#13 is lucky if you are a Camaro Engineering Pilot

[70 copo]

Our dear Friend and second owner of 1966 Norwood Camaro Pilot Prototype #13 Has decided to allow Pilot car registry to become the third owner of this spectacular original car. Car was picked up today and will Join N100001. #13 is very cool with a 327 and a power glide. Vert top is the original.

This car is beyond cool, Here is owner Tom Reuss and wife loading the car in the trailer and saying bye.

<span style="font-weight: bold">What we know about this car</span>:

N100013, “The Gear &amp; Axle Test Car”, was delivered on May 31, 1966 from Fisher Body as coach #DD16D. Like all F-Body Pilot Prototypes at Norwood, it started its hand built assembly in consecutive VIN number order as the thirteenth build.

One of one on Fleet and Special Order # 5A-26, This red on black convertible was the fifth convertible ever built.

With a 327 cubic inch power plant and a power-glide automatic transmission, its lack of presence in photo shoots at General Motors proving grounds make it an elusive piece of Camaro history.

It was required to be received by C. Caswell at the General Motors Proving Grounds on or around June 14, 1966 for testing.

NCRS certificates show #13 being returned to corporate, Zone 0.

[markinnaples]

Unbelievably cool.

[ne70ss]

Wow!

[ZLP955]

Phil you stated &quot;Our dear Friend ....... Has decided to allow Pilot car registry to become the third owner&quot;; could you please explain who is, or what makes up, the entity 'Pilot car registry'? Is it part of GM Heritage?

[earntaz]

Way too COOL!!! TAZ

[70 copo]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ZLP955</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Phil you stated &quot;Our dear Friend ....... Has decided to allow Pilot car registry to become the third owner&quot;; could you please explain who is, or what makes up, the entity 'Pilot car registry'? Is it part of GM Heritage? </div></div>


It is a team of very dedicated and gifted automobile researchers that collaborates with General Motors, GM Heritage Center, the Historic Vehicle Association, and other entities.

Its mission statement is to document and protect the integrity of the GM pilot prototype program and the ten remaining confirmed examples.

Pilot car registry was founded by Logan N Lawson.....is staffed by his father, Corey N Lawson, logistics and research specialist Jamie N Schwartz, and myself as a research and content consultant.

In addition there are several other content and research specialists that prefer to not be recognized at this time,

With a ridiculously large body of research information generated to date, all of it is published free of charge on a website that currently contains over 39 GB of historical provenance.....it is unlike any historical service that has ever existed for the automotive enthusiast. Please visit at www.pilotcarregistry.com

[1967Z28]

Cool car. Interesting that it was built in May but the NCRS doc notes the GM official production date as August 10.

[70 copo]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1967Z28</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Cool car. Interesting that it was built in May but the NCRS doc notes the GM official production date as August 10. </div></div>

Hi Jon,

That's a great question and I am glad you asked! We were able to ascertain quickly that the NCRS provided shipper information was a forced value by GM to meet the model year data requirements. On the other hand the dealer ship to information was determined to be correct.

These prototypes were deployed all across the country outside of typical shipping protocols of assembly line general production vehicles and all the shipping dates for the Pilot cars all received the exact same forced value for the shipper. Visit the pilot statistics page here for a complete break down here:

http://www.pilotcarregistry.com/pilo...tatistics.html

[70 copo]

Jon, while I have you here- I have been interested to ask you about the history you have put together on your fantastic Z/28... It looks like you have determined it to be the first one built? What do you have on this? Looks like a terrific car with great history tell us more please...

For those who might not know here is Jon's car getting some PR: http://lompocrecord.com/news/local/lompo...03049abf76.html

[1967Z28]

Thanks for the info, Phil.

Not to muddy up your Pilot Car thread, further info on my car can be seen in this thread... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbt...topics/97117/1

and also in this one... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbt...mello-s-1-z-28

I'm happy to talk more in depth if you want to give me a call.