Yenko Camaro VIN 124379N615272..and its' history

[Racefan]

What info would I get then if I paid someone from the forum to come and look at a potential purcahse for me? Would I get the straight story on the car (all potential inconsistencies disclosed to me) or would a get a politically correct, watered down version to avoid problems for the "expert"? Keep in mind that the car you may be paid to look at may be one someone you are friends with owns. I understand your explanation, and appreciate the fact that you recognize that my intentions are good....but still don't understand what is more important truth or keeping the peace. Even if you can't prove something, if inuendo exists....I should be told. If what Belair is saying about the liklihood of an offline message coming about potentials questions about a specific car is correct, I am ok with that. While it may not be a matter for public discussion, as long as someone is willing to step up and give information when asked, the system works. I guess the short question is this....If I had said that the Camaro with the VIN that started this whole thing was for sale and I was thinking of purchasing it, would someone come to me offline and give me the "history" given here? Or, would I have been given a rubber stamp saying "yes, that VIN is a valid one for Yenko #xxxx" end of story? There is a fundamental difference there.

[Belair62]

I would say absolutely YES that someone would either online or offline get your attention on how to look further....but remember also there are a lot of rumors too...so in the end you will still have to do what's right for you...this whole thread is making me wish I would have stayed in bed this morning !!!

[Racefan]

I understand all that. And, I think that is the best that can be expected. Thankfully, I misunderstood the thread to say that there are some fakes/rumored fakes out there that are held by "those in the know" that would not be outed for what they may be. That is what got my dander up, I hate it when those with the knowledge feel as though the rules don't apply....in other words I hate the "good 'ole boy network". These cars are too rare and too expensive to have those types of things happening. What a great discussion to finally get me out of the woodwork......huh? Thanks, guys. By the way, GREAT JOB on the white DANA/Yenko on eBay. I sat back and wathced that whole thing unveil from the beginning! Great stuff!

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Phil,
I agree with Belair 100%, if the car was for sale and you asked - you would get the truth, from several people! The good ole boy network consists of those individuals who DON'T rebody cars, and stay away from those cars that have been.

[Racefan]

That is the answer I hoped to get. Again, thanks for the clarification. But, it would make for interesting reading to read about the history of some other cars like this. Maybe not complete with VINs or anything......but just some more examples of the lengths people have gone to to dupe the masses. THAT is interesting reading!

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

NFW!

Kim,

I haven't seen the actual car to make that determination..I have spoken to a few people on here (offline) that have physically inspected the car, and I posted the info as a "firewall back" re-body mainly because that was the impression I got from them. Since the post there has been a few that said a complete rebody, but that remains to be seen..Until someone post differently I'll say a "firewall back" as it is my understanding that this is VERY apparent on thsi car. I'm not sure if the previous owners did actually pass along the info. as the current owner wasn't aware of the car being a race car (or at least acted as if he wasn't). There is some confusion here, as I was told by a very reputable person that has inspected the car that the current owner was made aware of the cars heritage and the fact that it was possibly a rebody aftr he bought it. So who knows..I'm not sure if the previous owners prior to the current owner disclosed the extensive body work of not..Either way it wasn't a street car and certainly isn't an original sheetmetal car (keep in mind the car had full tubs, lightened doors, a full competition cage and the back seat bracing was gone, along with the floors and trans tunnel).