1997 Chevrolet Camaro

Convertible

5.7L 8 Cylinder Gasoline Fuel

Automatic

2G1FP32P1V2134130

Rear Wheel Drive

Gasoline

Vehicle Anti-Theft System

THIS BEAUTIFUL, RARE CAMARO Z28 ANNIVERSARY EDITION CONVERTIBLE SHOULD BE ON EVERY COLLECTOR'S WISH LIST. ONE OF 42 SPECIFICALLY MANUFACTURED AS A PARADE CAR FOR THE INAUGURAL NASCAR RACE AT TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY. EVERY VITAL DOCUMENT AND ITEM OF PROVENANCE IS WITH THE CAR. ORIGINAL BUILD SHEET, CLEARLY DISPLAYING RPO CODE FOR TMS, APRIL, '97. WINDOW STICKER, DEALER INVOICE, ORIGINAL OWNER'S MANUAL. ALSO INCLUDED IS A MOUNTAIN OF EVENT PROVENANCE; SEVERAL TMS HATS(NEVER WORN), TMS INSULATED CUPS WITH LIDS, TMS PINS, INAUGURAL RACE PROGRAM, WALL PLAQUE ISSUED BY TMS WITH RACE DATE AND VEHICLE VIN, KEYCHAINS, TICKET STUBS, DIE CAST REPLICAS, AND MORE. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF NEW TIRES AND MAINTENANCE ITEMS, THE PACE CAR IS IN UNMOLESTED, ORIGINAL CONDITION. ORIGINAL PAINT AND INTERIOR, ALL ORIGINAL DRIVETRAIN, ORIGINAL TOP AND PARADE BOOT. EVERYTHING WORKS AS IT SHOULD, INCLUDING THE AIR CONDITIONING. ODOMETER READS 85,125 ORIGINAL MILES. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN BABIED AND UNDERGONE METICULOUS MAINTENANCE, AND IS IN EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION FOR ITS' AGE AND MILEAGE. ABSOLUTELY NO DISAPPOINTMENTS WITH THIS CAMARO. ALL ITEMS OF DOCUMENTATION AND PROVENANCE ARE INCLUDED IN THE AUCTION. THIS IS A MUST HAVE FOR ANY CAMARO COLLECTOR, NASCAR FAN, PACE CAR ENTHUSIAST, OR ANYONE LOOKING FOR A HIGH QUALITY SPECIALTY VEHICLE THAT IS DEPENDABLE ENOUGH TO DRIVE ACROSS COUNTRY AND AFFORDABLE TO EVERYONE. DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY. THIS IS A BONA FIDE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY, AND ANYONE CAN AFFORD TO OWN IT. THERE WERE 42 BUILT- HAVE YOU EVER SEEN ANOTHER? November 28, 1994, Bruton Smith announced plans to build a multi-million dollar speedway in the Dallas/ Ft. Worth area. Smith was the principle partner in Speedway Motorsports Inc., which also owned race tracks in Atlanta, Charlotte, and Bristol. The primary focus of this facility was NASCAR racing. Construction began August 18,1995, and the project was completed in 1997. Since its' inception, the track has been managed by legendary race promoter Eddie Gossage. The track is a 1.5 mile quad oval with 24* banking. The first NASCAR event held at the track was the currently named Nationwide Series on April 5, 1997. Long time star Mark Martin won that event. The next afternoon, on April 6, Jeff Burton won his first Cup series race before a standing room only crowd of over 200,000 fans. Currently, Texas Motor Speedway hosts two Truck Series races, two Nationwide series races, and two Sprint Cup races per year. The most recent Sprint Cup series winner was Matt Kenseth, April 9, 2011. The next Sprint Cup race is set for November 6, the most heated point in the battle for the championship. For the inaugural race, the 1997 Z28 30th Anniversary Edition convertible was chosen. This Camaro was also the Pace Car of choice for the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis. Approximately 100 Brickyard editions were manufactured. Only 42 Texas Motor Speedway editions were manufactured, making this version even rarer than the highly desirable Indy Camaro. The color scheme was a throwback to the wildly popular 1969 Pace Car. It was truly a work of art, and caught the eye of collectors and Camaro enthusiasts worldwide. All original body panels and components. Finished in the original factory colors- Arctic White with Orange Z stripes. White convertible top. Paint is in extremely good condition for the age- a few driving chips and scuffs, but overall very good. Exterior has been buffed to a mirror gloss. Convertible top in very good condition- raises and lowers correctly. White Five spoke 30th Anniversary aluminum wheels with radial tires. Dual remote sport mirrors molded into the body line. Solid mount rear antenna. Rear spoiler. Z28 dual scooped hood. Fog lamps. All glass is in very good shape. Three piece parade boot also in excellent condition. All seals, jam seals, and weatherstripping in very good condition. LT1, 5.7 Liter engine. 4L60E automatic transmission with lockup converter. Engine and engine bay are primarily unmolested and in original condition, with the exception of maintenance and mechanically necessary items. Z28 Performance Package. 30th Anniversary appearance package. Ride and handling package. 2.73 Posi- Traction rear axle. Four wheel power disc brakes. Power steering. This Camaro starts at the hit of the key, runs like a Swiss watch, handles well, stops straight, etc. No known issues. Dependable enough to drive anywhere. Black and White Houndstooth bucket seat interior. 30th anniversary logo on seat backs. Fold down rear seat. Rear seat and passenger seat in excellent condition. Driver's seat has slight wear and aging on outside seat cushion. Carpet in very good shape. Door panels in very good shape. Dash and gauges also in great condition. Tach and gauges. Leather wrapped steering wheel. Cruise control and tilt steering column. Air conditioning. Power driver's seat. Power windows, door locks, and remote mirrors. AM/FM/CD. Automatic headlamps.This car is being filmed for a new Pilot TV Series. Potential buyer must agree to be filmed when he or she buys this car. CALL RANDY AT 847 456 7726 WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR TO ARRANGE AN IN PERSON INSPECTION. BANK WIRE IS THE PREFERRED METHOD OF PAYMENT. IT IS SAFE, SECURE, AND PROTECTS BOTH PARTIES. OPTIONAL PAYMENT METHODS INCLUDE BANK OR CASHIER'S CHECK, MONEY ORDER, PERSONAL OR BUSINESS CHECK WITH BANK LETTER, AND CASH(IN PERSON). VEHICLES PURCHASED WITH CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS WILL NOT BE SHIPPED OR DELIVERED IN PERSON UNTIL FUNDS HAVE CLEARED THE BANK. All other payment methods must be agreed upon by both parties before end of auction. A deposit of $500 required within 24 hours of auction end, unless other arrangements are made. Please contact us via telephone or email immediately after end of auction to discuss payment arrangements. Payment in full due within 72 hours of auction end unless other arrangements are made. BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL TRANSPORT FEES. Please follow all the terms of sale for this auction, including deposit and final payment requirements. BUYER MUST ADHERE TO AND ABIDE BY TERMS OF SALE THAT ARE CLEARLY STATED IN THE PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RENDER THE SALE NULL AND VOID. WE DESCRIBE VEHICLES TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY. HOWEVER, IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER TO CONFIRM THIS DESCRIPTION. WE REQUEST AN IN PERSON INSPECTION OF ALL VEHICLES PRIOR TO BIDDING. IF IN PERSON INSPECTION IS NOT POSSIBLE, WE RECOMMEND A THIRD PARTY INSPECTION OF VEHICLE. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR OMMISSIONS DUE TO A “SIGHT UNSEEN” PURCHASE. SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES. ALL SALES ARE FINAL, NO RETURNS OR REFUNDS. PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE YOU BID.