How Many Where Original Yenkos??

[JoeC]

I was surprised at the reunion this year to meet some of the Yenko owners and see that some of them are younger then I expected. When you read some of the other web sites like Team Chevelle there are many guys restoring cars as father son projects. This would not work as well with a Model A Ford as the younger guys don't seem to be interested in a 40hp car. If you show them a 400hp car that you can bring to the drag strip, they seem very interested. The Musclecars my not suffer the same loss of potential customers due to age as the Model A Fords did. By the way I have a Model A Ford. Had it since I was 15 years old. No I didn't buy it new. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[NWYENKO]

I agree with Shor, today's mkt is driven differently than that of the late 80's(enthusiast vs. speculator). I hope there are a lot of Greg's out there.We need the younger guys to keep this hobby alive. Man, I am really starting to feel old (55 last month). I want to do this for another 10-15 years or so and trade the Yenkos in on the wheelchair. It is an interesting time. LaDonna asked me a couple of years ago what it would take for someone to buy the Camaro. I gave her a number which I felt was unreasonable and now guess what?? We have turned down that offer. Gary Crawford says it best "It sorta makes ya feel dumb to turn down that much money, I wish there were worth $25000 then you could really enjoy them the way there were meant to be enjoyed!!" Maybe we could sell options. (just kidding) [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img] Jim

[Steve Shauger]

To make a statement that an original drivetrains do not bring a premium is just not accurrate. Yes, cars with orig drivetrains are very rare, and as such bring a premium PERIOD (150K is a premium). The truly original ones rarely sell. If we keep lowering our standards, possibly rebodied cars will bring the same money as original metal cars (I don't think so).

To truly determine if a car has the original drivetrain you need to talk to all the previous owners and verify visually the stampings on the components. Still not 100% accurate but close.

[COPO PETE]

At todays prices, kids have to buy that Honda and hop it up. Kids still like speed and style. They just can't afford it right now. My oldest son is in grade 9. When his buddies come over, they always want to look at the cars and I let them. Then you take them out for a rip, they smile is ear to ear. Kids love em, they just can't afford them, but that will change as they get older. They still appreciate style and big block power. At my kids grade 8 graduation, I took my 502 55 Chev. Every boy had his picture taken with that car, and they all had to sit in it. Tom Shaw wrote an editorial once called "Car Trek... the next generation". One of the best written articles ever!
Peter

[copolocater]

Can anybody tell me what Carls car sold for?Then the fathom green that sold in the same time period?

[Denis]

Peter, please adopt me.

[COPO PETE]

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[Denis]

Pete, is this one of your son's friends posing with your car?

[Mr70]

My Goodness that is absouletly breath taking...
Why does that Girl have to be in the way.

[COPO PETE]

Yep.... that's one of my sons friends! You should see her sister on my Chevelle!..... Rob????????