Rare 1970 Yenko Nova to Reach Auction Block in November
The classic muscle car is scheduled for auction in Las Vegas on November 14, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Car Culture
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A rare 1970 Chevrolet Nova Yenko Deuce is scheduled to go under the hammer in Las Vegas on November 14, 2026. Collectors of muscle-car history have a chance to bid on one of the 175 original units produced by Don Yenko.
Why it matters
The vehicle represents a specific era of muscle car engineering when manufacturers switched to small-block engines to mitigate high insurance costs for big-block models. As an example of COPO sequence 9010 performance, it remains a notable piece of American automotive heritage.
Only 175 of these vehicles were produced, with this specific model featuring a 360-horsepower LT1 engine. The car previously sold for $82,500 in 2009, well below the $230,000 record set for a Deuce Nova.
The players
Don Yenko
The high-performance vehicle modifier who produced 175 total units of the 1970 Nova.
The details
This Yenko Deuce is configured with a 350-cubic-inch LT1 V8, a Positraction rear end with a 4.10 gear ratio, and heavy-duty suspension. While the car features a Yenko Vehicle Verification Certificate and COPO Connection documentation, it has been re-bodied following historical rust damage. Bidders should note that 122 units were originally built with a manual gearbox, while 53 featured a three-speed automatic.
Timeline
The vehicle sold for $82,500 in 2009.
The vehicle goes under the hammer at auction on November 14, 2026.
Beyond the Strip
This auction follows the well-documented COPO sequence 9010 production process used to manufacture the LT1-equipped Nova. The sale marks a continuation of the collector trend for small-block performance vehicles that originally replaced big-block designs to lower insurance premiums.
Car enthusiasts and potential bidders should prepare for auction activity on November 14, 2026. Prospective buyers should review the provided Yenko Vehicle Verification Certificate and COPO Connection documentation prior to placing a bid.
The takeaway
Collectors should monitor this auction to see if the final bid nears the $230,000 record for a Deuce Nova. Prospective buyers should carefully evaluate the impact of the historical re-body work on the vehicle's long-term market value.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Autoevolution.
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