1969 Yenko Camaro... still out there 124379N616431

[bergy]

Yeah - & car with continuous title history trumps body with sheriffs VIN on title. Definitely good for the purposes that Doug is considering in any case.

[Mr70]

My thoughts exactly..

[L78M22Rag]

So... Evidently this thread is rightfully titled "still out there"

[supercomp 8.90]

i remember years ago another 69 yenko ex race car was found without tags. they were on a rebody that was sold at barrett-jackson I wonder what happened with that deal?

[DW31S]

I'm certainly no authority on body numbers and groups of SuperCars being built together, but: Has anyone checked for the body number/time build/VIN sequence to verify that they are chronologically correct? Is there any solid proof that the trim tag included is actually for this car? And do we, or anyone involved know when the original VIN tag was reported missing? Any idea why it is/was missing? And does anyone know if any other state previously issued a non-factory VIN plate before the current one from California? Please understand that I'm not pouring vinegar into the soup, just thinking here and hoping that another Yenko has indeed been found. Interesting stuff!

[fiveforty]

The VIN is on the Yenko list as Lemans Blue, same as trim tag and was delivered to the dealer on 3-31-69 and is an 03B car. The VIN is definately a mid March car. Everthing appears to line up as it should. I guess its possible that there is another car out there with that VIN tag on it.

[camaromb]

The body number on this car is exactly what it should be for the Lemans Blue Yenko Camaro with vin # 124379N616431 based on the other order numbers within this Yenko order.

[Mr Yenko]

I agree.. According to my lists and body numbers it is spot on.

[DW31S]

I'm sure glad that it falls within the correct parameters. I would think that with the known data that has been collected, that if another car wearing this VIN has been presented, the experts would have it their files. Maybe somebody with the time and skills can dig deep and fully research this car's history. I know in the regular "car business" there are several reasons why a car would be given a state assigned VIN plate; be neat to know when and why in this case. Great find and congrats to the latest owner and I hope whoever buys it keeps us well informed of any progress.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

There was another LB Yenko that had it's original body but a reissued VIN several years ago. Eventually, another car showed up with the real car's VIN plate - the State Police came and removed it, and it was then put back on the original body. This car appears to be a similar situation.

Also, I'm not surprised at all that this Colonial Chev. car shows up in CA - nor would I be surprised if it spent most/all of it's life out there. The Colonial sold cars were by far the most transient as the Navy guys came into port from abroad, spent their pay on a Yenko and then drove it home - where ever they lived!