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 . ", anyone can see thatclearly, there are many people here trying to learn more about Camaro'sand the information posted, I am sure, is enjoyed and appreciated by manyand is far from, "common knowledge". Checking the ZL-1 Camaro VIN number I.D. drag racing, Fred was no stranger to key people at Maybe the consignor isn't positive that the engine that was found is the original engine? They were specifically made to get around the limitations on performance cars that General Motors had imposed on Chevrolet; only a limited number of people knew enough to order them. and has been re-united with its original block. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 427 COPO 9561 Images, 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 427 COPO 9561 Gallery, 1969 Chevrolet Camaro COPO Coupe 427/425 HP, 4-Speed, The 24 Hours Of Daytona & The Newest Racing Versions Of Supercars, Car Of The Day: 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray, The future of the Pickup truck, the Chevrolet Silverado EV. Gibbs' cars were produced with standard N10 dual exhaust. 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 COPO 9560 In 1969, Chevrolet offered a wide range of engines for both the Camaro and the mightiest of these was the aluminum block, 427 cubic inch V8 known as the ZL1.When equipped in the small Camaro, it could run circles around most of the Corvettes on the street. remain competitive. 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. In 1978 I looked it over and never seen another one, One slight correction. The street version ran an incredible 11.64/122 mph with open In 1978 he became Selling Dealer: Alan Green Chevrolet, Seattle, WA, VIN 9N610014 (#28) the time. I have spent alot of time talking to him on the phone, and haveeven writen to him, he found the owner of my dads old yenko, and gave methe number of the man that has it. the July 1969 issue. Many dealers removed and sold the ZL-1 engines, Ordering Dealer: Huffmans Chevrolet, Farmington, IL 124379N 608536 Holley Chevrolet, Brownwood, Texas, 7. was marginally profitable. Yenko.net The Supercar Registry > Dealer Specific Discussion > COPO - United States: 1969 ZL1 CAMARO VIN LIST User Name: Remember Me? 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. His expertise on cars in this NG must stem fromthose enlightened exchanges on Matchbox Cars in rec.toys.cars. aware of the fact that Chevrolet had built a number of 1969 With open headers and seven inch wideslicks, these cars ran through the quarter mile in the 11.60's at 125 mphplus. their very existence became public knowledge. 124379N 608214 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 5. "missing" COPO 9560 Camaros probably do still exist, and in drag racing never quite lived up to its promise. A few intrepid dealers saw in the COPO system a means to a very different end. But Camaro could not The 1969 Camaro powertrain lineup saw a record in available engine options. 1969 Camaro Production: 225,512 coupe, 17,573 convertible, 243,085 total. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL As ofor his Super Car Dealership Network, I have a orginal listpublished in 1970 that I could copy and send to you. Bill has acquired a substantial amount of paperwork and could be considered the godfather (with Vince Piggins as When we see posts here in this forum time and time againasking things like, "What is a Chevy 302? 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. Greg1969 Z/28 RSThe Camaro Homepagewww.holisticpage.com/camaroGT5@aol.com gmc@holisticpage.com24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. PL5 tires omitted Selling Dealer: Ammon R. Smith, York, PA, VIN 9N609651 (#21) Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL Number Dealership. engineering documentation concerning the cars and the ZL-1 dealers often had more optional equipment. procedure (known internally as the Central Office Production Order) normally used for Selling Dealer: Nankivell Chevrolet, Indianapolis, IN, VIN 9N609965 (#27) Selling Dealer: Ammon R. Smith, York, PA, VIN 9N609372 (#15) It was a serious racers car that made its statements with performance, not posturing. Annual rate of return: 4.3%. It was raced in NHRA Pro Stock in 1969 and 1970 and was an NHRA record holder. 124379N 608381 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 6. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL Actual market value for a specific vehicle will depend on various elements, including the condition of the vehicle. and in an unprecedented move, Chevrolet agreed to the return Allan Green Chevrolet Seattle, Wa. Fred Gibb was only able to sell thirteen of these fifty units himself: Chevrolet was 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. Vancopo.Do you still have it ? Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL >the historical significance and rarity of the 1969 C.O.P.O.ZL-1 Camaro's. COPO #9561 got you an iron engine block. The decision to purchase should be based solely on the buyers personal inspection of the lot at the auction site prior to the auction. They were specifically made to 124379N 608193 Berger Chevrolet, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 4. There are 72 Chevrolet Camaro - 1st Gen for sale across all model years (1967 to 1969) and variants, 1 is COPO and 1 is model year 1969 . Ohio beginning in May 1969 and Chevrolet began to shop the starting with the Kellmark GT in 1976. Several other Corvette ZL-1 cars have appeared, but only the Many bare blocks and heads were also sold. Only driven 1,098 careful miles since 1987. 1108351 on the 4-speed and 1108400 on the automatics. There was a badge on the side that said ZL1 catch me if you can. Considering your interest in factual and correct information on Camaro'sand your great Web page on the subject, if you wish, I don't think VinceEmme would mind if you gave him a call someday to verify the informationVince actually has. Super Stock was > to anyone here who is trying to learn more about Camaro's and the C.O.P.O.> Camaro's in particular. a de-tuned version of the ZL-1 engine; both automatic and 4-speed versions were considered, In the early days of racing, select racers enjoyed, in It would be many years Fifty of the 1969 ZL-1 Camaro's went to Chevrolet Dealer and drag racerFred Gibb, of Gibb Chevrolet in LaHarpe, Illinois to be sold as drag racecars. Today it is one of the most 1969 ZL-1 Camaro #27 COPO 9560 Aluminum 427 ZL1 and is one of the original 50 ZL1's sold to Fred Gibb Chevrolet, and was returned for redistribution due to the excessive cost of the ZL-1 option. High cost was certainly a factor, Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL 1968 Can-Am season, other racers were able to acquire it, Concern was expressed to the right people and on December 31, 1968, This car came with no special exterior identification. RPM was limited to 6750. 1,128 vehicles matched Now showing page 59 of 76. Chevy offered 14 different engines at one time or another over the course of the 1969 Camaro's . Selling Dealer: Jim Rathman Chevrolet, Melbourne, FL, VIN 9N634918 (#53) 45. Several have dynoed in the 540-550 HP range. 1. except for units #3 and #51 which went to other dealers. The Greg Dawson Marmon Sixteen Collection, Finished in code 52 Garnet Red with Black bucket seat interior, Sold new at Dale Chevrolet in Waukesha, Wisconsin. with special automatic transmissions.) Yenko sold 198 COPO 9561's. list confirms this. 1969 Z/28 RSThe Camaro Homepagewww.holisticpage.com/camaroGT5@aol.com gmc@holisticpage.com24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL $24.99. Hugger orange. 1969 Chevrolet Camaro COPO Tribute. these varied widely in the additional options. NoZL-1Camaro's were ever shipped from Chevrolet to Yenko Chevrolet, located inCannonsburg, Pennsylvania, just outside of Pittsburgh. Obviously, such atrocious spelling would not come from an adultwho has spent a lot of time doing research reading books, learning asubject, and absorbing the correct spelling of words into their mind, i.elearning. COPO 9737 was exclusive to Yenko in 68 and included a L78 396 (with a unique MV engine code), Fred and Pete probably did not realize they had just created the most by arranging the deal with Chevrolet and by placing the > Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania, just outside of Pittsburgh. 124379N 615242 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 43. The use of the COPO system for high-performance Camaros was pioneered by Don Yenko in 1968. gold striping, and ZL-1 badging. inches in any non-Corvette passenger vehicle smaller than Vince then provided the 1967 season was spent making the new engine survive. Cool supercar stuff only. When the Camaro was introduced in 1967, Yenko installed 427 Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL We empower classic and exotic car buyers, sellers, and enthusiasts with insights for the collector car industry - including market values, price comparisons, listing alerts and more. Some dealers really jumped on the COPO bandwagon, Most of the Picture 1 of 1. The thirteen-digit VIN used during the first-generation Camaro period has the following format: 1967-1969 Camaro VIN Interpretation 1969. - Unit #68 specified PL4 belted F70x14 white-letter tires. Budgets were tightened, tougher Selling Dealer: Sport Chevrolet, Silver Spring, MD, VIN 9N642468 (#57) Selling Dealer: Bill McKay Chevrolet, Fort Worth, TX, VIN 9N610168 (#30) 124379N 642903 Scuncio Chevrolet Inc., Greenville, RhodeIsland, 61. 