I have heard that the 88 gta's had the option of a knotchback from the factory? I have never seen one before, but it seems like it might look cool. I enter gm shows in my area once in a while, and originality counts. Does anyone know of a website that has a picture of one, or an aftermarket vendor that seels them?? Please help. Any info. would be great.. ------------------ "keeping rice burners in the rearview"

Classic Industries sells one version ("sportback"), but get out your checkbook....

www.classicindustries.com but the site doesn't seem to be working right now...

Here you go, Sean.....



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Frankie Rider, 2
The GTA Source Page
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'88 GTA Red Hatchback - 5.7L/A4
'88 GTA Black Notchback - 5.7L/A4
'88 GTA Gunmetal Hatchback - 5.0L/A4

i have 2 questions about the notchback. first, will it have any effect on having subs inside the trunk? second, can that be put on a camaro?

I saw a white IROCZ with one in southern nj a month ago,it had a cowl hood and a notchback and it looked badass:0)

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Drive it like you stole it

thanks frankie, your car looks bad *ss!!



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"keeping rice burners in the rearview"

Hey FrankieRider2, does the rear window open when you open the back or it is just like a normal car with a trunk.


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88 White Formula 305 TBI With A New CD Stereo and Abolutly Nothing Else Done To It!

the notch IS the hatch. It's just metal or fiberglass and a little window, instead of all glass. I like notchbacks.

The notchback was a super rare option. That one frankierider has is NICE. I would like to see one with an f40 wing on it weather the notch was aftermarket or not. It would look sweet I think. If you ever see a notchback for sale look at buying it because it was so rare.

Thankyouverymuch......

I would think the speakers would really rattle the decklid under power due to the fact that the lid closes down right over the "hole" in the rear compartment..... there is no free air space there with the notchback. A damaged tire goes in a special bag provided that clips to the folded rear seat backs in the event of a flat..... there is no longer any room there to put the tire in the well at the back of the car.

Besides, you certainly wouldn't want to crack one of these things. And, yes..... one of these would indeed fit a Camaro. The rear hatches attach in the same manner on both cars.

The glass itself is stationary. The entire assembly raises in one piece when the hatch is released.


For those of you who might be interested in a notchback for your car, contact George at GT Auto Accessories (the guys with the fiberglass aerowings) and tell them you want one! He recently expressed to me a definite interest in making these decklids molded in the OEM style if the demand was great enough.

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'88 GTA Red Hatchback - 5.7L/A4
'88 GTA Black Notchback - 5.7L/A4
'88 GTA Gunmetal Hatchback - 5.0L/A4

[This message has been edited by FrankieRider2 (edited July 08, 2001).]

DAMN Frankie!! That is 1 nice car!! My favorite color too!
One question--Is that rear "glass"-well-glass? Also do you have a rear defog in it?
Damn I'm jealous!

how much is he selling them for?

I wouldn't mind getting one if the price was right.

I want one of those notchbacks for my IROC!
I saw one once in Florida.

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89 iroc,zz4/700r4/3:70 gears/koni yellows/herb adams bars/and alot of other crap to make it work!

Hecter Hecter Hecter, looks like hes been stayin outta trouble....

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Hey click on the banner on top of the page to see the prototype of my notchback should be ready in 4 weeks.

Do you have a price set yet??

not yet will have to see what is into building the first one. will be reasonable!! And the best quailty.

I like that....I think it would really add to a car. I am just wondering how scary the price is going to be?

Tony, here's a shot of the back glass. Yes, it is real glass... and yes, it does have the defogger. My extra OEM decklid is the same way.




Yes, he's been staying out of trouble... but that photo is two years old above. It was the quickest one I could find that showed the decklid for this post.

Here's one taken today (7-11-01)... Sorry for the dirt and dust, but he's been serving as a daily driver for a few days for Jami while her Explorer was in the shop. It's out now, thank goodness.



For those of you interested in GT Auto's upcoming notchbacks and other body products.... their quality is excellent. Here is the first test fitting of the aero wing I got from them... and I think it looks pretty damn good.



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Frankie Rider, 2
The GTA Source Page
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'88 GTA Red Hatchback - 5.7L/A4
'88 GTA Black Notchback - 5.7L/A4
'88 GTA Gunmetal Hatchback - 5.0L/A4

[This message has been edited by FrankieRider2 (edited July 11, 2001).]

that notchback looks real sweet! i like that aero wing too, it would add a nice touch!!

We tried to fit the 4th gen style wing and our aero wing to the notch back and it was close but no cigar. We are going to make a wing for it. The factory camaro wing will fit and also the firebird wing not the aerowing, will fit. frankie I got the clips back (wrong address) I sent them again on mon.

How much do those things weigh? They've got to be lighter than the stock glass.

much less then that glass. The glass weighs a ton I think it will keep the car cooler also. We need that down here in FL

FrankieRider2 can you post some pics of the interior? I can see the rear seats have head rests but can you see through or what? Just curious.

Here you go, 91z4me:



This shot shows the rear interior pretty good, and you can see the spare tire bag right behind the seat cushion.

And, yes, the Notchback is much cooler inside in hot weather.....

[This message has been edited by FrankieRider2 (edited July 13, 2001).]

So, room for T-tops?

That is a good question, where do you put a set of T-tops? I looks like ther might be enough room but it is hard to tell.