Unrestored 1969 Yenko Camaro at Mecum

[bergy]

Back to the subject at hand - I'll guess $230k.

[sYc]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bergy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yeah - that's what I thought Anders. The public Shelby Registry really is helpful to the hobby to document cars. Too bad we can't get something like that going for Super Camaros. </div></div>

Whoever does that better have deep pockets and a good attorney. Way too many &quot;grey area&quot; supercars and too little pulbic info, such as from GM and the NICB.

[bergy]

You don't understand how the Shelby Registry works Tom.

[Stefano]

I would say that he indeed does understand. Tom is a closet Shelby guy and had a Shelby long before his first Yenko Camaro.

[bergy]

That being the case - what would be the difference between say a 1969 Yenko Registry (gotta start somewhere) and the Shelby Registry? The situations are almost identical. It just takes an understanding of the ground rules for inclusion (which SAAC has already sorted out). Shelby cars (especially Cobras) have at least as many &quot;issues&quot; as yenkos. A lot of them were race cars with ugly histories. I know that it sounds counterintuitive, but the registry actually discourages fake cars. The rules for inclusion are the key. There was a good article in the Spring 2010 SAAC Magazine (the &quot;mail saac&quot; section) that reviews some of the rules for inclusion. I can post it if anyone is interested. I'm not trying to be argumentative - the point is that a good public registry of these great cars can enhance their value and provide a valuable service to our hobby. I'm sure that there are a lot of folks who would be happy to help in any way that they can (me included).

[SmallHurst]

It was my understanding that Shelby had all of the documents and paperwork, in part, because the was not a dealer, but a Mfg!!!!! It took a lot of time and effort for the Shelby group to have the numbers, but the numbers and documentation were there.

[rubbinisracing]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bergy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That being the case - what would be the difference between say a 1969 Yenko Registry (gotta start somewhere) and the Shelby Registry?</div></div>

Reliable and complete factory paperwork and a vin that tells you what it is. On 65-67 cars the Shelby vin can also be cross referenced to a Ford vin (stamped on some blocks, trannys and inner fenders)that correspond to the order Shelby placed for the cars from Ford and a Marti Report also detailing the cars build. This provides 2 independent sources of confirmation from original manufacturer paperwork, not incomplete hand written notes.

[bergy]

The Marti Reports are really great for Fords, but they weren't even used for establishment of the original options on 1968 Shelbys (owner input was assumed correct in many cases). I actually had a 1968 that was listed as an original red, automatic car - but the Marti Report cinfirmed that it was originally a Green, 4 speed. Each Registrar (year) established the base data differently. The fact that the initial publishing wasn't 100% accurate didn't stop the process. A great car like the subject of this discussion would really stand tall in a public registry. cars without detailed histories would not stand tall - IMHO that's the way it should be.

- OK, I'll get off of my soap box in favor of a public registry. I'm just thankful that the organizers of this site have provided such a great forum. I know that it must have been a lot of work.

[Stefano]

I have seen numerous examples where pertinent info on the Marti Report was not correct.

[bashton]

I can remember the first time I saw Don's car in a late 80's issue of Super Chevy magazine with the color picture of it in color near a cornfield. I cut it out and hung it on my wall!

I am now proud to say that Don and Judi have become great friends and it is always a pleasure seeing them. For anyone looking for the real-deal with undisputed history that has been owned and properly maintained by a knowledgable enthusiast, this is the car for you.

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member