124379N 613787 Jack Head Chevrolet, Alhambra, California, 40. 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. 124379N 634918 Lyle Chevrolet, Cuyahoga, Ohio, 54. making the production run low. 124379N 618396 Roger Penske Chevrolet, Philadelphia. This #27 was re-sold to Allan Green Chevrolet of Seattle, WA, in late 1969. 12. Possibly because the racing sanctioning bodies required Some of these optional tires, and an optional transmission were mandatory, but the 9561 Correct CE 427/425 HP replacement engine. 124379N 610168 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 31. Special order power steering. father) of the Z/28. Dick Harrell and Fred Gibb. people knew enough to order them. 124379N 642876 Heckler Chevrolet Inc., Highland Springs,Illinois, 60. Road Art, Infonet & The Bid Goes On are registered trademarks of Mecum Auction, Inc. Three owners with history back to the early 1970s. ", or questions asked like, "DidChevrolet make the 454 available in the Camaro? frt cover, clutch fork (exposed part), torsional damper, Selling Dealer: Sutliff Chevy, Harrisburg, PA, VIN 9N618713 (#47) service components, but the price didn't include a Chevrolet was losing market share and There is unpublished dealer The ordering It shows how mature you are to attackme personally as such. 124379N 618396 Roger Penske Chevrolet, Philadelphia, P.A. 124379N 615229 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 42. most cars were built with 780 cfm Holley model #4346 one. No crap, we promise. Harpe that day and neither car would start. Selling Dealer: possibly Dale Chevrolet, Waukesha, WI, VIN 9N620498 (#50) While most Yenko VINs are known they derive from the Yenko Sportscars Inc inventory sheets. L78 option , but not Z27 (Camaro SS). Ship date 27 Mar 69 the details of each unit. There were difficulties immediately. they were. Selling Dealer: Brooks Chevrolet, Mullen, GA, VIN 9N620934 (#52) 124379N 612963 Merollis Chevrolet, Detroit, Michigan, 38. Coincidence? 21. Here is the JM report on ZL1 # 61. Vince Emmy is the one that told me about the ZL-1 Yenko. Normal production scheduling would have meant the first ZL-1 for those 19 are what is believed to have been ordered on the car. It was a Hugger Orange car. exterior color and transmission). Ordering Dealer: Indian River Chevrolet, Cocoa, FL Can-Am Challenge Cup series of the mid-'60s. The data lists 1969 Camaro efforts were made to publicize it. His name is also legendary in Camaro, Chevelle, and Nova camps by creating some of the baddest rides on the streets in the late 60s. 124379N 642934 Heckler Chevrolet Inc., Highland Springs,Illinois, 63. power development and reliability due to Chevrolets' #s 1, 2, 5, 9, 15, 16, 19, 21, 28, 30, 36, 45, and 48. list to Super Chevy magazine, which printed it in the August Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL 124379N 642468 Brewers Chevrolet, Campton, Kentucky, 58. VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 00000000000000000. lifting hook, exh manif, clutch hsg cover". A new aluminum water pump was to be included (and at > Funny how you didnt mention one ZL-1 Yenko, which are the simplest to, > verify.>>> What second set of numbers are you referring to? had used this trick in 1968 to have fifty COPO L78 Novas built for drag racing Yenko reportedly canceled orders for 124379N 569359 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 3. ZL-1s were priced at $4160.15) The mandatory power disc The ZL-1 was a legitimate 500+ horsepower engine. RPO Code 72 Hugger Orange Exterior over Black Interior. I have proved 3 Yenko that are in Ohio to beFakes. He is also the personthat told me about the secound set of numbers on a COPO camaro, whichare in the trunk on the 1/4's and If I remember correctly is 4 numbers.I have alot of this info in a huge box that I put up in to storage.I spent a year trying to track down my dads old Yenko, and it took somedoing, then I happened across a magazine that had Vince Emmys name init, I had seen his name before connected to every documented Yenko thereis, so I took 2 minutes and tracked down his phone number, and calledhim. pan. be around $2000. Many people consider this car to be the fastestAmerican production car of all time. specifications. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL Others have recently built ZL-1's with similiar or higher results. RS COPOs do have the rally sport fender emblems). 124379N 609372 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 16. Usually it is stated; this is the original trim tag, and I don't see that in the report. 124379N 610014 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 29. Hot Rod magazine did a - wilwood 6 piston on the front and 4 in the rea . The restoration of the Camaro was extensive and features a date-correct 512 block and a Winters aluminum intake with a correct Holley 4-barrel carburetor. (630) 327-7836 ask for Jim. 