Nischan-Spalding Chevrolet, Grand Rapids, Mich

[Jim Mattison]

Yes, as previously reported, I was the one who ordered all of the COPO cars that went to Emmert Chevrolet, in Detroit. It was also during the time that I was working in the Fleet & Special Order Dept. (C.O.P.O.), at Chevrolet Central Office.

Emmert was an aggressive dealer, located on the west side of Detroit. They were interested in the youth performance image that had become so popular. I got to know Stan Emmert, the dealer, through his daughter, who I ran around with briefly. When he heard about the "special" Camaros that we were building, Stan asked me to order some for his dealership.

We ordered a total of thirty cars (20 Camaros and 10 Chevelles) for the dealership, as I recall. It was a mix of about 1/3 automatics and 2/3 4-spds. I also ordered several cars with the Rally Sport option. Some of these cars were also ordered with "special paint". I also ordered my personal COPO Camaro through Emmert Chevrolet. I wish that I still had that car, too!!!

Jim Mattison