This styling is very similar to the Vega in my opinion. Both designs are aesthetically appealing.

I currently have a 72 Camaro SS 350 Auto with A/C fully restored. Not a RS. I absolutely hate when people refer to the RS Camaros as split bumper cars. I graduated high school in 73 and grew up in my teenage years when these cars were new. I had a 72 SS Nova I bought new in April of 72 and my buddy across the street had a regular 72 Camaro. We were into hot rodding our cars and helped each other work on them all the time. Back then no one called the RS Camaros split bumper cars. It was just the RS option you could get on any Camaro. It's like fingernails on a chalk board when I hear someone refer to them as split bumper cars. The only thing worse is someone putting the RS bumpers on a non RS Camaro front end. IMO the full chrome bumper just looks so much better and less nose heavy. I'm a little disappointed you didn't show what's under the hood of the one in the video.

I have 70 rs z28 needs assemble would you willing to make happen

That's way beyond cool Mike.

Sounds like something I would have done.

Is that a 5712 in a Datsun? A man after my own heart

Nice ride , get the car lowered some to get rid of those w see heel gaps above rear tires , that would drive me nuts

Wonderful page. I've been listening to you my entire life Mike, thanks for all the memories buddy. I'm looking forward to more in the future.

Why aren't you folks...his friends...and ones who are financially well off, helping him to not lose his home...!....Do you folks really care about your friend..? And moreover, it appears Craig Jackson hasn't paid him what he deserved all these years...why isnt he donating a small part of his millions to help Steve..? Evidently he couldn't even afford good medical insurance with all that he's done for Barrett-Jackson and this hobby....That's beyond reprehensible....!!!! What kind of financial support are you all donating to your friend..!!!

Fiesta Red is also a color that was used by Fender Guitars, as was that surf green one in the back. They wanted the guitars to look like the cars of the time. I think they're lovely colors, but I'm not sure they would work on modern cars. Save it for the classics.

Iv got a 1970 1/2 which had the 305 ci the one they raced against the under 5 ltr cars at Daytona it’s in Australia now so it’s converted to right hand drive and has a 4 speed Muncie iv put a 383 ci engine in and it goes like a scalded cat it’s a dream to drive

We got you bro 🙏

You're a living legend Mike, keep up the great work! Would love to see a "behind the scenes" of the FOX booth!

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My forth grade teacher drove a Jaguar XK120 for most of the school year. I admired it while out for recess every day. I really loved it but then one morning she parked a blue and white 1960 Impala convertible. Her husband had traded in my dream car for a brand new car. You brought back the memories. Thank you sir.

What an awesome story, that is a treasure with Ken Miles… thank you for sharing that! The P-38 That your father was in development with …was one of my all-time favorite aircraft. I grew up in aviation, my Dad has been a Certified flight instructor since 1970. I worked in the Aerospace industry, contracted in R&D testing for Lockheed-Martin, on the F-22 and F-35 Programs. I had no idea your father worked for Lockheed. The next time I see you at one of the FORD events, I will have to talk to you about it. My Dad (84 years young)… is still a certified CFI. He and I, were at the 60the Mustang celebration at Charlotte Motor Speedway. We were also at the Fillmore for the FORD Performance 2024 preview. We Saw you at both places. You’ve had such a great lifetime story. Mike I love your channel, And everything you’ve done for car racing, and the industry! You’re a legend in my book!

My father had a coupé TR8 that I was able to drive on many occasions, his was an early car and had no badging only the glove box 'TR8' and dual exhaust gave it away. Sneaky car in the early 1980s as it was very quick compared to anything modern back then. Very much like a British Corvette as many people called it. Top speed was just North of 130 mph which very few new cars could do in 1981. I have fond memories of driving it through the Catskills with my dad. I miss him and the TR8, but still have the memories <3 Thanks for the video.

FYI Split bumper cars did not get sold in Canada .

I wanted to be Mike Joy! I bought every Nascar Preview and Press guide they made. They used to make a Nascar history book of every race and stats since 1948. I studied these everyday. Texas Motor speedway used to have Nascar Fantasy Racing contest for $25,000 and I won it in 2011!!😎 All because I wanted to be like Mike Joy. My nickname was "The Nascarstatman" also thank you to Buz McKim for answering all my 100's of questions. Godspeed to Eddie Gossage. He gave me my first Cup race, my Dad's first Cup race, took us and Matt Kenseth to Dallas Mavericks game, after I picked him to win Daytona 500, met my wife because of TMS and saw Terry Labonte win in person. All because of Eddie Gossage and his love of Nascar. We will miss you Eddie ❤

I bought a 1972 4 speed Z28 from Sir Walter Chev. in Raleigh NC, same color blue except w. black stripes. It had the center console, black interior but w. wood grain interior trim. I so wish I had never sold that car.. Beautiful car, thanks for sharing your story.

