Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 8:24 am
DH-PRCV - 'wide-body' convert prototype..............
I have been working with the owner in AZ & Jim @ MW Classics in MO for almost a year and a half trying to find a home for DH- PRCV.
Here's what I understand happened with the only 'wide-body' convert prototype built. (DH-PRCV). This information has come from many sources & if you have something to add, please contact me direct.
GMMG built prototypes & then revealed them in hopes of getting approval & building a series of numbered cars. The prototype (PR) cars were first built in the model prior to approval & are the rarest GMMG's of all.
There has been a lot of discussion & speculation about the only 'wide-body' convertible built. PRCV is a prototype car that was built & is 1 of 1. •Total MSRP Price of Camaro Prototype $163,676
By the time this car was finished things had changed @ GMMG & Val never approved building Dick Harrell Converts.
I have been told from Mike Carnahan that the car was built & Matt Murphy & Mike took Valerie Harrell to see the car. The 'wide-body' convertible project never got approved for what ever the reason. None the less the car was built by GMMG, it is a prototype & in my mind at the very top of the list as the GMMG to own.
The car has been on E-Bay & everyone seems to be 'gun-shy' about this car. WHAT?????
It can't be called a Dick Harrell GMMG but this is the only 'wide-body' GMMG Convert ever built! IT'S A PROTOTYPE! It just so happens that it is also the highest horsepower GMMG built @ 750 hp.
Here's where I'm coming from on DH-PRCV............ (from Jim Smith)
I know the owner & we've talked a number of times about his collection. Trigger has already purchased 2 from the collection (PE #17 & #29 both converts).
I know the broker (Jim) from MW Classics in MO & we talk often.
As a GMMG Collector if I had to choose only 1 GMMG to own DH-PRCV would be the one for me. Unfortunately the car is so far out of my league I could never own it but there are a few who could. You know who you are. I consider PRCV one of a very few Iconic GMMG's ever built.
If you have any interest in this car & can get you in touch with me (Jim Smith) & I can assist. If the car is sold through the Registry we ask for 1/2% from the seller & buyer to help support the Registry costs.
My phone # is 715-529-0898 -- E-Mail - info@gmmgregistry.com You know how to reach me.
....from the E-Bay listing...................
THIS IS AN ARIZONA ONE OWNER CAR THAT WAS OWNED BY A SERIOUS AUTO COLLECTOR WHO LIVES IN PARADISE VALLEY ARIZONA. HIS MUSCLE CAR COLLECTION HAS A WIDE REACH INCLUDING 3 OTHER GMMG CARS THAT WE ARE ALSO OFFERING FOR SALE. THIS CAR HAS BEEN HOUSED IN A MUSEUM STYLE COLLECTION SINCE NEW. THE CAR WAS ORIGINALLY FROM PURCHASED BRAND NEW FROM GMMG IN GEORGIA. THE CAR HAS NEVER SEEN ANY BAD WEATHER ENVIRONMENTS AND IS 100% RUST FREE. THE CAR IS ALL ORIGINAL AND LOOKS INCREDIBLE. THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS ONLY 255 ORIGINAL MILES. THE CAR HAS A FREE AND CLEAR ARIZONA TITLE WITH NO BANK LIENS.
IN 2002 GMMG OUTFITTED TWO PROTOTYPE CARBON FIBER “WIDE BODY” COUPES AND ONE PROTOTYPE CARBON FIBER “WIDE BODY” CONVERTIBLE FOR PRODUCTION CONSIDERATION. WHEN THE CARS WERE FINISHED IT WAS DECIDED THAT GMMG WOULD ONLY PRODUCE 30 COUPE MODELS FOR GM DEALER DISTRIBUTION. THE CONVERTIBLE YOU ARE LOOKING AT WAS NEVER PRODUCED FOR DEALER DISTRUBUTION AND IS A TRUE ONE OF ONE PROTOTYPE CARBON FIBER “WIDE BODY” CONVERTIBLE. BECAUSE THIS WAS A PROTOTYPE CAR FOR PRODUCTION CONSIDERATION THE D**K H*****L MR C*******T AND B****R S******R EMBLEMS WERE NEVER AUTHORIZED OR SIGNED OFF BY THOSE ENTITIES FOR FINAL USE THRU GM OR GMMG. THEY ARE INSTALLED ON THE CAR AS PICTURED AND YOU CAN DECIDE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO REMOVE THEM OR KEEP THEM. PLAIN AND SIMPLE THERE IS NOT ANOTHER CAR ON THE PLANET LIKE THIS.
