First 2016 COPO Camaro Goes To Auction Friday For Charity

[Gorehamj]

John Goreham
Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
1/27/2016

*Note to readers - be sure to pan down if you check out this story to see member Ryan's images he posted below the story:

General Motors and Chevrolet are auctioning off the very first COPO Camaro drag car at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale, AZ auction Friday January 29th. Serial number 2016COPO001 will be sold to the highest bidder and all proceeds will go to The United Way. The COPO Camaro is a purpose-built drag racer that competes in the NHRA Stock Eliminator class. Its new style was influenced by Courtney Force. The drivetrain is unique to the car, and features a 350 racing engine with a Whipple 2.9-liter supercharger. The name, COPO, is Chevy-insider-speak for "Central Office Production Order." Originally a fleet ordering system, Chevy dealers adopted the system to configure special, unique, performance cars back in the day.

Jim Campbell, U.S. vice president of Performance Vehicles and Motorsports, commented on the sale, saying, “This is a special opportunity to purchase the first of the sixth generation, 2016 COPO Camaro while also helping such a great cause.” The car is expected to cross the stage at about 7pm. Update: See update from on of our members below in the comments for the sale price.

[truckofwinandawesome]

I bet a Certain NASCAR Team Owner *COUGHRickHendrickCOUGH* is going to get it.

[RyanbabZ71]

Cool seen that car in person at PRI in December. It's a beast

 

 

Ryan

[RyanbabZ71]

 

 

 

 

Ryan

[Gorehamj]

Hey Ryan, thanks very much for posting those images. I added a note at the top of the story to let readers know to look for them.

Cheers,

[Chris]

I seent it at SEMA

[RyanbabZ71]

I seent it at SEMA

Photos or it didn't happen

 

Bet you didn't meet Courtney and Brittany I did in August

 

 

Ryan

[Chris]

Photos or it didn't happen

 

Bet you didn't meet Courtney and Brittany I did in August

 

 

Ryan

I did. I was also 2 margaritas deep.

[mestupmonkydude]

In case anyone missed it on tv. It sold for $300k to a phone bidder.

[Beer Belly]

In case anyone missed it on tv. It sold for $300k to a phone bidder.

300k !...thats all....one of the Trans Ams from Smokey and the Bandit went for 500k.....I thought for sure it would be closer to a mil