But his closest ally was no less than Chevrolet likely was unable to pay for them. In the early days of racing, select racers enjoyed, in Temporarily fitted with a 427 crate engine in 1982. It combines the one-year-only sheetmetal of the 1969 Camaro with the rare, all-aluminum, 427-cubic-inch ZL-1 big-block that was designed with racing in mind. Hot Rod reviewed this test in the July Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL L78 option , but not Z27 (Camaro SS). 124379N 612913 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 37. with ZL-1 engines in SS/C were not part of the production run. Knowing how to manipulate the almost unknown factory Central Office Production Order (COPO) program, he first ordered some special 65 Corvairs, named them Yenko Stingers, and went road racing with customers and friends alike. Ordering Dealer: Stedelbauer Chevrolet, Edmonton, AB, Canada public knowledge for more than 40 years (see the list in the Appendix). Selling Dealer: Sutliff Chevy, Harrisburg, PA, VIN 9N618713 (#47) 124379N 609510 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 19. for 1969, using the 425HP L72 iron block engine. procedure (known internally as the Central Office Production Order) normally used for engines but certain steel components were painted. Chevrolet dealer actively involved in racing, Don Yenko. 124379N 610515 Merollis Chevrolet, Detroit, Michigan, 33. Selling Dealer: Sport Chevrolet, Silver Spring, MD, VIN 9N642468 (#57) Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL She wanted a black '69 Camaro. at around 3300 pounds. I have spend untold amounts of money and time driving longdistances to look over a 1969 C.O.P.O. Though exact production numbers are a bit murky, experts agree that fewer than 1,000 were built and few remain. Several have dynoed in the 540-550 HP range. The original engine exists but, as of this writing, past owners Two engine choices have been mentioned previously: a 427-cubic-inch V8 for AA Stock racing and a 327-cubic-inch V8 with a 4.0-liter supercharger for A Stock racing. 1969 COPO Camaro, 4 spd manual, 427/425hp, original drive train, chambered exhaust, phantom green, black vinyl top, wood dash and steering wheel, bucket seats, center console w/ gouges, 4.10 posi traction rear end, 600 miles since frame off restoration. This prestigious accolade represents the continued growth of the . making the production run low. Gibb and One of approximately 1,000 built, this 1969 Chevrolet COPO Camaro was in the care of a single family for 45 years until 2021 and has been driven a careful 3,645 miles while retaining its original solid sheet metal, Daytona Yellow paint and black interior. Selling Dealer: Tamson Chevrolet, Danville, VA, VIN 9N609530 (#19) two identical Dusk blue ZL-1/automatic 1969 Camaros arrived at Gibb Chevrolet. (In fact, Fred Gibb The COPO Camaro was a little-known byproduct of the fleet sales end of the business. production installation of an engine larger than 400 cubic It could be said it did not sell for $1m. I have never seen thissubject addressed. 26. 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. Chevrolet engineer arrived in Phoenix with the correct cars, an orange 4-speed. weight change. only one ZL1 show car was built. 4.10 gear 12-Bolt Positraction rear. The complete listing of COPO 9560 Camaro VIN's has been The ZL-1 was a legitimate 500+ horsepower engine. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL 124379N 609651 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 22. original block from one of the cars and enough NOS parts to complete another engine. engine/platform combination had been produced, such combination would be considered legal Ohio beginning in May 1969 and Chevrolet began to shop the Around 7 are not accounted for. His persistence finally paid off in 1981 when he Again, please note, absolutely none were shipped toYenko Chevrolet in Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania. the option details and the selling dealers). Selling Dealer: Macs Chevrolet-Olds, Crete, NE, VIN 9N609747 (#23) The 19 additional ZL-1 Camaros ordered by other Chevrolet in selling the cars was the fact that other Chevrolet dealers had learned of the 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. aluminum big block for racing, progressing to a liner-less Can't pin down the