Camaro Nationals Unites Brothers with their Z/28

Camaro Nationals Unites Brothers with their Z/28

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A short note to the American Camaro Association, and to all the clubs and vendors supporting the 2022 Camaro Nationals:

This was the third time I have taken my Camaro to the Camaro Nationals.   Each time was always a great time, learning and sharing anything and everything Camaro.  This year was particularly special because as of May 2022 the Camaro has been in the family for 50 years.

My brother purchased the car May 16, 1972.   It was a daily driver for a few years, had the carburetor stolen – twice in two weeks- which prompted the purchase of another car. The Camaro was  then put in storage as he moved away and could not take it with him.   Fast forward to 1985 – he called me and offered the car for sale.   WIthout hesitation I agreed to buy the Z.  Due to circumstances at the time, I did not really drive the car.   In 37 years of owning it, I have added less than 1,000 miles on the odometer.   

We did not get together too often over the years, but the question “do you still have the car?” always came up.   He had not seen the car as best we could estimate about 22 years.  With moving the Camaro Nationals from Frederick, MD to Morgantown, PA it was just “close enough” that he agreed to come to the show.  He was there on Saturday and commented that it looks as good now as it did when he sold it to me.  It definitely put a smile on his face.  It was very special to reminisce the different stories about the car’s past and to also share it with many friends I have made at Camaro Nationals.  Of course that led to some pictures too!

The show was a great show indeed.  For me, this one may always be just a little more special with it being our family’s 50th anniversary of owning the Z/28, and to have my brother there as part of it.

In closing I would like to say once more a big “Thank You” to the ACA, vendors, the numerous Camaro clubs and the many volunteers doing much of the behind the scenes work.   Your efforts are most sincerely appreciated.

Regards,

Scott Gerberich
1969 Lemans blue / white Z/28

PS -My brother said if he knew this picture was going to be circulated in 2022 he would have put on a shirt!!

Camaros fill the Exhibit Hall

2021 Camaro Nationals Exhibit Hall filled with Fantastic F-Bodies

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by Karl Scheffy


2021 is shaping up to be a really great year for the Camaro Nationals, to be held June 24-26th, in Frederick Maryland. Not only is participation strong, exceeding 2019 registrations with Camaros from over 20 states; with the what seems to be daily lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, “Day of Show” is sure to be an all time record.

The main exhibit hall – “Buildidng 9” will be housing what I think is best collection of Camaros we have ever had on display. This collection of Camaros in this building alone, is worth attending this leading Camaro event. A quick overview shows a ’67 Yenko, a ’68 Yenko, a ’69 Yenko, five ‘69 COPO’s, six rare, unique, or survivor Z/28’s, at least four early big blocks, Fascination – a famous early funny car, a ’67 Pace Car, a ’69 Pace Car, four Resto-Mods, and more. We are still working on the final few open spots, but in the mix so far, there are three Butternut Yellow cars – a ’67, a ’68, and a ’69; plus all four of my favorite colors; Island Teal, Hugger Orange, Rally Green, and Corvette Bronze. Every one of these cars is worth a cover story, but with over 30 great Camaros to lust over in Building 9 alone, let me point out a just a few.

Larry Christensen will display his recently restored ’69 Camaro VIN# 00003 – This Hugger Orange beauty was likely the first ’69 Z/28 off the line, and reveals several hand- fit features and a
cowl induction hood (months before they would ultimately go into production).

George & Carol Edwards will display their Rally Green ’68 Yenko. They bought it new and raced it, but let it go after a few years. Realizing their mistake, they were able to buy it back, and have it to this day.

Doug Perry’s ’67 Nantucket Blue Yenko will judged in the Legends Class. Doug’s Yenko is the last Yenko made in 1967 and is also the Yenko with the most options ever sold. It is nicknamed Superman – for its Nantucket Blue body with Red interior Combo.

Frank Arone is bringing his recently restored One-of-a-Kind Carolina Blue Z/28, to be judged in the Legends Class. Carolina
Blue was a special limited color, and was only available in North Carolina. This is the only Z/28 built in that color.

Jason Ball was invited to display his Fathom Green ’69 COPO. Jason never seems done, and has shown this car in both COPO sleeper mode, and in full race garb with lettering. We will have to see how it is decked out for this year’s event.

Bruce Eilenberger’s beautiful Butternut Yellow ’69 COPO is one of only two known to be built in this color. The car came off the assembly line on June 2nd, 1969, and was delivered to Hick’s Chevrole,t in Greencastle PA. This Camaro is the ultimate example of a “Sleeper”. You would not want to be caught challenging it at the red light on the local circuit back in the day!

We are only about 5 weeks away from the Camaro Natonals, so if you have not already made plans, “get on the stick”. Non-judged and various levels of judging, the famous Annual Friday Night Charity Auction, Thursday night rolling cruise, renown parking lot parties……its all just weeks away.

 

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