I'm interested in this Yenko Nova clone-NEED HELP - Page 2

**Salvatore** · #11 03-23-2011, 01:40 PM

I honestly think you can do better for the money especially a nova. That kinda is one ugly car IMO. If that guy is a car restorer then look out.

**Tracker1** · #12 03-23-2011, 02:15 PM

Keep your money. Get yourself a driver 1972 SS350 4-speed if that's the price range you are working in. Buy the best possible car you can afford. I've learned that the hard way - by not doing it. That car is not THE ONE. Good luck

**Salvatore** · #13 03-23-2011, 04:15 PM

X2 Tracker 1

**olredalert** · #14 03-23-2011, 04:29 PM

-----Id vote against too, even if it was cheaper, but for another reason as well. Who puts the hood tach in almost the center of the hood??? Im pretty sure nobody at Yenko in Cannonsburg would have. Obviously, not easy to correct and it really stands out, to me at least........Bill S

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #15 03-23-2011, 07:04 PM

This question comes up often, and is best solved by following this simple rule:

What would a reasonable person pay for that car if the Yenko stripes/emblems were not attached? Then, subtract that # from the asking price and you've just calculated the stripe/emblem cost. If you could go buy them for less, then its better to go buy a different car and install them yourself!

In this case, there really isn't anything on the car that is correct for a Yenko Deuce. So, you aren't even getting correct Yenko items on a clone car - which begs the question "what exactly are you buying?" Its a way overpriced car where the seller is trying to justify the high price with some incorrect Yenko trinkets = pass.

**SuperNovaSS** · #16 03-23-2011, 07:18 PM

Agreed. I would keep looking. It looks like a driver type car that was painted and had stripes, emblems, and a dual snorkel air cleaner installed. I don't like to pick apart peoples cars. In fact, I would be happy to drive this car while fixing it.

The jambs have not even been painted yet. The seat cover looks like it was installed over another covers. Finally, if the exhaust says anything for the build quality, look out.

If this car is what you are looking for, then buy it. Just make sure to pencil it out and make sure it is worth it. I agree on the half the price. It looks like the guy took a $2500 car, painted it, and added a few parts like wheels, bumpers, and a foam steering wheel.

You should be able to be patient and find a nice 68 GTO for that type of money. If you are willing to have a GTO clone, then you should be able to find a REALLY nice car!

Jason

**RPOLS3** · #17 03-23-2011, 07:35 PM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SuperNovaSS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">if the exhaust says anything for the build quality, look out. Jason</div></div>

......and it appears the heater core is shot since the the hoses are not hooked up to it.......

x Baldwin Motion · #18 03-23-2011, 10:09 PM

I see it has a current NY inspection sticker, where is the car located? maybe one of us is close enough to check it further.

I would never buy another car from the NE with salted rust and rotten floors [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif[/img]

Gear_Jammer · #19 03-24-2011, 12:59 AM

That you all for your responses. It's obvious to me that y'all know far more about Novas than I do. I'm going to rule this one out, but I'm about to start a new post on another Nova I've found. Thank again.

**mockingbird812** · #20 03-24-2011, 01:01 AM

Above all - look for a dry rust free/minimal rust car if at all possible - the rest is gravy.

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