1969 Yenko Nova Clone

**lowmile** · #1 03-17-2006, 03:03 PM

I would say the car is worth about 16,500.

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #2 03-17-2006, 06:15 PM

I understand Kevin, sometimes it baffles me that a buyer falls for that 'cheap easy way to make that car more desirable' angle! Why not buy a cheaper car, then put the stripes on yourself? In this example, the buyer paid a premium for the cost of the stripes and their application - oh well

Chevy454 · #3 03-17-2006, 06:19 PM

I agree with M...the extra premium of this car should only be the cost of the stripes + labor to add them. No different than an old car with an aftermarket stereo...buy a car you genuinely like, then add the stereo...don't buy the car for the stereo!

71BMNovaTribute · #4 03-17-2006, 10:44 PM

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I understand Kevin, sometimes it baffles me that a buyer falls for that 'cheap easy way to make that car more desirable' angle! Why not buy a cheaper car, then put the stripes on yourself? In this example, the buyer paid a premium for the cost of the stripes and their application - oh well

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Marlin, if you had to, what would you say/think the value is of a car like that...without the premium for the stripes...but being a fully restored Nova with a 427 and all the goodies? Just curious...as I'm sure the original poster is...same as above $16.5K? higher? Lower? Is the "poster" of this thread the new owner? car was sold in Elverson, PA...right near us! Kevin

**WILMASBOYL78** · #5 03-18-2006, 05:12 PM

You can't build a "real" clone of anything for $16,500.....

wilma

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #6 03-20-2006, 09:41 PM

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You can't build a "real" clone of anything for $16,500.....

wilma

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Thanks, but that wasn't the question! BTW a DIY'r can do an admirable job for $16.5k - just takes patience and skill

**WILMASBOYL78** · #7 03-21-2006, 04:39 AM

Your welcome....

wilma

ps. anyone got a Chilton's book I can borrow??

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #8 03-21-2006, 04:34 PM

Whatcha need - a specific page, chapter, or the whole shibang?

rickp · #9 03-27-2006, 07:25 PM

This car cost a whole lot more than $16,500. I don't think the correct 427, 12 bolt rear and muncie trans in this car could be had for $16,500. I appreciate most concerns about clone cars. I just wanted some opinions without anyone getting their feathers ruffled about clones. I was into correct numbers, etc. long before most were even talking about such things. Probably 1971 or 72 when I had my first 1969 L-78 Nova with a factory M-22. Just to show where I'm coming from, I have had my current L-34, 1969 Nova since October 1981 and still have not restored the car, because I know I will probably never find the original 396. And if I did it would never measure up to the 1969 L-78 Nova I had in the early 70's. I am seriously thinking about restoring it in the near future. Of course the 1971 L-48 (350) motor it currently has will be replaced with a big block.

Thanks for listening, Rick

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #10 03-27-2006, 08:09 PM

In a way, the poor quality of the clones is a good thing, because most people are knowledgeable enough to spot them. If the clones get really good, then some people will get duped.

Rick, don't you have a '69 RG, L78 with alum heads, buckets, console, gauges, w/ v/t Nova?

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