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Old 01-21-2008, 04:25 AM
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Am no pro, but I did not think this was permitted.
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Something seems a little fishy here. #1 $440,000 bid, and #2 No sale. If legit, what would a documented, converted, Gold Spinner '68 Yenko Camaro bring?
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I believe Colin was on it at 200K and it just zoomed up to 400K. For what it bid up to you could own Colin's converted car with a 427.
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Forgive my ignorance but what exactly is an unconverted Yenko?
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I think it was along the lines of this L-78 Camaro was delivered brand new to Yenkos lot and supposed to be waiting for a 427 transplant in 1968,(according to Yenko VIN records),but Kenny Ross Chevrolet wanted the car so Don sent it to them as is back then.
It never did get the 427 transplant from the Yenko Mechanics and stayed a 396/375HP car at Kenny Ross Chevrolet.
The late Tom Billigen soon bought it brand new from them..
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You learn something new everyday.
Alot of knowledge on this board.
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I think it was along the lines of this L-78 Camaro was delivered brand new to Yenkos lot and supposed to be waiting for a 427 transplant in 1968,(according to Yenko VIN records),but Kenny Ross Chevrolet wanted the car so Don sent it to them as is back then.
It never did get the 427 transplant from the Yenko Mechanics and stayed a 396/375HP car at Kenny Ross Chevrolet.
The late Tom Billigen soon bought it brand new from them..

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If that's all it is, why is it worth so much? You'd think a real converted 68 yenko would bring 600+ then..
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Default Re: Russo & Steele photos Fri/Sat.

Granted I thought that the number was high as well... but
It's still a COPO 9737 Sports car Conversion.
It was owned by the man who bought it new. It had alot of documentation as well.
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I believe Colin was on it at 200K and it just zoomed up to 400K. For what it bid up to you could own Colin's converted car with a 427.

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Before bidding began a few told me that her reserve was 225k. During the bidding, I was told her reserve was set 500k. I do know this, the auction house did not attempt to convince her to lift her reserve when it hit over 400k. If she changed her mind and raised her reserve, then she decided to go home with the car, no matter what it bid. My $0.02. Ed talked to her for a while right after...what did you think happened?
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HEY CAN ANY TELL ME WHAT THE 1969 BLACK BOSS 428 SOLD FOR . I AM NOT A TRADER I JUST LOVE THE BLACK 429'S BOSS I THINK THEY ARE SINSTER LOOKING MUSCLE CAR AS ANY.
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