Issues with COPO at a show.

[LS6 RAT]

I agree with you as well. I think if someone is going to tout that they have a L72 COPO Camaro, then the car should reflect the factory assembled condition, otherwise why tout it as such, just show the car as a modified, restified, customized Camaro... and leave it at that.

I for one, make copies of my original factory documentation in color, so that they appear exactly the same as originals, except for being a copy and display the paperwork on the dash at all shows. I find that most people really enjoy seeing what these options were and cost back then. It also does away with any guesswork and conjecturing on their part or mine.

[ORIGLS6]

I think you misunderstood my original reply. Disregard the authenticity of the car in question; It sounds like you're saying ANY car that is a legitimate COPO shouldn't be recognized as such just because it isn't in 'as built' condition?

Even though I lean toward unmodified cars, not everyone shares my interest. MANY people modify and 'customize' their cars to their own tastes. Modifications of any and all kinds don't change a cars original birth right.

Look at the #1 and the #16 ZL-1s. By your standards they shouldn't be recognized as what they truly are?

I guess "Opinions vary."

[69LM1]

One of the coolest muscle cars of all time that I have seen was a "day 2" low mile white copo. It was in "as raced" dress, and had low miles (18k ??), all 1/4 at a time. Paint chips, stickers and all. It was at a local super chevy show. I'd take it any day over a trailer queen.