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Lynn Yenko: Preserving a Muscle Car Legacy and Driving Forward

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If you're an auto-enthusiast, chances are you’ve heard of the legendary name Don Yenko — and his famous high-performance builds like the Yenko Camaro and the Yenko Stinger Corvair. What you may not know as well is how his legacy continues today through his daughter, Lynn Yenko, who carries forward the spirit, style, and horsepower of the Yenko name.

Here’s a deep dive into Lynn’s story — her roots, her role, her vision for the next generation of muscle-and-performance, and why every gearhead should keep an eye on what she’s doing.

Father-Son Duo Restores 1968 Camaro with Classic Industries Parts

When Pennsylvania car enthusiast Mick Wood first laid eyes on a gutted 1968 Chevrolet Camaro, most would’ve seen an impossible project. No glass, no interior, no drivetrain—just a bare shell with potential. But with the help of his son, and a full lineup of Classic Industries restoration parts, Mick transformed that forgotten relic into a head-turning muscle car he proudly calls “Sinister ’68.”

This two-year father-and-son build blends timeless Camaro style with modern performance and comfort—an incredible showcase of craftsmanship, creativity, and passion for the Chevy legacy.

Video: Richard Rawlings and the “Jail” Rumors: What Auto Fans Need to Know

YouTube videos claim the Fast N’ Loud star is behind bars. The truth? A years-old civil case, now settled, is being recycled as clickbait.

Video: AutotopiaLA's Muscle-Car Kingdom - YouTube & the Vault

If you’re deep in horsepower culture, you probably know AutotopiaLA as the channel where a guy named Shawn grabs keyless muscle rides and wrangles them through canyon backs and burnouts. But the real backbone is far more hardcore: Shawn Davis runs a private, ultra-secure, collector-grade storage and concierge bunker in Burbank. The videos and the vault aren’t separate—they’re two sides of the same coin.

T-Tops: The Rise and Fall of a Classic Car Option

If you've ever considered buying a classic American car from the late 1960s through the 1990s, you're likely familiar with the term T-tops. These removable roof panels became an extremely popular option that (literally and figuratively) bridged the gap between a fixed-roof coupe and a convertible. With T-tops, drivers could choose to enjoy the open-air driving experience of a convertible, the comfort and enclosed feel of a fixed roof, and — for models that used transparent T-tops — the ambience of a moonroof. In this article, we'll review the invention of T-tops, how they rose to prominence, and how they faded into obscurity again.

Videos: Reliving the Glory of Vintage Racing at Laguna Seca Raceway

Every year in mid-August, the crew of Monterey Car Week enjoys a vacation in Central California for the goings on in Carmel by the Sea, Laguna Seca, Seaside, Monterey, and Pebble Beach. For automotive enthusiasts, the moniker of Monterey Car Week and the listing of those magnificent Central California towns should give you a clue as to what the MCW crew is doing during this glorious week. 

Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Restoring a 1967–1969 Camaro

The first-generation Chevrolet Camaro, produced from 1967 to 1969, holds an iconic place in American muscle car history. Whether it’s the aggressive stance of the ‘69 RS/SS or the elegant simplicity of the ‘67 base coupe, restoring one of these classics is a dream project for many car enthusiasts. However, bringing a vintage Camaro back to life is no small task. Restorers, especially first-timers, often make critical errors that can cost time, money, and value.

Jay Leno's Garage Video: The Golden Era of Trans Am Racing (1966–1972)

The years 1966 to 1972 are widely regarded as the golden age of Trans American (Trans Am) racing, a thrilling period that saw factory-backed muscle cars, legendary drivers, and fierce rivalries come together to create one of the most exciting chapters in American motorsport history. The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) launched the series in 1966 to promote showroom stock sedans, but what followed was a war between automakers on the racetrack that would shape the identity of American performance cars for decades.

Video: Jay Leno Drives a "Golden Era" 1969 Camaro Z/28

"To me, this is the golden era of the Camaro," said legendary car collector and restoration enthusiast Jay Leno. "I think it's the prettiest one, the most focused... Just beautiful lines, and nothing it didn't need to have." While we love every generation of Camaro, we can certainly agree with Jay that the 1969 Z/28 is truly something special. It's nice to watch him reminisce about everything GM did right with this car, which is owned by bestselling author Glenn Stearns.

From Classifieds to a Classic: Restoring a 1967 SS/RS Chevy Camaro

Before the days of the world wide web, old car enthusiasts would find vintage automobiles listed for sale in the classified section of their local newspaper. Or perhaps they'd have a subscription to Hemmings Motor News, where antique cars would be listed for sale across the U.S.A. and in later years even the world over. They might also purchase Auto Trader magazines at neighborhood magazine newsstands. Back when Road & Track magazine was still published, that monthly also had several pages of classified ads in the back of the mag with cars and parts listed for sale.