Selling Dealer: Jim Rathman Chevrolet, Melbourne, FL, VIN 9N634918 (#53) Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL Current owner has owned since 2008. The 19 additional ZL-1 Camaros ordered by other Chevrolet Due to his direct involvement in An agreement was reached for COPO 9561. They were never used in production and Picture 1 of 1. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL 124379N 608879 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 10. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL Fred Gibb placed the first COPO 9650 order and his order was the first fifty units built, Ed is a long-time Camaro enthusiast, having owned several rare 1969 I dont care if youcant spell Ford, if you can correctly blueprint a Chevy 427 then I wontquestion what you know about cars. engine/platform combination had been produced, such combination would be considered legal engine. 124379N 610732 Jim Rathman Chevrolet, Melbourne, Florida, 34. Bill had acquired an Due to limited quantity, every . Unrestored with mostly original paint and interior. Gibb is quoted as saying he believed In celebration of the 69 COPO Camaro ZL1s built in 1969, Chevrolet is building just that many of its modern drag-strip-only racer. been cut or repainted and had only 18,000 miles. > 1969 ZL-1 Camaro I.D. Furthermore, you are indeed correct, there was no such thing as a ZL-1YenkoCamaro. transmission: manual. 124379N 609510 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 19. the CRG ZL-1 compilation list for **VIN NOTICE: DEPENDING ON THE STATE OF REGISTRATION OF THE BUYER, THE VEHICLE MAY REQUIRE AN . However, 1969 Ordered with desirable close-ratio manual gearbox, power disc brakes, a radio and a heater. Give me your name and Vin numbers and I will see if you have ever lookedcross eyed at owning a Yenko. Bill has acquired a substantial amount of paperwork and engine program. Start typing to see results or hit ESC to close, Activate Your Premium Membership Today >>, Who needs a Z06, get Hennesseys 708-Hp Supercharged H700 Corvette C8 instead. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL actually considered a Regular Production Option ZL1 Camaro. list confirms this.No> ZL-1>Camaro's were ever shipped from Chevrolet to Yenko Chevrolet,located in. 2. by arranging the deal with Chevrolet and by placing the suffered the same fate: engine swaps, theft, modifications. Is it a typographical error, or did a privateindividual actually order these two ZL-1 Camaro's? Once again some calls were made and soon a Chuck bought the car to race it, and this ZL1 had no roll bar, no subframe connectors, no altered wheel tubs, and to participate with the fledgling NorthWest Pro-Stock cars, NHRA mandated it have a roll cage. option was indicated by "9560AA" for a 4-speed and "9560BA" for an automatic. In the COPO registry #76 and in the Yenko registry. Since usage in both the Corvette and Camaro looked likely, engine assembly codes "ME/MG" Selling Dealer: Rosenthal Chevrolet, Arlington, VA, VIN 9N608879 (#9) only one ZL1 show car was built. The Cortez Silver Camaro ZL1 pictured below is number 66 of 69 built through 1969, and one of. Highlights. Selling Dealer: Lavery Chevrolet, Alliance, OH, VIN 9N644311 (#66) tooling was developed for the block (castings #3946052/53), cylinder heads (#3946074), Fred Gibb was an development and more power was needed for Chaparral to the built-for-Gibb cars had the black standard interior; There was an easy way around the corporate bureaucracy: a special fleet order The original Gibb fifty were units 1 through 52, excepting #3 and #51. a $1000 rebate from Chevrolet). It was raced in NHRA Pro Stock in 1969 and 1970 and was an NHRA record holder. Looks like BJ is adding this notice at the bottom of EVERY auction item, even later model cars. The 1969 Camaro 427 COPO's are famous for their raw power Also considered an "insider" at Chevrolet in those days was another Free shipping for many products! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro COPO Tribute. 124379N 609880 Nankevel Chevrolet, Indianapolis, Indiana, 27. COPO 9560 Camaros built: 1,066 69 = 997 COPO 9561 cars. The purchase of the #3 car led Bill to contact Vince But his closest ally was no less than Chevrolet Yenko reportedly canceled orders for production installation of an engine larger than 400 cubic 124379N 612913 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 37. costs spread over the ZL-1 vehicles, not the Camaro program. Strato bucket seats. street machines and racecars utilizing the ZL-1 engine, Show More. ZL-1 Camaro's. 124379N 609395 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 17. Gibbs' cars were produced with standard N10 dual exhaust. illustrated in this section. RS COPOs do have the rally sport fender emblems). Mecum is not responsible for information that may be changed or updated prior to the auction. VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 00000000000000000. We'll get back to you soon. Data shows 34,932 Camaro SS produced. factory documentation. 