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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 11:21 PM
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Prototype '87 Camaro

Surprised noone has posted this here yet, or have they...... anyways, its here http://www.camaroz28.com/articles/wi...en/index.shtml. Just thought some might find it interesting, I love the taillights but not the rear gound effect that holds the liscense plate.

PS:sorry, it set the link with the period at the end also in it. I fixed, works now.

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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 11:35 PM
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 12:08 AM
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I have seen this before somewhere, i remember the main arguement with this car was being: how does the trunk open with that wing design? Other than that and the headlight covers i think it looks good. (mainly the paintjob and wheels)
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 12:12 AM
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Not this particular article has been posted, but this car has been posted countless times and several have seen it in person.
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 07:14 AM
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The only thing I don't like about it is the door panels, other than that the car is sweet
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 07:32 AM
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it may costs alot but still didn't look "great"..........IMO
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 08:10 PM
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idea of the 91-92 gfx
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 08:50 PM
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Yeah they said in the article that the design of the 91-92 GFX came from that car.
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 09:01 PM
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Im surprised someone hasn't pointed out that it has a bird rear bumper and tail lights. As for the trunk the glass opens but the painted part stays down.
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 09:18 PM
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I want those headlight covers... need to protect my headlights, also to help aerodynamics, and pissobly save a fiberglass hood from shaking. I think blackouts wouldn't be real practical.
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 07:25 PM
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looks good to me, don't really like the gfx though
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 07:46 PM
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Looks ugly as hell to me, glad the guy who designed it retired, thats one ugly camaro.
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 08:46 PM
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I love the car! and my fave part is the door panels. Our cruddy plastic ones suck
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 03:36 PM
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Originally posted by pasky
Looks ugly as hell to me, glad the guy who designed it retired, thats one ugly camaro.
WTF? Its basically just a prototype for the introduction of the 91 92 camaros, there were alot of styling ques taken from the car. Its at the f-body gathering every year in ga, sweet car, but they havent kept immaculant upkeep on it...
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 03:56 PM
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I posted some pics a while ago, i saw it at carlisle Gm Nats a couple years ago

F40 Camaro
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 05:16 PM
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I like that car, great color. I agree with those of you that commented on the headlight covers. They look great and I know they used to be available in the aftermarket. I have tried to find some but have been unsuccessful. Does anyone know where to find a set?
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 05:22 PM
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I am pretty sure GTS makes clear headlight covers... should look about the same... but I am weary of being able to see the mounting hardware... depending on how they actually mount.
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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 12:22 AM
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the trunk isnt a trunk, the hatch glass opens. if you look closely you can see that there is a latch at the bottom of it. its just like a Dodge Viper
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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 08:00 PM
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not bad , the wing is kinda **** though.
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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 08:58 PM
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bring that wing down a couple inches and put a little bit of a cowl induction hood on it,no more than 2.5 inches, and that car would be perfect I think.
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