Vehicle Description
2018 Chevrolet COPO Camaro
GM uses the term COPO (Central Office Production Orders) mainly for
fleet sales. Back in 1969, thanks to a bit of manipulation of "da
rules", certain Chevrolets could be ordered with engines not
generally available to the public. In that year 69 COPO Camaros
were built. As in 1969, in 2018 they used a definition of purpose
(a 9 second wheel standing 5.7 Liter Supercharged Beast for the
strip) to create another fleet of 69. The more things change the
more they stay the same.
This coupe, a Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Collector Package adorned
quarter miler draped in Crush color, is number 69 of 69 for 2018. A
lucky lottery winner of the rarest of yearly bow tie production,
the consigner trusted us with this car which is still in the
wrapper. Reams of precise factory build documentation, special
binders splattered with COPO, a race suit, car cover, a second
engine still in the crate, and a racers package all boxed and ready
for show. And we will throw in a trailer!
Exterior
Crush as in "Orange you glad its Orange?" is broken up by Satin
Graphite Metallic painted stripes. Silver Ice Metallic accent
stripes in vinyl also go along with the painted ones. Peppering the
front and rear are ominous black bow ties, and along with the theme
let's go with darkened tail lamps and center brake lamp. A Hot
Wheels vinyl logo screams on the rear quarter panel, as well as the
center of the steering wheel, and door sills. Wheelie bars and a
COPO Simpson Parachute bring up the rear.
Interior
Inside this ripped Camaro you'll find a utilitarian interior that's
fortified by an NHRA-certified chromoly roll cage. Within that cage
"COPO" branded seats outfitted with 5-point Simpson harnesses
reside. In front of those seats, an amazingly simple vinyl dash has
all the necessary controls such as power switches for fuel,
electrical power, pump, start, and engine fan. Beneath the dash,
fresh carpet frames a competition Hurst shifter. The driver turns a
Hot Wheels branded Camaro wheel still factory wrapped, all beneath
a quality Simpson window net. And behind the cockpit, in the trunk
hides dual batteries and an aluminum fuel cell. The inside of the
deck lid features the signatures of the dedicated builders involved
in the construction of this car.
Drivetrain
A 5.7 Liter Supercharged engine resides under the hood. The serial
number on the engine matches the car. An additional carbon fiber
air intake can be fitted for competition, and the inter cooler has
a quick change coupling in case of a change needed. No car guy
worth his salt will dispute the merit of anything with eight
cylinders and a Chevrolet badge! This Camaro's horsepower is
generated by 5.7 Liters of big bore V8 that's based on GM's award
winning Generation IV small block. Unofficial horsepower is
believed to be north of 1200. At the top of that hand-built engine,
a carbon fiber air box feeds a COPO-branded, Whipple intake. That
intake, plumbed with Holley electronic fuel injection, feeds
Chevrolet Performance LSX heads. At the sides of those heads,
bright plug wires thread stainless American Racing Headers, which
cradle an aluminum LSX block that's decked in vivid Chevy Orange
paint. A Hydramatic 400 3 Speed transmission, throws power to the
rear via a spool type differential and heavy duty axle shafts.
This NIB (New In Box) Chevrolet COPO Camaro, along with an extra
427CI Naturally Aspirated engine (with a matched serial number as
well) in its wrapped crate, extensive factory documentation with
regards to build, finish etc, and a 50th Hot Wheels Anniversary
Edition to boot, can be had at the Classic Auto Mall showroom. We
will even throw in a 24' enclosed trailer. Wrapping a Chevrolet V8
in sparse amenities, factory-tested performance hardware and quite
possibly the best color offered on the eighth generation COPO
Camaro, this coupe is in excellent "fresh off the line" factory
condition. Looking for classic but updated style, rarity, and
incredible performance, look no further.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 150 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. A 450 barn find
collection is currently also on display.
This vehicle is in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania,
conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76
Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and
our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for
more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
