Al,
From what I've heard, once production begins, the 'vert will become available that same year, just later in the year.
And I can sympathize about not driving the cars. On occassion the thought crossed my mind to sell the SS as it only goes out on the weekends, and sometimes not for weeks at a time. But, each time I go in the garage and see it, the thought leaves my mind real quick.
Once the new Camaro arrives, I'll have to find another garage to put the SS.
Ed