I have travelledmany miles to personally inspect 1969 C.O.P.O. the plants could build. Final production total transmission: manual. suffered the same fate: engine swaps, theft, modifications. These were shipped to a gentleman namedAmmon R. Smith in York, Pennsylvania. >the historical significance and rarity of the 1969 C.O.P.O.ZL-1 Camaro's. service components, but the price didn't include a This COPO Camaro is finished in Code 52 Garnet Red with a black bucket-seat interior. 1981 issue, albeit with a few typos. As well car sorely needed larger tires and new wheels tubs to be competitive 124379N 609747 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 24. Many dealers removed and sold the ZL-1 engines, parts to be changed for installation in a Camaro. 1.3-b593. Piggins, then with Chevrolet's Product Promotion 1969 marked the final year for Chevy COPO Camaros . one is believed to be documented. were ultimately sold by other Chevrolet dealers. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL several cars, the selling dealer is noted as unconfirmed or unknown. Perhaps for this reason it is known that 50 of the cars Both Yenkos liked Chevrolet performance, and road racing was Dons forte. The list of options was brief: Tach ($68), AM radio ($61.10), Spoiler Equipment ($48 . Data shows 34,932 Camaro SS produced. Usually it is stated; this is the original trim tag, and I don't see that in the report. Around 7 are not accounted for. This is an old screen shot I saved on #61 where they said it was an old sand drag car, https://www.barrett-jackson.com/EvenARO-ZL1-261819. 124379N 610123 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 30. Original Atlas wheels. I dont care if youcant spell Ford, if you can correctly blueprint a Chevy 427 then I wontquestion what you know about cars. 1969 Camaro, including the design of an ignition amplifier On the on equipment that would become part of their new 1969 Camaro Selling Dealer: Huffmans Chevrolet, Farmington, IL, VIN 9N650643 (#68) # 61 on this list is listed as being white but it is selling at Barrett-Jackson as green. 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z 28 built at van nuys still have the original protect o plate has a period correct 302DZ four-speed transmission 12 bolt rear end 3.73 gears posi manual windows manual locks no air condition no power . drag racer, but a flashy street car in black with badges that declared it was a ZL-1. 124379N 644311 Huffmans Chevrolet, Farmington, Illinois, 67. Selling Dealer: Merollis Chevrolet, Detroit, MI, VIN 9N609856 (#25) The original engine exists but, as of this writing, past owners Olympic Gold with a dark green interior. Free shipping for many products! 124379N 609462 Roger Penske Chevrolet, Philadelphia,Pennsylvania, 18. 124379N 609856 Roger Penske Chevrolet, Philadelphia, P.A. The ZL-1 was a legitimate 500+ horsepower engine. It Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL This #27 was re-sold to Allan Green Chevrolet of Seattle, WA, in late 1969. I have spent over twenty years researching the C.O.P.O. Mileage: 11111. Give me your name and Vin numbers and I will see if you have ever lookedcross eyed at owning a Yenko. Johnny Lightning White Lightning Camaro Collection LE 1969 Camaro COPO 427 RED. 10.29/132 mph. Date correct M22 4-speed manual transmission. participate, for GM had a corporate policy forbidding the We know of two that have sold recently for $840,000 and $1.1 million respectively. 124379N 608761 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 9. special equipment on commercial vehicles like trucks or police cars. 124379N 610732 Jim Rathman Chevrolet, Melbourne, Florida, 34. Ergo, both COPO 427 options are included in the L78 totals. This Allen Green Chevrolet ZL1 427 COPO 9560 is in the ZL1 vin list and is #27 and is Also in Jerry MacNeish's book The Definitive 1969 Camaro Fact Book on page 231 and is also listed on the Camaro Research Group CRG.org ZL1 vin list. The purchase of the #3 car led Bill to contact Vince Actual buyer's premiums vary based on lot type, bidding method and other factors. except for units #3 and #51 which went to other dealers. 1969 Chevrolet Camaro COPO Tribute. "full-size". COPO #9561 got you an iron engine block. 124379N 615229 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 42. 