2010 Yenko/SC Camaro

[1970Bluel78]

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I think some of you are missing the bigger picture. If we say no more Yenkos, Nickeys, Giibs, whatever, unless they are “real”, do we say the same thing about other cars from our past, such as nostalgia drag cars and Gassers, cars influenced by Old Reliable, Red Alert, Grumpy’s cars, Sox/Martin, or period built Gassers and altereds, etc? What about Hemis, Cobras, even modern street rods? IMO, no. As the values of these cars increase, both in $$ amounts and sentimental values, less and less folks are able to really enjoy their “real” cars, often times even afraid to show them. So do we just shut things down for the lack of “real” cars? I say no! Yes, when I attend a car show I prefer to see “real” musclecars, but enjoy looking at most everything, same as when I attend a nostalgia drag race, where I would rather watch cars from back in the day go down the track, but I enjoy the sights and sounds of all of the race cars. Tributes, clones, continuation cars, will never replace the real thing, but they can help our performance-based hobby survive, hopefully for future generations to enjoy.

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Actually I think you are missing the picture. Making a period style gasser or FED etc is one thing.Even a clone of a famous race car and claiming it's a clone seems to be OK. Making a NEW car with performance up grades using an ICONIC name like Yenko is misleading to say the least. Maybe a lot of us old guys want to re live their youth and have a car they could not have then, but longed for, in a big way Dunno. I'll say it again. Don is passed and YENKO Chevrolet is gone also. Make a new model Camaro and call it something else. Now will you get some guys with a lot of money to buy one? Sure but it will never be a Yenko IMHO

[Kim_Howie]

Mr. Bradley you have said this three times. I think we GOT IT!!

[69Tom]

I'm just hoping someone decides to get one with a vinyl top to match their '69. Would love to see that on a modern car. Wonder if the new model could "pull it off"??

[Steve Shauger]

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Mr. Bradley you have said this three times. I think we GOT IT!!

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Thanks Kim, he was making my head hurt.

[1969l78]

Any price ideas on the new cars? I wish they made hide away headlight options on the rs 2010 camaro.

[Kim_Howie]

Mine too!!

[1970Bluel78]

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Mr. Bradley you have said this three times. I think we GOT IT!!

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Thanks Kim, he was making my head hurt.

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Mr Shauger, Take 2 aspirin and call me in the morning

[sYc]

So cloning a Grumpy race car, who's name is as much or more ICONIC then Yenko is OK, but a new Yenko, no?

And mis-leading? You honestly think musclecar enthusiasts are not going to know the differences between my 2010 Yenko and 1969 Yenko?

[427bigblockvette]

Tom,

I myself am a Yenko owner and cannot wait to see your 2010 Yenko Camaro leave some tire marks on the track. I can't imagine anyone not going crazy (in a good way) when you pull up to a car show with your two Yenkos. What a treat that will be to any spectator. I challenge anyone that would think a crowd of spectators would get insulted and feel cheated out from that experience. Isn't this what it is all about? Taking your car out, no matter what it is, and enjoying your time with your family and friends. I am missing something here. Just my opinion.

[The Dude]

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Tom,

I myself am a Yenko owner and cannot wait to see your 2010 Yenko Camaro leave some tire marks on the track. I can't imagine anyone not going crazy (in a good way) when you pull up to a car show with your two Yenkos. What a treat that will be to any spectator. I challenge anyone that would think a crowd of spectators would get insulted and feel cheated out from that experience. Isn't this what it is all about? Taking your car out, no matter what it is, and enjoying your time with your family and friends. I am missing something here. Just my opinion.

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I for one would not go crazy over a 69 Yenko, let alone a so called new Yenko. Many people would see the new car as a badge and sticker fake, with no history or pedigree. A car built on anothers fame.