Go Back   The Supercar Registry > General Discussion > Supercar Features


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 02-12-2023, 04:36 PM
Xplantdad's Avatar
Xplantdad Xplantdad is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: AZ
Posts: 32,388
Thanks: 7,439
Thanked 5,346 Times in 1,875 Posts
Default Doug Perry's 1967 Yenko Camaro (YS760)

There are Yenkos .....and then "There's Super Man" !

Born in Canonsburg Pennsylvania March 7, 1968, this car was the brainchild of John Weaver who lived in Latrobe Pennsylvania as an 18 year old gear head. John's father helped foster young John's idea of owning a real muscle car. While looking at Corvettes in the beginning and understanding that the insurance rates were going to be outrageous, John had convinced himself to go to Yenko Chevrolet armed with his Baldwin Motion catalogue as he set out to order/build his own hot rod.

Upon arrival he met an energetic salesman named Ron Lane who with the help of Don Yenko himself was able to make John's vision a reality . John's vision cost a mere $5,242.08 a pretty hefty price in 1968. Known as YS760 ...this Supercar is the last converted 67 Camaro at Yenko Chevrolet. With a mere 7,257 original miles the car is loaded with options as indicated on the 6 pages of dealer documentation as well as protect-o-plate.

John enjoyed the car from the beginning by taking rides down the strip at Keystone Raceway and winning his fair share of races.Uncle Sam interrupted the fun and John was off to another chapter in his life.A family was started and cars didn't seem as important as raising a family so the car sat in a heated garage for nearly 45 years.

In 2018 John agreed to watch his pride and joy morph into what is now known as Super Man . Frank Arone and Matt Barczak of Arone Restorations as well as Matt Lamer, Dave Mc Gaffee and Brian Potter spearheaded the restoration and John was there every step of the way including the day in which John got to watch Frank Arone lay down the beautiful Nantucket Blue Sikkens paint. Seeing John stare through the windows of the paint booth you could see the excitement and pacing just as an expectant father on delivery day.

The car has enjoyed several national shows including scoring platinum at the prestigious Camaro Nationals Legends Class. As of this writing many thanks to so many people that gave of themselves including John Weaver, Frank Arone, Matt Barczak, Matt Lamer, Dave Mc Gaffee, Amy Dailey ,Lane Dailey, Austin Perry and Mr. Camaro himself ...Larry Christensen.

Well Done Mr.John L. Weaver!


