Nov 14, 1966 Announcement of New West Coast Distributor - Dana.
Unfortunetly, the business relationship between Dana and Yenko did not solidify, as Yenko decided to use Dick Harrell to build his 427 Camaros. The 3 COPO Corvairs ordered by Dana were then sold without Yenko Trim or ID plates.
1-26-67 Dana's order for 3 Corvairs with COPO Options
12-6-66 National Dragster Ad showing Dana and Yenko joining forces to bring performance packages.
Dana Chevrolet South Gate, CA West Coast Distributor
1967 Dana COPO Corvair (1 of 3) and only one known to exist.
Org. Dealer: Dana Chevrolet South Gate, CA
Sales Date: 10-13-67 Built: 4-67
Org. Owner: Don S. Heath, Vista Del Mar, CA
Stage: I Engine: T0330QF Axle: A10216 3.89:1 Trans: M-20 4-SPD
Current Owner: Kasey Vandenberg State: TN
History: Marina Blue. One of only three ordered by Dana as a Yenko West Coast Distributor.
Car was extensively raced throughout the West coast and New Mexico over 30 years. This Dana was pictured and written about in Bill Fisher's 1969 edition of HOW TO HOT ROD CORVAIR ENGINES. Kasey has recently road raced, auto crossed, and drag raced his Dana. Kasey said: "The Dana never won, but never the less...being last, I still had a blast"!
The Dana and Kasey have been interviewed by "Big Daddy" Don Garlis on ESPN, and the car was featured on SPIKE TV's Muscle Car Show.. It has been in 8 national car magazines.
Sales Date: 10-13-67 Built: 4-67
Org. Owner: Don S. Heath, Vista Del Mar, CA
Stage: I Engine: T0330QF Axle: A10216 3.89:1 Trans: M-20 4-SPD
Current Owner: Kasey Vandenberg State: TN
History: Marina Blue. One of only three ordered by Dana as a Yenko West Coast Distributor.
Car was extensively raced throughout the West coast and New Mexico over 30 years. This Dana was pictured and written about in Bill Fisher's 1969 edition of HOW TO HOT ROD CORVAIR ENGINES. Kasey has recently road raced, auto crossed, and drag raced his Dana. Kasey said: "The Dana never won, but never the less...being last, I still had a blast"!
The Dana and Kasey have been interviewed by "Big Daddy" Don Garlis on ESPN, and the car was featured on SPIKE TV's Muscle Car Show.. It has been in 8 national car magazines.
11-29-66 Article on Yenko and Dana Partnership
