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LOWDOWN · 07-17-2013, 03:04 PM

Here's quite a story of "What could have been" and "Let me make one of those"...

From this week's Hagerty Newsletter comes the story of what Vince Piggins "almost" pulled off, and what one man did to secure his own version of a concept car virtually lost in the mists of time.

http://www.hagerty.com/classic-car-a...s%2007-17-2013

Enjoy!

ChrisBlair · 07-17-2013, 03:23 PM

The only real 'exotic' aspect of an original '69 COPO to recreate is the aluminum block anyway...and even then it was for weight savings. Racers found the engine difficult to live with and many went back to iron blocks

Scrappy Doo · 07-17-2013, 03:23 PM

Nice read.

2012-1822 · 07-17-2013, 03:25 PM

Good Find

HDRDTD · 07-17-2013, 03:41 PM

Here is another excellent source of info on the COPO's.
I picked mine up at a charity auction two weeks ago, autographed by the entire COPO build team.

COPO Camaro The Chevrolet Performance Team Unleashes a Legend
http://www.autoquarterly.com/aq_gara...ils.php?id=136

LOWDOWN · 07-17-2013, 03:50 PM

For authoritative info on the original '69 COPO Camaros, take some time and go through this site:

http://www.camaros.org/copo.shtml

This covers both the 9560 - ZL1 all-aluminum cars as well as the 9561 - L72 iron-block cars. Mention of the 9737 Sports Car Conversion package is included, which was available on both, and essentially added Z/28 components/wheels/tires for those wanting a better all-around car than simply a strip-teaser...

As for the ultra-expensive COPO 9560 cars, many had their engines replaced by other less-expensive powerplants, simply to get 'em off dealers' lots. Some languished into the early-'70s before finding their 1st retail homes.

Today, of course, a genuine COPO 9561, numbers-matching (and really-really rare in that form), are considered Top Tier collectables!

PalmerGA · 07-17-2013, 05:14 PM

Awesome! Thanks for the post.

detamble13 · 07-17-2013, 09:28 PM

Great read! And it makes me wonder how we'll look back at the performance cars of this generation. How legendary will the 5th gen Z/28's and ZL1's be 30-40 years from now??

07-17-2013, 03:04 PM	#1
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	Ever Heard of '69 Camaro COPO 9567? Here's quite a story of "What could have been" and "Let me make one of those"... From this week's Hagerty Newsletter comes the story of what Vince Piggins "almost" pulled off, and what one man did to secure his own version of a concept car virtually lost in the mists of time. http://www.hagerty.com/classic-car-a...s%2007-17-2013 Enjoy!

07-17-2013, 03:23 PM	#2
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	The only real 'exotic' aspect of an original '69 COPO to recreate is the aluminum block anyway...and even then it was for weight savings. Racers found the engine difficult to live with and many went back to iron blocks __________________

07-17-2013, 03:25 PM	#4
2012-1822 Drives: Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: City of Champions, Alabama Posts: 3,698	Good Find __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros, for Camaro enthusiasts all around Alabama https://www.facebook.com/groups/1739...group_activity

07-17-2013, 05:14 PM	#7
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Awesome! Thanks for the post. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

07-17-2013, 03:23 PM	#3
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,738	Nice read.

07-17-2013, 03:41 PM	#5
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	Here is another excellent source of info on the COPO's. I picked mine up at a charity auction two weeks ago, autographed by the entire COPO build team. COPO Camaro The Chevrolet Performance Team Unleashes a Legend http://www.autoquarterly.com/aq_gara...ils.php?id=136

07-17-2013, 03:50 PM	#6
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	For authoritative info on the original '69 COPO Camaros, take some time and go through this site: http://www.camaros.org/copo.shtml This covers both the 9560 - ZL1 all-aluminum cars as well as the 9561 - L72 iron-block cars. Mention of the 9737 Sports Car Conversion package is included, which was available on both, and essentially added Z/28 components/wheels/tires for those wanting a better all-around car than simply a strip-teaser... As for the ultra-expensive COPO 9560 cars, many had their engines replaced by other less-expensive powerplants, simply to get 'em off dealers' lots. Some languished into the early-'70s before finding their 1st retail homes. Today, of course, a genuine COPO 9561, numbers-matching (and really-really rare in that form), are considered Top Tier collectables!

07-17-2013, 09:28 PM	#8
detamble13 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 VR Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chatham, ON Posts: 659	Great read! And it makes me wonder how we'll look back at the performance cars of this generation. How legendary will the 5th gen Z/28's and ZL1's be 30-40 years from now??