David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
10/11/23 9:44 a.m.
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C Prepared autocrosser? SCCA club racer? Historic entry?

This third-generation Camaro sports the usual for SCCA GT1, IMSA GTO or C Prepared autocrossing: tube chassis, fiberglass bodywork and room for the V8 of your dreams.

From the ad:

This tube-chassied, fiberglass-bodied race car is your basic “basket case.” The front clip was removed, although the upper and lower control arms, …

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David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
10/11/23 9:57 a.m.

Someone needs to buy this for at least the wheels. 

84FSP
84FSP UberDork
10/11/23 2:31 p.m.

It is pretty rad.  

thewheelman
thewheelman Reader
10/11/23 3:33 p.m.
David S. Wallens said:

Someone needs to buy this for at least the wheels. 

That's the first thought that went through my head. 

racerfink
racerfink UberDork
10/11/23 3:54 p.m.

Man, these things are always on the other side of the country...

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
10/11/23 4:21 p.m.

Just noticed the SCCA Pro Racing field sticker. Does this chassis have some Trans-Am history?

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
10/11/23 5:00 p.m.

I asked the seller about the wheels on the Camaro. No clue on the source but I was told that they look like legit two-piece wheels.

Here’s a close-up photo. 

Javelin
Javelin GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
10/11/23 5:07 p.m.
David S. Wallens said:

I asked the seller about the wheels on the Camaro. No clue on the source but I was told that they look like legit two-piece wheels.

Here’s a close-up photo. 

Those look an awful lot like Gottis to me.

Javelin
Javelin GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
10/11/23 5:16 p.m.

racerfink
racerfink UberDork
10/11/23 11:39 p.m.
David S. Wallens said:

Just noticed the SCCA Pro Racing field sticker. Does this chassis have some Trans-Am history?

Looks like IMSA GTO as well.

dr_strangeland
dr_strangeland GRM+ Memberand Reader
10/12/23 11:42 a.m.

Need: 0/10

However, want? 10/10

I absolutely do not need another basket case in my life. But do I want it? Oh god yes.

 

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
10/12/23 11:43 a.m.

In reply to dr_strangeland :

What will it take to put you in this car today? laugh

Ian F (Forum Supporter)
Ian F (Forum Supporter) MegaDork
10/12/23 11:47 a.m.

IMO this looks like a perfect magazine project car for JG. 

We always see ads like this and it would be cool to read about what it would take to resurrect one. 

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
10/12/23 12:02 p.m.

It does have JG written all over it. :)

wearymicrobe
wearymicrobe PowerDork
10/12/23 1:28 p.m.

Thats close to me and I really want that quick change rear end and wheels. 

gearheadE30
gearheadE30 Dork
10/12/23 2:35 p.m.

....I'm out visiting my parents right now. Their house is 10 minutes tops from where this car is. Must....resist.....

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
10/12/23 2:54 p.m.

So, anyone here buy it yet? I have heard that the seller is motivated. 

Also, this car totally need a build thread. 

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