Phil Borris' 70 COPO Camaro

[AutoInsane]

I saw this car on the list of cars at the 2001 Supercar Reunion. What exactly is a 70 COPO Camaro? I thought there were no factory 427's in 1970. I know that all Central Office Production Orders do not only pertain to the 427 engine option. Does COPO in this case mean some other options?

Could someone show me the light?

[Chevy454]

I can't remember the number off hand, but Phil's is one of a few cars that came with the BIG rear Z-28 spoiler in '70, before they all had them in '71. GM used this as a loophole so they could run it on the track. Or something like that!

[CamarosRus]

Phil will probably respond on his own......but if someone (else) knows how to do a search on this site.......shortly after this years reunion a thread was going on Phil's car and he already addressed the spoiler COPO issue.......at any rate Phils car is clearly one of the BEST restored 70 Z-28's anywhere!!!!!!.........Chuck Sharin/Seattle

[Rat_Pack]

Autoinsane: the rear spoiler I believe was made by AO Smith Co to legalize it for Trans Am racing. This was COPO 9796 and it cost $36.90. This became RPO D80 in 1971 and when ordered on the Z/28 it replaced the std short rear spoiler...............RatPack...........

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Were there any COPO spoiler Camaros in '67? Not really a supercar qualifying COPO option, but pretty neat anyway.
M

[AutoInsane]

Thank you for the info. I am amazed at what a resource of information you guys are.

It's almost scary.