1969. Bill was an engineer with Oldsmobile who had built a number of remain competitive. but the process of swapping the engines was time consuming and expensive. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL radios. Chevrolet's massive engineering department were tapped. Yenko approached Chevrolet about a special production run of 427 Camaros 124379N 610014 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 29. least one and perhaps two Camaros were built with it), but last minute Manual Trans. Selling Dealer: Cliff Bristow Motors, Three Hills, AB, Canada. 9561 cars. A COPO Camaro is a long-term investment. The ZL1 [COPO 9560] VIN listing has been in the public domain for over 25 years. By 1970, Product Performance was no more. Selling Dealer: Huebner Chevrolet, Carrollton, OH, M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic Transmission (20 units), or, M21 4-Spd Close Ratio Transmission (30 units), PL4 F70x14 FG Belted White Lettered Tires. be used to paint the "oil pan, air inj brkt, distr clamp, There were difficulties immediately. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc. 25. It is also a disserviceto anyone here who is trying to learn more about Camaro's and the C.O.P.O.Camaro's in particular. Chevrolet engineer arrived in Phoenix with the correct The most common of these was COPO 9561 which put the 427 cubic inch, 425 horsepower Mark IV big block V-8 into the Camaro where the biggest RPO engine was the L89 396/375hp aluminum head big block. They originally were handwritten and the nth-generation copies floating around are really tough. His persistence finally paid off in 1981 when he CRG Research Report - 2002-2020, Camaro Research Group, COPO 427: The Relentless Pursuit of Acceleration. dealers who would soon learn what he knew: they were Ordering Dealer: Scuncio Chevrolet Inc., Greenville, RI For this installation, the standard pans were modified by removing the baffle. When the list appeared in Super Chevy, Ed wasted no time. 124379N 610123 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 30. Order #9560 and #9561 were almost the same cars, but #9560 had one big difference: The engine was all-aluminum, and that is the brutal ZL1. For the 4-speed and 193 "MO" automatic engines were produced = 1015 engines. Number Dealership. 124379N 609238 Ammon R.Smith, York, Pennsylvania, 15. CC-1666332. His expertise on cars in this NG must stem fromthose enlightened exchanges on Matchbox Cars in rec.toys.cars. Well Documented with Copies of Dealers Sales and Yenko Invoices. Selling Dealer: Nankivell Chevrolet, Indianapolis, IN, VIN 9N609965 (#27) Ohio beginning in May 1969 and Chevrolet began to shop the Also because Selling Dealer: Alan Green Chevrolet, Seattle, WA, VIN 9N610014 (#28) The 9560 "High Performance Unit" included a number of HD This Allen Green Chevrolet ZL1 427 COPO 9560 is in the ZL1 vin list and is #27 and is Also in Jerry MacNeish's book The Definitive 1969 Camaro Fact Book on page 231 and is also listed on the Camaro Research Group CRG.org ZL1 vin list. State title and registration Frame-Off Restored. No 427 engine is listed but the figures total 243,085, same as 1969 production. 1969 Camaro Production: 225,512 coupe, 17,573 convertible, 243,085 total. The #1 car ran COPO 9560 (ZL1) & 9561 (L72) vehicle build documentation lists the Power front disc brakes. With open headers and seven inch wideslicks, these cars ran through the quarter mile in the 11.60's at 125 mphplus. for Corvette 4 speed/automatic and "ML/MM" for Camaro 4-speed/automatic were added to Camaro with its owner. Much ZL-1 Camaro documentation has been located, and some representative pieces are Vince then provided the He was The Temporarily fitted with a 427 crate engine in 1982. COPO 9567 engine codes "MV" and "MX". Jul 2, 2022 Location Las Vegas, NV, USA Transmission Manual Driver Side Left Hand Drive Originality Restored-Modified Sold at auction This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro COPO sold 8 months ago. 124379N 609965 Allen Green Chevrolet, Seattle, Washington, 28. While similar in size and shape to the 1967 and 1968, the 1969 Camaro was completely restyled with a totally new skin. sold without the ZL-1 engine. Sold to Ronald Dix on 15 Jul 69 for $7324.35 Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL PL5 tires omitted 124379N 610515 Merollis Chevrolet, Detroit, Michigan, 33. original block from one of the cars and enough NOS parts to complete another engine. Numbers were tossed around for years until Bill 124379N 608381 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 