Fathers Lost Yenko Chevelle #358034 Butternut

[Mr70]

That rampant use of Brylcreem back then probably didn't help either.

[mrays]

For those of you who haven't figured it out yet this Chevelle was the May 2005 Supercar Feature on this site where the then owner wrote up a long paragraph about the car. He bought the car out of KY and then a few years later through the prior owner was able to buy the original engine back which was still in CO. He also mentions talking to the original owner and getting documentation from him. I know this car was featured in the February 1991 issue of Super Chevy soon after it was restored. It's been a well known car for over 20 years.

[68l30]

Was this the Gates Yenko that was cruisin down the Indiana country road at three digit speeds late one night......only to be "passed " by a Yenko Camaro headed to Gates? Great story from the first owner of a Yenko at MCACN a few years back. Could have swore it was this Chevelle??

BIG

[CJASON]

Hi, Yes this is the car. I cant believe we are talking about that again on here, you remembered it close but but I was working in Southbend Ind and would go home to Ipls for the weekend.,back then it was a two lane road most of the way,, This week end I was really in a hurry to get home so I was driving way too fast , I would always be watching the mirror for police ,, I keep seeing this car gaining on me I couldn't believe some one was going faster than I was , so I keep watching finally I could tell it was another Chevelle, as it got closer I could see it was an older grey hair guy driving a yenko he passed me on a straight stretch so I just stayed up with him ,several stretches over 100 mph, to indy. he went to Nankivell Chevrolet which was the Yenko dealer. I talked with him for a bit ,,he said he was doing a dealer transfer. it think it was a dark green chevelle not too sure any more . If anyone has the car ,I have some nos dealer stuff from Nankivell Chevrolet I would share with the current owner.
I think some of the paper work I shared with a previous owner, was serviced at Nankivell Chevrolet . a dropped valve or something they said ,, no warranty on that said I abused the car,,
clarence

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I have a Yenko Deuce from Nankivell and would genuinely appreciate an opportunity to buy anything related to Nankivell. I've been to the dealership, now Hubler, and to the other Nankivell dealership - I forget the town. I kept in touch with the Nankivell family for quite some time, but have not spoken to them for several years. So, anything Nankivell related - I'm in!!

[68l30]

Thanks, I knew I wasn't going nuts! I heard so many good Yenko stories that weekend my mind was at full capacity. Guess I remembered the main point.... It takes a Yenko to pass a Yenko!


Good to hear from you again, I enjoied talking at MCACN.


BIG

[Jeff_Goddard]

Great story. I am tuned in!

[69hurstSC]

All restoration shot's I've seen of the car have the headrest decals. It looks like whomever restored the car went for personal touches and not "as delivered" authenticity. Still, one badass Yenko Chevelle!



<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Cworkman2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yes, When i talked to Clarence he said that his never had the headrest stickers and had rally wheels.
My dads cousin Andrew also said that the Yenko didnt have any markings on the headrest.
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[Cworkman2]

Agreed, the person who did the restoration did an excellent job and was very committed to really capturing it in their own personal way. It seems this car has that affect on people. Hope everyone is having a great day!

[Charley Lillard]

Here it is in all it's glory pre resto. My guess is at one time someone put a glass front clip on it.