Name:  tn_1.JPG
Views: 2285
Size:  150.0 KB

Name:  tn_2.JPG
Views: 1678
Size:  148.0 KB

Name:  tn_3.JPG
Views: 1674
Size:  148.6 KB

Name:  tn_4.JPG
Views: 1662
Size:  151.2 KB

Name:  tn_5.JPG
Views: 1663
Size:  165.8 KB

Name:  tn_6.JPG
Views: 2127
Size:  131.5 KB

Name:  tn_7.jpeg
Views: 2117
Size:  155.9 KB

Name:  tn_8.jpg
Views: 2094
Size:  139.8 KB

Name:  tn_9.jpg
Views: 2131
Size:  127.4 KB

Name:  tn_10.jpg
Views: 1676
Size:  141.2 KB

Name:  tn_11.jpg
Views: 1685
Size:  121.9 KB

Name:  tn_12.jpg
Views: 1673
Size:  116.9 KB

Name:  tn_13.jpg
Views: 1684
Size:  127.5 KB

Name:  tn_14.jpg
Views: 1683
Size:  175.9 KB

Name:  tn_15.jpg
Views: 1672
Size:  105.9 KB

Name:  tn_16.jpg
Views: 1683
Size:  105.2 KB

Name:  tn_17.jpg
Views: 1694
Size:  85.4 KB

Name:  tn_18.jpeg
Views: 1681
Size:  110.1 KB

Name:  tn_19.jpg
Views: 1679
Size:  119.7 KB

Name:  tn_20.JPG
Views: 1651
Size:  82.7 KB
__________________
Bruce
Choose Life-Donate!
Reply With Quote
The Following 20 Users Say Thank You to Xplantdad For This Useful Post:
1967Z28 (02-12-2023), 427 (02-12-2023), 69M22Z (02-12-2023), ANDY M (02-14-2023), Big Block Bill (02-12-2023), big gear head (02-13-2023), dykstra (02-15-2023), hogdaddy (02-12-2023), JBALL (02-16-2023), John (02-19-2023), markinnaples (02-17-2023), napa68 (02-12-2023), Nasblu (02-12-2023), olredalert (02-13-2023), RPOLS3 (02-13-2023), Stihl (03-01-2024), Tenney (02-13-2023), Woj (02-19-2023), X66 714 (02-12-2023), YenkoYS-199Stinger (02-15-2023)
Attachments - The Supercar Registry tn_9.jpg tn_8.jpg tn_7.jpeg tn_6.JPG
O Garage vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.
Click here to view all the pictures posted in this thread...
  #2  
Old 02-12-2023, 04:36 PM
Xplantdad's Avatar
Xplantdad Xplantdad is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: AZ
Posts: 32,388
Thanks: 7,439
Thanked 5,346 Times in 1,875 Posts
Default

More!


Name:  tn_21.jpeg
Views: 1648
Size:  122.3 KB

Name:  tn_22.jpeg
Views: 1657
Size:  207.8 KB

Name:  tn_23.jpg
Views: 1627
Size:  115.4 KB

Name:  tn_24.jpg
Views: 1634
Size:  104.3 KB

Name:  tn_25.jpg
Views: 1654
Size:  185.4 KB

Name:  tn_26.jpg
Views: 1650
Size:  163.2 KB

Name:  tn_27.jpg
Views: 1643
Size:  152.9 KB

Name:  tn_28.jpg
Views: 1637
Size:  156.8 KB

Name:  tn_29.JPG
Views: 1655
Size:  162.8 KB

Name:  tn_30.jpg
Views: 1546
Size:  153.7 KB

Name:  tn_31.jpg
Views: 1631
Size:  242.2 KB

Name:  tn_32.jpg
Views: 1643
Size:  176.4 KB

Name:  tn_33.JPG
Views: 1668
Size:  132.7 KB

Name:  tn_34.jpg
Views: 1650
Size:  126.0 KB

Name:  tn_35.jpg
Views: 1645
Size:  79.9 KB






Lynn Yenko


Name:  tn_36 Lynn Yenko.jpg
Views: 1653
Size:  128.0 KB






Doug and Holly (Doug was getting a lot of kids to sit in the Yenko for photo ops!)


Name:  tn_37 Holly and Doug.jpg
Views: 1636
Size:  169.9 KB




Doug and Frank Arone


Name:  tn_38 Doug and Frank Arone.JPG
Views: 1672
Size:  123.0 KB




Doug and John Weaver


Name:  tn_40 Doug and John Weaver.JPG
Views: 1647
Size:  145.8 KB

Name:  tn_41 MCACN.jpg
Views: 1694
Size:  212.6 KB
__________________
Bruce
Choose Life-Donate!

Last edited by Xplantdad; 02-13-2023 at 03:44 PM.
Reply With Quote
The Following 21 Users Say Thank You to Xplantdad For This Useful Post:
169indy (02-12-2023), 1967Z28 (02-12-2023), 69 Post Sedan (02-12-2023), 69M22Z (02-12-2023), 69Z11Pacer396 (02-13-2023), Big Block Bill (02-19-2023), cook_dw (02-13-2023), Copo_Cartel (02-12-2023), dykstra (02-15-2023), enio45 (02-13-2023), JBALL (02-16-2023), markinnaples (02-17-2023), napa68 (02-12-2023), Nasblu (02-12-2023), Oldss (02-14-2023), olredalert (02-13-2023), PeteLeathersac (02-12-2023), R68GTO (02-12-2023), Woj (02-19-2023), X66 714 (02-19-2023), YenkoYS-199Stinger (02-15-2023)
  #3  
Old 02-12-2023, 05:27 PM
napa68's Avatar
napa68 napa68 is online now
SCR Sponsor
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Presque Isle, WI
Posts: 3,230
Thanks: 4,349
Thanked 3,058 Times in 900 Posts
Default

One of my all time favorite cars
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 02-12-2023, 06:40 PM
Steve Shauger's Avatar
Steve Shauger Steve Shauger is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 4,907
Thanks: 1,816
Thanked 6,076 Times in 1,321 Posts
Default

What an absolute breathtaking car. The time an effort it takes be it, researching, procuring parts, attention to detail, restoration process and the finished product is monumental. Those pictures and awards it achieved are a reflection of Doug and his team who made it happen.