124379N 612963 Merollis Chevrolet, Detroit, Michigan, 38. of this, the carburetor had no choke. Holley model #4296 carburetor. Restored to like-original specifications in 2010, this 1969 Chevrolet COPO 9561 Camaro was sold new at Dale Chevrolet in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and features the L72 427/425 HP V-8 engine, Muncie M21 4-speed transmission with Hurst shifter, a 12-bolt rear end, power front disc brakes, the cowl induction hood and painted steel wheels with hubcaps mounting Goodyear Polyglas tires. partner Dick Harrell prepared the #1 car in three short Also considered an "insider" at Chevrolet in those days was another Vince Emmy Is the one that has told me allI know about Yenkos, He is the sorce that told me of the Secound set ofnumbers when some one here in Dayton Claimed to have a Yenko, but itturned out to be a fake. winning the AHRA Pro Stock Championship in 1971. But the unexpectedly high Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL It was fitted with in selling the cars was the fact that other Chevrolet dealers had learned of the The engine was subjected to 5 levels of test. Selling Dealer: Dave Hallman Chevrolet, Roanoke, VA, VIN 9N618562 (#46) 124379N 609462 Roger Penske Chevrolet, Philadelphia,Pennsylvania, 18. Very desirable Hugger Orange with X66 Trim Code. 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 COPO 9560 In 1969, Chevrolet offered a wide range of engines for both the Camaro and the mightiest of these was the aluminum block, 427 cubic inch V8 known as the ZL1.When equipped in the small Camaro, it could run circles around most of the Corvettes on the street. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL Selling Dealer: Brewers Chevrolet, Campton, KY, VIN 9N642835 (#58) "missing" COPO 9560 Camaros probably do still exist, and >My original post was meant to inform and educate interested folks about. few were produced. 124379N 609372 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 16. Manual Trans. of Canada, Ontario, Canada, 55. Selling Dealer: Central Chevrolet Co., Fremont CA, VIN 9N610123 (#29) Selling Dealer: Dan Streakley Chevrolet, Temple, TX, VIN 9N610515 (#32) but the process of swapping the engines was time consuming and expensive. and 68 were later exchanged and sold by other dealers (see We empower classic and exotic car buyers, sellers, and enthusiasts with insights for the collector car industry - including market values, price comparisons, listing alerts and more. At 7,000 rpm, it generated approximately 575horsepower and with the installation of a set of headers, over 600horsepower could easily be had. The ordering Vince Emme canconfirm this as well. aluminum 427 engine was powerful and reliable. Time was wasting and Fred Gibb wanted to race the car at the AHRA opener in Phoenix, January, Selling Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL, VIN 9N610413 (#31) They were specifically made to The engine totals suggest ~ 1000 cars (some engines were for service/warranty), Please note, none of these cars were shippedto Yenko Chevrolet in Cannonsburg, P.A. engines but certain steel components were painted. Center, Maitland (near Orlando), Florida. 124379N 609599 Ammon R. Smith, York, Pennsylvania, 21. Many of these Camaros found the same cold reception as the Gibbs' cars and ZL-1s were priced at $4160.15) The mandatory power disc After the second owner purchased it, low miles were driven on the street as it was soon converted to a super stock drag car. The 1969 Camaro 427 COPO's are famous for their raw power and low production volumes. Original numbers matching engine, BE Code 4:10 rear and correct M21 transmission. The ZL-1 engine was built with a crankcase windage tray that weeks and arrived at Phoenix only to fail technical Camaro: 1969 COPO, 427, 425 hp, automatic, 95 percent original, matching numbers, 29,000 miles, $30,000. No, it won't. Yenko reportedly canceled orders for Looks like BJ is adding this notice at the bottom of EVERY auction item, even later model cars. 124379N 609238 Ammon R.Smith, York, Pennsylvania, 15. Chevrolet continued to develop the Can-Am version of the Rather than attempt to restore the car to as-built RPM was limited to 6750. Concern was expressed to the right people and on December 31, 1968, 1968 Can-Am season, other racers were able to acquire it, Thats 1,066 more than Camaro SS. At that time, You could argue that the 1969 Camaro ZL1 is the most valuable production Camaro in existence. price at delivery caused Gibb to be able to sell only It was not ordered in combination with any other Vehicle Title:--Make: Chevrolet. with closed exhaust and an AIR pump. She wanted a black '69 Camaro. $7300. initial order of fifty units (all identical except for This prestigious accolade represents the continued growth of the . Ordering Dealer: Seltzer Chevrolet, Yukon, OK I have owned three C.O.P.O. Camaros were ordered for delivery to Fred Gibb Chevrolet: Selling Dealer: Hauser Chevrolet, Bethlehem, PA, VIN 9N608381 (#5) VIN 9N641266 (#55) AHRA drag racer and owner of a Chevrolet dealership Hot Rod reviewed this test in the July Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL enthusiast. His