Two choice 1969 Chevy Camaros head to Mecum’s Chicago auction this week

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The Yenko and ZL1 are some of the rarest Camaros ever built.

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All-new 1968 Yenko Chevy Camaros to go on sale to celebrate 50 years

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A couple weeks back, we found out that Oklahoma-based Classic Recreations was planning to offer new and updated versions of the 1969-70 Ford Mustang Boss 302, 1969-70 Mustang Boss 429 and 1969-70 Mustang Mach 1. It's great news for those who want to drive a classic without risking a true collector. According to GM Authority, new versions of the 1968 Yenko Camaro will soon go on sale thanks to the Brand New Muscle Car company.

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‘Blood Muscle’ auction to sell impressive collection of ill-begotten classic cars

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Blood Muscle auction

The old saying goes that if you can't do the time, don't do the crime. But being a criminal can involve more than just taking a trip to the big house; it can also mean losing possessions purchased from any ill-gotten gains. Still, one man's loss is another's gain, and if you're in Lodi, NJ, on September 12, you stand the chance to buy some of the ultimate muscle cars from the US Marshals in what is being gruesomely nicknamed the Blood Muscle auction.

The grisly moniker was earned because all of the vehicles belonged to the president of a blood testing company who is facing prison time for alleged bribery, according to Hemmings. After all, they are muscle cars bought with actual blood money. The seven-vehicle collection includes some of the ultimate muscle cars ever made, and the original buyer clearly had an eye for rarity.

This cornucopia of V8 power includes a teal 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429, a 1967 Shelby GT500 Mustang, an orange 1970 Plymouth Superbird, a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS convertible and perhaps most prized of all - a trio of 1969 Yenko Chevys with a Chevelle, Nova and Camaro all represented. From the included photos, all of them look to be in fantastic condition.

A.J Willner Auctions, which is coordinating the sale, has authenticating documents for all seven vehicles on its website. "This is a live auction, all bidders will need to attend and bid in person with the required $10,000 cashier's check as a deposit on them," the company says about the event. If you can get past how the cars were purchased, there could be some bargains here.

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Jay Leno revisits Chevy Corvair legacy with 1966 Yenko Stinger

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Chevy Yenko Corvair Stinger

The Chevrolet Corvair has gotten a bad rap. Ralph Nader took aim at the car in his 1965 book Unsafe at Any Speed, and its reputation has never really recovered. But now, Jay Leno looks at a largely forgotten portion of the Corvair legacy in his latest video. Don Yenko, best known for his modified Camaros, saw the Corvair's performance potential and built 100 upgraded cars in 1966 called the Stinger.

Leno's Stinger is a Stage 2 model and is in fabulous shape, comprised of mostly original parts. It packs a 164-cubic-inch (2.7-liter), air-cooled, flat-six engine with 190 horsepower. In addition to the more powerful engine, the Yenko cars received a fiberglass trunk lid with air intakes, upgraded brakes, improved suspension and a slightly revised interior. The only major change to Leno's car is the 15-inch wheels.

Scroll down to get the full scoop on this mostly forgotten part of '60s Chevy history, and learn that the Corvair has been unfairly maligned in automotive history.

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