1970 Camaro L78 GM of Canada docs

[DarrenX33]

[KNAPPY]

Does anyone know the production numbers on the 70 L-78?

[DarrenX33]

Only 600 of them making it pretty much the rarest 2nd gen Camaro. Mostly 4 speeds. I'll just leave that one hanging...

[69LM1]

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Only 600 of them making it pretty much the rarest 2nd gen Camaro. Mostly 4 speeds. I'll just leave that one hanging...

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Almost , the 70 Z COPO at less then 500 made is probably the rarest.

BUT, there is a great argument that the L78 is more desireable. And this one has GM Canada Docs to boot.

Nice car for a fair price, and I wish I had the room, or it'd be next to my 70 Z Copo!

Is this the L78 that was for sale about 4 years ago from Canada? I remember that one was black as well? Member here or at TC? I regret not buying that car at that time.

[DarrenX33]

I never heard that number, how is that 500 documented?

Hear that Jeff? Your car has the spoiler so its even rarer. Raise the price.

[69LM1]

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From what I have been told:
500 was the number that was "supposed" to be made to satisfy race rules. It is believed that chevrolet "fudged" and only produced enough to convince the judges at a race in Texas that they were "production". They placed some in the parking lot and some in dealers.
Ford was complainng at a previous race that the 70 Z28 did not meet spec with the spoiler as it was not production.
Chevy "passed" and the judges let the Z race.

So, there would never have been any 1970 L78 COPO cars made, it was a Z thing......

AGAIN, not to take anything from this car, but the spoiler is incorrect. But, spoilers are easy to chage!

Great car, REAL car,and a fair price.....

[DarrenX33]

So then 500 isn't a concrete number. That could be 1000 or any number considering the only way to really validate one is by buildsheet or original order form (maybe window sticker ) and not many have survived with their cars. And there is no list of VIN numbers as with other COPO cars...

Authenticating one by inspection would be next to impossible considering that there are no key identifiers on the spoiler. And drilled holes are well, drilled holes. And everyone installed the 3 piece spoiler back in the day. So without an actual figure seems like the number is unknown. I'm no expert and I am not discrediting the cars, just seems logical..

[iluv69s]

Hey Jeff, Its been a while since we talked. That must be a really cool car you are looking at if you are giving up the L78 for it....I'm really curious...I know its probably too early to let the hat out of the bag, but I wanna know !!! I live very nearby and I cant imagine what car you are looking at...do tell!!! Good luck on the sale...and better luck on the new purchase!!!

BTW, how's the JL-8 coming?? I'd like to check it out sometime as mine is getting worked on at the moment too!!

Max

[COPO 70 RS/Z28]

I have seen a figure of 600 for the L78. I would have to find out where I got that number but It was recently I saw it.

I remember thinking when I saw it that "those are rare"



Rich I just to bump things up another knotch, I read on the Automotive History site (take it with a grain of salt) that there were only 10 COPO's produced. I dont know if it was refering to a COPO RS/Z28 or all of them. I am trying to get a hold of the site sponsor to find out where the info came from See link
http://www.automotivehistoryonline.com/70bchevy.htm

[Keith Tedford]

There was a documented orange '70 L78 Camaro in the east end of Toronto but I think it went south of the border 3-4 years ago.