1970 Yenko Deuce

[Jeff H]

Wow, that's a strong offer. I'm glad I didn't bother giving my guestimate. Even with the low mileage it looks like it would need a complete teardown to do a proper restoration and reassembly. That could cost an easy $30-50K. They might not have the resources to get the restoration done and that's probably why it's for sale. It's a shame to see an original owner car like that get sold though. But somebody will bring it back to its former glory and we want to see it when it's done!

[1970ChevelleSS]

So if someone is offering 110 for this car what does that make a restored one worth 160?

[scott s]

Kenny could whip that into shape in a weekend

[BUIZILLA]

Hopefully, they have ALL the original engine parts as well. Chastise me if you wish guys, but i'm having a <font color="black">REAL </font> tough time believing those are legitimate offers... or did Deuce prices quadruple in the last 6 months?

Jim

[COPO]

Last one needing resto that I now about was $45K a year ago. I would take the money quick. I hope it was not Nigerians that made the offer. Seriously, great car and neat history. Good luck.

[Roof]

You're right, we are testing the waters. And if the offers back out because of the publicity, what have we lost? We would still have the Deuce. It's not like you can just go to a blue book and look up a price. What might be worth $50,000 to one person might be worth $150,000 to someone else. I checked with Earl and he says it still has the original drive train, also no rust in floor boards or trunk.
Linda

[Enoch]

I would like to add a diffrent perspective to the comments on the offers...
I have customers who only will buy unrestored cars and they will pay a premium, as an example one customer paid $75,000.00 for a 65 Corvette 396 conv. in 1989. The car had the window sticker dealer order copy car shipper copy and POP. That was $25,000.00 more than what the restored cars were going for at the time. It was a 1 owner car and had an unbeliveable amount of options for a 396. The car had 42,000.00 miles and needed a complete resto. He has turned down well over $200,000.00 for the car.

Another customer paid $70,000.00 for a 65 Corvette Fuel injected conv. This was back in 1990 again a fist full of paper work, original owner, great colors and options needing a full restoration. You don't get the chance to buy cars of this caliber from the original owner's every day.

My point is some people have the forsight to step up and pay above market value for a car they want. Not caring if the are upsidedown in the car as the market eventually catches up. Also they want to restore a car that has not been gone trough before.

Good luck with the sale

[Late BrakeU2]

[ QUOTE ]
I would like to add a diffrent perspective to the comments on the offers...
I have customers who only will buy unrestored cars and they will pay a premium, as an example one customer paid $75,000.00 for a 65 Corvette 396 conv. in 1989. The car had the window sticker dealer order copy car shipper copy and POP. That was $25,000.00 more than what the restored cars were going for at the time. It was a 1 owner car and had an unbeliveable amount of options for a 396. The car had 42,000.00 miles and needed a complete resto. He has turned down well over $200,000.00 for the car.

Another customer paid $70,000.00 for a 65 Corvette Fuel injected conv. This was back in 1990 again a fist full of paper work, original owner, great colors and options needing a full restoration. You don't get the chance to buy cars of this caliber from the original owner's every day.

My point is some people have the forsight to step up and pay above market value for a car they want. Not caring if the are upsidedown in the car as the market eventually catches up. Also they want to restore a car that has not been gone trough before.

Good luck with the sale

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Speaking of original owner cars,saw this one in case you have a client in search of one((I just saw the ad,not affiliated with this car)
http://www.camaros.net/classifieds/s...=42&amp;page=1

Sorry for the highjack..

[Lynn]

Noticed Charley asked some questions, but forgot to ask "can I have it?" Guess he is slipping.

Lynn

[Mr Yenko]

Sounds to me that someone made a incredible offer on a car that needs a complete restoration. I think you should have taken the offer, but now it might be too late. Like the board says, not too many people like their buisness made public. Its a shame that these cars bring out so much GREED.
The "MOF"