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Lot #1369 – 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS “Cutaway” Coupe will be selling with No Reserve at our 2022 Scottsdale Auction.

 

Long before General Motors’ lavish Motorama traveling roadshows were established in 1949, the giant corporation gave visitors to its displays a glimpse into a wide array of futuristic design and technical advancements under development at its studios and laboratories. While the famed Motorama concept was a thing of the past by 1961, GM continued to consistently dazzle auto-show visitors throughout America with fresh automobile designs and a tidal wave of engineering breakthroughs — a tradition of industry leadership that continues today. In the never-ending quest for buyer attention, showroom sales and market share, GM’s glitzy auto-show displays were, and continue to be, far more than “build it and they will come” affairs. In fact, while the cars have always been the stars, sometimes the displays themselves were so innovative and interesting, they upstaged the actual products on display.

 

One outstanding case in point from General Motors is this fascinating 1969 Chevrolet Camaro “cutaway” display car — one of just two known to have been used by Chevrolet in late 1968 and early 1969 on the auto-show circuit to promote the upcoming and handsomely updated 1969 Camaro. Best known as the “Double Header Car,” and available with No Reserve at Barrett-Jackson’s 2022 Scottsdale Auction, this unforgettable display piece includes a Camaro body shell, complete with optional black and white houndstooth upholstery, plus a 6-cylinder base model front end and an RS/SS 350 version. All three pieces were placed onto individual turntables which could be interchanged to display either the standard, or RS/SS versions of the car with just the push of a button. A symphony of electric motors and controls raised the Camaro body and the turntables with each frontal arrangement rotated, giving showgoers the opportunity to visualize the car in both base and upmarket RS/SS forms.

 

The Camaro’s body is understood to be a “first day of production” unit and just 2.4 documented miles are accumulated, likely immediately after assembly and prior to its extensive conversion for show display. Among the Camaro’s many special features and details, it was prepared for shows without doors, allowing viewers to admire the well-appointed interior without obstruction. The trunk floor is heavily reinforced with steel angle iron, ensuring the bodyshell’s integrity while it was repeatedly raised on the show stand via a sprocket at the differential yoke and chain-driven electric motor as the front ends were switched.

 

The Camaro’s display engines — a 350ci V8 and Straight-6 — featured numerous cut-away components, often delineated for ease of viewing by use of contrasting paint colors and black painted outlines. Clear covers also allowed glimpses into the intricate internal workings and design highlights of each engine, with internal components beautifully chromed for extra glamor. Reciprocating assemblies and valve trains were fitted with special nylon bushings allowing free motion and they rotated with the assistance of an electric motor, allowing the internal functions of the engine to be viewed with ease; however, the display rests in static condition as offered.

 

Following service in high-profile auto shows, this “Double Header” Camaro display was kept privately away from public view for the past 52 years. Upon acquisition, the consignor performed an exacting preservation consistent with the display’s originality. Only those parts unavoidably requiring restoration or replacement were altered. Since the original 6-cylinder front end was discarded by a prior owner several years ago, an exact duplicate was built using original and NOS GM parts to complete the “Double Header” Camaro display. After a 10-year search, one of the original GM straight-6 cutaway show engines was located, restored, installed and hooked to a GM Powerglide automatic transmission, making the 6-cylinder nose authentic in detail.

 

As offered, the Camaro’s body remains in highly original condition from the time it was first modified for display. While some age-appropriate imperfections are present, many of which obviously due to the rigors of constant transportation, assembly, and teardown between shows, the seller has thankfully preserved this compelling ensemble, rather than subjecting it to full restoration. Even much of the control circuitry for the display still remains mounted inside the trunk and behind the front valance panel. The original heavy cover, used to

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By: Barrett-Jackson
Title: TWO FOR THE SHOW! GM “Double Header” ’69 Camaro Cutaway Display
Sourced From: www.barrett-jackson.com/Media/Home/Reader/1969-camaro-cutaway-display-crossing-the-2022-scottsdale-block/
Published Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2021 18:09:31 +0000

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2023 Honda SCL500 Review With Riding Videos

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We take a spin on American Honda’s new-for-2023 SCL500 scrambler.

The SCL500 wears fork gaiter boots that give a scrambler aesthetic.

The 471cc parallel twin is smooth and easy to command. It pumps out nearly 40 horsepower at the rear tire.

Despite its engine size (and price) the SCL500 is a real, full-size motorcycle that will fit a range of riders both big and small.

The styling certainly isn’t our favorite but we value the upswept muffler and ribbed seat.

In typical Honda fashion, the exhaust note is muted and does a great job of not attracting unwanted attention.

The SCL500 is an easy-riding bike that offers above-average handling capability on curvy tarmac.

The cockpit of the SCL500 is cozy and accommodating for large and small riders alike.

