Unrestored 1969 Yenko Camaro at Mecum

[Stefano]

Bob,

Apology accepted.

Stefano

[sYc]

All types of cars are sent to the registry, not just supercars. The majority of the info we receive, little, if anything is done, it is simply added to a file with other such cars. A few of them, such as ones new to the registry, we may do a follow up email, requesting more info, inviting them to the SCR, etc. Through the registry is how we know approximately how many supercars exist today.


For several years we had our lists up for all to see, but to be perfectly honest, it became too much of a PITA. Seems like weekly we were involved in some sort of heated discussion, at times getting personal, so we decided to go another route.

Requesting info on certain cars, what we provide, how we handle it, varies, depending on the car, the current owner, who is making the request and why. We do it both verbally and by email, and the majority of time, done in confidence.


To date we have never charged a fee, even for non paying members, for our services, though donations are accepted and appreciated.


Our goal 14 years ago was to promote and preserve the supercars, and I think we have done a pretty good job of it. And I say WE, as there have been many loyal members who have contributed to this success, not for gain, but for the good of the club and hobby.

[55Hardtop]

Will do, new to the board.

[black69]

Well I finally saw the blue yenko camaro get sold at Mecum Dallas for $140K. Does anyone know who bought it?
TV annoucers were stumped when it hammered.

[iluv69s]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: black69</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well I finally saw the blue yenko get sold at Mecum Dallas for $140K. I hope the notions on how the car was restored was clearly advertised (i.e. 'properly rebodied' as described in Hemmings Motor News, etc).


Is there a way to 'properly' rebody a car? as opposed to what? Are they saying there is some difference in this rebody and any other rebody? not trying to start anything regarding any car in specific...just curious in the wording....




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[black69]

here is the new discription for a car having its cowl (top and bottom) moved to another 69 camaro body: extensive sheetmetal restoration. see below:

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...p;entryRow=224

[1969z280]

Given the price, it seems obvious that everyone knew the history of this Camaro. The way that I found out about it ... Stephano told me. He has been very straight-forward about the car. JMO, Ed

[iluv69s]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: black69</div><div class="ubbcode-body">here is the new discription for a car having its cowl (top and bottom) moved to another 69 camaro body: extensive sheetmetal restoration. see below:

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...p;entryRow=224 </div></div>


Where exactly does it say the car was rebodied??? &quot;all three original VINs still on car&quot;

... ...are you kidding me??

[Stefano]

No, I wasn't kidding....all three original VINs are still on the Original cowl panels, which are on this car, based on my opinion.

I did not restore the car or see any restoration pictures, only as found pics.

Correct high end Yenko Clones are still bringing $50k, give or take.

The best original, unrestored Yenko Camaros are bringing Mid $300s or better.

The rest are somewhere inbetween, depending on their history, options, correctness, level of restoration etc...

[iluv69s]

Wasnt a Yenko (not rebodied) recently sold for considerably less than 200k? 170k range?

Based on the Mecum ad only..it is not possible to tell this car was rebodied. With the known history of this car (and prior 'oops' trying to sell it as 'original body'), why did they just not write the 'full' truth instead of mincing words? Especially if the seller was willing to accept 'rebody' value for the car.

And I wonder if the buyer really knew what he/she was buying. I doubt it for that price...

Still does not seem like proper 'full' disclosure...(my opinion.)

With all due respect Stefano and Mecum, It seems that auctions such as this 'may' cause Mecum to lose some of it's credibility......

again, jmo