2010 Yenko/SC Camaro

SOM2001SS · #1 08-26-2009, 03:51 PM

Very cool! Can't wait to see it! It's a shame that most on this board seem to hate the new body style. I love it, but can't even afford a base 2010 SS at this time.

Kim_Howie · #2 08-26-2009, 06:46 PM

Sounds like a he--va car

AMC · #3 08-26-2009, 07:50 PM

In the past the Yenko site has be-grudged Jim Barber for creating the 1969 Yenko Continuation Cars and yet this 2010 Yenko Camaro project is welcomed. Some of the comments from previous threads have been, “It’s only a Yenko if built by Don Yenko or at Yenko Chevrolet" So why is this project any different? Is this project being backed by GM? Has the Yenko name been licensed by the builders? Do you have permission to use the Yenko name? I also know that in the past the argument has been that the 1969 Yenko Continuation Cars body parts were stamped in Taiwan and this somehow was frowned upon. Does that mean that if Jim Barber went out and found a GM 1969 Camaro body and called it a Yenko that now the 1969 Yenko Continuation Car would receive the same warm response as the new 2010 Yenko? By the way Jim Barber did have permission to use the Yenko name. It seems to me it’s only a good idea to use the Yenko name if the idea stems from this site or if you are high ranking member of this site. Just my opinion!

sYc · #4 08-26-2009, 09:50 PM

You are correct, in the past some members of this site have not been receptive of the idea of any more Yenko cars being built, whether clones, tribute, continuations, whatever, and I for one certainly respect their opinions, and as you have done, are welcome to comment on this project, or any other such project.

Just as I did with the 2010s, Jim was free to outline his plans for the ’69 Yenko continuation series cars on this site, for all to see and comment on, good or bad.

The foundation of this site has always been to be as open as possbile, and while maybe not agreeing with each other; always respect each other’s opinions.

sYc · #5 08-26-2009, 10:06 PM

Because we have already received requests for matching cars/numbers, current owners of the Yenko cars will have first option and priority to order one of the numbered cars which pertain and/or commemorate one which had actually been built prior. Of course, as always, club members will receive top priority.

Terry24 · #6 08-27-2009, 06:57 AM

So Tom, what you are saying is you can have one built ANY way you like it?? Not that I can afford one by any means, but dreams are still free right, how about a 2 tone?

**Xplantdad** · #7 08-27-2009, 07:28 AM

Are you going to have one on display at SEMA this year?

sYc · #8 08-27-2009, 05:35 PM

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So Tom, what you are saying is you can have one built ANY way you like it?? Not that I can afford one by any means, but dreams are still free right, how about a 2 tone?

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Yes..I would imagine the guys at the SCW could do that. In fact, I would not be surprised to see something with a vinyl roof.

sYc · #9 08-28-2009, 04:19 AM

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...... It seems to me it’s only a good idea to use the Yenko name if the idea stems from this site or if you are high ranking member of this site. Just my opinion!

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Salvatore, this statement surprises me, as it has not been that long ago that you were willing to pay a sponsorship fee to become one of these "high ranking members".

Jim; At the SEMA show a couple of years ago you and I had a nice visit, discussing your ’69 continuation car, as well as other Yenko related topics in general. Once I returned home, you contacted me asking if I would do a couple of things. One, you wanted to announce your ’69 project on our site, which was allowed, without censorship or a fee. Not mine, nor the club’s fault, that the car was not well received. Second, you asked if I would submit your idea to the Yenko family for their approval, which I did. Once again, not my fault that the family declined.

Why am I the bad guy now?

Les Quam · #10 08-28-2009, 04:41 AM

Its my understanding Stefano worked very hard and long to obtain the rights to the Nickey Chicago name. The cars are very cool and a wonderful reflection on the Nickey legacy and create a lot of excitement while bringing many fresh faces to learn about the Nickey cars back in the day. My kids would never have asked what Nickey was if I wasn't wearing the shirt around? Because Stefano and his guys are keeping the legend alive my kids and many others now know what Nickey Chevrolet was and is.

I have two Yenko Camaro's and would love to own one or two of the new ones Tom and his boys are working on. Who better than Tom and the rest of the guys behind the project to keep the Yenko name out there for this new generation of Camaro enthusiasts. Who has worked harder with this site and the reunion to keep the Yenko flame burning for future generations??? Where else can you go and find Yenko VINs and get first hand reliable information about Yenko's than here???If anyone other than Tom and his crew were involved I would have no interest. But Tom Clary and the other members of the project brings the creditablity to this project no one else has other than a surviving Yenko family member. Morever the most common question I get regarding my cars is "whats a Yenko" these new cars will not deceive anyone into thinking they are anything other than a great tribute to a great car builder named Yenko.

Keep the flames burning guys!!!!

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