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NO RESERVE - LOT #1352



































        Besides the obvious performance, Yenko Chevys     front and rear spoilers and custom Carriage Works
        are prized today for their rarity. Only 99 1969   grille, along with the specially mixed House of Kolor
        Yenko Chevelles were built, and this is one of only   Orange and LT Autumnwood paint, only enhance the
        22 known survivors. Only seven of those 99 were   Camaro’s classic lines.
        painted Fathom Green, and a mere 13 teamed the    The performance upgrades take full advantage of
        427 with an automatic transmission. This is the   modern technology. Under the hood is a 7.0-liter
        only one known to have the column shift.
                                                          GM LS7 V8 topped by a Magna supercharger. The
        Of all the cars from the original muscle car era,   engine has been fortified with a dry oil sump with
        the 1969 Camaro in particular has maintained an   9-quart tank, Kooks headers, 3-inch exhaust with
        enduring popularity, making it an absolute natural to   electric cutout, and a Rad 4-core aluminum radiator
        receive the Resto-Mod treatment. The 1969 Chevrolet   with aluminum core support and two 12-inch
        Camaro Custom Coupe (Lot #1352) offered from      electric fans.
        the collection melds the best of old and new, creating   Backing the engine is a TREMEC 5-speed manual
        a car that’s just as much at home among classics as   transmission, while the rear end is a Moser custom
        it is in the thick of today’s street scene. The custom   12-bolt with 3.73 gears. Chassis and suspension


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