Off topic. Maybe I should reconsider what I like to do for a hobby.

[mark sawyer]

> I've mentioned my 4 COPO Yenko's at times. And that I do high speed road race track events with them. Then 2 weeks ago. Yenko number YS074. One
> of the ones I've owned over the years. Sold at an action in Florida for $220,000. Plus a 10% buyers fee of $22,000. Then there's the fact that you
> have no insurance on them at track events. But no one on the track wants to trade paint either. The 4 have been covered in magazines, and some
> books. Even on the cover of Hemmings Classic Car Magazine. Next week I hit 73. So it's down to fun for my remaining years. Or a boost to the
> checking account. 1/2 of a % at the bank. Doesn't build much for memories. Bob Dunahugh
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Bob,

I've read enough of your posts to bet you'd be able to "recreate" a COPO Yenko on a standard Corvair... Or at the very least, add or build the parts
of the COPO that make it a good track car to a standard Corvair... I'd garage or sell the genuine COPO cars, then run the "clone" at the track....
--
Mark S. '73 Painted Desert,
Manny 1 Ton Front End,
Howell Injection,
Leigh Harrison 4bag and Rear Brakes,
Fort Worth, TX

 

[Bob Dunahugh]

Mark S. I do have a clone that has a GVW of 1700 lbs. That's a 1000 lbs un=
der a stock street car. It can light up the rear racing slicks in 3 gear ju=
st by putting it to full throttle. Makes a great photo in corners. That I t=
ake to tracks were I don't know the other drivers well. And their driving s=
kills/habits. As there is ZERO insurance on the track. My 2 66's COPOs are=
valued from $150 to $225,000 each. The one 67 that's one of 4 real COPOs l=
eft. Of 11 built. $225 to $280,000. My 69 COPO was the only one ever buil=
t. And it was built for Ford. It's north of $350,000. The reality is that I=
'm out there with others that have high dollar cars. No one wants to trade =
paint. To build a real COPO copy. That is absolutely impossible to do. As =
Ed Cuneen, and I have all the VIN numbers, all the Fisher body tag numbers.=
Then all the Yenko car tag numbers. Any Yenko number above YS-120 Aren't r=
eal COPO. Except my 69 Goodyear tire test Yenko. It's YS-9700. But the valu=
es don't have money in my check book. But still broke. Nice possible nest e=
gg. Bob Dunahugh ________________________________ From: Bob Dunahug=
h Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:00 PM To: gmclist=
Subject: Off topic. Maybe I should reconsider what I like to do for a ho=
bby. I've mentioned my 4 COPO Yenko's at times. And that I do high spe=
ed road race track events with them. Then 2 weeks ago. Yenko number YS074.=
One of the ones I've owned over the years. Sold at an action in Florida fo=
r $220,000. Plus a 10% buyers fee of $22,000. Then there's the fact that yo=
u have no insurance on them at track events. But no one on the track wants=
to trade paint either. The 4 have been covered in magazines, and some book=
s. Even on the cover of Hemmings Classic Car Magazine. Next week I hit 73. =
So it's down to fun for my remaining years. Or a boost to the checking acco=
unt. 1/2 of a % at the bank. Doesn't build much for memories. Bob Dunahugh=