YENKO Nova S/C Walk Around
The Nova was different in that Chevy offered no special COPO for it, so Yenko had to go back to their roots by ordering an SS 396 along with an L-72 short block. The L-78 was yanked and stripped to make the 427 a complete engine and installed. While the engine was rated at 425hp, rumors circulated that in the Nova, it actually made closer to 500hp. The package also included the 12-bolt 4.10 diff, heavy duty power front disc brakes, and upgraded suspension.
Yenko decided to go with a theme for the exterior of the 1969 Super Cars. All models received (unless deleted on the option sheet) a pair of stripes that ended near the front in an arrow with the letters “sYc” (Yenko Super Car). The sides featured a body stripe going from front to rear proudly displaying “Yenko/SC” on the rear quarter panel.
The cars also featured the Yenko badge on the rear panel with the “427” emblem, and “427” emblems on each side of the cowl scoop. Other options included a black vinyl top and Torq-Thrust wheels. Inside, was a standard black interior, with custom headrests proudly displaying the “sYc” logo. Camaros also received front and rear spoilers. All models had the option of the Muncie 4-speed manual, or TH400 automatic transmission.
Each of the Yenko Super Cars for 1969 were beautiful, yet deadly. Production numbers for the Camaro, Chevelle, and Nova were 198, 99, and 38 respectively.
Yenko History: Don Yenko had the knack for building fast cars. So much so, that Yenko Chevrolet had built up the reputation for being the go-to place for go-fast goodies. Opening up in 1949, Yenko Chevrolet, based in Canonsburg, PA, entered the performance world in 1957 by offering performance parts, as well as modifying your vehicle for you at the dealership. When you have the ability to make customers’ cars a lot more fun to drive, word gets out, as did the Yenko name. It wasn’t too long that Yenko Chevrolet began reaching for bigger and better things.
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