Anyone else following the 1969 Nova maybe a Yenko thread on FB?

[carnut4life]

Amazing! Who would have thought 53 years ago that a car like this would be discovered and cause so much excitement. How did a car like this stay underground for so long? I thought all the Yenko VIN's were title searched and scooped up by those in the know years ago? Can't wait to see what else comes out of the woodwork over the next 5-10 years as long term owners pass them on to friends and family when they're ready.

[69hurstSC]

Originally Posted by carnut4life

Amazing! Who would have thought 53 years ago that a car like this would be discovered and cause so much excitement. How did a car like this stay underground for so long? I thought all the Yenko VIN's were title searched and scooped up by those in the know years ago? Can't wait to see what else comes out of the woodwork over the next 5-10 years as long term owners pass them on to friends and family when they're ready.

There were a couple of us actively looking for this car. I've talked with the family of the original owner and had info on where it was sold new (Dale). I also found someone who has all of Dale's archive. They wanted insane money for the paperwork so I didn't pursue it further.

Either way, the car was unregistered for longer than Wisconsin keeps records so it would have been impossible to find. The only way to find it would have been to follow the breadcrumbs from new.

[SS427]

Originally Posted by 69hurstSC

I also found someone who has all of Dale's archive. They wanted insane money for the paperwork so I didn't pursue it further.

That's likely a half million dollar car when done. Would have to be some pretty insane money not to go after it. On the flip side it is unfortunate that so many people hold hostage for things like this. Really gives the hobby a black eye.

[Pro Stock John]

Originally Posted by 69hurstSC

There were a couple of us actively looking for this car. I've talked with the family of the original owner and had info on where it was sold new (Dale). I also found someone who has all of Dale's archive. They wanted insane money for the paperwork so I didn't pursue it further.

That's great. Maybe you can help the guy talk to original owner's family?