69 Yenko Camaro Rallye Green

[NovaMob03]

Well, somebody thought that this Yenko was worth $186,702.09 which is still a pretty good price. Seems odd that the high bidders ID was kept private throughout the auction process.

[427TJ]

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Seems odd that the high bidders ID was kept private throughout the auction process.

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They are kept private so no one gets to be known as "the dummy who bid that Yenko up to 186K on eBay." You know that's what would happen if that information was made public. Even if someone laid down the 225K for that (gorgeous) Yenko, there'd be guys mumbling about how 225K is "too much for that car." It's just the way some people are. I think someone else on this forum called the critics "chair throwers." Bidders ID's are kept secret so that they don't get hit by a chair.

If I had 225K in play money I'd be awfully tempted to jump on that RG Yenko. LOOKOUT!!! Man, that chair just missed knocking my head off!

Just kidding around a bit fellas.

[Mr70]

Part#3955231 was used on all cowl inducted cars.Camaros-Chevelles till 1972.Tape was the object of choice back then,not glue like today.
Bobby Knight wishes the private auctions would evaporate.

[Belair62]

I guess they don't put tape on re-pops then huh !!!

[camarojoe]

If you look at the pics of the 69 Yenko road test in the Super Stock article in the June 69 issue you can clearly see the tape seam, as well as bodycolor overspray on the top edge of the firewall (no taped edge)... even in a B&W photo shows this. The tape on the seal appears to be in the exact spot as on this Rally Green car. I would think photographs taken in 69 of a brand new car would be a good reference for the way a car should be properly restored if there were any doubts.

[Belair62]

There is a difference between correct restorations....and "pretty" restorations...depends on what you want to do with the car...judged shows or hot dog stand.

[SS427]

The cloth tape that was used can be replicated with a cloth tape that is available on the market today and it duplicates the originals exactly. Makes for a more complete restoration. "Details make the difference"

[Rat_Pack]

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I guess they don't put tape on re-pops then huh !!!

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I just bought a new repro air cleaner kit from Goodmark and the seal has the correct cloth tape on the seam like original. It is not a cheap copy but identical to the original. Nothing like the black ductape used on that Yenko that is for sale. I will try and get a picture of it in the next day or so and post it...............RatPack...............

[Steve Shauger]

How many awards did the Rallye Green Yenko win?? I know it won a Gold Spinner...

[rich p]

I know of someone who turned down around 250-275 for his Yenko Camaro and I had an offer of 250 and turned down.
Told you buy before BJ's( for the guy who is REALLY looking to buy a car)