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The Mystery Chevy Camaro Z/28 Spotted In A GM Lot Was Used On A TV Show

Just a few days ago, GM Authority caught a glimpse of an odd Chevy Camaro Z/28 concept vehicle on its way to the crusher. We struggled to figure out what exactly the concept was used for or where it came from. Now, one GM Authority reader has unearthed the origin of this mystery Chevy Camaro Z/28.

Mystery Chevy Camaro Z/28 on tis way to the crusher.

In the previous GM Authority coverage, we pointed out that the mystery Chevy Camaro Z/28 concept was spotted at GM’s scrapyard prep area prior to being sent to the crusher. The design incorporated fifth-generation Chevy Camaro cues, specifically the face-lifted 2014 and 2015 models. The design included an interesting taillight design, center exhaust treatment, and a large rear wing.

We here at GM Authority were left scratching our collective heads as to what this mystery Camaro could be. Luckily, GM Authority reader “Camero dude” managed to deduce that it was, in fact, a design submission from the TruTV show “Motor City Masters.”

“Motor City Masters” was a reality competition series in which 10 competing automotive designers were given three days to create the best car design and earn the title of Motor City Master. This mystery Camaro concept was a submission from 2014 that was part of the competition, alongside half-a-dozen other Chevy concepts. The competing designs were assembled on the floor of the GM Renaissance Center during the television shoot, with each concept judged by automotive experts and designers. The competition winner was promised $100,000 and a 2014 Chevy Camaro Z/28.

All in all, it’s a good-looking piece of design. Unfortunately, it looks like the mystery Camaro concept is now about to be crushed.

Over the last week, GM Authority has spotted several interesting GM concept vehicles that appear to be headed to the crusher, including the 1990 Cadillac Aurora Concept and the 2001 Pontiac REV Concept. Check out our previous coverage for more information.

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Jonathan is an automotive journalist based out of Southern California. He loves anything and everything on four wheels.

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Comments

  1. Good info, nice find! It’s a shame they just crush these things.

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  2. is it drivable or just a chassis?

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    1. Where is this lot? I live a couple miles from the tech center.

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  3. They’re going to need a can opener to get it out of that parking space.

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  4. Can’t understand why Chevy didn’t continue with the Z/28 through 2024. They sit there, watch Ford print money with various Mustang and Shelby variants and Dodge do the same with Challenger models. Then Chevy cancels the vehicle altogether. Given GM’s aversion to anything desirable or fast that isn’t a 100k truck I’ll be surprised if we see a C9 Corvette.

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  5. Literally, I got so upset about any Camaro being crushed, that I almost started to cry about it! Mary Berra is a fool!!!!

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  6. Where is GM Authority located. Just curious since they witnessed GM taking several concept vehicles to crusher in one week. Does anyone know if any of these vehicles would be available for purchase before going to crusher. Anyone know anyone at GM who could speak on this matter please forward me their information it would be appreciated

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  7. Josh, in the 90s I used to deliver tires to the Gm Proving Grounds in Milford Mi. They had a parking lot full of one off/odd looking cars that never moved between my visits. I asked if they would sell any of them and was told no due to liability reasons. The guy told me Gm stopped selling cars like these direct to the public because someone was hurt in one of the vehicles and had sued Gm. From what I was told they stopped the practice of selling cars to the public in the 70s. Hope this helps.

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  8. Those cars are not certified to drive on US highways. They look good but are not complete vehicles

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