2010 Yenko/SC Camaro

AMC · #1 08-27-2009, 05:58 PM

Tom, thanks for the response to my post. Unfortunately I feel the questions that I asked are not being answered. Is GM backing this project? If they are that is great news, however the questions still stands: Does GM have permission to use the Yenko name? But if GM is not backing your project and in the future GM decides to licensed the name Yenko and then build a Yenko Camaro......which Yenko would be considered "real", yours or GM's?

**Steve Shauger** · #2 08-27-2009, 06:17 PM

I believe GM is not involved in converting these cars in any way. Yenko originally used the COPO process for 68, 69 and 70, and it is my understanding that is not the case with the 2010's. GM isn't even building the Z28, I doubt they would have any interest in a Yenko labeled car(they didn't originally).

Classic industries sells the Yenko stripe kit (they own the license)and you can install it on a Yugo if you want. I believe you may be over thinking this....

Classic Automotive · #3 08-27-2009, 07:50 PM

paceme....inregards to your comment concerning Classic sells the stripe kit and you can put it on a Hugo, you are correct. However you cannot under the trademark stripe the car for business/commercial sale or transaction. Selling a stripe verses sell "cars" is entirly different. Someone needs to check there facts further. I have been through this. I would check this before you get a SEMA booth, there is a 50% non refundable deposit. Everyone is going to hate me for making this statement......I have also seen cars ceased at the conclusion of the show for various infactions. It is done very quitely, but it is done. Freindly advice to those involved have your ducks in a row before you attempt anything. Hey, but what do I know, everytime I am on this site I am wrong about something! As others say...just my 2 cents.

Kim_Howie · #4 08-27-2009, 06:18 PM

GM never backed Fred Gibb back in 1968. The Gibb Novas didn't have crap for warrenty. I fail to understand what is your question??

Yenko wasn't backed by GM with the 67 & 68 transplants.

**Steve Shauger** · #5 08-27-2009, 06:33 PM

Fred & Don requested items that were not a RPO for the car to be installed, and GM agreed and used the COPO process to get it done.
One slight correction, most 68 Yenko's had the 9737 COPO installed(Sports car conversion). Oh and lets not forget the Corvair Stingers...

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GM never backed Fred Gibb back in 1968. The Gibb Novas didn't have crap for warrenty. I fail to understand what is your question??

Yenko wasn't backed by GM with the 67 & 68 transplants.

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1970Bluel78 · #6 08-27-2009, 07:18 PM

Don is passed, Cannonsburg is no longer. Let Yenko have the respect he deserves and call it something else. These are NOT Yenko Camaros and never will be. I read that Denoyer ( sp ? ) Chevy is making there own Hi Po versions . I respect that idea, but not Yenko's...Just my 2 cents

AMC · #7 08-27-2009, 07:27 PM

I understand that GM didnt build the Yenko's, But Im sure they worked close with Don Yenko. However, In previous threads, this site stressed the fact that if Don Yenko did not build the car or if it wasnt built at Yenko Chevrolet that it was not a true Yenko and could not be called a Yenko. So, my question again is, how is it now that you can build a 2010 Yenko Camaro and call it that.

**Steve Shauger** · #8 08-27-2009, 07:58 PM

My input was never intended to answer that specific question, I was just correcting/clarifying your other statements.

I'm not sure why you're stuck on this issue or why you feel it is such a critical issue. Why don't you start by answering that question...

The new proposed cars are a completely new platform that can't be mistaken for the originals and time will tell if they can stand on their own.

As Tom stated everyone here is entitled to their opinion. This site is geared towards preservation and recognition of original cars which is why the cloning of original Yenko's was not embraced by our members.

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I understand that GM didnt build the Yenko's, But Im sure they worked close with Don Yenko. However, In previous threads, this site stressed the fact that if Don Yenko did not build the car or if it wasnt built at Yenko Chevrolet that it was not a true Yenko and could not be called a Yenko. So, my question again is, how is it now that you can build a 2010 Yenko Camaro and call it that.

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AMC · #9 08-27-2009, 08:46 PM

I appreciate the clarification. I believe I have stated why I think it’s critical; again, based on the simple fact that Don Yenko is dead and will not be building, endorsing, or participating in the project does not make it a Yenko. This is base on previous post from this web site. Now, if Tom or anyone else gets permission from the person who owns the Yenko name, then and only then in my opinion can it legally be called a Yenko. If the new buzz word is "new platform," or if you use continuation, clone, tribute, or whatever pops into your head the fact still remains base on early discussions on this site the car will never be a Yenko morally, but it could be a Yenko legally. Just my opinion.

**Born30YrsLate** · #10 08-27-2009, 08:50 PM

Have Don's daughter/grandson build/put stripes on...then it's a Yenko...

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