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[JoeC]

The first Camaro Supercar was probably the HOT ROD Magazine Test Camaro. This car was an early production car that showed up at GM proving ground in Mesa, AZ in May 1966. It was given to Hot Rod for long term testing and was used to test fit many speed parts. It was also the
First Camaro in California. First Camaro road-tested in the print media. First street-driven Camaro with a big-block. First Camaro to gain editorial exposure in HOT ROD Magazine. First Camaro to carry an Edelbrock intake manifold. First Camaro to ever have a Hurst four-speed shifter. First Camaro in the 11s. First Camaro to take a test lap at Riverside Raceway. First Camaro to appear at an NHRA National event. First Camaro to ever 'beat' Bill Jenkins. First Camaro sent to Bill Thomas to get a "396" installed. It was found later to have a much bigger engine then 396. I have collected a bunch of old articles on this very interesting Camaro. In was driven by Zora D, Smokey Yunick, Bill Jenkins, and a bunch of other well known hot rodders/racers.