Frank (left) and son Caleb...
Frank (left) and son Caleb (right) Arone put the super tune on Caleb's ex-Byrnes Brothers '69 427 tunnel ram COPO Camaro, which ran a best elapsed time of 11.51 at 116.37 mph.
Saturday's indoor concourse at Gateway Center featured 51 of the finest Yenko, Berger, Harrell-Gibb, Motion Performance, ZL1 and COPO cars ever to gather in the name of horsepower. Walking inside the door found Ken Barnhart's '69 Camaro ZL1 and Kim Howie's '70 Fred Gibb Camaro Pro Stock on the right, with Tony Lucas' Olympic Gold '69 Yenko/SC 427 Camaro demonstrator-one of two Olympic Gold demonstrator supercars Yenko built that year-and his stripeless Daytona Yellow, Jack Douglass Yenko on the left. Other Camaro standouts included Joe Swezey's '69 Dick Harrell 427 Camaro, and "YS-706," the newly completed Supercar Workshop-restoration of David Boland's Royal Plum '67 Harrell-Yenko Super Camaro 450.
It's one of the lowest production numbered '67 Yenko Camaros on record. Also on hand were Tony Lucas' pair of '69 Berger COPOs, with the Fathom Green RS 427 version actually being owned by Berger Chevrolet CEO Dale Berger. Gateway Camaro Club member Keith Shockley was also there with his Ralley Green '69 Yenko 427, as well as Mark Hassett, Jr's aforementioned '68 Motion 427 Camaro. A one-owner Marina Blue, '69 Yenko 427 owned since new by Jerry and Pam Albert and Gary Crawford was also present. The list goes on!
Come to think of it, there...
Come to think of it, there actually was an outdoor Show & Shine event, albeit on a slightly smaller scale!
Of course, Nickey Chicago put on a very nice display with their Stage I, Stage II, and Stage III Camaros. Another interesting display at the event was the Supercar Workshop's fully restored DANA Chevrolet 427 Camaro front subframe-a visual testimony to the LaTrobe, Pennsylvania, restoration shop's incredible attention to detail.
Unfortunately, the Gateway Camaro Club's annual "Show & Shine" outdoor parking lot companion event was rained out. Better luck next year guys.
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Carl Bolander's 9796 COPO...
Carl Bolander's 9796 COPO Z/28 ran a best of 14.03 e.t. at 99.93 mph against Albert Galdi's Fathom Green, '69 COPO 427 Chevelle, which clocked a 14.07 e.t. at 98.90 mph.
Midlothian, Virginia, collector...
Midlothian, Virginia, collector Tony Lucas rolled up with no less than a half dozen of the very best GM muscle cars, including the ex-Mel Bogus, Olympic Gold '69 Yenko/SC 427 demonstrator, and a Daytona Yellow '69 Jack Douglass-Yenko/SC.
Ken Barnhart buttons up his...
Ken Barnhart buttons up his ZL1 engine in anticipation of making another strong run.
Jerry and Pam Albert, and...
Jerry and Pam Albert, and Gary Crawford are the owners of this Marina Blue '69 Yenko/SC 427 Camaro. It's the only known original-owner Yenko in the sport.
On the left, is Kim Howie's...
On the left, is Kim Howie's '70 Herb Fox-Fred Gibb-Dick Harrell Camaro. On the right is Ken Barnhart's original-owner '69 ZL1. Quarter-mile warriors at rest!
This numbers-matching "garage...
This numbers-matching "garage find" Camaro SS 396 was advertised for a cool 20 grand, although with today's economy being what it is, we're not sure there any takers.
Joe Swezey and Brian Henderson...
Joe Swezey and Brian Henderson from LaTrobe, Pennsylvania's Supercar Workshop rolled up with this '67 DANA 427 Camaro frontend clip, which fully illustrates the meticulous workmanship that these guys put into each and every one of their vintage Camaro muscle car restorations.
Camaro racer Pete Gerling's...
Camaro racer Pete Gerling's '69 Yenko is seen squaring off against Mike Guarise' Magnuson-supercharged '10 Nickey Stage IIS. Best time for Gerling was an 11.54 e.t. at 121.04 mph, while Gaurises new hot rod recorded a best of 12.84 e.t. at 115 mph.
Here's a closer look at Mike...
Here's a closer look at Mike Guarise' Red Jewel Tintcoat, 2010 Nickey Stage IIS. The polished Magnuson supercharger on the car's LS3 engine really drew a crowd and propelled the Nickey to high 12 e.t.s at 115 mph.