Autohunter Spotlight: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Yenko Tribute

The 1968 Chevelle was referred to in marketing as “The concentrated Chevrolet,” with one ad saying, “Just add gas.” Well, in a Chevelle that’s been upgraded to a 454ci V8, you can plan on adding a lot of gas. But it’s worth it. Featured on AutoHunter is a 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Yenko Tribute that is undoubtedly quite thirsty. It is listed by a dealer in Lynnwood, Washington, and the auction will end on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (MST).

The hardtop’s body is finished in a handsome Tuxedo Black (a change from its original Tripoli Turquoise), and exterior features include chrome brightwork, Yenko accent striping, Yenko fender badges, a driver side mirror, and 15-inch Rally wheels shod in newer Kelly Charger white-letter tires. The seller has provided a walk-around video that shows just how mirror-like the paint job is (… not to mention how nice the car sounds at idle).

The Yenko surname has become synonymous with high performance. Don Yenko, an American race car driver and Chevrolet dealer, became known for creating modified muscle cars in the 1960s. He was a four-time SCCA National Driving Champion, and he used Chevrolet’s COPO (Central Office Production Order) system to configure high-powered versions of the Camaro, Chevelle, and Nova. Yenko was an admired innovator, and his influence as a “super tuner” is still strong today – even 39 years after his passing. Frequently, muscle car enthusiasts build Yenko “tribute” cars like today’s classy (yet performance-oriented) second-generation Chevelle.

The cockpit is done in all-black with vinyl-upholstered bucket seats, a center console, power steering, and an Eclipse AM/FM/CD audio system. And under the hood is a built 454ci big-block V8 mated to a Turbo Hydra-matic three-speed automatic transmission. The listing outlines some of the performance upgrades, including a four-barrel carburetor, an Edelbrock intake manifold, Yenko aluminum valve covers, and a high-capacity oil pan. The engine has reportedly been balanced and blueprinted.

Chevrolet said of the Chevelle: “It’s got big Chevrolet features, but it’s got a personality all its own. It comes spirited, sporty, luxurious, or all of these rolled into one. Seven models on two wheelbases, with many variations.” The best part was the closing line: “We didn’t mean to make our competition seem dull again this year. It just turned out that way.”

This Yenko tribute is anything but dull, and Don Yenko himself would probably be proud of how it looks and performs.

The auction for this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Yenko Tribute ends Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (MST).

Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and a photo gallery