1970 Yenko Deuce

[camarojoe]

After following this thread for the better part of 3 weeks, I e mailed Linda and asked if she'd mind if my brother and I came out to see the car. I explained that neither of us were potential buyers, and would completely understand if they didn't want bothered with us coming around on their day off, but she told me that was not to be of any concern, and stated that they would be happy to have us visit and take a look at their car. She and her husband Earl are both nice folks, and a pleasure to talk to. The car is a very cool piece, and looks alot better in person than in any pics I've seen or have taken. While it does need a complete resto, Its one of the better unrestored cars I've seen to date, and is very complete. I don't know what the car is "worth", and I'm not even gonna enter into that debate, but it was definitely neat to see a real Yenko car that prowled my area "back in the day". It was also cool to be able to talk to the original owners of a car I have so much interest in. Both had some great stories to tell and were more than happy to let us pick their brains about details of the car, and the history of it from day 1 to present. I sincerely hope this Deuce finds a good home someday, and once again wish to thank Earl and Linda Roof for their hospitality.

[Bill Pritchard]

Great story, Joe. It sure seemed from her postings here that Linda was a genuinely nice lady...cool that you got to confirm that in person I hope that they are able to somehow keep the car and get it back out and enjoy it. It was pretty obvious that they had a lot of great memories involving that Deuce

[Supercar_Kid]

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I sincerely hope this Deuce finds a good home someday, and once again wish to thank Earl and Linda Roof for their hospitality.

[/ QUOTE ] I just wanted to second that notion. Linda and Earl couldn't have been nicer folks, taking time out of their Saturday afternoon to chat with us at length about the car, their trip to Yenko to pick it out, and the good old days in general.

I found it especially interesting that Earl got the idea to go to Yenko to look at the Deuces from a high school acquantance he'd picked up hitchiking one day. Earl explained to the schoolmate he was considering a new Chevy Super Sport...and the fateful hitchiker mentioned he had some literature from Yenko that he'd pass along to Earl when dropped him home. Earl looked it over and he and Linda took a trip to Canonsburg...you know the rest. 35 years later it's still out in the garage.

Linda and Earl, if you're reading this, thanks again for being such gracious hosts.

[Roof]

Hi Bill, Thanks for the compliment, I appreciate it! It was really great having these folks visit. We had a great time chatting about these cars and exchanging information. There was a time when we thought we would NEVER part with this car. I used to tell Earl that if he died before me I would just take the backhoe out on the farm, dig a big hole, set him in the driver's seat of the Deuce, slick his hair back, put one hand on the wheel, the other hand on the shifter and just drop them both in!!! Just goes to show you should never say never. Linda

[Roof]

Hi folks, After investigating a few of our other options, we have finally made a decision. The car is defininitely for sale as is. We aren't sure yet how we are going to go about selling it. We have been a little preoccupied for the last month. My 56 year old brother went into the hospital for a simple operation to open a blocked tear duct and had a massive stroke following the surgery. His condition is still critical but he is starting to show some small signs of improvement. We have had some tough decisions to make concerning quantitity versus quality of life for him. Would appreciate you keeping him in your prayers. Thanks, Linda and Earl

[jackal]

good luck and hope he recovers soon thanks jp

[Roof]

Thanks jp