Gibb and Berger ? '68 Novas

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The thread about the possiblilty of another dealer, besides Yenko, getting a 9737 COPO Camaro in '68 reminded of another such story.

2-3 years ago I attended the Camaro Fest car show, held in Michigan. I was there to speak about the sYc. Also there to speak were Jim Mattison and Dale Berger. During my talk I mentioned the 50 '68 Gibb Novas. After the meeting, I went to the back of the room, as Jim and Dale, and a few others were talking cars. As I listened, Dale looked at me and preceded to tell that there were at least 51 L-78/auto Novas built in '68, as Berger Chevrolet got a blue one. He went on to say he had no idea where the car is today. Wow, wouldn't that be some find today, the # 51 (last?) '68 COPO Nova, and a Berger, not a Gibb to boot.

And I do not doubt Dale's word, as it was thought for awhile that there were only 50 '69 ZL-1s, and all went to Fred Gibb. As we all know there were at least 19 others, with Berger getting one.

Goes to show, "never say never".