'69 Yenko Nova

[Mr Yenko]

Hey CHEVY454 ,
Would like to know more about Brynes' Bros. Chevy. Does anyone have any old ads that they can post?

[sYc]

Joe; When we bought our Nova, most of the emblems, including the front marker lamps had been removed. But, we (myself and the former owner, a body shop owner) feel that the car still has its original front fenders, with the 3 "factory" holes, not four, that would be needed to install a marker lamp and a seperate 427 emblem. We did try a 427 Impala emblem and it does fit. This was one of the things that fit the story when I was told that this Nova was the first (prototype), as Yenko prototypes have been known to be different then what was later sold (such as Cliff's Gold Camamro and one of the Deuces). Also, just recently, Vince verified through a mutual friend that this car was the first one built and had a couple of other unique features (stripes). I wish that I knew for sure the whole story, but until then, I will just let the car speak for itself, as I do not want to get into a debate with out hard facts. Tom

[SuperCars]

In conversations with Vince a couple of years ago, he spoke of my Nova as the first one. I called him thursday and spoke with him about the Novas to reconfirm this. He said quote, " he refers to mine as the first one because of it having the earliest VIN number". I went further by asking does that mean my Nova is the first one? He seemed to "believe" it was. I then asked about Tom's car as being reported to be the "first"? He knows the car and said it was not; and was two to three cars down the list from my car. He was speaking to me from memory as he did not have his list out in front of him. I am not terribly concerned on whose is first or not as they are all great cars; but just trying to help clear the questions up. I plan to follow up on this as I am to talk to him again. (I am trying to resolve ny SS or non-SS issue)Kevin

[sYc]

Kevin;
I agree, it is not that big of a issue. In fact, I would say that we may never know which was "converted" first, which would actually be #1. Also, Vince is holding true to form. One day he says his records show one thing and then the next he says they show something else, such as your
Nova. I wish you luck in getting answers to the questions you have concerning your car, as it is a very interesting car, but from what I have read and know of Vince, the picture will only get more fuzzy. In addition, I have to disagree with him on some accounts, such as R. Miller's Nova. Because Vince's records indicate that is was sold for "a couple of hundred dollars less", that it must be a unconverted 396 car. I think you need more facts then this to decide what Yenko did ot did not do. Even though I will be the first to admit that Vince does have many of the Yenko records, until he comes forth with them and allows some one besides himself to determine/document what the records show, I will always have some doubt as per his "opinions". On a side note, the Yenko records that Vince have were obtained illegally, as they were taken from the old Canonsburg dealership by a former employee and "sold" to Vince without permission from the Yenkos or staff. The family still has hard feelings over this matter, as they feel that the records should be made public, not being "sold" by someone who was never connected with the dealership or family and in it "only for the money". Tom

[Peter]

JoeC and Bowtie, The Chevelle junkyard is in MA and I am sure he must have some 65's. He's been collecting these since they came out. Some have been there since the beginning of time and others just show up. He makes trips to the south to buy some good and parts cars and has them shipped to MA and he buys whatever Chevelles he may see in peoples back yards around here. It is a junkyard but he has some decent stuff. He's got some cars and some parts in storage while most are outdoors. I am very selfish in the fact I don't tell many about this place because its like the only old car junkyard in driving distance for me but you guys are special. If your interested I will get you his info, don't have his numbers ect on me right now.

[Chevy454]

Micky has been holding out on us! Check out this link ( http://www.mickyhale.com/nova.htm ) from Micky's web site (which is located here: http://www.mickyhale.com/ )

I thought you guys might enjoy seeing some pictures of another '69 Yenko Nova. This car has the "SS" wheels on it...maybe you Micky can give us some more info on this car...?

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Tom;

I agree with you that the 'unconverted Yenko Nova' theory is sketchy, at best. I think that Yenko would write up a 427 Nova order so that he could move the car, even if it was for a 'few hundred dollars' less. Yenko would install/remove just about anything, we even know of him selling cowl plenum air cleaners.

What we really need is some original owner paperwork on one of the '69 Yenko Novas, especially one of the 'unconverted' cars. We have been searching, but have not been able to find an owner that kept the paperwork. What we have found is that there were several Garnet Red and Lemans Blue cars, but not as many Rallye Green ones. We have also found that they all came with the 'XT' wheels and 'dogcaps', bench seats, rubber mats, and 4 speeds - some owners claim it to be an M22.

Regardless, the '69 Yenko Novas are awesome cars, I hope to find one someday!

Marlin