'69 Yenko Nova

[sYc]

We have moved our Nova to the garage to began the restoration process. Build date of 01A, body # 254956. Here is what we have found so far. It started life as L-78 car, SS with all of the SS markings(hood, side louvers, black grille and rear panel, steering wheel), base exterior(Lemans Blue/non-vinyl top) and interior(black bench), PDB, non-PS, rubber floor mat, etc. As per Yenko add ons, here is what we found. Rear panel had SS emblem removed and two holes drilled for the 427 and Yenko emblems (staggered). Moniter(add on tach) holes between trim tag and fender, front fenders has 3 holes (factory), thus Yenko replaced the 396 side marker assemby with a 427 unit(Impala/Caprice). According to Vince (for the $500.00 fee, the prior owner), LB, 4sp, 427, bench seat, 4:10, Bl. int., w/stripes, rubber mats, Atlas mags, sold new at Van Chevrolet, Mission KS. I do not want to start an argument, but since buying the car, Vince has been quoted as saying that this car is first on the list. I have been unable to verify this since Vince will not speak to me. It would be nice to know one way or the other. Tom

[COPO]

That is interesting to hear it came from Van Chevrolet. My '70 LS-6 Convertible was also sold new at Van Chev. and is believed to be the first one built. Seems that Van sold a number of "hot" cars.

[bowtie3168]

Tom,
That car sounds like a winner! Will you post some photos?
Andrew

[sYc]

Marlin; No such luck. That was the first thing Rob did, was check for any "hidden" paperwork. None found. One interesting note. Since Vince would not talk to me, we ran the Nova's VIN through the NICB, an agency that has official Chevrolet (and others) records which tell where a car was delivered to. The Nova came back as Yenko Chevrolet, W. Pike St EXT, Canonsburg PA 15317, thus this Nova is for sure a Yenko. Tom

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Would like to know the VIN and Trim Tag info from Randy Miller's '69 Yenko Nova if anyone has it. I would like to compare his data to the others to see where it falls in.

I believe Randy's car was sold out of Nankivell Chev. in Indianapolis, or out of V.V. Cooke in Louisville. We have some approximate dates for the sale to the original owner of a '69 Yenko Nova, and I think it is now Randy's car.

Thanks,
M

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Tom:
According to the research that I have done on the '69 Yenko Novas, your car has the earliest body number, Kevin's car has the earliest VIN number. I am not sure which one denotes as 'earliest', and I sure don't want to start anything on it either!! Maybe yours was the first one 'sold' according to Vinces paperwork??

Either way, can't wait to see it.
Marlin

[bkhpah]

For years even before Tom bought the Nova we were informed from Vince though Mark Kickle that this was Nova #1. Who knows.. It's cool no matter what number is assigned to it...
BKH

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

For clarification, both of these cars are 01A build date.

Tom;
Have you found a Broadcast Sheet? This will tell you the actual day that the car was made!

M

[Peter]

Tom, There's a agency that can tell you what dealership your car was sold at? I never heard of this. Is this something anyone can have done? I would love to know what dealership my car was sold at. My brother in law has a 69 RS/Z that still has the Scuncio RI High Performance emblem on the back. I hear there have been some good cars that came out of that dealership besides one of the ZL1's. I know a old Chevelle guy that has a Scuncio High Performance emblem thats different than my brother in laws. I may see if he wants to get rid of it just to hang on my wall.

[COPO]

Peter, NICB is typically used by law enforcement personnel. Do you know a friendly man in blue?