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Greetings and welcome to our site, which is dedicated to preserving a slice of true American history. The Yenko Super Cars such as the Camaro, Chevelle, and Nova have had much publicity over recent years.
We have found out, however, that many people were unaware that Yenko built and sold Corvairs. 
Our intent is that this site will provide a comprehensive study of the Stinger era, and inform enthusiasts of what many feel were one of Don Yenko's greatest accomplishments.

9-26-65    Sterling Moss Test Drive at Upper Marlboro with 1965 Corvair

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11-12-65   SCCA Recognition of Yenko Stinger Page 1

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11-12-65   News Release Page 2

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12-4-65 News Release

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12-4-65  Show at Alcoa Building

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12-8-65 Pittsburg Post-Gazette Alcoa Display  Note mention of 5 Prototypes built.

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1-6-66  SCCA Production Classification

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1-6-66   Nelson Ledges

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1-9-66 Refrigerator Bowl

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1-27-66  Green Valley Debut

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2-18-66 Rutherford Wheel Order by Don for Sebring

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2-24-66 News Release

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2-24-66 News Release Page 2

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2-24-66 News Release Page 3

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3-1-66 News Release

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3-8-66 Request for NHRA Certification

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4-18-66 News Release

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4-18-66 News Release Page 2

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5-2-66 News Release

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5-2-66 News Release Page 2

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5-9-66 News Release

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5-19-66 News Release

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5-19-66 News Release Page 2

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5-23-66 News Release

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5-24-66 NHRA Response

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5-25-66 Frank Yenko Receives License

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6-7-66 News Release

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6-7-66 News Release Page 2

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7-18-66 News Release

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7-18-66 News Release Page 2

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8-8-66 News Release

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8-8-66 News Release

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9-19-66 News Release

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9-19-66 Press Release

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9-29-66 News Release

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11-14-66 News Release

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11-14-66 News Release Page 2

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Riverside Stinger Kit 11-66

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SPAN, Inc. Advertisement

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Jim Spencer was the exclusive distributor of Stingers in the United States. I believe this ad came out in late 1966, as the backside of the ad showed the 1967 Camaro. His address was in the Chicago Marina Towers.

Stingers Racing on the West Coast

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Hartford Sports Car Club featuring Stinger

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12-22-66 Trip to Stingerville 2nd Page of Stopwatcher.    A great article!

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Thanks to Warren Dernoshek and Bob Dunahugh for above poster