55th Anniversary Camaro?

lcd550 · 12-27-2020, 02:47 PM

You may have seen this reported by GM Authority:

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2020/12...n-the-horizon/

I don't think a 55th milestone is as special as a 50th (yah, I'm probably a little biased

). I know there was 45th Anniversary Camaro-no 40th as the Camaro was not in production at the time.

What do you all think?

LT4Greg · 12-27-2020, 03:15 PM

Why not? It might sell a few more new Camaros which is a good thing!

Pupilbone · 12-27-2020, 03:53 PM

I couldn’t agree more. If it would sell more Camaro’s then it’s a damn good thing.

arpad_m · 12-27-2020, 04:30 PM

Heh, if they decide to sell a ZL1 with the pre-refresh rear design and some nice 55th anniversary visual extras, I will hop on board.

#notgonnahappen

ember1205 · 12-28-2020, 07:14 AM

IMHO, there should be both a simple commemoration that costs nothing (much like the 'fifty' badge on the steering wheel of the 2017's) and an actual styling package that has a cost associated with it. A few tasteful additional badge items, maybe (and I do mean maybe) special wheels, and a very simple graphic add-on - all that are only available on the anniversary edition (regardless of what anniversary it is). The 'fifty' in the wheel of the 2017's doesn't make them collectible, and that's what you really want to strive for. The add-on cost shouldn't be exorbitant because these cars are spendy enough (which is why special wheels maybe AREN'T part of the anniversary package, but maybe there ARE anniversary wheels that require the anniversary package).

Don't misunderstand what I'm thinking, either - I'm not suggesting anything along the lines of "Official Pace Car" type graphics and such as those have a very specific appeal. Now, on the other hand, if it turns out that the Camaro -IS- the official pace car for that year, while Camaro's are on the track racing, then that's a whole different direction it could go.

Baldman · 12-28-2020, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ember1205

IMHO, there should be both a simple commemoration that costs nothing (much like the 'fifty' badge on the steering wheel of the 2017's) and an actual styling package that has a cost associated with it. A few tasteful additional badge items, maybe (and I do mean maybe) special wheels, and a very simple graphic add-on - all that are only available on the anniversary edition (regardless of what anniversary it is). The 'fifty' in the wheel of the 2017's doesn't make them collectible, and that's what you really want to strive for. The add-on cost shouldn't be exorbitant because these cars are spendy enough (which is why special wheels maybe AREN'T part of the anniversary package, but maybe there ARE anniversary wheels that require the anniversary package).

Don't misunderstand what I'm thinking, either - I'm not suggesting anything along the lines of "Official Pace Car" type graphics and such as those have a very specific appeal. Now, on the other hand, if it turns out that the Camaro -IS- the official pace car for that year, while Camaro's are on the track racing, then that's a whole different direction it could go.

Then announce that the Camaro will stop production and they'll sell like hot cakes.

ember1205 · 12-28-2020, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Baldman

Then announce that the Camaro will stop production and they'll sell like hot cakes.

It has already ended production once and that didn't cause sales numbers to go up. It won't happen this time around either.

arpad_m · 12-28-2020, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ember1205

It has already ended production once and that didn't cause sales numbers to go up. It won't happen this time around either.

This time it'll likely go away forever, though. Any new electric "version" that may come next will be something else altogether.

Sledgehammer70 · 12-29-2020, 12:02 PM

I have it on good authority a 55th is not coming. Actually just shot a video on it.

Baldman · 12-29-2020, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sledgehammer70

I have it on good authority a 55th is not coming. Actually just shot a video on it.

You sound like the news media. I guess you don't want to give up your sources.

Sledgehammer70 · 12-29-2020, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Baldman

You sound like the news media. I guess you don't want to give up your sources.

Can have people get in trouble.

12-27-2020, 02:47 PM	#1
lcd550 Drives: '17 2LT/RS 2.0T M6 50th Anniv Vert Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 299	55th Anniversary Camaro? You may have seen this reported by GM Authority: https://gmauthority.com/blog/2020/12...n-the-horizon/ I don't think a 55th milestone is as special as a 50th (yah, I'm probably a little biased ). I know there was 45th Anniversary Camaro-no 40th as the Camaro was not in production at the time. What do you all think?

12-27-2020, 03:15 PM	#2
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,809	Why not? It might sell a few more new Camaros which is a good thing! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

12-27-2020, 03:53 PM	#3
Pupilbone Drives: 2019 Crush ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Grimsby, Ontario Posts: 708 View My Garage	I couldn’t agree more. If it would sell more Camaro’s then it’s a damn good thing. __________________ #SaveTheManuals

12-27-2020, 04:30 PM	#4
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,576 View My Garage	Heh, if they decide to sell a ZL1 with the pre-refresh rear design and some nice 55th anniversary visual extras, I will hop on board. #notgonnahappen __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

12-28-2020, 07:14 AM	#5
ember1205 Hot Camaro Drives: '20 2SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: May 2020 Location: CT Posts: 3,534	IMHO, there should be both a simple commemoration that costs nothing (much like the 'fifty' badge on the steering wheel of the 2017's) and an actual styling package that has a cost associated with it. A few tasteful additional badge items, maybe (and I do mean maybe) special wheels, and a very simple graphic add-on - all that are only available on the anniversary edition (regardless of what anniversary it is). The 'fifty' in the wheel of the 2017's doesn't make them collectible, and that's what you really want to strive for. The add-on cost shouldn't be exorbitant because these cars are spendy enough (which is why special wheels maybe AREN'T part of the anniversary package, but maybe there ARE anniversary wheels that require the anniversary package). Don't misunderstand what I'm thinking, either - I'm not suggesting anything along the lines of "Official Pace Car" type graphics and such as those have a very specific appeal. Now, on the other hand, if it turns out that the Camaro -IS- the official pace car for that year, while Camaro's are on the track racing, then that's a whole different direction it could go.

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