An interesting and highly modified example of a fourth-generation Chevy Camaro is up for sale at SunSpeed in Smyrna Beach, Florida. It also has a notable ownership history; this car was previously owned by NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. The car’s most notable upgrade is a heavily modified 7.0L V8 LS7 under the hood, but that’s only the beginning.
The LS7 originally saw duty in the C6 Corvette Z06 and the fifth-generation Chevy Camaro Z28. It’s a massive upgrade over the LS1 that powered the fourth-gen Z28. This one was swapped in by Hendrick Motorsports under Dale Junior’s direction and has a Phase III 630HP package with 1 7/8″ headers and exhaust cutouts. Other mechanical upgrades include a 12-bolt rear end with a custom driveshaft, a “special-built” 6-speed manual transmission, a spec clutch, Penske road racing shocks, an adjustable torque arm, and a Hurst line lock.
Before it got the LS7 swap, it was one of 30 PR-3 prototype cars built by GMMG and Berger Chevrolet. This “Dick Harrell Edition” was painted orange with a black stripe and fitted with a custom hood and rear spoiler, along with a roll cage and a set of Fiske wheels. “Berger Supercar” branding is on the dash and under the hood, and the passenger airbag is autographed by Dale Earnhardt Jr. According to the listing, it was powered by a 5.7L V8 LS6 (the C5 Z06 engine) before the bigger LS7 was swapped in.
SunSpeed says more details are coming soon and does not list an asking price. It implores anyone interested in the car to send them a message to submit an offer. The listing says this Camaro’s original MSRP was $125,486, so the selling dealer is likely looking for a six-digit sale price.
This build speaks to the fourth-generation Camaro’s tunability. You can’t swap a 427-cubic-inch LS7 into just anything, but with the right transmission, rear end, and suspension, an F-body can handle it. The aesthetics of this one are a bit showy, but we think the paint, wheels, hood, and spoiler work nicely for such an outrageous Chevy muscle car.
What do you think it’s worth?
Comments
In reality, Dale Jr. Signature and all, this Camaro is probably worth no more than its original price. But I’m sure fools will jack the price up in a bidding war. That’s what is wrong with all the TV car auction hype. When collector cars value collapse the losses will be enormous and believe me it will eventually collapse.
Your so right, but it’s still a great looking car.
Pipe Fitter 48,
It is said, that the value of something is only worth what someone else is willing to pay for it.
Collectors rarely sell their collections. That makes value fluctuations a moot point.
This 2002 Chevrolet Camaro is a monumental giant of media, ego that’s as huge as the milkyway!
My 2010 Camaro (ZL1 clone) has the same engine & trans basically, except my engine is aluminum and has about 50 more HP. This Dale Jr. Camaro (with that name attached) could sell for more than it’s really worth. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
So you’re comparing a ls3 with a blower to a larger ci alum block?
Worth $1.25
I’m surprised that a 12 bolt was put in this car. A strong rear end no doubt. In the the 4th generation Camaro the torque arm can distort it enough to throw the ring and pinion settings off. I’m thinking a Dana 60, Ford 9 inch etc.