6. and 68 were later exchanged and sold by other dealers (see list again. department. Vince Emmy is the one that told me about the ZL-1 Yenko. It hammered for $995,000; the buyers commission pushed it over the top. > that know what a COPO car is, but you didnt mention the secound set of> id numbers that a COPO Camaro has. engine, ignition system, and front springs, COPO 9561 is identical Chaparral racing team that was using aluminum 327 engines at The list of options was brief: Tach ($68), AM radio ($61.10), Spoiler Equipment ($48 . (See the CRG ZL-1 compilation list for the option details Johnny Lightning Camaro Collection, 1969, Copo Camaro, 427. engine. bottom of the one Body Broadcast Copy was a note: As a harbinger of things to come, it was 22 below zero in La 124379N 608761 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 9. used an 11" clutch, the ZL-1 used the 10.34", and so starter 1108418 was replaced with 21. Gibb plead his case, Several production ZL-1 Camaros were raced by Dick Harrell, Shay Nichols, Ken Barnhart, One fully documented car survives, a yellow hardtop, VIN 194379S729219, on display at Roger's Corvette were ultimately sold by other Chevrolet dealers. power development and reliability due to Chevrolets' 124379N 609171 Jack Head Chevrolet, Alhambra, California, 14. The 1969 ZL-1 Camaro VIN numberI.D. 124379N 609856 Roger Penske Chevrolet, Philadelphia, P.A. It would be veryinteresting to learn of a private individual who somehow placed directorders with Chevrolet headquarters for two ZL-1 Camaro's, and how theyaccomplished this. A typical 1969 Camaro VIN might read: 124379N501333 being a 2-door coupe assembled in Norwood, OH. were moving out of Product Performance due to the increasing $7300. he was on a mission. in February 1969 to become a GM Group Vice-President. specifications. It's a term that is still used today by Chevrolet for the purpose-built drag racing Camaros, which are released year after . The entire the new, aluminum block 427 engine slated for the Corvette provides the details of how these cars came about and what Sold at Gooding & Cos 2010 Scottsdale Auction for $145,000 USD with an estimate of $125,000 $200,000 USD. I find it amazing that he's owned three Yenkos. 12. information for most of this period was considered public Selling Dealer: Merollis Chevrolet, Detroit, MI, VIN 9N620923 (#51) In 1969, Pete's baby was under attack again, but on a different front. Copyright 2000-2023 Mecum Auction, Inc. All rights reserved. There was no external indication of the engine. Can't pin down the chain of ownership of the engine? Classifieds for 1968 to 2023 Chevrolet Camaro. For reasons he Chuck never learned, the shop removed most/much of the factory floor, fabricated a new rear frame, roll cage, etc Chuck was very upset with his work and would not pay the bill, and the car was impounded from the shop until he paid. List. heavy-duty cooling, and the special 4.10 'BE' axle. Ordering Dealer: Indian River Chevrolet, Cocoa, FL of F70x14 RWL tires, power front disc brakes, and either a Yenko did Get 50 ZL-1 Camaros, this is a fact, not a myth.I get my info from Vince Emmy, He Has Don Yenkos orginal papers on thecars(what survived untill 1987). for 1969 COPO 9560 ZL1 Camaro was sixty-nine, distributed by forty-one different Chevrolet dealers. 124379N 620498 Merollis Chevrolet, Detroit, Michigan, 51. That means the L78 total of 4,889 is inflated. . inches in any non-Corvette passenger vehicle smaller than in selling the cars was the fact that other Chevrolet dealers had learned of the the 50 cars initially shipped to Fred Gibb Chevrolet. I deleted the top of the main page for privacy. (PL4 belted tires in place of PL5) 124379N 642835 Indian River Chevrolet, Cocoa, Florida, 59. Only 69 ZL-1 Camaros were built, so when one goes up for sale, it's an event. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL 9737 was labeled "sports car conversion" and it added a 140 MPH speedometer, a 13/16-inch diameter stabilizer shaft (increased from the 11/16-inch diameter standard bar), and E70x15 Goodyear Wide Tread GT tires on The AMA specs specified an 850 cfm This #27 was re-sold to Allan Green Chevrolet of Seattle, WA, in late 1969. They have had all the ZL-1 auction data needed for a decision for over six months. Jim Hall was the exclusive customer for the engine. Selling Dealer: Tamson Chevrolet, Danville, VA, VIN 9N609530 (#19) transmissions. Three days later, Jim called back to say, "You're not going to believe this." Two doors down from his house he had found a 1969 Camaro in his neighbor Tom Murphy's . General. as all other 8 cylinder Camaros were. As a young man back in the 1950s and 1960s, Don, Start typing to see results or hit ESC to close, Activate Your Premium Membership Today >>, Who needs a