Kudos to Xplantdad for collaborating with Doug and putting this article together!!!!
__________________
Steve Shauger
The Supercar Registry
www.yenko.net

Vintage Certification™ , Providing Recognition to Unrestored Muscle Cars. Website:
www.vintagecertification.com
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Steve Shauger For This Useful Post:
Copo_Cartel (02-12-2023)
  #5  
Old 02-12-2023, 09:09 PM
Copo_Cartel's Avatar
Copo_Cartel Copo_Cartel is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 1,492
Thanks: 990
Thanked 1,293 Times in 501 Posts
Default

Bruce …you are the MAN on Super Bowl weekend. Th group of folks that achieved perfection in 13 months was awesome to see. Our car culture is about the community that works together. We have more to come.
Reply With Quote
The Following 6 Users Say Thank You to Copo_Cartel For This Useful Post:
enio45 (02-13-2023), JBALL (02-16-2023), JoeC (02-21-2023), olredalert (02-15-2023), Steve Shauger (02-13-2023), Xplantdad (02-12-2023)
  #6  
Old 02-12-2023, 09:25 PM
TimG TimG is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 4,120
Thanks: 1
Thanked 1,834 Times in 746 Posts
Default

I absolutely love this car, also.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to TimG For This Useful Post:
Copo_Cartel (02-12-2023)
  #7  
Old 02-12-2023, 10:19 PM
bergy's Avatar
bergy bergy is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Pennsylvania, Florida
Posts: 2,674
Thanks: 611
Thanked 1,113 Times in 327 Posts
Default

Magnificent!
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to bergy For This Useful Post:
Copo_Cartel (02-12-2023)
  #8  
Old 02-12-2023, 11:44 PM
Xplantdad's Avatar
Xplantdad Xplantdad is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: AZ
Posts: 32,388
Thanks: 7,439
Thanked 5,346 Times in 1,875 Posts
Default

Doug, You are rhe perfect caretaker of the Superman Yenko. Thank you for sharing it with all of us!
__________________
Bruce
Choose Life-Donate!
Reply With Quote
The Following 9 Users Say Thank You to Xplantdad For This Useful Post:
66BoxNova (02-14-2023), 69M22Z (02-13-2023), 69Z11Pacer396 (02-13-2023), ANDY M (02-14-2023), Big Block Bill (02-19-2023), Copo_Cartel (02-12-2023), dykstra (02-15-2023), olredalert (02-15-2023), Steve Shauger (02-14-2023)
  #9  
Old 02-15-2023, 06:31 PM
dykstra's Avatar
dykstra dykstra is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Washington, IL
Posts: 1,887
Thanks: 23,511
Thanked 1,560 Times in 814 Posts
Default

Stunning Yenko!
__________________
Dave Dykstra
1968 Camaro Palomino Ivory/Ivy Gold interior
-Delivered to Courtesy Chevrolet, Los Angeles, CA
2013 Corvette Grand Sport 60th Anniversary
-Delivered to Bill Jacobs Chevrolet, Joliet, IL
NCRS#66003

“Education is what you get when you read the fine print. Experience is what you get if you don’t.”-Pete Seeger




http://dykstramotorsports.weebly.com/index.html
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to dykstra For This Useful Post:
Copo_Cartel (02-16-2023)
  #10  
Old 02-16-2023, 03:24 PM
JBALL JBALL is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Cincinnati, Oh
Posts: 329
Thanks: 509
Thanked 93 Times in 38 Posts
Default

That color just POPS! Can't beat the history on this car.
__________________
COPO 9561 X-44 Fathom Green
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to JBALL For This Useful Post:
Copo_Cartel (02-17-2023)
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 11:34 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.