Chevrolet’s iconic Camaro arrived in the fall of 1966, and, although tardy to market, it came ready to mix things up in the wildly popular “pony car” segment. Ford’s Mustang was a run- away success, but this new competitor slowed that momentum by offering customers better options.
A credit to General Motors, the Camaro became an instant hit. In each of its first three years, it sold almost a quarter-million units, causing a decline in sales for its crosstown Detroit rival.In the decades to follow, Chevy crafted Camaro variants to suit everyone, with enterprising hot rodders and performance tuners always taking it one step further. Enter the high-octane world of Camaro special editions.
Driven to achieve success in competition and following the high-revving demands of enthusiasts, numerous Camaro spe- cial editions have been produced over the years, and they have become some of the most collectible cars of all time.
Factory models are covered, including Indy 500 and Brick- yard 400 pace and festival cars, ZL1s, anniversary editions, IROC-Zs, Player’s Challenge cars, Hot Wheels editions, Z/28s, and RS/SS cars. Also, Camaro Special Editions covers the legendary COPO cars and dealer go-fast specials from builders, including Yenko, Dana, Nickey, Berger, Baldwin-Motion, Gorries, and Dick Harrell.More modern performance editions are covered as well, including Callaway, SLP, SVE, GMMG, Earnhardt, and more. Detailed information is provided on the most notable mod-els from 1967 to today, including build numbers, production specifications, and their collectability. This book is a must-have resource for the Chevy and Camaro faithful.
