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PeteLeathersac 02-06-2016 03:20 PM

1967 Camaro SS convertible show car
 

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StealthBird 02-06-2016 04:20 PM

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Great pics, Pete! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

Here's a few more original photos. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

Mike

PeteLeathersac 02-06-2016 04:40 PM

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W[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]W pics Mike also it appears to be the other car/different than the one in your first post?
Cool too is the MA-7051 plate confirms it's the pace car used at the '67 Can-Am races.
Anyone know which of the two ragtops is the surviving example or anything of the bumperless coupe below w/ Cherokee hood?
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1967Z28 02-06-2016 05:02 PM

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The first Cherokee had a larger filler cap that said SS396 on it. The cap was recessed into the rear panel and there was no room for the trunk lock. Also, the cap hinged at the bottom rather than at the top, as seen on the later one.

Some of this was discussed previously in this CRG thread back in 2013...
CRG thread

Stefano 02-06-2016 07:04 PM

Re: 1967 Camaro SS convertible show car
 
Epic photos.

The SS with the Cherokee style hood, often called a Cherokee as well, but I have never seen that car associated with the Cherokee name.

It was advertised, I believe, in HOT ROD magazine, in a colorized picture,on a trailer being pulled by a '67 C10 pick up, with SS nose stripe and hidden headlight grill in matching colors.

The other pics are of the existing Cherokee, now in the Brother's collection. Corvette wheels were installed by the prior owner to simulate the turbine wheel look as the only way to get the correct wheels is to have them custom made......unless someone knows where a set it at?

1967Z28 02-06-2016 10:54 PM

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That yellow Camaro on the trailer with the Cherokee-style hood was called the Californian, but in the article below they call it the Camaro 350. It had special side exit exhaust that appears to have been a casting. The yellow truck with the concealed headlights was called the Golden Cameo.

Notice that the original red Cherokee has a custom molded cover for the convertible top well that the second car lacks.

JoeC 02-07-2016 02:25 AM

Re: 1967 Camaro SS convertible show car
 
There was a 3rd 1967 Camaro show car called the Cabriolet that was shown with the Cherokee and the Californian but I have not seen much info on it

One Camaro book describes it as &quot;A pearl blue SS-396 convertible called &quot;Cabriolet&quot; was fitted with heavy-duty suspension and engine mounts, and other high-performance components, plus simulated air scoops on the hood.&quot;

StealthBird 02-07-2016 05:22 AM

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Here's a nice, clear shot of the car pacing the 1967 Can-Am field. Also a great example of why so many love the old Can-Am Series. Jim Hall's #66 Chaparral was always my favorite.

Mike

earntaz 02-07-2016 12:43 PM

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Didn't they try their damndest to outlaw the wing? Rumor was the car was protested everytime it showed up to race.

300deluxeL79 02-07-2016 01:23 PM

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truck, trailer and camaro again...

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