69 Yenko Nova ?s

[Zman]

This was takin from the write up on Kevin's web page.
This car was the first Yenko Nova built, and was originally an L78 SS 396.
<font color="blue">"This Nova left the factory with a 396/375 HP, Muncie 4-speed, 4.11 12-bolt positraction, and power front disc brakes. It is Garnet Red with standard black vinyl trim. It was destined to be raced so it was ordered very basic, radio-delete, etc, having no comfort options which would have been just added weight to slow the car down. Yenko did their magic with transplanting the L72 427, Stewart Warner column mounted tach, SYC graphics and other high performance modifications. It would be safe to bet that since this was the first 427 Nova, it was built with an extra level of performance in mind." </font>

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

That's a nice writeup, but we are not sure if Kevin's or Tom's car is the first produced - it's dependant on the discussion regarding which came first, the body number or the VIN number. It's also presumptious regarding the 'extra level of performance' and 'destined to be raced, and was ordered...' This car sat unsold for over a year on Stauffer's lot, so nobody actually 'ordered' this car. I would also be very surprised if it was truly a radio delete car, simply because Yenko ordered an AM Radio 99% of the time when he ordered these batches of cars.

However, this car kick's butt, and Kevin is correcting many of the resto issues, so it's only getting better. Kevin also plans to install the mag wheels that are referenced in the paperwork.

[Zman]

Marlin,
I agree, the write up is a bit presumptious to say the least.
The real point of the post was the fact that the car was originally an L78 SS 396 car.
Evey time I visit Kevin's web site I just Drool....

[JChlupsa]

Should have seen the 25 or so of us that got to tour his collection during the Seattle All Chevy Show in 2003. I know he had to mop the floor after we left from all the drool we left behind.

But then Sandlin has a mop hanging by his door of his Rod Shop the whole time Im at his place also!!!!!

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Both guys have top notch collections, that's for sure! I checked my paperwork last night, and Kevin's '69 Y-Nova was still on Stauffers lot as of 7/29/70

I'll try to scan a copy of this sheet, it's pretty cool! Special thanks to Schoneye who contributed this page to the Registry! (It's too big, and I can't seem to crop it enough. I'll email it to Denis and see if he can attach it)

[budnate]

Marlin and gentlemen ...could it have been ordered in special but then for some reason the buyer backed out???...then the higher price tag with the car was the reason it sat for a while...most guys could barely scrape together the dough for a reg SS car let alone one with some added parts on the window sticker..its not the first documented conversion car that had trouble selling as soon as it hit the dealer due to the higher price tag wether it was a GM or Dealer conversion right???.

Bud.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

That is a logical conclusion, but I'm not really sure. After Denis posts the bulletin, you will see that the price on this car was $3,150. So, the price wasn't all that high for comparably equipped cars, and was probably competitive with a nicely equipped SS L78 Nova. According to the description of this car, the only extra cost option were the wheels.

If this Y-Nova had anything special done to it's engine, I would imagine that those items would have been in this bulletin as well. You will see that Yenko is also notifying the dealers that he has a '69 Yenko Camaro for sale. It's a HO a/t car, 'Ready-for-the-Strip' he says! It has $1,000 of engine upgrades, v/t, elecric fuel pump, special springs, KONI's, and an AM Radio. It's a used car, but you can see how Yenko advertised these things, if it had upgrades, he'd let you know about them!

[Denis]

I happened to noticed the contact person for Colonial Chevrolet in the ad. I wonder if they are related to the people that own the current Casey Chevrolet (auto group) in the VA. Beach area? Might be an area to explore...

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Thanks Denis!

I believe the Colonial car in the bulletin is/was owned by G.Holub.