Twin shocks with over 5 inches of suspension travel and a long wheelbase afford a cozy ride over bumpy road surfaces.

Instrumentation is simple and effective. It can be difficult to read in direct sunlight however.

Riders seeking a quality, full-size scrambler-type motorcycle (for light off-roading) will value the 2023 SCL500.

In typical Honda fashion, the saddle is comfy and there is room for a passenger.

It isn’t necessarily a “looker” but if value, quality, and ease of use are on your list of “wants” the SCL500 delivers.

New for the 2023 model year is American Honda’s 2023 SCL500. This is a new scrambler-style streetbike. This new motorcycle is based on the underpinnings of its ultrapopular Rebel 500 cruiser and is priced at $6,799 so it represents good value in the class versus bikes similar to Royal Enfield’s Scram 411.

The SCL500 is powered by Honda’s tried-and-true 471cc parallel-twin engine. It features an eight-valve cylinder head, dual overhead cam, water-cooling, and fuel injection. This nets around 43 ponies and 30 lb.-ft. torque at the business and at the Dunlop Trailmax 17-inch tire.

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By: Adam Waheed
Title: 2023 Honda SCL500 Review With Riding Videos
Sourced From: www.motorcyclistonline.com/reviews/honda-scl500-review-with-riding-videos/
Published Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2023 23:56:56 +0000

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EXIF Picks: Classic Iron from Bonhams’ 2023 Autumn Stafford Sale

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Picks from Bonhams 2023 Autumn Stafford Sale

We say it time and time again, but you’d be hard-pressed to find a more impressive assortment of rare motorcycles and parts than at Bonhams’ Stafford sale—made even more exciting by the fact that they’re for sale. Beyond the irreplaceable competition cycles from Europe’s most storied marques, you’ll find an assortment of rare project bikes, vintage race gear and incredibly rare parts. Where else would you shop for a Scott fuel tank, a frame section from a Vincent Black Shadow or forks from a four-cylinder Henderson?

Bonhams’ 2023 Autumn Stafford Sale takes place October 14-15 at the Staffordshire County Showground in the U.K., with 480 lots going to the highest bidder. Picking favorites is tough among such company, but here are just a few of the classic bikes that caught our attention.

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By: Dean Larson
Title: EXIF Picks: Classic Iron from Bonhams’ 2023 Autumn Stafford Sale
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Published Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2023 17:00:55 +0000

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2023 Honda SCL500 Gallery

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We take a spin on American Honda’s new-for-2023 SCL500 scrambler.
We take a spin on American Honda’s new-for-2023 SCL500 scrambler. (Drew Ruiz/)
The SCL500 wears fork gaiter boots that give a scrambler aesthetic.
The SCL500 wears fork gaiter boots that give a scrambler aesthetic. (Drew Ruiz/)
The 471cc parallel twin is smooth and easy to command. It pumps out nearly 40 horsepower at the rear tire.
The 471cc parallel twin is smooth and easy to command. It pumps out nearly 40 horsepower at the rear tire. (Drew Ruiz/)
Despite its engine size (and price) the SCL500 is a real, full-size motorcycle that will fit a range of riders both big and small.
Despite its engine size (and price) the SCL500 is a real, full-size motorcycle that will fit a range of riders both big and small. (Drew Ruiz/)
The styling certainly isn’t our favorite but we value the upswept muffler and ribbed seat.
The styling certainly isn’t our favorite but we value the upswept muffler and ribbed seat. (Drew Ruiz/)
In typical Honda fashion, the exhaust note is muted and does a great job of not attracting unwanted attention.
In typical Honda fashion, the exhaust note is muted and does a great job of not attracting unwanted attention. (Drew Ruiz/)
The SCL500 is an easy-riding bike that offers above-average handling capability on curvy tarmac.
The SCL500 is an easy-riding bike that offers above-average handling capability on curvy tarmac. (Drew Ruiz/)
The cockpit of the SCL500 is cozy and accommodating for large and small riders alike.
The cockpit of the SCL500 is cozy and accommodating for large and small riders alike. (Drew Ruiz/)
Twin shocks with over 5 inches of suspension travel and a long wheelbase afford a cozy ride over bumpy road surfaces.
Twin shocks with over 5 inches of suspension travel and a long wheelbase afford a cozy ride over bumpy road surfaces. (Drew Ruiz/)
Instrumentation is simple and effective. It can be difficult to read in direct sunlight however.
Instrumentation is simple and effective. It can be difficult to read in direct sunlight however. (Drew Ruiz/)
Riders seeking a quality, full-size scrambler-type motorcycle (for light off-roading) will value the 2023 SCL500.
Riders seeking a quality, full-size scrambler-type motorcycle (for light off-roading) will value the 2023 SCL500. (Drew Ruiz/)
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Title: 2023 Honda SCL500 Gallery
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Published Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2023 23:47:11 +0000

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