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Don Yenko on Canonsburg, Pennsylvania was one of America's premier road racers and high-performance Chevy dealers. In 1969, 201 examples of the Chevy Camaro received their 425 horsepower L-72 427 engines factory-installed via Chevy's infamous COPO (Corporate Office Production Order) back-office ordering system. This COPO system was normally utilized for large-scale commercial, police, and taxi fleet orders; Chevy's Product Promotion Engineering head, Vince Piggins exploited the system to aide Chevy enthusiasts who were seeking to circumvent General Motors' self-enforced racing ban dating back to 1963, as well as its corporate policy forbidding the factory installation of engines larger than 400 cubic inches in the F-Body Camaro.
The Yenko cars received both Chevrolet's COPO 9561 (High-Performance) and 9737 (Sports Car Conversion) packages, including the 425 HP 427-CID L-72 big-block engine plus a larger cooling system and heavy-duty suspension. Other items included a Cowl induction hood, power front disc brakes, 4.10:1 Positraction rear axle, 15x7 wheels, E70x15 tires, a 140-mph speedometer, front and rear spoilers, and larger 13/16-inch front anti-sway bar. Signature Yenko finishing touches included a Stewart-Warner tach, custom wheels, unique Yenko 'S/C' graphics, stripes, and Yenko 'sYc' (signifying 'Yenko Super Car') seat-back accents. Yenko also removed the 427 engine's air-cleaner lid with a more accurate 450 HP rating sticker.
Six exterior colors were available on the 1969 Yenko Camaro including Daytona Yellow, such as on this particular example. It has a factory-original four-speed and is one of the last of the 201-car series built, being car number 194. This example was shipped from Yenko Chevrolet to Muscatel Chevrolet in Fargo, North Dakota, where it was sold to first owner Darrell Ramstad on October 15, 1969. More recently, it has received a complete restoration to as-new original condition, including its Daytona Yellow exterior finish, black vinyl top, and black standard interior.
The Yenko cars received both Chevrolet's COPO 9561 (High-Performance) and 9737 (Sports Car Conversion) packages, including the 425 HP 427-CID L-72 big-block engine plus a larger cooling system and heavy-duty suspension. Other items included a Cowl induction hood, power front disc brakes, 4.10:1 Positraction rear axle, 15x7 wheels, E70x15 tires, a 140-mph speedometer, front and rear spoilers, and larger 13/16-inch front anti-sway bar. Signature Yenko finishing touches included a Stewart-Warner tach, custom wheels, unique Yenko 'S/C' graphics, stripes, and Yenko 'sYc' (signifying 'Yenko Super Car') seat-back accents. Yenko also removed the 427 engine's air-cleaner lid with a more accurate 450 HP rating sticker.
Six exterior colors were available on the 1969 Yenko Camaro including Daytona Yellow, such as on this particular example. It has a factory-original four-speed and is one of the last of the 201-car series built, being car number 194. This example was shipped from Yenko Chevrolet to Muscatel Chevrolet in Fargo, North Dakota, where it was sold to first owner Darrell Ramstad on October 15, 1969. More recently, it has received a complete restoration to as-new original condition, including its Daytona Yellow exterior finish, black vinyl top, and black standard interior.
2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Pacific Grove Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $200,000-USD $250,000
Sale Price :
USD $165,000
2015 WorldWide Auctions - Houston Classic Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $200,000-USD $240,000
Sale Price :
USD $209,000
2006 Russo and Steele Auction in Monterey
Sale Price :
USD $291,500
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Chevrolet Camaro
(Data based on Model Year 1969 sales)
1969 Chevrolet COPO Camaro RS Chassis#: 124379n635421 Sold for USD$209,000 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS Chassis#: 124379n577283 Sold for USD$61,600 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible Chassis#: 124679n651848 Sold for USD$68,200 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Chassis#: 124379l524445 Sold for USD$66,000 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS Chassis#: 124379n630817 Sold for USD$52,800 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Custom Chassis#: 124379n574887 Sold for USD$165,000 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Chassis#: 124379n582043 Sold for USD$55,000 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Chassis#: 124379l505320 Sold for USD$165,000 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Chassis#: 124379n705427 Sold for USD$198,000 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Custom Chassis#: 124379l509097 Sold for USD$77,000 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS Chassis#: 124379n651761 Sold for USD$64,900 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: 124379L520510 Sold for USD$64,900 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: 124379L529223 Sold for USD$77,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO Z/28 RS Chassis#: 124379L529824 Sold for USD$68,200 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS 396 Chassis#: 124379N643899 Sold for USD$63,800 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO COPO RE-CREATION Chassis#: 123379N608111 Sold for USD$68,200 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 124679N644378 Sold for USD$60,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO CUSTOM TOPLESS ROADSTER BAD COMPANY Chassis#: UTR05870 Sold for USD$73,700 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: 124379L511543 Sold for USD$66,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO Z/28 CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: 124379L502736 Sold for USD$74,800 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ |
Chevrolet Camaros That Failed To Sell At Auction
1969 Chevrolet Camaro's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible | 124679n649817 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $90,000 | ||
1969 Chevrolet COPO Camaro | 124379n635549 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $150,000 | $200,000 | $225,000 |
1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS Z28 | 124379n708680 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $90,000 | $120,000 | $130,000 |
1969 Chevrolet Camaro LS7 Restomod | 123379L510383 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale | |||
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 | 124379n673180 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $65,000 | $75,000 | $85,000 |
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Custom | 123379n532882 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $85,000 | $125,000 | $150,000 |
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Custom | 124379n633547 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $60,000 | $110,000 | $130,000 |
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 | 124379l516579 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $90,000 | $110,000 | $140,000 |
1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible | 124679n537218 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $95,000 | ||
1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS | 124379n594970 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $80,000 | ||
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Baldwin Motion LS7 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $750,000 | $850,000 | $950,000 | |
1969 Chevrolet Camaro | 124379n671928 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $40,000 | ||
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 | 124379n592777 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $100,000 | ||
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 | 124379n693441 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $80,000 | ||
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 | 124379n695378 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $80,000 | ||
1969 Chevrolet Camaro | 124379n592689 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $56,000 | ||
1969 Chevrolet Camaro | 123379l503702 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $60,000 | ||
1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS | 124379n577283 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $60,000 | ||
1969 Chevrolet Camaro | 124379n508640 | 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | $80,000 | ||
1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS | 124379n507613 | 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | $56,000 | ||
1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Convertible | 124679l513707 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $80,000 | ||
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 | 124379n545911 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $77,000 | ||
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible | 124679n643086 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $60,000 | ||
1969 Chevrolet Camaro | 123379n583704 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $60,000 | ||
1969 Chevrolet Camaro X77 Z-28 Coupé | 124379N594947 | 2023 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $45,000 | $55,000 | |
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible | 124679n629790 | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $70,000 | $150,000 | $200,000 |
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 | 124379l528563 | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $115,000 | $150,000 | $160,000 |
1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS Z28 | 124379n533756 | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $150,000 | $175,000 | $195,000 |
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 | 124379n543533 | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $100,000 | $160,000 | $170,000 |
1969 Chevrolet COPO Camaro | 124379n640477 | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $170,000 | $200,000 | $250,000 |
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