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Don Yenko learned the Chevrolet car and truck industry from his father, a very successful man in the industry. Both Yenkos liked Chevrolet performance, and road racing was Don's forte.

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. Today, they are legendary. His name is also legendary in Camaro, Chevelle, and Nova camps by creating some of the baddest rides on the streets in the late 60's.

In 1970, the Clean Air Act of 1970 changed the direction of Yenko's creations. This new national legislation, combined with ultra-high-cost performance car insurance woes, made Don Yenko counter with the 1970 LT1 Z/28 350-powered Yenko Deuce Nova.It was a COPO, and it was advertised as a "mini musclecar." It supposedly flew under the performance car insurance premium radar.

Total '70 Yenko Deuce sales were said to be 175 according to "Super Chevy" magazine. The car features a Z/28 Camaro LT1 Corvette 350 engine, a Muncie 4-speed manual, F41 sport suspension and a 12-bolt differential with a 4.10:1 posi-traction. Rally wheels without trim rings were also part of the base package.

Sales

Sold at Barrett-Jackon's 2009 Scottsdale Auction for $110,000 USD. Described as "1 of 175 built and 1 of 25 with a silver exterior. Features the correct Z/28 Camaro LT1 350/360hp V8 with Muncie 4-speed, F41 suspension and a 12-bolt 4.10 posi rear. Documented with Yenko Inventory List, COPO Connection Cert and a portion of Build Sheet."