Yenko · #8 02-08-2005, 08:03 AM

I recall a Yenko Camaro pulled out of my backyard, about 75 miles. BKH should remember that one....

The "MOF"

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #9 02-08-2005, 08:14 AM

'cmon Mayor! It was in the Penny Pincher!!

**olredalert** · #10 02-07-2005, 11:16 PM

George,

--------Very CQQL!!!!!.....Will look for the pics. You have to feel a bit like Sherlock Holmes right now, huh?........Bill S

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