A highly exclusive modern muscle car is set to turn heads at Mecum’s Indy Fall Special 2025. Crossing the block on Saturday, October 4, is a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Yenko/SC Convertible, a car that blends Chevrolet’s iconic performance platform with the legendary Yenko name.
This Oct. 2-4, Mecum is back in Indy, where the auction that started it all 38 years ago is held today. After a tremendous Indy Spring Classic, the Indy Fall Special auction once again brings the excitement of Mecum Auctions to the wide world of consignors, bidders, drivers and dreamers. Indianapolis has seen billions of dollars in positive economic impact over the years from car-centric events like Mecum’s annual auctions and the long-running, world-famous Indianapolis 500 race. Get registered to bid or purchase spectator tickets to get involved in the Mecum Fall Special action, and witness first-hand why these auction events have been going strong for almost four decades! Without a doubt, Mecum auctions are best experienced in person. Click here for tickets and more information.
Built by Specialty Vehicle Engineering (SVE), this Corvette is No. 7 of only 50 Yenko/SC models produced for 2017, making it one of the rarest late-model Corvettes in existence. Even more distinctive, the auction listing states it is the only convertible fitted with an automatic transmission among that production run, further enhancing its collector appeal.
Finished in bold Corvette Racing Yellow with black striping, the car presents just 378 miles on the odometer. Under the hood lies a supercharged 6.8-liter LT1-based V-8 engine, producing a factory-rated 800 horsepower. Supporting this immense power is a suite of high-performance hardware, including Magnetic Ride Control suspension, Brembo four-wheel disc brakes with drilled rotors, and black multi-spoke alloy wheels paired with yellow calipers.
Inside, the Corvette features a black bucket-seat interior with contrasting yellow stitching, carbon fiber accents, and Yenko-specific door sills marked “#07.” Convenience and comfort are not overlooked, with air conditioning, navigation, cruise control, and power accessories rounding out the package.
Other highlights include yellow paddle shifters mounted to the steering wheel, a four-tip center-exit exhaust, and extensive servicing completed by Day Chevrolet in Acworth, Georgia. According to the listing, the car has been stored in a climate-controlled facility since new, ensuring it remains in pristine condition.
For collectors, this Corvette represents a rare chance to own one of the most powerful and distinctive Yenko cars ever produced, combining factory engineering with tuner heritage in a package unlike any other. See it here.