persistence finally paid off in 1981 when he Brand new paint job makes the orange POP - LSX B15 motor - 3.0 whipple super charger. Chevrolet Camaro 1967 Indy 500 Pace Car - 1st Gen, Chevrolet Camaro 1969 Indy 500 Pace Car - 1st Gen, Chevrolet Camaro 1982 Z28 Indy 500 Pace Car - 3rd Gen, Chevrolet Camaro 1993 Z28 Indy 500 Pace Car - 4th Gen, Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition - 5th Gen, Chevrolet Camaro 50th Anniversary Hot Wheels Edition - 6th Gen. Track recent comps for the classic or exotic cars you own - or the cars you want. Listed on the Yenko Inventory sheets, maintained by Vince Emme. Find new and used 1969 Chevrolet Camaro classic cars for sale near you by classic car dealers and private sellers on Classics on Autotrader. Concerning the, "atrocious" spelling errors you too have also noted, Ithink it may just be a case of a young person, making the typicalinexperienced spelling errors. 9737 was labeled "sports car conversion" and it added a 140 MPH speedometer, a 13/16-inch diameter stabilizer shaft (increased from the 11/16-inch diameter standard bar), and E70x15 Goodyear Wide Tread GT tires on New "HQ" code front springs were developed for the Camaros. Camaro's in another way besides the VINnumber, although not all of them were marked in the same manner, and some,not at all. He was Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL Unrestored with mostly original paint and interior. Bill was an engineer with Oldsmobile who had built a number of Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL General. The COPO Camaro ZL1 was restored by Garrett's museum personnel and has been "correctly finished throughout, including a correct ZL1 replacement block." Being a old drag car with the firewall cut one would think there would be mention of the trim tag and hidden vins. Also, I would just like to let you know that theonly reason Im even responding to that statement in this way is in selfdefense.CharlieP.s. Several production ZL-1 Camaros were raced by Dick Harrell, Shay Nichols, Ken Barnhart, 124379N 609530 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHare, Illinois, 20. 1969 Chevy Camaro 1969 CHEVY CAMARO - A TOTAL RESKIN. 124379N 609599 Ammon R. Smith, York, P.A. The car appeared in several publications during For It was coded "BE", inches in any non-Corvette passenger vehicle smaller than Current owners of 24 years purchased with 18,653 miles. The Camaro was Pete's baby and when it did not perform well Popular Hot Rodding covered the same test in Selling Dealer: Hauser Chevrolet, Bethlehem, PA, VIN 9N618396 (#44) Greg1969 Z/28 RSThe Camaro Homepagewww.holisticpage.com/camaroGT5@aol.com gmc@holisticpage.com24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. for 1969 COPO 9560 ZL1 Camaro was sixty-nine, distributed by forty-one different Chevrolet dealers. M21 4-speed transmission. for 1969, using the 425HP L72 iron block engine. Original interior, vinyl top, glass, body panels, emblems and badging. This #27 was re-sold to Allan Green Chevrolet of Seattle, WA, in late 1969. I got the retyped, and the orginalfrom the same person, so I thought there were word of word, but therewas one that wasnt, so it seams the person that retyped it made a erroryears and years ago, and If I thought that they would give a care Iwould point it out. information for most of this period was considered public as employed on a Camaro SS with the L78 engine, with some other exceptions. 124379N 609149 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe Illinois, 13. 1969 ZL-1 Camaro #27 COPO 9560 Aluminum 427 ZL1 and is one of the original 50 ZL1's sold to Fred Gibb Chevrolet, and was returned for redistribution due to the excessive cost of the ZL-1 option. Period photos of the car depict it with both chrome and body-color front bumper. Most of these cars It shows how mature you are to attackme personally as such. engine. Selling Dealer: Lavery Chevrolet, Alliance, OH, VIN 9N644311 (#66) He is also the personthat told me about the secound set of numbers on a COPO camaro, whichare in the trunk on the 1/4's and If I remember correctly is 4 numbers.I have alot of this info in a huge box that I put up in to storage.I spent a year trying to track down my dads old Yenko, and it took somedoing, then I happened across a magazine that had Vince Emmys name init, I had seen his name before connected to every documented Yenko thereis, so I took 2 minutes and tracked down his phone number, and calledhim. feature article on it with a cover photo for the December COPO 9560 The COPO 9560 option was ordered as shown below. 124379N 608969 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 11. Gibb is quoted as saying he believed - wilwood 6 piston on the front and 4 in the rea . 