The photo was taken on the short straightway of the GM Desert Proving Ground, in late 1967 or early 1968. It must have been some kind of press or Engineering event.
Yes - that's Bill Jenkin's '67 SS Camaro (racecar!) putting the hurt on a production (I assume) '68 Corvette.
Dig the skinny neck ties!
K
Here's another pic of 'da Grump:
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'63 LeMans Convertible
'63 Grand Prix
'65 GTO - original, unrestored, Dad was original owner, 5000 original mile Royal Pontiac factory racer
'74 Chevelle - original owner, 9.56 @ 139 mph best
http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/
My Pontiac Story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524
"Intro from an old Assembly Plant Guy":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926