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In a feat that could make any car enthusiast’s heart rev, Bob Ashton, co-owner of the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals, has managed to corral 27 Hemi-powered E-body convertibles under one roof. It’s like herding cats, but with more horsepower and fewer litter boxes. This Michigan native has spent nearly a year rallying Mopar collectors for what can only be described as the automotive equivalent of finding a unicorn that runs on premium fuel.
The Camaro’s evolution from ’67 to ’69 is like watching a superhero get a makeover. The ’68 models ditched their side vents for that fresh Astro ventilation, while ’69 went full-on sporty with a wider, lower stance. The RS/SS combo was the Camaro’s version of a tuxedo, complete with headlight covers and a headlight washing system. Sales figures flipped like a pancake, especially the Z28, which went from a whisper to a roar, tripling its numbers by ’69. Who knew a car could get such a glow-up?
Casey Underdahl’s quest for the ultimate 1969 Camaro began with a ‘ready for paint’ illusion that quickly turned into a DIY horror story. Picture this: a car slathered in body filler and seam sealer, hiding a world of metal woes underneath. But Casey, undeterred, saw potential where others might see a money pit. With his father, Barry, they transformed this Camaro from a Georgia peach of a headache into a Minnesota masterpiece of style and performance—a true G-Machine triumph!