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The Yenko Camaro

Another COPO success story, the Yenko Camaro is the result of one man’s quest for raw power. Built, at first, by Don Yenko, a race driver and Chevrolet dealer in Pittsburgh, the Yenko Camaro ripped out the 400 ci V8 which was installed at the factory and replaced it with a 427. He started doing this in 1967, and it took him two years for the car’s reputation to spread far enough for some of Chevrolet’s corporate team to approve a COPO for a factory-produced Yenko Camaro.

These had L-72 engines, disc brakes, sway bars, and a new radiator. Of the 201 Yenko Camaros sold that year, the overwhelming majority were also shipped with four-speed manual transmissions. They came with custom exteriors too, including new spoilers, induction hood, and a set of stripes. I love this car for more than its insane performance. It’s also a testament to the effect that one man can have on the industry. Thanks to Yenko’s quest for a faster, bigger, better Camaro, this beautiful car came into being.

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