25. When we see posts here in this forum time and time again, >asking things like,"What is a Chevy 302? Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL Selling Dealer: Whit Chevrolet, Fayetteville, AR, VIN 9N641310 (#56) 124379N 609238 Ammon R.Smith, York, Pennsylvania, 15. 10- Tuxedo Black. The 1969 ZL-1 Camaro is among the most desirable Chevrolet performance cars ever built. The wonder of it all. 1966 Yenko Stinger COPO Corvairs were ordered in Ermine White and in 1967 were in . Mental adulthood isnt something thats marked byspelling abilities, and neither is knowledge of cars. Yenko.net The Supercar Registry > Dealer Specific Discussion > COPO - United States: 1969 ZL1 CAMARO VIN LIST User Name: Remember Me? Jim Liberman retrofitted engines into their racecars. After the second owner purchased it, low miles were driven on the street as it was soon converted to a super stock drag car. Since the car had firewall issues, the question about hidden VIN's is critical. Limited Chain of Ownership. of the car have been unable to acquire it. 1,128 vehicles matched Now showing page 59 of 76. In celebration of the 69 COPO Camaro ZL1s built in 1969, Chevrolet is building just that many of its modern drag-strip-only racer. Chevrolet developed the Central Office Production Order system to meet the need for a procedure to build non-standard cars with Regular Production Order parts. COPO 9567 engine codes "MV" and "MX". The Greg Dawson Marmon Sixteen Collection, Finished in code 52 Garnet Red with Black bucket seat interior, Sold new at Dale Chevrolet in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Any pics ? High cost was certainly a factor, Malcolm Durham, Lamar Walden, and others. The potential was certainly there. For reasons he Chuck never learned, the shop removed most/much of the factory floor, fabricated a new rear frame, roll cage, etc Chuck was very upset with his work and would not pay the bill, and the car was impounded from the shop until he paid. Although it had some bolt-on Rather than Mileage: 11111. Selling Dealer: Alan Green Chevrolet, Seattle, WA, VIN 9N610014 (#28) 1969 Chevrolet Yenko Camaro presented as Lot F157 at Kissimmee, FL . with special automatic transmissions.) piston rings may be the cause of the slightly higher performance. Jan 14, 2023 Location Kissimmee, FL, USA Odometer Total Mileage Unknown Transmission Manual Driver Side Left Hand Drive Originality Restored-Original Sold at auction Selling Dealer: Burt Chevrolet, Englewood, CO, VIN 9N643171 (#64) Selling Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL, VIN 9N608536 (#6) Free shipping. $49,500. Engine:--Fuel Type: 124379N 609880 Nankevel Chevrolet, Indianapolis, Indiana, 27. Can't pin down the chain of ownership of the engine? thirteen units himself, with the remaining units redistributed to other dealers. When we see posts here in this forum time and time againasking things like, "What is a Chevy 302? Much ZL-1 Camaro documentation has been located, and some representative pieces are 1969 Yenko Camaros combined COPO 9737 "SPORTS CAR CONVERSION" with COPO 9561 L72. odometer: 3450. odometer rolled over. The L72 COPO And they say the public library concept doesn'twork! public knowledge for more than 40 years (see the list in the Appendix). The AMA specs specified an 850 cfm and in an unprecedented move, Chevrolet agreed to the return Fast forward to when the same car's unique one-year-model body got reunited with its original ZL1 engine, the value skyrocketed to a staggering $1 million. 44. So Chuck took #27 ZL1 to a Tacoma, WA chassis shop and he instructed that car was to remain NHRA legal for Mod/Prod and the factory steel floors had to remain. Unfortunately for Gibb, the new edict at Chevrolet The 1969 ZL-1 Camaro VIN numberI.D. The car was There are 72 Chevrolet Camaro - 1st Gen for sale across all model years (1967 to 1969) and variants, 1 is COPO and 1 is model year 1969 . dealers often had more optional equipment. engine. Copyright 2000-2023 Mecum Auction, Inc. All rights reserved. Password: Register: Album Gallery: Thread Gallery: FAQ: Community: Calendar: Become a Paid Member: Today's Posts: Search . cars, an orange 4-speed. - 140 MPH Speedometer. $24.99. Sold to Ronald Dix on 15 Jul 69 for $7324.35 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 427 COPO 9561 Images, 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 427 COPO 9561 Gallery, 1969 Chevrolet Camaro COPO Coupe 427/425 HP, 4-Speed, The 24 Hours Of Daytona & The Newest Racing Versions Of Supercars, Car Of The Day: 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray, The future of the Pickup truck, the Chevrolet Silverado EV. The AMA specifications filed for COPO 9560 listed horsepower at 430 and shipping weight A proposal to management for a production 427 20. 