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BKH, I think Gary might be referring to someone paying 80-100k for a clone car, not a real car? Anyone who buys a supercar without documentation is an idiot, or has a silver spoon half in their mouth!

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I think he is saying that anyone who pays 80 to 100k would be kind of stupid to solely buy it based on the correct location of badges etc...without checking authenticity by any and all means available.I dont think there is anyone that dumb..That person would have the silver spoon halfway in their nose ! As for a clone registry .....just too many of them to track ! Hell people are making all kinds of low production cars up now. Buicks,Olds,Pontiac,Rambler,Ford,MoPar. Buyer Beware....

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Brian,et al
It is not my intention to alienate anyone. Maybe I was unclear about my "idiot" comment. Supercar owners are not idiots. Anyone who pays Supercar money for a car, and doesn't know how to tell the difference (or enlist someone to represent him) is an idiot. I do recognize that most of the comments were supportive towards clones and cloners.

I do not profess to be a Yenko expert, but I do know many of the things that make them unique. Some of the less obvious details were learned on this fourm. I follow this forum because I am very interested in Camaros in general, and Yenkos in particular. I read much more than I write, because most posters are far more knowledeable than me. I only post when I feel I can offer something, want to ask something, or feel like someone is challenging my integrity.
I have a great deal of respect for those like yourself who consistantly offer up your knowledge and experience to others.
Again, it is not my intent to alienate anyone. Neither is it my intent to pass myself of a Yenko owner. I am interested in learning more about these truly unique cars, and will continue to build my clone. If the resources ever become available to allow me to purchase one, then you can bet I will do so. In the meantime, I would like to continue to learn and to enjoy the hobby in the best manner I can.

If you, Tom, Marlin, or any of the other real contributors to this forum would prefer that I just "shut up and color" I can do that, too.

Gary

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Gary;
No need to 'shut up and color', it is questions like yours that separate the true cloner's from the 'profit seekers'.

When you own a real Yenko, it does take a while to get over the reality of clones. I will not be thrilled when I am finally done my car, and take it to a show only to park next to a '71 Yenko Deuce clone and have to answer questions all night why mine is the real one. However, this is the way things are, and I have found that most real cloners have a true respect for the real deal.

As for buying a real car from an unsuspecting owner? I don't know of many people who spend a lot of time researching how to spot a real one, track one down, and then tell the owner what it is before trying to buy it. There is the occasional goofball that educates the seller, but why? Everybody wants a list of numbers so they can verify one if they think its real. (The seller would also have it then.)

In reality, the two real '69 Yenko Camaros that were found recently did not need a list to be able to tell that they were real - you just have to spend the time learning what to look for. The more people that know what to look for, the more cars that will be found!

Yenko:
I must be one of those 'idiots'!!!! I bought my car without a stitch of paperwork or documentation. I had done my research, and went over the numbers on the original block - not realizing that the CTB was for a Z28. I took an educated risk, and was rewarded with some documentation later on. I know what you mean though, it is crazy for people to spend big money and not ask the right questions.

M

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Marlin,

I am curious about the 2 - 69 Yenko Camaros recently found. I know about the Fathom Green one obviously, but haven't heard about the second one. Can you provide some details?

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Charlie;
The other one was a Lemans Blue, 4speed car that is probably one of the earliest build dates. This car was originally sold out of Stauffer Chev. in Scranton, PA, but was found in West Virginia based on a tip given to a guy in western PA. The guy knew what to look for, noticed the appropriate items, and purchased the car. It was quickly resold a few times.

Another car that was 'found' was the Clary's '69 Yenko Nova. This car was found in Kansas I believe. You never know what is out there.
M