2010 meets 2008: Chevy Camaro named ‘Official Vehicle of 2008 SEMA Show’ - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

*Mr. Wyndham* · 06-18-2008, 02:58 PM

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New Camaro named official vehicle of SEMA show
By GREG MIGLIORE

The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is already garnering show honors before it hits the market. The Specialty Equipment Market Association on Tuesday said the reborn sports car would be the official vehicle of this year's SEMA aftermarket show in November.

What does that mean? Expect a handful of Camaros to be on display at the show. Some customizers might even get a chance to work their magic on one--we're checking with Chevrolet on that.

You can bet that the GM stand inside the Las Vegas Convention Center will be swamped. Sorry, the show is not open to the public. But don't worry; we'll be there to feed you plenty of comments, photos and video.

SEMA says the Camaro's "official vehicle" billing is in lieu of its traditional practice of naming an official manufacturer of the show. The move has precedence; in 2005 Honda was named manufacturer, and the Civic Si got the vehicle title. Last year it was Toyota.

The Camaro coupe is set to go on sale early next year, with a convertible version being launched a few months later. It takes styling cues from the 1969 model.

Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president, said the car's storied past was the reason for its selection.

"This isn't just any other vehicle for our industry and the people we serve," he said. "This really is an icon."

The SEMA show is Nov. 4-7 in Las Vegas. It usually draws more than 2000 exhibitors and 130,000 industry watchers every year.

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So, wait...the Camaro is in league with Toyota and Honda? What? It's just a mullet-mobile!

'Free' marketing targeted at all the tuners out there, maybe?

My favorite part.

"This isn't just any other vehicle for our industry and the people we serve," he said. "This really is an icon."

*radz28* · 06-18-2008, 03:01 PM

SWEET!!! It's times like these I still worked at the bodyshop or dealership. OH WELL!

1bad67camaro · 06-18-2008, 03:17 PM

Chevyrocker · 06-18-2008, 03:23 PM

nice...

Camaro68 · 06-18-2008, 03:48 PM

:party0038:

*TAG UR IT* · 06-18-2008, 04:02 PM

Gotta figure out how to get in....Gotta figure out how to get in...

BumbleBee · 06-18-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Gotta figure out how to get in....Gotta figure out how to get in...

I think the police badge will do nicely

z28collection · 06-18-2008, 04:12 PM

that is sweeet!!!

fbodfather · 06-18-2008, 04:15 PM

and NOW you know what MR. Shunt has been up to!

z28camaro2471 · 06-18-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BumbleBee

I think the police badge will do nicely

If that doesn't work...I'm sure the gun or taser will work.

"Ok you can get in just please don't taze me bro!"

madmike · 06-18-2008, 05:03 PM

EllwynX · 06-18-2008, 06:52 PM

I have to admit, I'd love to see what scissor style doors look like on the Camaro. Maybe someone will do that for the show.

*The_Blur* · 06-18-2008, 06:56 PM

That's impressive. I bet the SEMA people got to see the actual production car to make the decision. I anticipate a leaked photo in the near future.

*Mindz* · 06-18-2008, 07:32 PM

Tag, if you want in, I'm sure I can get tickets for a bunch of us. I have a business that my father started that has enabled us entry into CES and a few other conventions as such.

06-18-2008, 03:01 PM	#2
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1bad67camaro SKREW SALEEN Drives: 1967 CAMARO Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 286	__________________ TRUE CAMARO FAN

06-18-2008, 03:48 PM	#5
Camaro68 Drives: 68 Camaro 327ci 2SS/RS 376ci LS3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince William, VA Posts: 2,703 View My Garage	Great news :party0038:

06-18-2008, 04:12 PM	#8
z28collection waiting for 5th gen Drives: 99 z28 6 speed, 81 z28 auto Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: chapin s.c. Posts: 195	sema that is sweeet!!! __________________ speed kills-drive a ford and live forever http://www.myspace.com/ashleyjfowlkes

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The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	That's impressive. I bet the SEMA people got to see the actual production car to make the decision. I anticipate a leaked photo in the near future. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

06-18-2008, 03:23 PM	#4
Chevyrocker Weekend Rockstar Drives: Depends on the day... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,444	nice...

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TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Gotta figure out how to get in....Gotta figure out how to get in...

06-18-2008, 04:15 PM	#9
fbodfather Drives: Camaros................ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seven Fields, PA (Pittsburgh) Posts: 4,523	and NOW you know what MR. Shunt has been up to!

06-18-2008, 05:03 PM	#11
madmike MadMike Drives: 1997 hondaprelude Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ocean Isle Beach, NC Posts: 20

06-18-2008, 06:52 PM	#12
EllwynX Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,260	I have to admit, I'd love to see what scissor style doors look like on the Camaro. Maybe someone will do that for the show.

06-18-2008, 07:32 PM	#14
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	Tag, if you want in, I'm sure I can get tickets for a bunch of us. I have a business that my father started that has enabled us entry into CES and a few other conventions as such. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

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