Camaro Nationals Unites Brothers with their Z/28
Category : Event Re-Caps
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!!