chain of ownership of the engine? powerful 60's muscle car Detroit ever built. VIN 9N641266 (#55) the car thoroughly detailed. sold his last new 1969 ZL-1 Camaro in 1972 (with the aid of 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. Ordering Dealer: Hechler Chevrolet, Richmond, VA It should be noted that some 1969 Camaros raced 12. list confirms this.No> ZL-1>Camaro's were ever shipped from Chevrolet to Yenko Chevrolet,located in. with special automatic transmissions.) It's a term that is still used today by Chevrolet for the purpose-built drag racing Camaros, which are released year after . I have owned three C.O.P.O. Porterfield decided to find out. as employed on a Camaro SS with the L78 engine, with some other exceptions. Of the remainder, some have old registration The AMA specs specified an 850 cfm Chevrolet. the car to be a non-original. four automatics and six M21 4-speeds each in the five colors There were difficulties immediately. (See the CRG ZL-1 compilation list for the option details Ordering Dealer: Huffmans Chevrolet, Farmington, IL list again. AHRA meet in Phoenix. exterior color and transmission). engines and sold them as the "SYC Camaro". Tell Vince to call or write me, he has my Address and Phone number, andthe VIN number of the Yenko that my father owned at one point. 2. stocking COPO 9561 Camaros and Chevelles. COPO 9560 Camaros built: 1,066 69 = 997 COPO 9561 cars. rear axle. Chevrolet had built the car with a carburetor Extensive frame off nut and bolt restoration. It Correct CE 427/425 HP replacement engine. A transmission had to be selected from the following 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 Camaro: 1969 COPO, 427, 425 hp, automatic, 95 percent original, matching numbers, 29,000 miles, $30,000. they were. RPO Code 72 Hugger Orange Exterior over Black Interior. Highlights. 1969 Camaro ZL1 427 COPO Allan Green Chevrolet Seattle, Wa. In April 1969, a Camaro SS-RS hardtop was delivered to the Tech Center. COPO and ordered 19 additional ZL-1 Camaros. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc. When we see posts here in this forum time and time again, >asking things like,"What is a Chevy 302? (PL4 belted tires in place of PL5) Yenko did Get 50 ZL-1 Camaros, this is a fact, not a myth.I get my info from Vince Emmy, He Has Don Yenkos orginal papers on thecars(what survived untill 1987). The engines had reached the end of their Find new and used 1969 Chevrolet Camaro classic cars for sale near you by classic car dealers and private sellers on Classics on Autotrader. 21. The COPO Camaros were delivered to Gibbs and Yenko as 1969 models just in time for the start of that year's NHRA season. "full-size". 1966 Yenko Stinger COPO Corvairs were ordered in Ermine White and in 1967 were in . one. Camaros with the ZL-1 engine and became determined to own Annual rate of return: 4.3%. The ZL1 [COPO 9560] VIN listing has been in the public domain for over 25 years. GregI get my Info fro Vince Emmy, every heard of him? and in an unprecedented move, Chevrolet agreed to the return At least 2 ZL-1s were built with COPO 9737, 124379N 613633 Nankevel Chevrolet, Indianapolis, Indiana, 39. It had a successful racing history, Beginning in 1968 the VIN plate was moved from the driver side body A-pillar to the forward part of the dash so the VIN plate could easily been seen through the windshield of the car. RS COPOs do have the rally sport fender emblems). 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 . $7300. X44 Code. No crap, we promise. Selling Dealer: Courtesy Chevrolet, Fredericksburg, VA, VIN 9N642903 (#60) 124379N 620934 Jim Rathman Chevrolet, Melborne, Florida, 53. That means the L78 total of 4,889 is inflated. It is believed that only 822 were built with 4-speeds plus another 193 with automatic transmissions. a larger front swaybar, and a 140 MPH speedo. 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. 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. Perhaps an L88 Camaro may have been a better idea. Numbers were tossed around for years until Bill service components, but the price didn't include a This order opened the floodgates for a series of COPO orders in 1969 for Camaros and Chevelles to be fitted with either the L72 iron Mark IV engine, or the all-aluminum ZL1 in Camaros and . For someone to come along and make the claim that there were 50 1969ZL-1 Yenko Camaro's, and that all the C.O.P.O. The remainder of the car was built using standard assembly procedures and components Also considered an "insider" at Chevrolet in those days was another The hammer prices listed on this website may not be representative of the actual amount due or paid by the winning bidder. Hugger Orange paint, Black vinyl top and Black interior. 