The 45th Anniversary of Yenko brand draws near, American firm General Marketing Capital Incorporated announced last week its ownership of the classic trademark and its plans to revitalise the brand.

To jump start this effort, Yenko owner, enthusiast and Jeff Leonard, is consulting with several notable limited production vehicle companies in automotive industry on possible new Yenko project cars as well as upcoming Yenko product lines.

GMCI will begin a brand-new online home for Yenko brand in upcoming weeks, where owners and enthusiasts can get information about future cars and products, access historical information about make and register to be a part of site's forums.

"The muscle car era has made a huge comeback this year and we expect this trend to grow," said Leonard. "The Yenko name is very much a part of that significant history and we plan to resurge its magic and historical importance. Through GMCI's efforts, Don Yenko's name will be kept alive."

Growing up in Detroit in the shade of famous Woodward Avenue during muscle era, Leonard had a devoted concern in Detroit muscle culture. As a muscle car enthusiast and owner of original 1968 Yenko Camaro, Leonard shares interest and excitement of many towards having a unique piece of Yenko history.

In 60s Yenko car was a special order vehicle, obtainable only through Don Yenko Chevrolet in Canonsburg, PA. Don Yenko used Central Office Production Order program, a program GM used for automobiles like police cars, taxi cabs, etc., to special order most powerful automobiles available.

Yenko changed his first vehicle, Chevrolet Corvair, in 1965 for Sports Car Club of America race team. Yenko went on to build Yenko Super Camaro, Yenko Deuce, Yenko Chevelle, Yenko Super Nova, Yenko Vega Stinger and the Yenko Camaro Turbo Z among the fastest SCCA race cars ever produced.