GM Canada Show Car Acct

[vintagegz]

Kurt, just an update from Vintage Vehicle Services. 80055 is not a Zone Office account, there was no zone office in Oshawa, Ontario, this was head office. Zone offices were out in the field such as Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver, etc. 80055 is a Show Car account used by the Sales Department for company show cars that were sent to new car shows to display our products. These cars were usually heavily optioned so that customers could see a wide variety of features on the vehicles, but not always. I am just a newbie here but thought I should clear up a few misconceptions.

[Chevy454]

Good stuff, George...don't be a stranger!

[sYc]

George, glad to have you aboard.

[Zedder]

Hi George,

We've been discussing the 1967 Canadian Festival cars on another site and wondered what you know about these cars? Do you have any idea what races they were taken to by GM in the summer of 1967 other than the Canadian Grand Prix?

Thanks in advance

[vintagegz]

Please note that I may not answer questions here all the time as we just don't have the time to surf all the sights, but you can email me directly if you have a specific request . Because we are a pay for service to maintain the archives I will always advise what I can and cannot do.I remember the Camaros being at the first Canadian GP F1 race ( I was there, it rained!), but do not know what other events they may have been sent to. If I find out more I will let you know here. Remember I am no guru, I have access to info that I research on a per VIN basis, and take pride in trying to be correct. If you ever think I have made a mistake on a package that I have sent out please let me know, I will always look at it again, as we all get older the eyes get tired when looking at the old microfilm, but bottom line is that you guys have to be happy with what I send you. I have been updating our printouts a bit in the last 2 months to give descriptions of z28, z22 , z25, z27 etc at the bottom of the printout so you know what was part of that package. Thanks for the kind welcome to this sight by everyone, George

[Zedder]

Thanks George! For the record, I think you and your group do an excellent job for us all and we appreciate it. I have noticed that as the years go by, the info gets more consistent with respect to dealer names etc. on the documents you provide and I am sure that is all part of the learning experience. Personally, you have helped me out a number of times, so no complaints here. I'll send you an email

[P.J.]

Ya George where have you been??
nice to hear from you.

Peter

[Keith Tedford]

George, Larry Davidson introduced us to each other 2-3 years ago at the Bonfire, Lindsay Cruise night. There is a members' ride section here where you can show your Z/28. George is one of the very few GM people who live their work. I'm retiring after working 40 years in Oshawa as a tool and die maker. Need any help?

[Pacecarjeff]

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Kurt, just an update from Vintage Vehicle Services. 80055 is not a Zone Office account, there was no zone office in Oshawa, Ontario, this was head office. Zone offices were out in the field such as Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver, etc. 80055 is a Show Car account used by the Sales Department for company show cars that were sent to new car shows to display our products. These cars were usually heavily optioned so that customers could see a wide variety of features on the vehicles, but not always. I am just a newbie here but thought I should clear up a few misconceptions.

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Glad we finally cleared that all up.

George nice to hear from you!!!

[Zedder]

From GM Canada Vintage Services in 1990...