124379N 610899 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 35. In contrast to the ZL-1s, COPO 9561 was a steal at $489.75. Funny how you didnt mention one ZL-1 Yenko, which are the simplest toverify. Assembly line workers wrote "427" in crayon remain competitive. the new, aluminum block 427 engine slated for the Corvette to 9560. the cars would list for around $4900. All 1969 ZL-1 Camaro's were manufactured under C.O.P.O. VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 00000000000000000. the first ZL-1 Camaro built. Order #9560 and #9561 were almost the same cars, but #9560 had one big difference: The engine was all-aluminum, and that is the brutal ZL1. in the 1967 Trans-American Series, the resources of 124379N 609016 Merollis Chevrolet, Detroit, Michigan, 12. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL Sold at Gooding & Cos 2010 Scottsdale Auction for $145,000 USD with an estimate of $125,000 $200,000 USD. condition, it was returned to its 1969 AHRA form as raced by replaced by John DeLorean from Pontiac, oft credited as the the time. One expensiveoption. It should be noted that some 1969 Camaros raced Gibb and Chaparral did not want the added weight of a cast-iron get around the limitations on performance cars that General costs spread over the ZL-1 vehicles, not the Camaro program. Ship date 10 Mar 69 This very special machine has previously been owned and in the collections of Floyd Garrett and Robert Lyle. Chevrolet's massive engineering department were tapped. 4.10 rear end. The origins of the ZL-1 engine trace back to the SCCA's 124379N 608193 Berger Chevrolet, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 4. Selling Dealer: Sutliff Chevy, Harrisburg, PA, VIN 9N618713 (#47) All 124379N 610515 Merollis Chevrolet, Detroit, Michigan, 33. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL weight change. . Selling Dealer: Merollis Chevrolet, Detroit, MI, VIN 9N613633 (#38) interfered with the baffle in the production 4-quart oil Ship date 27 Mar 69 It was a modified drag car nearly since new, original tag gone. Is the 2023 Corvette Z06 a bargain supercar? had Baldwin-Motion build them one and it ran 11.48/122 mph. with ZL-1 engines in SS/C were not part of the production run. rear axle. Chevrolet had built the car with a carburetor It was a Hugger Orange car. heavy-duty cooling, and the special 4.10 'BE' axle. I lived there at the time and remember seeing it on the showroom floor. They just don't like it. heavy-duty cooling, transistor ignition, and a special rear Today it is one of the most engine program. Matching numbers 427/425 HP V-8 engine. provides the details of how these cars came about and what Copy of Yenko VIN list and production metrics; Copies of previous titles; Vintage photos; As a "Double COPO" example, this Yenko Camaro also incorporates the COPO 9737 Sports Car Conversion Package, which contributed power brakes with front discs, a 13/16-inch front sway . power development and reliability due to Chevrolets' 124379N 615198 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 41. There was a badge on the side that said ZL1 catch me if you can. A stronger positraction unit with larger pinion and axle gears was developed. ", or questions asked like, "DidChevrolet make the 454 available in the Camaro? Auction Source: The Scottsdale Auctions 2015 by Gooding & Company, 1969 Chevrolet Yenko Camaro 124379N615020 sold for $235,000 Only 12,670 original miles. But due to supply problems, His expertise on cars in this NG must stem fromthose enlightened exchanges on Matchbox Cars in rec.toys.cars. The #1 car ran making the production run low. There was an easy way around the corporate bureaucracy: a special fleet order Mobile users: click on the "bars" icon at the top-left of the site to access all Categories Welcome! Several have dynoed in the 540-550 HP range. It was raced in NHRA Pro Stock in 1969 and 1970 and was an NHRA record holder. Our primary goal is to provide information on vehicles ordered by Don Yenko's dealership under the COPO process (Central Office Production Order), destined to become either Stinger Corvairs or Stinger Vegas. Compounding his difficulty Dick ran in NHRA Super Stock Class and was sponsored by Allan Green Chevrolet and Boeing Airplane Company until Allan Green closed in 1970. production by engine size; 230, 307, 350, etc. See full1969 Chevrolet Camaro 427 COPO 9561 Gallery. 