Model Specific Discussions > Trans-Am Camaros
Wanted: Vintage photographs, programs, information, etc...
Jon Mello:
We are always on the lookout for more photographs to add to the various race reports and other items that we are gathering together to showcase the history of the great Trans-Am series. If you are a driver, former crew member, or had other pertinent involvement, we'd love to hear from you. If you know the history of a particular car, whether it ended up getting destroyed or not, please fill us in. There are quite a number of instances where the same car raced in Trans-Am under one color scheme and driver combo and went on to be repainted and driven by a different driver. Do not take for granted that we know this. If you don't know how to post photos, don't worry. I have no problem helping you out. Either send me a private message on this forum or send me an email at jon.mello "at" verizon.net. We have been extremely fortunate to have terrific contributions from Ron Lathrop and Jerry Melton which have yielded outstanding coverage of races such as the '69 Michigan Wolverine Trans-Am and the '69 Mid-Ohio Trans-Am, just to name a few. We'd like to continue to do that again for other years and other races. Thanks to all for your consideration and help in this regard.
VINCE Z28:
Hi Jon have you seen the information on the two 67 Z's Prep by Dana Chevy for Ron Tonkin Chevy in March of 1967 for Sebring race? Dana prep for Dick Guidstrand and Tom Lynch. Historic Trans Am site.
Jon Mello:
Yes, I did. I think you're talking about the reference made at the link below, correct?
http://www.historictransam.com/projects/MikeHaemmig.html
VINCE Z28:
Yes that's it. I heard one of the two Tonkin "67" Z's was wrecked before ever seeing a race and was like the 4th or 5th produced any truth to that?
Jon Mello:
Ron Tonkin got the 8th one built and ultimately had two '67 Zs prepped for racing by Dana Chevrolet. Both cars were being trailered to the Continental Divide Trans-Am race in August '67 when they were involved in a trailering accident. Neither car was destroyed and they were advertised for sale in 1968. I don't know who got them after they were sold but hope to get it figured out someday.
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