2010 Yenko/SC Camaro

[sYc]

You are correct, in the past some members of this site have not been receptive of the idea of any more Yenko cars being built, whether clones, tribute, continuations, whatever, and I for one certainly respect their opinions, and as you have done, are welcome to comment on this project, or any other such project.

Just as I did with the 2010s, Jim was free to outline his plans for the ’69 Yenko continuation series cars on this site, for all to see and comment on, good or bad.

The foundation of this site has always been to be as open as possbile, and while maybe not agreeing with each other; always respect each other’s opinions.

[sYc]

Because we have already received requests for matching cars/numbers, current owners of the Yenko cars will have first option and priority to order one of the numbered cars which pertain and/or commemorate one which had actually been built prior. Of course, as always, club members will receive top priority.

[sYc]

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...... It seems to me it’s only a good idea to use the Yenko name if the idea stems from this site or if you are high ranking member of this site. Just my opinion!

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Salvatore, this statement surprises me, as it has not been that long ago that you were willing to pay a sponsorship fee to become one of these "high ranking members".

Jim; At the SEMA show a couple of years ago you and I had a nice visit, discussing your ’69 continuation car, as well as other Yenko related topics in general. Once I returned home, you contacted me asking if I would do a couple of things. One, you wanted to announce your ’69 project on our site, which was allowed, without censorship or a fee. Not mine, nor the club’s fault, that the car was not well received. Second, you asked if I would submit your idea to the Yenko family for their approval, which I did. Once again, not my fault that the family declined.

Why am I the bad guy now?

[Les Quam]

Its my understanding Stefano worked very hard and long to obtain the rights to the Nickey Chicago name. The cars are very cool and a wonderful reflection on the Nickey legacy and create a lot of excitement while bringing many fresh faces to learn about the Nickey cars back in the day. My kids would never have asked what Nickey was if I wasn't wearing the shirt around? Because Stefano and his guys are keeping the legend alive my kids and many others now know what Nickey Chevrolet was and is.

I have two Yenko Camaro's and would love to own one or two of the new ones Tom and his boys are working on. Who better than Tom and the rest of the guys behind the project to keep the Yenko name out there for this new generation of Camaro enthusiasts. Who has worked harder with this site and the reunion to keep the Yenko flame burning for future generations??? Where else can you go and find Yenko VINs and get first hand reliable information about Yenko's than here???If anyone other than Tom and his crew were involved I would have no interest. But Tom Clary and the other members of the project brings the creditablity to this project no one else has other than a surviving Yenko family member. Morever the most common question I get regarding my cars is "whats a Yenko" these new cars will not deceive anyone into thinking they are anything other than a great tribute to a great car builder named Yenko.

Keep the flames burning guys!!!!

[sYc]

I think some of you are missing the bigger picture. If we say no more Yenkos, Nickeys, Giibs, whatever, unless they are “real”, do we say the same thing about other cars from our past, such as nostalgia drag cars and Gassers, cars influenced by Old Reliable, Red Alert, Grumpy’s cars, Sox/Martin, or period built Gassers and altereds, etc? What about Hemis, Cobras, even modern street rods? IMO, no. As the values of these cars increase, both in $$ amounts and sentimental values, less and less folks are able to really enjoy their “real” cars, often times even afraid to show them. So do we just shut things down for the lack of “real” cars? I say no! Yes, when I attend a car show I prefer to see “real” musclecars, but enjoy looking at most everything, same as when I attend a nostalgia drag race, where I would rather watch cars from back in the day go down the track, but I enjoy the sights and sounds of all of the race cars. Tributes, clones, continuation cars, will never replace the real thing, but they can help our performance-based hobby survive, hopefully for future generations to enjoy.

[AMC]

Thomas,
Yes I did and thanks for getting back to me on that so quickly. You prove exactly what I wrote. However, Im still willing to write the check so I can be considered, like you an expert, then I can build a Yenko too! Let me know where to send the check! Just my opinion.

[Classic Automotive]

Tom:

Two things, to Sal's point, several years ago on this forum the statements were made "if Don did not build it, it ain't a Yenko." Those thoughts were echoed throughout this forum. Now a group on this forum decides to build a 2010 Yenko and it's agood idea. I believe that was his intitial point. Outside of this forum people perceive this website group as very "clickish". I am glad to see this type of debate, this is how it should be.

Second, to Sal's point also, Sal and I are both elected into SEMA/ARMO by our peers. We work with GM, Ford and Chrysler licensing personell and have sit down meetings with them at SEMA concerning "how to do it right and legal" Sal was simply stating, you should do this legal. According to the trademark office Yenko is owned by Classic Industries in all concerns automotive except model cars/toys. The Yenko family does not own there own name in regards to putting it on a car for commercial purposes. As paceme said earlier in this thread that I responded to, Yes you can buy a Yenko decal and put it on your Yugo and have no problems. The moment you put it on a car and sell or market the car for commercial purposes you have violated the law. IT is a simple fact the name it TRADEMARKED. So the question is are you doing it legally? Or is this going to be another fight in the industry and result in legal issues and lawsuits. The are things going on with the Yenko name out there that Sal and I know about but are not allowed to discuss. Both of us feel you owe this forum a straight answer as not to get peoples hopes up and then have them crashing down when you cannot produce the cars. I am not meaning to challenge you, just simply answer Sal's original question(s) By the way, I have been through the legal side of this, the use of Camaro, licensed with GM, sued and defended myself since all of this was introduced, has anyone else here been through the legal side of this?

[427bigblockvette]

Tom,

This sounds like a great project. I feel confident it will be extremely successful based on the folks backing this program up. Nothing like living in the USA with private enterprise. Where do I sign up???

J-man