Nice dad. I was able to make my kids dream come to. His dream was a 1964 L79 4 Speed EL CAMINO. He dailied that car and still does 8 years later..

The Z28 was brought back for 1977(not in 1978) it's just not as well known & you don't see many but they do exist

Super nice Z28, I have a 73 Z28 RS, red with black strips. Like you, I love the 70-73 Camaro !!

Bart is a cool cat

"It is British after all" - well NO, it is American after all 🙂

Beautiful car

What a well done video!! Excellent workmanship and passion for the cars. For me I have evolved from a standard 70 nose to the RS nose as far as preference. Both are very cool. I am down to just one 70 car now, had a standard bumper and RS, both basket cases. Ended up taking the RS nose off the one car and sold it as a standard car. In progress on a LS build RS, LS7 wet sump with a six speed. Making a fast driver.

What a beauty! I can so relate to the story, being 66 years old and remember seeing and partying in Camaro's in my youthful days. Well, as time went by I acquired four Camaro's in my life. Now back down to just one 1970 and in the midst of a restoration, going for the RS Hugger Orange and Black stripes look. Thanks for sharing your stories.

Great video Mike! My wife and me ordered a Z28 Camaro in 1973 just before body by fisher went on strike didn’t get it until early 1974. Anyway it had the small bumper etts on the front full bumper. It was a 350 with quadrajet carb four barrel and 373 pos attraction. I love that car and regretted selling 2 years later when I was laid off and had a child on the way. Four years ago at the age of 70 I was able to buy another one at auction that had been restored. There is a picture on my KZfaq page. Thanks so much for the video and very interesting. I watch all the actions and have seen you on the Barrett Jackson.

In 1976 when i was 21 years old , my first car was a1971 SS 350 Camaro , i sure wish i still had it today , it was red and i paid $ 2600 for it .

Cool story Mike. And beautiful El Co.

Hi Mike. I am looking for a car like yours. Any suggestions for me? I tried calling Joe's Second Generation, but no response. Thanks!

Steve! I had not heard. Please get well and get back to work. I search your model car stuff out on KZfaq and schedule in advance everything you do on Roadkill Junkyard Gold. I hope everything is okay soon and you will be in my prayers. God bless you and your's.

Great interview Mike, I really enjoyed it. Joey and his crew does some amazing work.

Thanks Mike, very cool interview and access to a shop as well as 2 guys that know there stuff!! 😎 😎

Have to agree with Mike the Gen 2 Camaros (early years) was truly an amazing build and design. I to prefer them over the 67-69 although those cars were cool to. Gorgous example I've seen you with this car previously in a video (and your son?) but would watch another and another and another! Thanks as always for sharing it with us! 😎 😎

Mike, I love the 1960's; but have a soft spot in my heart (or is that head?) for the 1959 El Camino. I've wanted one since, well.....1959 when I saw them at the age of 9. I vote for you to put a 348 in it. I'm sure you could find some heavier springs to put in the front to compensate for the extra weight. Love your videos!

10 years later but I would try and save my 69

6 cylinder didn’t run bad neither

A few of my friends have lost arguments with telephone poles or large trees . Beautiful car !

135HP out of a 3500cc V8 ? How did they manage to get so little HP from that lump?

Great show! Love my upgraded orange Tr7 Buick 3.8 5sp, gets sooo many thumbs up!

I had a burgundy TR7 for 18 months. So CUTE a car. FUN to drive. Was in the shop almost every month for something. Mostly electrical (LUCAS)... ugh! Several starter relays. Dissimilar metal contacts! Stupid engineering. Only one mechanical problem. shifter stick popped out of socket. Mechanic got drunk and wrapped the car around a tree. He had to buy the car from me. I was as happy that day as I had been the day I bought the car!!! I always wondered two things when I got into the car: 1. Will it crank? and 2. Will it get me back home? I never had that experience with any other car.

Folks, I need a set of those roller wheel stands! Any idea where they can be found? Thanks much.

The split bumper second gen Camaros are my favorite of all time

In 1985 I owned a 1970 Z28 with the split bumper... I wish I still owned it!😊 Listening to these gentlemen brought back found memories of cruising the winding roads of sunny Southern California without a care in the world!❤️☀️❤

My very late production 8 is comfortable and handles well for a car of that era

Kinda partial to the 70 1/2, owning two of them. One's #'s matching, the other's a big block restomod. Just love the body lines of the early 2nd gen's with RS package and split bumper......

Rest In Peace Winston Museum!

Fun fact two year color was 113 metallic green also known as avacado green with brown interior, straight out of the 70’s