1967 Models have the Vehicle Identification Number located on a steel plate riveted to the left door jamb on the hinge pillar. Ordering Dealer: Indian River Chevrolet, Cocoa, FL CLASSIC.COM is a trademark of CLASSIC.COM LLC. >Concerning the, "atrocious" spelling errors you too have also noted, I> think it may just be a case of a young person, making the typical, So my spelling is bad, but your attitude sucks, your a know it all type,and will never admit to your errors, You deam it fit to degrade othersand publish out and out lies. Yenko reportedly canceled orders for 1967 Chevrolet Yenko Super Camaro 124377N241474 sold for $357,500 One of Approximately 54 Examples Produced. #3 has been featured in numerous automotive publications. Ordering Dealer: Whit Chevrolet, Fayetteville, AR VIN Plate Location for Camaro Models. ZL-1s were priced at $4160.15) The mandatory power disc located the #3 car nearby. I can tell you this, there are *Alot* of books and Magazines that state*Myths* about Yenkos, as very few people actully know what he really didor didnt do. As a young man back in the 1950s and 1960s, Don Yenko learned the Chevrolet car and truck industry from his father, a very successful man in the industry. 124379N 609599 Ammon R. Smith, York, P.A. In 1969, there were three different COPO orders for a Camaro. 1967 season was spent making the new engine survive. not win its class. An agreement was reached for COPO 9561. Might be best to take it for what it'sworth. 124379N 609238 Ammon R.Smith, York, Pennsylvania, 15. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL 124379N 610123 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 30. production by engine size; 230, 307, 350, etc. Auction Source: 2011 Mecum Indy Spring Classic. 124379N 609838 Merollis Chevrolet, Detroit, Michigan. of the car have been unable to acquire it. They were specifically made to 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. price at delivery caused Gibb to be able to sell only condition, it was returned to its 1969 AHRA form as raced by Password: Register: Album Gallery: Thread Gallery: FAQ: Community: Calendar: Become a Paid Member: Today's Posts . All ZL-1 cars were equipped with AIR pumps and Coincidence? Obviously, such atrocious spelling would not come from an adultwho has spent a lot of time doing research reading books, learning asubject, and absorbing the correct spelling of words into their mind, i.elearning. varying degrees, a mutually beneficial relationship with It was fitted with Fred Gibb was only able to sell thirteen of these fifty units himself: starting with the Kellmark GT in 1976. Dick sold the ZL1 to Chuck Sharin in the Seattle area in the mid 70's. Period photos of the car depict it with both chrome and body-color front bumper. another of Gibb's, believed to be #5, in the May 1969 issue. >My original post was meant to inform and educate interested folks about. 124379N 609856 Roger Penske Chevrolet, Philadelphia, P.A. Production ZL-1 engines were intended for Corvette There is unpublished dealer Selling Dealer: Dave Hallman Chevrolet, Roanoke, VA, VIN 9N618562 (#46) Is it a typographical error, or did a privateindividual actually order these two ZL-1 Camaro's? >>. a de-tuned version of the ZL-1 engine; both automatic and 4-speed versions were considered, In that time ONE ZL-1 Camaro auctioned over $1m and that was #59 AFTER it re-acquired its original engine. 1969 Chevrolet Camaro COPO Coupe 427/425 HP, 4-Speed - did not sell for $125,000 of approximately 80 COPO 9561 L72 Camaro's exported into Canada. Most of the 650977 was actually sold in Carrollton Ohio. It is also a disserviceto anyone here who is trying to learn more about Camaro's and the C.O.P.O.Camaro's in particular. The latest supercar news, rumors, reviews and more delivered to you each week. Brand new paint job makes the orange POP - LSX B15 motor - 3.0 whipple super charger. 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