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In 1972, Yenko stopped selling modified cars and began publishing a performance parts catalog from cosmetic modification to engine modification. One of his notable products was the ZL-1 engine, which he produced under permission from Chevrolet. In 1981, Yenko made his last modification, the Turbo Z Camaro.
1968 Yenko Super Camaro. Yenko continued to modify Corvair coupes as Stingers for the rest of the car's production run. The last Stinger was a 1969 coupe, after which Corvair production ceased at Willow Run, Michigan. Charlie Doerge wrote a book on the Yenko Stinger and some of Don's escapades in 2011.
The Yenko Super Camaro was a modified Chevrolet Camaro prepared by Yenko Chevrolet, developed by the dealership owner and racer, Don Yenko, and subsequently aided by special parts ordering directly through Chevrolet. The Yenko dealership did not merely install performance parts, it also made modifications and provided race track ready tuning.
Don Yenko: Charlie Kolb Horace Pettit Roger Penske: Bert Everett Bob Holbert: Jay Signore Bob Bucher Skip Barber: M. R. J. Wyllie Jack Crusoe Glenn Baldwin Ed Hessert 3 VIR #11 Chevrolet #12 Chevrolet: A #37 Lotus #6 Cooper #27 Alfa Romeo #14 Porsche #44 Triumph #29 Porsche #74 Sports Car Forum #37 Lola #21 Alfa Romeo #39 Osca #5 Fiat-Abarth ...
The L72 is also noted for its use in cars built by Don Yenko. Yenko equipped Camaros with L72s from 1967 to 1969, and equipped Chevelles and Novas in 1969. The 1969 Camaros and Chevelles were ordered with COPO L72s, while all others were conversions.
Don Yenko Dave Morgan Harold Whims Chevrolet Corvette StingRay: Chevrolet 7.0L V8 197 12 P +5.0 4 Holman & Moody: A. J. Foyt Ronnie Bucknum: Ford GT40 Mk.II: Ford 7.0L V8 192 13 S 5.0 23 Scuderia Bear Bruce Jennings Richard Holquist: Ford GT40 Mk.I: Ford 4.7L V8 189 14 S 1.6 63 Autodelta SpA: Giacomo Russo Gaston Andrey Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ2 ...
Mekka Don was a walk-on player for the Ohio State football team before he became a lawyer, entrepreneur and musical artist. "It was a perfect thing for me," the longtime OSU fan said. "It was the ...
1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Yenko. Retired Corvair and Corvette race car driver Don Yenko (a Pittsburgh-area Chevrolet dealer) developed his line of signature Chevelles, Camaros and Novas, marketed as Yenko Super Cars. At the time, the largest engine installed in Chevelle SSs was the 396 V8.