THESE 2002 CAMARO’S HAD A BASE STICKER PRICE OF $37,595. THIS CAMARO WAS THEN SHIPPED TO GMMG IN MARIETTA GEORGIA TO RECIEVE THE PROTOTYPE CARBON FIBER “WIDE BODY” PACKAGE. GMMG OUTFITTED THE CAR WITH A "PHASE 5" 454ci 750hp C5R ALUMINUM ENGINE PACKAGE, RPM L5 RACE TRANSMISSION, YANK TORQUE CONVERTER, 12 BOLT STRANGE REAR END, CHROMOLY DRIVE SHAFT, DRIVE SHAFT LOOP, 3:73 REAR GEAR RATIO, Z06 CORVETTE BRAKES FRONT/REAR, TUBULAR K-MEMBER, TUBULAR UPPER/LOWER FRONT CONTROL ARMS, PERFORMANCE FRONT SPINDLES, SUBFRAME CONNECTORS, KONI DOUBLE ADJUSTABLE SHOCKS, ADJUSTABLE TORQUE ARM, CUSTOM GMMG EMBLEMS, GMMG DOOR JAMB PLATE AND A GMMG PROTOTYPE SERIES PR-CV (prototype convertible) DASH PLATE. THE TOTAL GMMG UPGRADE PACKAGE WAS $126,081 BRINGING THE FINAL PRICE OF THIS CAR TO $163,676. SO THAT MEANS AFTER TAX, TITLE, DOC FEE, DELIVERY AND THE UPGRADE PACKAGES THAT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED THIS CAR WAS ALMOST $180,000 BRAND NEW IN 2002.
Info................
PRCV was in fact built by GMMG & has a GMMG door tag
2002 GMMG the only wide-body Camaro Convertible Prototype
This is perhaps the most desirable and the ultimate of all 2002 Camaros.
This extraordinary Camaro is equipped with a monster LSX7 454CI engine boasting of 750HP and 675ft lbs of torque!
GM carbon fiber wide body kits, including this 1 of 1 convertible.
This stunning showpiece has only 223 original test miles and is finished in factory Rally Red with a black cloth convertible top, two tone leather seats; black with custom grey suede inserts and embroidered logo headrests. It was intentionally built with numerous unique and custom performance as well as cosmetic options unlike any other Camaro in the Edition. A truly remarkable car!
Here are the options for this GMMG Convertible:
•Phase 5XR - 454CI LSX 750HP/675TQ Upgrade Package $36,000
•Carbon Fiber GM Wide body w Custom Inner Quarter Panels Flared $ 8,500
•12 Bolt Rear End with 3:73 Gears $ 3,750
•RPM Upgrade L5 Race Transmission with Yank Racing TQ Converter $ 2,995
•Custom MHT Forged Edition M10 – 20x11 Front and 20x12 Rear $ 8,995
•Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 – 305/25R20 Front 335/25R20 and Rear $ 2,195
•Tubular K-Member, Tubular Upper and Lower Arms in Chrome $ 1,695
•Tubular Lower Control Arms, Panhard Rod & Sway bars - Powdercoat $ 995
•Engine Brackets, K-Frame, Spindles, Exhaust Shields- Powdercoat $ 895
•Subframe Connectors $ 495
•Adjustable TQ Arm $ 495
•Subtotal for Custom Options $67,010
•DH Base Package $59,071
•Base price of Camaro $37,595
•Total Price of Camaro Prototype $163,676