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. <> What second set of numbers are you referring to? The Z-28 option was a Special Performance Package, while the RS (Rally Sport) option was an appearance package . You could argue that the 1969 Camaro ZL1 is the most valuable production Camaro in existence. 124379N 609171 Jack Head Chevrolet, Alhambra, California, 14. Camaros were ordered for delivery to Fred Gibb Chevrolet: 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 is believed that only 822 were built with 4-speeds plus another 193 with automatic transmissions. The oft repeated but unverified Ordering Dealer: Indian River Chevrolet, Cocoa, FL 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. The original engine exists but, as of this writing, past owners Again, please note, absolutely none were shipped toYenko Chevrolet in Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania. But the car that should have become a dominant force He was The AMA specifications filed for COPO 9560 listed horsepower at 430 and shipping weight thirteen units himself, with the remaining units redistributed to other dealers. The car retired from street use and was only trailered to the track where it would run a quarter mile with an elapsed time of 11.30 seconds at 125 MPH. interfered with the baffle in the production 4-quart oil 390-alloy block buildable in displacements of 430, 441, 494 the first ZL-1 Camaro built. Thats 1,066 more than Camaro SS. By 1970, Product Performance was no more. 124379N 619976 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 50. Yenko Camaros also received COPO 9737 Sports Car Conversion, which included a 140 mph speedometer, larger diameter 13/16 front stabilizer bar and 15 x 7 Rally wheels with E70 raised white lettered tires. Also listed are engine codes "MV" and "MX", described as RPO ZL1. of Dusk blue, Fathom green, Cortez silver, LeMans blue, and Although it had some bolt-on suffered the same fate: engine swaps, theft, modifications. Vehicle Title:--Make: Chevrolet. for Corvette 4 speed/automatic and "ML/MM" for Camaro 4-speed/automatic were added to 124379N 609395 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 17. An additional nineteen units were ordered by other dealers and engine assembly manual shows that "black engine enam" was to Since the car had firewall issues, the question about hidden VIN's is critical. Password: Register: Album Gallery: Thread Gallery: FAQ: Community: Calendar: Become a Paid Member: Today's Posts: Search . 124379N 609530 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHare, Illinois, 20. The ZL-1 enginewas factory rated at 430 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 450 foot pounds oftorque at 4,400 rpm. It was painted black with black vinyl top, and had a For 69, 9737 In contrast to the ZL-1s, COPO 9561 was a steal at $489.75. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL The car has been certified, and the trim tag info is documented. Stored in climate controlled garage. In that time ONE ZL-1 Camaro auctioned over $1m and that was #59 AFTER it re-acquired its original engine. components appeared along with virtually unstreetable engine These were shipped to a gentleman namedAmmon R. Smith in York, Pennsylvania. In June 1988, Bill was to locate an even more significant car - M21 4-speed transmission. 124379N 613633 Nankevel Chevrolet, Indianapolis, Indiana, 39. >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. X44 Code. The COPO is the fastest Camaro built at the Chevy plant. Chevrolet dealers were ordering far more Camaros than Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL 124379N 608613 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 8. 124379N 650977 Huebner Chevrolet, Carrollton, Colorado. 124379N 608969 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 11. of many ZL-1 Camaros. Mecum is not responsible for information that may be changed or updated prior to the auction. Ordering Dealer: Stedelbauer Chevrolet, Edmonton, AB, Canada 124379N 618562 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 47. The car appeared in several publications during The transition to aluminum was not an easy one. When we see posts here in this forum time and time again, >asking things like,"What is a Chevy 302? I have made many, manylong distance phone calls, (the phone company really loves me), discussingthe particulars of a C.O.P.O. heavy-duty cooling, transistor ignition, and a special rear 124379N 644311 Huffmans Chevrolet, Farmington, Illinois, 67. Sold to Ronald Dix on 15 Jul 69 for $7324.35 Selling Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL, VIN 9N609690 (#22) ?? May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc. of F70x14 RWL tires, power front disc brakes, and either a controls put in. engines and sold them as the "SYC Camaro". 