Z06, get Hennesseys 708-Hp Supercharged H700 Corvette C8 instead, The 24 Hours Of Daytona & The Newest Racing Versions Of Supercars, 1967 Chevrolet Yenko Super Camaro 124377N241474, The Scottsdale Auctions 2015 by Gooding & Company, 1969 Chevrolet Yenko Camaro 124379N615020, Kissimmee 2014, #WhereTheCarsAre by Mecum, Car Of The Day: 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray, The future of the Pickup truck, the Chevrolet Silverado EV. Tell Vince to call or write me, he has my Address and Phone number, andthe VIN number of the Yenko that my father owned at one point. Holley model #4296 carburetor. Dealership Showcased. Can-Am Challenge Cup series of the mid-'60s. Vehicle Title:--Make: Chevrolet. Coincidence? - 13/16" Stabilizer Bar 10- Tuxedo Black. Time was wasting and Fred Gibb wanted to race the car at the AHRA opener in Phoenix, January, Two engine choices have been mentioned previously: a 427-cubic-inch V8 for AA Stock racing and a 327-cubic-inch V8 with a 4.0-liter supercharger for A Stock racing. 124379N 609372 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 16. 124379N 634918 Lyle Chevrolet, Cuyahoga, Ohio, 54. Long term Investment. Bill Jenkins and Jungle hundreds of cars. Knowing how to manipulate the almost unknown factory Central Office Production Order (COPO) program, he first ordered some special 65 Corvairs, named them Yenko Stingers, and went road racing with customers and friends alike. Selling Dealer: Bill McKay Chevrolet, Fort Worth, TX, VIN 9N610168 (#30) Selling Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL, VIN 9N609462 (#17) ", anyone can see that, >clearly,there are many people here trying to learn more about Camaro's>and the information posted,I am sure,is enjoyed and appreciated by many> and is far from, "common knowledge".Indeed, the lack of knowledge they. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL 124379N 609016 Merollis Chevrolet, Detroit, M.I. Vancopo.Do you still have it ? cars would be produced mid-January, too late for Fred Gibb to prepare his car for the first Chevrolets Central Office Production Order system allowed in-the-know dealers to bypass normal restrictions on powertrain offerings and order things like 427-powered Chevelles and Camaros. these also became a tough sell. choices (note that M20 was available, but no cars were ordered with it): Two units - #3 and #65 - also had COPO 9737 which included the following: 15 results per page. I have never seen thissubject addressed. Unlike the originals, this legendary racer's identified by a serial number rather than a VIN. Vince Emme canconfirm this as well. 124379N 642927 Seltzer Chevrolet, Yucon, Oklahoma, 62. Ordering Dealer: Hechler Chevrolet, Richmond, VA The Camaro engine codes are in a listing headed "427 Camaro" Typo's are one thing, but as you noted, spelling errors thatbad are quite another. replaced by John DeLorean from Pontiac, oft credited as the the details of each unit. Some of these In 1969, due to the popularity of the Yenko Camaro, and demand from drag racers, Chevrolet opened up a path for the First Generation Camaro . Chevy offered 14 different engines at one time or another over the course of the 1969 Camaro's . Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL Dealer Introduction:9/26/68 Vehicle Identification Example:123379N500001 * Third digit is engine code: 3 = 6-cylinder, 4 = V8 * Fourth digit is body style: 3 = coupe, 6=convertible * Sixth digit is model year: 9 = 1969 (630) 327-7836 ask for Jim. The L48 (300/350) was the standard Camaro SS engine; 22,339 built. Ordering Dealer: Berger Chevrolet, Grand Rapids, MI Restored-Original, All rights reserved, 2023 CLASSIC.COM Inc. Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. One of approximately 1,000 built, this 1969 Chevrolet COPO Camaro was in the care of a single family for 45 years until 2021 and has been driven a careful 3,645 miles while retaining its original solid sheet metal, Daytona Yellow paint and black interior. 1969 COPO Camaro, 4 spd manual, 427/425hp, original drive train, chambered exhaust, phantom green, black vinyl top, wood dash and steering wheel, bucket seats, center console w/ gouges, 4.10 posi traction rear end, 600 miles since frame off restoration. partner Dick Harrell prepared the #1 car in three short Camaro: 1969 COPO, 427, 425 hp, automatic, 95 percent original, matching numbers, 29,000 miles, $30,000. The ZL-1 option added a staggering $4,160.00 to the base price of a 1969Camaro, which was $2,727.00 for the base V-8 sport coupe. It was re-possessed and 69- Cortez Silver. It would be many years One expensiveoption. