[IMCWORTH]

Stage 3 1500 hp This is a true collector car with only 50 being built

https://www.tiktok.com/@specialtyveh...53724975287595

https://specialtyvehicleengineering....brochure_2.pdf

[ZED SLED]

There was stage 2 at Hendrick's in Cary last month. Sold for $135k

[IMCWORTH]

the 2024 model is 1500HP stage 3 that is crazy power even more than the Hennessey

[CW3SF]

SS front end instead of ZL1? Sorry but no thanks

[NicKey]

kool Cars. It is an SS 1LE not a ZL1.

[RobZL1]

Personally, I don't understand the draw to this stuff being collectable these days. I understand the Yenko name heritage, but back then not anyone could just build a monster like this and have it on the street. These days, many reputable shops can create this package for you without the Yenko stickers, for less money.

I guess it's just odd to me, but I'd take a NicKey, Katech, Vengeance, LMR, etc. car. Whatever that would cost would be what this Yenko would be worth to me. I just don't see the collectability for these new ones. Honestly, I don't quite get the panther either.

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[65ffr]

This is not a true 'factory' hot rod like the old '69 Yenkos. These will never be worth anything like the Demon 170 which is a true factory special, in the future. It will go the way of Calloway corvettes, Roush mustangs, etc...

[2023_ZL1-AUTO]

RobZL1 - I agree, today it's very easy to go to a top shop and say I want x HP and this street drivability / setup and they will deliver you an awesome product. I feel it's a niche that some people just fall into, when others will be more than happy the same type of car with no extra badging but still have monster power under their foot!

CW3SF & NicKey - I wonder that as well, I myself don't like the look. I assume non-ZL1 due to the fact that they really just need the Camaro base model to match the build they are doing. So why go with a more expensive ZL1 when they just start ripping most the engine parts off and replacing them. I also agree, this is not the same factory muscle car builds like back in the day.

65ffr - I think the word "worth" is subject to the eye of the beholder. Meaning, any Dodge, to me would be wroth less than any Chevy Camaro. I'm not a Dodge guy, So none are "worth" it to me. Speaking of the general buyers market however, there is always someone that has enough money that doesn't need much to convince themselves something is "worth it" !

[hawk02]

There are two Yenko Camaros in my area. Both are stage one.

Besides the collectability aspect, I can see why someone would want one of these cars instead of sending their car to a performance shop. You order the car through a local dealer and it comes with a powertrain and bumper-to-bumper warranty. Have an issue with the car during the warranty period, you take it back to the local dealer. Some people see that as a huge plus to owning one of these cars.

[NovaSS4spdFan]

No doubt impressive, but let's digress to 1968-70. The Yenko built cars were the brainchild of Don Yenko who owned a dealership in Boalsburg, Pa. Don was a racer who initially offered the Corvair"Stinger" then Chevelles and Camaros with dealer replacement 427s.
Then came along the 1970 Yenko Deuce Nova. That vehicle, IMO, was his best offer because Chevrolet built them. The very limited COPO Nova had a factory installed Corvette/Camaro LT-1 solid lifter 350. All Yenko had to do was to install a hood mounted tach, some exterior vinyl trim and the YSC ( Yenko Supercar) label to the interior. It was a way around insurance companies and it offered near big block performance at a reasonable to insure rate.
In my old neighborhood, Wallace Chevrolet Linden , NJ received 3 (two sticks, one automatic) in late June 1970. I poured over them and the pondered the 4K price. A lot of dough back then. I ultimately decided to order a 1971 NovaSS with, what I believed at the time would be offered- the 396/375 HP L-78. Little did I know that it was being discontinued. Low compression for low lead and no lead fuels and the GM edict against offering kid killing performance in small, lightweight cars. The GM strike came in Dec 1970 and the only engine offered at write up time was the L48 350. I went back to Wallace Chevrolet and discovered that the only one unspoken for was the automatic. Sad.
To really appreciate what it was like back then, dealers didn't have a network among themselves and of course, no internet. Wallace never offered to do a search because the allotment was already spoken for and they were the only dealership in NJ to get any allotment. The final number of Yenko Deuces was somewhere between 175 and 200.

