Team Camaro. Just taste that name for a second. It sounds pretty good, doesn't it? So did Choo Choo Customs, whom picked it as their top model Camaro conversion.
It was during the mid-80's that these cars were found on the show room floors around America. The styling pretty much gave that one away I guess. Now over to the details on the Team Camaro!
Due to the lack of information, I will simply refer directly to the 1986 sales media from CCC for the most accurat information:
"The Team Camaro claims its place at the head of our Camaro class. In the tradition of the IROC and Z-28, Team Camaro sports Ground Effects, Hood Scoop plus Cragar Protech Wheels. The interior catches your breath with a European Wood Instrument Panel, Dash and Accessories. To say this is the ultimate Camaro may be an understatement."
I must say by todays standards of thirdgens, calling it the "ultimate Camaro" is not exactly and understatment.. it continues:
"Introduction
Since the beginning, Choo Choo Customs has built its reputation on quality conversions of Chevrolet vans and trucks. We proudly embrace the distinction of producing the most widely recognized van and truck conversions in the industry.
Now Choo Choo Customs is ready to respond to a question we have often been asked: 'When will you offer conversions on cars?' Introducing Chevroletæs and Choo Choo Customs' exciting new Camaros.
Just when everyone though the hottest new car on the road couldn't get any hotter...it is.
And Choo Choo Customs offers three complete Camaro conversion packages to meet every styling taste - the economical Camaro SS, the sleek Camaro SX and the ultimate Team Camaro.
In the tradition of our van and truck conversions, Chevrolet and Choo Choo Customs continue to share an appreciation for one-of-a-kind craftsmanship and a respect for product excellence. What better way to introduce Choo Choo Customs' entry into car conversions than with the exclusive Camaro.
Our van and truck conversions will of course, continue while our Camaro conversions mark the beginning of an exciting new phase at Choo Choo Customs. Take a good look at the pages you now hold. These three Camaro conversions are about to make automotive history."
Unless Im totally lost - these conversions did never take off completely as planned, because most thirdgen enthusiasts have never heard of them.
Lets continue by going through what the hype about this ultimate Camaro was all about (continuing from the Team Camaro brocheur):
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"Team Camaro
- Luxuriously Genuine Wood Instrument Panel, Dash, and Console Accessories
- Paint Design and Pinstriping
- Team Camaro Decals (Side, Front, and Rear)
- Ground Effects Panels (Side, Front, and Rear)
- Exhaust Extensions
- Rear Deck Lid Spoiler
- Hood Scoop
- Team Camaro Air Cleaner Decal
Options
- Cragar Protech 15" Custom Wheels
- 14" Leather Steering Wheel
- If factory rear spoiler ordered
- If either aluminum or burlewood dash ordered"
So there you have it. I guess it is safe to say that it is not a mystery why these cars are forgotten. No engine mods, and aside from the ground effects it is basically just very "80's".
I may sound negative, but it really is not meant that way. I think these cars from CCC very much represent style of the 80's and that is also why Im a little facinated by them and therefore interested in informing you other thirdgen enthusiasts about them. That way if you spot one, you know what it is. And, please, if you come across pictures of one - be sure to send it to me! Im also very interested shoul anyone have or come across the original sales brocheurs as I would love to get my hands on a color copy!!
Team Camaro |
Brocheur |
Team Camaro |
Dash logo |
Wood dash |
No gfx |
Downloads:
Brocheure page 1 (coming soon)
Brocheure page 2 (coming soon)
Brocheure page 3 (coming soon)
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Team Camaro
