It will turn at least 120mph in 11.50 or better!

[70 copo]

Hassett is at it again. For those who could/can afford to play... Well let's let the 1968 MP specifications do the talking:

PHASE III SS-427 CAMARO- Standard equipment super bite suspention, special aluminum highrise manifold; M/P modified mallory ignition system; Ramcharger wiring with Rajahs and burn proof boots: dual electric fuel pump; tuned headers; Phase III solid lifter cam and high rev kit; scooped fiberglass hood; Schiefer RevLok clutch; and aluminum flywheel; Lakewood NHRA approved scattershield; deeptone mufflers; powerdisk brakes; clutch fan.

Option #1 L-88 427 cu in. Engine includes aluminum cylinder heads special camshaft 12.5:1 compression ratio-requires 103 octane or better-and HD M-22 HD 4 speed close ratio transmission "NO WARRANTY ON THIS ENGINE"

Mark-congrats! Now- Will you run it at the track? Took guts to hammer your /ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif <font color="red"> </font color> ZL-1- are you up to it?

[COPO]

Mark, Congrats! How about some more details and pictures. Car sounds similarly equipped to my 69 BM. We will have to line them up at the '03 Reunion.

[mhassett]

OKAY let's Line them up!! The car is Lemans Blue (No it's Not the one from Florida) I just picked it up Monday from Michigan. The car has Only 10,320 miles on it and I got it from the 2nd owner. I think it will be something new to see as it has been out of circulation for about 20 years.. Thanks, Mark <font color="blue"> </font color>

[COPO]

I thought it might have been the 68 BM from TN that is currently in HMN. Anyone know about that one? Mark, could you post some pictures? Sounds like quite a find.

[mhassett]

YES this is the car from Hemmings.
I heard about the car when I was at GM Carlisle. I picked up the car 1 day before the ad came out. The car was in Michigan. The car doesn't need much--just a little engine compartment detailing. I also ordered new cragars and red-line tires for it. Nice color combination and sounds like its ready to race!!
Mark /ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif

[JoeC]

Mark, congratulations sounds like a great car. How many documented 68 BM cars are known? I can only think of a few.

[COPO PETE]

Better let JJ drive it Mark,......I'm thinkin 11.0's
Peter /ubbthreads/images/icons/smirk.gif

[mhassett]

Peter, OUCH!! You are Right, whenever I race one of the cars I get so Nervous that I do the car's performance No Justice!!
DRIVERS WANTED: Just like the Volkswagon ad..
JJ- has my ZL-1 Camaro and my '69 Z-28 running great!!
Mark /ubbthreads/images/icons/blush.gif /ubbthreads/images/icons/blush.gif <font color="blue"> </font color> /ubbthreads/images/icons/confused.gif /ubbthreads/images/icons/confused.gif :

[COPO PETE]

Not ment to be a "ouch" Mark....just playing with ya! Maybe next time you'll recognize me at them ohio tracks!
Peter /ubbthreads/images/icons/smirk.gif

[70 copo]

/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif Hey Mark, More than happy to whip the beast! Gimme a shot!

Phil

[Fhakya]

Hey Mark, I'd love to see some pictures of the beast too! Please toss some up for me (us) to drool on
-Mark Holman
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[70 copo]

Got a ride in Hassett's SS-427 L-88 Phase III Motion on Saturday. I would describe the ride as "violent". We were still in the driveway as I was attempting to get the seatbelt on when Mark touched the gas... WOW. The car really sticks hard, and the MP "Superbite Suspention" really lives up to its name. Once on the street, it became clear that the car is really barely streetable, and needs ocassional throttle application to prevent loadup. Feels much faster than a stock ZL-1 or Yenko 427 SC. I think this can be justified by the way the car transfers the weight and power to the rear. If you are in the car it really whips you around-Hard.

Mark, better hire Bruce Larson to drive it at the track.... /ubbthreads/images/icons/wink.gif

Phil