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Post by Mark on May 3, 2012 8:49:26 GMT -4
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Post by Jeff Kempton on May 3, 2012 16:36:15 GMT -4
That's a nice, clean example of a rare 2nd Gen Camaro, but unless Daddy Warbucks needs this one car to complete his Yenko collection he ain't gonna get $180K for it!
I'm not sure of the "only 19 made" statement; as I remember a figure quite a bit higher than that. Then again, a lot of the rest that he has to say uses a fair share of "artistic licence" too. I wondered about this bit:
"After some light negotiation, a few signed papers, and some firm handshakes the proud owner took possession of one super rare F2 Z28 that he would immaculately preserve for the next 30 years. When it was finally time to sell, Pair-A-Dice Rods and Kustoms in Zanesville, Ohio was contracted to complete a highly detailed, nut and bolt rotisserie restoration which used 2011 technology to rebuild the car to concours condition. And the result is a 25,553 mile piece of automotive history which is ready to be rolled into a museum or trailered to an exclusive Chevrolet show!"
A concours restoration required on a 25000 mile car that had been "immaculately" preserved? Gimme a break. The restoration pictures show a car with a great body that otherwise was not well cared for at all. Heck, my numbers matching 1971 SS/RS Camaro is better after 108,000 miles than that one was at 25,000 miles....AND I'll sell it to you for a lot less than $180,000! lol
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Post by ss396dave on May 4, 2012 8:45:04 GMT -4
Here is the specs from the Yenko registory on these cars
1981 Yenko "Turbo Z" Camaro
Number produced:
4 speeds: 0
Autos: 19
Total: 19
RPO #s ordered:
1FP87
Z-28 sport coupe This included a special ducted hood, special shocks/springs, HD stabilizer bars, dual exhaust, power disc brakes (front), and body colored 15x7" wheels with white-lettered tires. The base engine/trans for the Z-28 was the LG4 (305ci/165hp) and 4-speed wide range transmission. All '81 Yenko Camaros started out as Z-28 cars.
LM1 Engine, V8; (350ci/175hp) The 350ci V-8 was optional with the Z-28, but mandatory on all Yenko Turbo Zs.
Engine code:
D5B = automatic
MX1 Transmission, automatic; THM350c This was the mandatory transmission on the Z-28.
Rear end code:
PW = 3.08, posi
Transmission code:
Y1xxx = THM350c
Yenko options: Stage I T.I. Turbocharger, autmoatic transmission, Stage I wheels, Turbo Z graphics. The Stage I package was standard equipment on all '81 Yenko Camaros, but all factory options (except sunroof) are available, as well as any of the Stage II options..
Stage II Same as Stage I, plus: fully adjustable Kamp leather seats, leather competition steering wheel, Turbo Z special floor mats, Koni shock absorbers, modified stabilizer bars, modular wheels, and Goodyear Wing-foot tires. Along with the Stage II package, all factory options (except sunroof) were available.
Colors ordered:
Turbo Black Turbo Blue Turbo Brown Turbo Red Turbo Silver Turbo White
After the insurance companies and the oil crisis hit, Yenko's high performance department cooled off a little. In 1981, Yenko decided he needed another kick--the '81 Yenko Turbo Z. This car was the last car built as the dealership changed ownership. This car has 32,000 miles and is believed to be #19. The mostly original interior, and mostly original paint and graphics are still in tact.
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Post by Jeff Kempton on May 6, 2012 13:22:56 GMT -4
Thanks for the additional info Dave. I thought I recalled a higher number of them produced, but it's not the first time my recollection was wrong!
I still stand by my other comments though.....I think the ad uses some "double-speak" and I don't think that it'll get the asking price from anyone except maybe a Yenko collector with a big wallet who wants an '81 to complete his collection.
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