One of the highlights of our show that will surely be popular is our Vintage Certification Program, led by acknowledged Camaro and Chevy expert Steve Shauger. The program will be launched with a group of six of the lowest mileage unrestored original Camaro's and Chevelles from across the country. The purpose of Vintage Certification at this time is to recognize and promote unrestored original Camaros and Chevelles.
The judging process for these cars is nothing short of intense. These vehicles will be pored over and all of the parts and components will be thoroughly checked for originality and date codes. The judging team will literally spend hours inside, outside and underneath these vehicles. A fully detailed list will itemize each of the components, and the owner will receive a comprehensive report summarizing the judge’s findings. Any components that deviate from how the car left the assembly line will be noted and appropriate point deductions will be made.
One of the featured Vintage Certification cars was recently uncovered in the Chicago area by Nickey Chicago CEO, Stefano Bimbi. This amazing L.A. Built 1970 ½ Camaro Z/28, owned by California collector Charley Lillard, has a mere 1,100 miles on the odometer. The story behind how this car spent the majority of its life in hibernation is nothing short of amazing. After a careless person put a door dent in the owners pride and joy, he stashed the car away in a heated shop, where it would stay for nearly 40 years with each and every original component left intact, right down to the air in the tires! The car had only seen the sun once in 36 years. This time capsule car is sure to be the benchmark for second generation Camaro aficionados and it will certainly be a treat for anyone who appreciates unmolested original muscle cars. To get a sneak peak of this car, check out www.1970z28Camaro.com
Shauger and the Vintage Certification team have participated at Carlisle’s GM Nationals for the past ten years, and bring a wealth of experience judging and documenting unrestored original Camaro's. He has assembled a team of experts who will share their vast knowledge of first and second generation Camaro's, and we are also proud to announce, Shauger is expanding the program with Vintage Certification for Chevelles, starting at the inaugural MCACN show.
The list of contenders includes Charley Lillard with the 1970 ½ Camaro RS Z/28, the 1969 COPO 427 Chevelle owned by Grady Burch, a 1969 Chevelle SS 396 owned by Phil Wojnarowski, a 1969 Camaro RS Z/28 owned by Mark Bulaw, a 1970 Camaro RS Z/28 owned by Ben Arena and the 1970 Chevelle SS LS6 owned by Joe DeMesey.
We are honored to have these time capsule muscle machines as a part of the show and to be able to promote their preservation. Be sure to allow plenty of time to view these cars and talk to the owners and the Judges, who are sure to have incredible stories and plenty of important historical information.
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