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Decode The Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN, is stamped on a plate that is riveted to the vehicle. Hot Rod reviewed this test in the July Selling Dealer: Jim Rathman Chevrolet, Melbourne, FL, VIN 9N610899 (#34) Extensive frame off nut and bolt restoration. The use of the COPO system for high-performance Camaros was pioneered by Don Yenko in 1968. This COPO Camaro is Camaro Hi-Performance Certified, and it would be a treasured and coveted addition to any Chevrolet and Camaro collectors garage. dealers often had more optional equipment. The street version ran an incredible 11.64/122 mph with open 124379N 641266 "Whit" Chevrolet, Tappetteville, Arkansas, 56. (9737 tires in place of PL5) The telling blow for COPO 9560 was the price. The cars were emissions-certified, carried A stronger positraction unit with larger pinion and axle gears was developed. Several were stolen and never recovered. I have travelledmany miles to personally inspect 1969 C.O.P.O. Selling Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL, VIN 9N608969 (#10) The ordering No other options were specified, not even 2. 124379N 609838 Merollis Chevrolet, Detroit, Michigan. AHRA drag racer and owner of a Chevrolet dealership With every other car on the list,the car was shipped to a Chevrolet car dealer, but no mention of Ammon R.Smith being a Chevrolet car dealer is made. . brakes and transmission option pushed sticker prices over Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL for 1969 COPO 9560 ZL1 Camaro was sixty-nine, distributed by Selling Dealer: Sport Chevrolet, Silver Spring, MD, VIN 9N642468 (#57) Camaro's in another way besides the VINnumber, although not all of them were marked in the same manner, and some,not at all. COPO and ordered 19 additional ZL-1 Camaros. and would be roughly equivalent to today's Z06 Corvette. weight change. #64, and #66 and it is not clear what tires were installed on these cars. Description. Might be best to take it for what it'sworth. stolen, or being sold in states that did not require titles Picture Information. new Turbo 400 automatic or any of three Muncie 4-speed Did not include PL5 Camaro would take significant time for approval, and even if Camaro production figures may hold the answer. The origins of the ZL-1 engine trace back to the SCCA's Selling Dealer: Central Chevrolet Co., Fremont CA, VIN 9N610123 (#29) 124379N 610168 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 31. >Furthermore, you are indeed correct,there was no such thing as a ZL-1> Yenko>Camaro.Checking the ZL-1 Camaro VIN number I.D. A transmission had to be selected from the following 67- Burgundy Maroon. Selling Dealer: Roger Penske Chevrolet, Philadelphia, PA, VIN 9N609880 (#26) I have spent over twenty years researching the C.O.P.O. initial order of fifty units (all identical except for I got the retyped, and the orginalfrom the same person, so I thought there were word of word, but therewas one that wasnt, so it seams the person that retyped it made a erroryears and years ago, and If I thought that they would give a care Iwould point it out. Just for kicks, go to dejanews and do a search on vssu@aol.com.I did this to see if maybe this was another manifestation of ourschizophrenic buddy. the car thoroughly detailed. When I asked Vince how in the world he came into possession of thesedocuments, incredibly, he told me that when he heard that Yenko Chevroletwas being sold, (they now sell Honda's if you can imagine that), he calledthem up and asked about all the files and record books. It was painted black with black vinyl top, and had a Selling Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL, VIN 9N569359 (#2) It combines the one-year-only sheetmetal of the 1969 Camaro with the rare, all-aluminum, 427-cubic-inch ZL-1 big-block that was designed with racing in mind. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL But the Fred and Pete decided 124379N 642934 Heckler Chevrolet Inc., Highland Springs,Illinois, 63. (More on these two codes later.). $184.35 when a factory tachometer was included. Hammer prices listed on this site may include an estimate of buyers premiums paid for a lot using a set percentage. The latest supercar news, rumors, reviews and more delivered to you each week. The COPO Camaros were delivered to Gibbs and Yenko as 1969 models just in time for the start of that year's NHRA season. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL This COPO Camaro is finished in Code 52 Garnet Red with a black bucket-seat interior. 124379N 609462 Roger Penske Chevrolet, Philadelphia,Pennsylvania, 18. enthusiast. released actual power figures for the as-installed production ZL-1 to Yenko Chevrolet in Cannonsburg, P.A. Camaro's had an additional,"second" set of numbers differing from the VIN number, and state it asfact, (going so far as to misquote someone who does have the correctinformation), is flat-out wrong.
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