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autoevolution 28 May 2021, 11:32 UTC · by The first-generation Camaro is arguably the most desirable version of the iconic nameplate, and it includes quite a few rare variants. The race-prepped COPO ZL1, for instance, was built in just 69 units. Don Yenko's 1969 Camaro run included just 200 examples, while the original "pilot assembly" run comprises 49 cars. But none of them are as rare as this 1969 Baldwin Motion Camaro SS, which is unique. 6 photos Much like Don Yenko, Baldwin-Motion delivered modified Chevy Camaros with performance that exceeded factory ratings. This Daytona Yellow ...

1,000-HP Yenko Camaro Rendered as Modern-Day Chevy Nomad 18 May 2021, 20:15 UTC · by When the Camaro came out, General Motors decided to cap the engine displacement you could order at 400ci (6.5L). That was done for a number of reasons, but one dealer famously defied this rule to create the Yenko Camaro, power by a monster 7.0-liter V8. 4 photos The classic Yenko Camaro was created by dealership owner and race car driver Don Yenko, who saw a market for higher-displacement turn-key muscle cars. His 1967 hot rods swapped in the 427ci (7.0L) V8 from the L72 Corvette pack, a bigger rear, ...

autoevolution 14 May 2021, 16:45 UTC · by Don Yenko has developed one of the greatest performance versions of the Chevy Camaro back in the 1960s. He was also a key figure in GM's decision to introduce the COPO Camaro and he also helped create beefed-up version of other Chevy vehicles. Fast forward to 2021 and Specialty Vehicle Engineering is keeping the Yenko name alive with hot rods based on the modern Camaro and Silverado. The 710-horsepower Yenko/SC Silverado California Edition is one of them. 9 photos Available on any 2021 Silverado truck in Crew Cab and Double Cab layouts (as long...

autoevolution 14 May 2021, 9:18 UTC · by The 1969 COPO Camaros, including the 427 and the ZL1, are among the most iconic and desirable classic muscle cars out there. But the Camaro wasn't the only Chevy that got the COPO performance treatment. While not as iconic, the Chevelle was also delivered in COPO 427 trim in 1969, in very limited numbers. 1 photo Just like the Camaro COPO 427, the beefed-up Chevelle was initially built on special order for the Yenko Chevrolet dealership. Don Yenko ordered 99 of them, but as word got out, Chevrolet eventually sold 323 examples. There's no word as...

autoevolution 8 May 2021, 17:35 UTC · by The 1969-model-year COPOs are arguably the most desirable versions of the first-generation Chevrolet Camaro. Built in 1969 units and with an all-aluminum, race-spec V8, the ZL-1 is THE holy grail. Although not as limited, with 1,015 examples built, the COPO 427 is just as desirable, albeit not quite as expensive. Seeing a COPO in the wild is a rare event, but one lucky owner brought one to a Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race event. 1 photo This beautifully maintained, orange-painted COPO 427 sports an original, solid-lifter L72 big-block V8 under...