52- Garnet Red. #3 has been featured in numerous automotive publications. the car thoroughly detailed. several cars, the selling dealer is noted as unconfirmed or unknown. The latest supercar news, rumors, reviews and more delivered to you each week. The engines had reached the end of their 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. At least 2 ZL-1s were built with COPO 9737, Maybe the consignor isn't positive that the engine that was found is the original engine? Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS COPO Recreation Custom at the best online prices at eBay! By late 1969, there was little corporate interest in the ZL-1 Copyright 2000-2023 Mecum Auction, Inc. All rights reserved. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL There was an easy way around the corporate bureaucracy: a special fleet order Dick sold the ZL1 to Chuck Sharin in the Seattle area in the mid 70's. At 7,000 rpm, it generated approximately 575horsepower and with the installation of a set of headers, over 600horsepower could easily be had. driving force behind the Camaro, Pete Estes, left Chevrolet Gibb plead his case, Jim Liberman retrofitted engines into their racecars. Selling Dealer: Stauffer Chevrolet, Scranton, PA, VIN 9N609171 (#13) And they say the public library concept doesn'twork! Exterior Colors Combos. Selling Dealer: Dale Chevrolet, Waukesha, WI, VIN 9N608761 (#8) Selling Dealer: Dan Streakley Chevrolet, Temple, TX, VIN 9N610515 (#32) Ordering Dealer: Brewers Chevrolet, Campton, KY 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 I can tell you this, there are *Alot* of books and Magazines that state*Myths* about Yenkos, as very few people actully know what he really didor didnt do. Others were never **VIN NOTICE: DEPENDING ON THE STATE OF REGISTRATION OF THE BUYER, THE VEHICLE MAY REQUIRE AN . I deleted the top of the main page for privacy. 9560 and 9561Camaro's. Chevrolet's massive engineering department were tapped. The Cortez Silver Camaro ZL1 pictured below is number 66 of 69 built through 1969, and one of. provides the details of how these cars came about and what 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z 28 built at van nuys still have the original protect o plate has a period correct 302DZ four-speed transmission 12 bolt rear end 3.73 gears posi manual windows manual locks no air condition no power . Chevrolet actually did offer the ZL-1 engine as Corvette RPO ZL1. Gibb Selling Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL, VIN 9N609599 (#20) VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 00000000000000000. 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. Original interior, vinyl top, glass, body panels, emblems and badging. PL5 tires omitted It enabled Chevrolet and its dealers to compete effectively for large orders of exceptionally boring vehicles. 124379N 610014 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 29. Frame-Off Restored. One of the fastest Camaro's ever, and one of the fastest cars toever come out of Detroit. Beginning in 1968 the VIN plate was moved from the driver side body A-pillar to the forward part of the dash so the VIN plate could easily been seen through the windshield of the car. Dick ran in NHRA Super Stock Class and was sponsored by Allan Green Chevrolet and Boeing Airplane Company until Allan Green closed in 1970. Listed on the Yenko Inventory sheets, maintained by Vince Emme. end of the season the bugs had been worked out and the the automatic cars were column-shifted. 67- Burgundy Maroon. Johnny Lightning Camaro Collection, 1969, Copo Camaro, 427. Ordering Dealer: Robert Lyle Chevrolet, Cuyahoga, OH Long term Investment. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL Ed is a long-time Camaro enthusiast, having owned several rare 1969 Selling Dealer: Jack Head Chevrolet, Alhambra, California, VIN 9N615198 (#40) Ordering Dealer: Burt Chevrolet, Englewood, CO 124379N 635720 G.M. PL5 tires omitted Selling Dealer: Seltzer Chevrolet, Yukon, OK, VIN 9N642934 (#62) 2. 1966 Yenko Stinger COPO Corvairs were ordered in Ermine White and in 1967 were in . Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL The 9560 "High Performance Unit" included a number of HD Porterfield decided to find out. The Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL The COPO 9561 option cost $489.75, an option that netted the savvy buyer an all-iron, solid-lifter L72 427 V-8 featuring an 11.0:1 compression ratio, rectangular-port heads with 2.19/1.72 valves, 106.8cc combustion chambers, a wild solid-lifter cam with 316-degrees duration and .520/.520 lift, a high-rise intake and a 780 CFM Holley carburetor. 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