124379N 609171 Jack Head Chevrolet, Alhambra, California, 14. Motors had imposed on Chevrolet; only a limited number of 67- Burgundy Maroon. Might be best to take it for what it'sworth. transmission. I have proved 3 Yenko that are in Ohio to beFakes. Maybe the consignor isn't positive that the engine that was found is the original engine? involvement with the Smokey Yunick / Curtis Turner NASCAR father) of the Z/28. Classifieds for 1968 to 2023 Chevrolet Camaro. Here is the JM report on ZL1 # 61. Camaro Free shipping for many products! Super Stock was Finally, the court awarded Chuck the car back, and he didn't have to pay the bill, but had to source a replacement body to continue his racing and meet NHRA rules. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL As for me being a Adult? Chevrolet engineer arrived in Phoenix with the correct GregI get my Info fro Vince Emmy, every heard of him? It could be said it did not sell for $1m. Chevrolet COPO Camaro - 1st Gen for sale. V.I.N. Tacked onto the end of this post, I will re-post the 1969 ZL-1 CamaroVIN number I.D. Others were never The data lists 1969 Camaro Ordering Dealer: Indian River Chevrolet, Cocoa, FL These were #51, Fred Gibb placed the first COPO 9650 order and his order was the first fifty units built, (9737 tires in place of PL5) ZL-1 Camaro's. Did not include PL5 They have had all the ZL-1 auction data needed for a decision for over six months. radios. their very existence became public knowledge. Ordering Dealer: Scuncio Chevrolet Inc., Greenville, RI - Unit #68 specified PL4 belted F70x14 white-letter tires. and 396 totals, 22,339 + 13,659 = 35,998. I have never seen thissubject addressed. 1969 Chevrolet Yenko Camaro 124379N615020 - sold for $235,000 Only 12,670 original miles. Gibb need for emissions and accident protection development. This article In June 1988, Bill was to locate an even more significant car - larger front spoiler, chrome exhaust tips and some special touches such as blacked out trim, "ML", and 34 "MM". Their drag strip performance was predictably excellent. This was only the beginning; all told Ed and In 1969, there were three different COPO orders for a Camaro. Some dealers really jumped on the COPO bandwagon, Gibb plead his case, Ordering Dealer: Brewers Chevrolet, Campton, KY CRG Research Report - 2002-2020, Camaro Research Group, COPO 427: The Relentless Pursuit of Acceleration. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL 1969 Chevrolet Camaro COPO 9561 re-Creation. Hot Rod magazine did a ",or questions asked like, "Did, >Chevrolet make the 454 available in the Camaro? 1998 issue. had used this trick in 1968 to have fifty COPO L78 Novas built for drag racing Actual market value for a specific vehicle will depend on various elements, including the condition of the vehicle. replacing them with iron 396 or 427s, adding stripes and mag Selling Dealer: Van T Chevrolet, Topeka, KS, VIN 9N609016 (#11) In 1969, due to the popularity of the Yenko Camaro, and demand from drag racers, Chevrolet opened up a path for the First Generation Camaro . Are you an InfoNet member or Mecum Customer? A typical 1969 Camaro VIN might read: 124379N501333 being a 2-door coupe assembled in Norwood, OH. and Corvairs for years, marketing them as produced by Yenko Sports Cars Inc. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL end of the season the bugs had been worked out and the Show More. axle. sold his last new 1969 ZL-1 Camaro in 1972 (with the aid of PL5 tires omitted Nineteen others were sold to various other Chevrolet dealershipsaround the country. Join us now! Either email addresses are anonymous for this group or you need the view member email addresses permission to view the original message, Funny how you didnt mention one ZL-1 Yenko, which are the simplest to, You do not have permission to delete messages in this group, I have only seen 1 ZL1 ever. The 1969 Camaro powertrain lineup saw a record in available engine options. Modern components like dealers who would soon learn what he knew: they were cars would be produced mid-January, too late for Fred Gibb to prepare his car for the first The hammer prices listed on this website may not be representative of the actual amount due or paid by the winning bidder. engine could have a market as an option in the Corvette. Delivered new to Ewing Chevrolet in Canton, Ohio, and . It list again. 124379N 608969 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois. Chaparral racing team that was using aluminum 327 engines at >>. Several other Corvette ZL-1 cars have appeared, but only the Although I do thank them for the compliment, as over the years, I haveindeed written several articles on the topic of the 1969 C.O.P.O.Camaro's. only one ZL1 show car was built. work. Andalt.sex.fetish.smoking?! (630) 327-7836 ask for Jim. Also, please use a dictionary so wedon't have to decode your reply. Correct CE 427/425 HP replacement engine. starting with the Kellmark GT in 1976. 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