1969 Chevrolet Camaro Yenko SC 427

Pony car powered by Chevrolet L72 427 cu in V8.

1969 Chevrolet Camaro Yenko COPO 9561 photographed by Sicnag; reviewed as representative Yenko/COPO exterior media, not individual-car proof.

Build pathway Dealer-built Yenko Chevrolet special based on 1969 Camaro COPO/L72 evidence

Engine evidence Sources associate the package with the 427 cu in L72 V8 / COPO 9561 pathway

Known caveat production totals and individual-car equipment are left out until stronger car-level documentation is attached

Common aliases Yenko Camaro; sYc; COPO 9561; L72 427

Story

The 1969 Yenko SC 427 Camaro is treated here as a dealer-built special edition rather than a standard Chevrolet catalog trim. Factory Chevrolet material establishes the 1969 Camaro platform and Super Sport context, while Camaro Research Group and period/reference sources connect the Yenko identity to the COPO 9561/L72 427 pathway used to obtain big-block Camaros suitable for Yenko Chevrolet's conversion and sales program.

For archive purposes, the identity stays evidence-led: sources variously use aliases such as "Yenko Camaro," "sYc," "COPO 9561," and "L72 427." Those aliases are retained as searchable source evidence, while the public page keeps the core claim narrow: a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Yenko SC 427 sport coupe associated with the L72 427 COPO/Yenko pathway. Manual and automatic transmission references remain broad unless a specific car's paperwork supports a narrower claim.

Unresolved items include exact production totals, plant-specific build paths, and the complete standard-versus-optional equipment list for any individual car. Auction, show, tribute, and recreation media are useful visual context, but captions and filenames are not treated as originality proof. Individual-car authenticity still needs documentation such as COPO/Yenko paperwork, registry support, or other car-level records.

**1969 Chevrolet Camaro 427 Yenko photographed by Sicnag; reviewed as representative Yenko exterior media, not individual-car proof.**Sicnag via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Specs

Car type: Pony car
Body: 2-door sport coupe
Engine: 427 cu in Chevrolet L72-style big-block V8, as identified by COPO/Yenko references
Horsepower: 425 hp is commonly associated with the L72 427 in COPO/Yenko references; verify for individual cars
Torque: 460 lb-ft is commonly associated with the L72 427 in reference summaries; verify for individual cars
Carburetion: Holley four-barrel carburetor associated with L72 427 references; verify for individual cars

Equipment

Yenko/SC exterior identification reported by Yenko references
COPO 9561 / L72 427 ordering pathway
First-generation Camaro sport coupe body
12-bolt rear axle / Positraction references requiring car-level verification

Linked Parts

Price history

Values

Nominal dollars from original price sheets, auction archives, and approved value references.

Original Price

A verified original price is not yet available for this car.

Market Observations

Price guide value $303,000

Jul 1, 2026 · Hagerty Price Guide · Current guide point
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Yenko two-door sport coupe with the 427-cid, 425-hp L72 engine in #3 Good condition. · unknown · good July 2026 model-level condition-guide observation. It is not an individual-car transaction or appraisal and does not establish chassis history, originality, documentation, or restoration quality. Hagerty separately displays a negative adjustment for automatic transmission.
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Yenko valuation
Auction sale $715,000

May 17, 2025 · Mecum Auctions
Unrestored Yenko Camaro 124379N579562 with mostly original paint and interior, Yenko inventory number 9291, and COPO 9561 and 9737 documentation. · original unrestored · unknown Mecum records the $715,000 Indy sale and identifies the original L72 engine, four-speed transmission, BE rear axle, Yenko inventory listing, manufacturer certificate of origin to Yenko Chevrolet, and dealer invoice to Francis Chevrolet. The build-state classification describes the complete car as presented and does not independently authenticate every component.
1969 Chevrolet Yenko Camaro, Indy 2025 lot S170
Auction sale $352,000

May 20, 2022 · Mecum Auctions
Yenko Camaro 124379N664055, one of the automatic examples, represented with its original drivetrain and sheet metal and documented as sold new through Colonial Chevrolet. · restored · unknown Mecum and CLASSIC.COM record the $352,000 Indy sale. The restored classification follows the named restoration history in the registry discussion; original-component statements remain auction, seller, and owner representations rather than independent authentication.
1969 Chevrolet Yenko Camaro, Indy 2022 lot F118 1969 Chevrolet Yenko Camaro Mecum Indy 2022 result 1969 Yenko Camaro 124379N664055 discussion

Values move with paperwork, originality, options, condition, venue, and body style. High bids and guide values are labeled separately from completed sales.

Reference records

Options, Colors & Components

Source-backed details for trim, chassis, production, and authenticity.

Transmission

Factory transmission 4-speed manual
Factory transmission automatic transmission reported in secondary COPO/Yenko references

Options

COPO 9561 L72 427 Camaro factory-order pathway special_order · performance · CRG links Yenko Chevrolet to the COPO 9561/L72 427 Camaro program used for dealer-distributed 427 Camaros.
sYc Yenko Super Camaro conversion dealer · appearance · Yenko-specific identity, badging, striping, and sales identity were dealer/builder elements; verify equipment against individual Yenko paperwork.
L72 427 cubic-inch big-block V8 equipment special_order · performance · The checked COPO/Yenko references associate the package with the Chevrolet L72 427 and Holley four-barrel carburetion.

Paint

**Cropped view of a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 427 Yenko; representative stripe and nose detail context.**Sicnag via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

72 Hugger Orange factory · solid
71 LeMans Blue factory · metallic
76 Daytona Yellow factory · solid
79 Rallye Green factory · metallic

Authenticity

Yenko paperwork Yenko Chevrolet, COPO 9561, or registry-backed documentation tying the car to the Yenko SC 427 program · Dealer paperwork, Yenko/COPO registry records, invoices, owner history, or other car-specific documentation · fraud detection
Engine identity Chevrolet L72 427 big-block V8 consistent with the Yenko/COPO 9561 pathway · Engine pad stamp, casting numbers, dates, and vehicle paperwork · numbers matching
Dealer appearance items Yenko/sYc striping and badging supported by car-specific evidence · Original photos, restoration records, paperwork, and physical inspection · trim correctness

Still Researching

paint colors Model-line colors are listed, but Yenko-specific color totals and individual-car paint validation were not normalized from registry or paperwork in this pass.
interior Factory Camaro interior context is listed, but no complete Yenko-specific trim matrix was verified.
authenticity markers Core authenticity markers are listed, but individual-car document chains and registry entries were not normalized into vehicle rows.

Codes & names