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Yenko, Nickey, Dana, Gibb, Mr. Norms etc. is long gone. Let these new cars live on their own identity. If Berger wants to do a car fine they still have a dealership. Like Darren says....call it Camaro by: "The SCW" or "T.C. Enterprises" or "Bimbi Performance" of Chicago. Let the new cars with the new mods stand on their own. If not, it just seems to be a knock-off name of something 40 years old. Why would a 2010 camaro from a Chicago Chevy dealer or any other dealer have any clout if it says Yenko or any other long gone dealers name on it?
I agree with you Sam. Those cars should not be reproduced using those legendary names. Just my .02
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This is just one of the great things about our country, if you don't like the idea or product offered, then you don't have to support it with your $$$$votes$$$$.
I have seen Iconic Brands brought back to life in Motorsports, some I even supported with my hard earned dollars and some I didn't.
MV Agusta
Triumph
Scarab
Indian
Just to name a few.
None of this will change what was done back in the day. This will not rewrite History. It may however bring enjoyment to the friends, families, employees, enthusiasts as well future generations, who have a pasion for these Icons and want something Modern which has a nostalgic tie to the past.
Carl Wegner wears a Nickey hat virtually every single day.
He chooses to do so because he says that no matter where in the US he travels, no matter the race track, someone is always ready to share an interesting story about the Original Nickey Chevrolet and it always brings a smile to those fortunate enough to involved with the conversation.
He is proud to be part of projects which help perpetuate these Legacies.
He was there back in the day, just like; Don Swiatek, Ronnie Kaplan, Helen Gibb, Nancy Gibb, Bob Lionberger and Lynn Yenko, Donna Mae Mimms, Mr.Ed and Mr. Norm, just to name a few, unlike many who have posted on this thread.
If you would like to try to understand the importance and significance of these Modern "commemorative" cars, why don't you just ask those who have been there themselves. I know I have!
One of the pleasures I get to experience is that not a week goes by where my family and I, do not get thanked for keeping the torches burning.
BTW, tell Ronnie Kaplan 82 years young, that the hours he spent at our shop, helping to design our dry sump system for the 427 engines last week doesn't mean anything..... He will tell you that one of the very reasons he is involved is because of the "Name" that car will carry and to quote him ,......"I don't want you to f^%dge it up..."