[2023_ZL1-AUTO]

... and another reason I would buy a ZL1 over a Demon 170... hahaha... I meant I would by (4) ZL1's ! I sure feel bad if this is normal for car dealers in MD to gouge like this!

https://youtu.be/9nzYoTi_PuE?t=282

[NicKey]

Originally Posted by NovaSS4spdFan

No doubt impressive, but let's digress to 1968-70. The Yenko built cars were the brainchild of Don Yenko who owned a dealership in Boalsburg, Pa. Don was a racer who initially offered the Corvair"Stinger" then Chevelles and Camaros with dealer replacement 427s.
Then came along the 1970 Yenko Deuce Nova. That vehicle, IMO, was his best offer because Chevrolet built them. The very limited COPO Nova had a factory installed Corvette/Camaro LT-1 solid lifter 350. All Yenko had to do was to install a hood mounted tach, some exterior vinyl trim and the YSC ( Yenko Supercar) label to the interior. It was a way around insurance companies and it offered near big block performance at a reasonable to insure rate.
In my old neighborhood, Wallace Chevrolet Linden , NJ received 3 (two sticks, one automatic) in late June 1970. I poured over them and the pondered the 4K price. A lot of dough back then. I ultimately decided to order a 1971 NovaSS with, what I believed at the time would be offered- the 396/375 HP L-78. Little did I know that it was being discontinued. Low compression for low lead and no lead fuels and the GM edict against offering kid killing performance in small, lightweight cars. The GM strike came in Dec 1970 and the only engine offered at write up time was the L48 350. I went back to Wallace Chevrolet and discovered that the only one unspoken for was the automatic. Sad.
To really appreciate what it was like back then, dealers didn't have a network among themselves and of course, no internet. Wallace never offered to do a search because the allotment was already spoken for and they were the only dealership in NJ to get any allotment. The final number of Yenko Deuces was somewhere between 175 and 200.

Kool history, thanks for sharing.

Just for accurate Historical purposes:

Don Yenko built his cars in Canonsburg PA.

The first Camaros 1967 427s were converted with Corvette L72 Crate engines.

In 1968 he converted most but got GM to install the engines and have special heat treated rear gears, via the COPO program.

In 1969 all of the Yenko Camaro 427s and Chevelle 427s were built via the COPO program at GM. 1969 Yenko 427 Novas were converted at the dealership.

1970 Yenko Deuce production was exactly 175. First batch was of 125 cars and second batch was 50 cars. 10 each of the 5 Spring Colors.

Here is my former Deuce, one of 10 in Citrus Green.

[SOCAL.M6.ZLE]

Originally Posted by IMCWORTH

Stage 3 1500 hp This is a true collector car with only 50 being built

https://www.tiktok.com/@specialtyveh...53724975287595

https://specialtyvehicleengineering....brochure_2.pdf

Very cool... thank you for sharing.

I hope they sell all 50, can never have too many high HP camaros out there.

I agree with everyone else, that if I were designing these, i'd do alot of things differently. I would start with the ZLE platform for sure, tune to E85 on all of the builds, would NOT change the hood, would pick better looking wheels, etc...

I also agree, likely not an appreciating asset, but I like that they are making these easy to purchase for those who want an easy button and a warranty.

[NovaSS4spdFan]

Originally Posted by NicKey

Kool history, thanks for sharing.

Just for accurate Historical purposes:

Don Yenko built his cars in Canonsburg PA.

The first Camaros 1967 427s were converted with Corvette L72 Crate engines.

In 1968 he converted most but got GM to install the engines and have special heat treated rear gears, via the COPO program.

In 1969 all of the Yenko Camaro 427s and Chevelle 427s were built via the COPO program at GM. 1969 Yenko 427 Novas were converted at the dealership.

1970 Yenko Deuce production was exactly 175. First batch was of 125 cars and second batch was 50 cars. 10 each of the 5 Spring Colors.

Here is my former Deuce, one of 10 in Citrus Green.

Beautiful- Clone or original ?