Current stable of Cars:

[Xsta Z 28]

Oldest to newest:

1997 30th Anniversary Hendrick Motorsport LT4 SS

One of Nine ever built.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/shudbdrwg/Superfest%202008/IMG_0284.jpg

2000 Camaro SS Convertible

Fun toy.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/shudbdrwg/RED2007org.jpg

2002 Berger SS

#93 of 100 built. I ordered it with basically everything . . .

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/shudbdrwg/2002%20Berger%20SS/BERGERCAL29copy.jpg

2004 Silverado HD

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/shudbdrwg/2004%20Silverado%20D-Max/112_1233-1.jpg

2006 STS-V

What a ball to drive . . 469 hp . . . .

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/shudbdrwg/2006%20STS-V/2006STS-V.jpg

2008 HHR SS

Wanted a fun cheap F/E run about . . .

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/shudbdrwg/2008%20HHR%20SS/IMG_0406.jpg

So there's the current line up . . . :)

[PhoenixRising]

Wow...nice collection.

More info on the 1997 30th Anniversary Hendrick Motorsport LT4 SS?

[bjamick]

Beautiful cars man.

[Octane]

Always an admirer of your collection!

Red, white, and blue Camaros - not much beats that! :thumb:

[Xsta Z 28]

Wow...nice collection.

More info on the 1997 30th Anniversary Hendrick Motorsport LT4 SS?

Thank you . . . :)

Here's some info I've been able to compile on the HMS LT4's

IMost info is based upon all the paperwork I got from the purchase on my Hendrick LT4.

I know SLP did the SS upfits for Hendrick.


There are nine Hendrick Motorsports LT4 Special Edition Camaro SS's.
The 1997 30th Anniversary LT4 SS's are SLP car #'s 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 16, 23, 43 and 71.
The #1 SS LT4 was Rick Hendrick's personal car (Jim Perkins Now has this car).
The Hendrick Autogroup owns eight Chevrolet dealerships so each dealership sold one of the HMS Camaros to the public.
Dealerships were: City Chevrolet, Rick Hendrick Chevrolet (Durham, NC), Hendrick Automall, Performance Chevrolet, Colonial Chevrolet, Superior Chevrolet, Rick Hendrick Chevrolet (Charleston, SC) and Quality Automotive.
My LT4 SS was origianly sold from Performance Chevrolet.
MSRP was $47,250 - I believe they all sold for over $50,000.
All nine were delivered at the same time at a gala affair on June 25, 1997 held at Hendrick MS Headquarters.
Airfare and accomodations included.
The delivery was to occur at Charlotte Motor Speedway but it was booked.
Many of the nine cars are signed by SLP members, Hendrick, and some Nascar Drivers.
Purchasers had lunch with Rick Hendrick and Terry LaBonte
Jeff Gordon and Ricky Craven were a day late, and very few cars have their signature.
Matt Murphy was with SLP when this program was run.
Changes to the car are mostly appearance
Embroidered LT4 Mats
Hendrick LT4 Dash Plaque
Hendrick Key Fobs
Hendrick LT4 & SS Car Cover
Hendrick LT4 Special Edition Sail Panel Badges
Dual Dual Performance Exhaust
Level III Sport Suspension
Came with a short video of them being built at SLP


Other Info:


Only two HMS Camaros have the all white leather, the other seven have the white with houndstooth inserts.
The Hendricks crew did not like the exhaust, it was too quiet, but could not be changed in time for delivery.
The dual dual exhaust is interesting, it has extra resonators AFTER the muffler just before of the tail pipes.
Buyers had photos taken with their new Camaro and Terry Labonte at the HMS "Winners Circle".
The cars were delivered with a case of Quaker State Syn Quest Oil & other QS, stuff - which I current do not have.
Three of the nine were sold to mutial friends from Utah, two have been resold, the other is still owned by the original purchaser.
One car the owner had the outside of the hood signed and clear coated.
I have made contact with only one other HMS owner #4 of 9.


There is a start . . . . I own Hendrick Car #5, LT4 #6

[slwbrd]

Way cool ride with a great story sir. Keep that thing...

[ndfrsd6]

Xsta awesome collection ! love the LT-4 !

[Skill]

Very, very cool. Although, I am not that nostalgic. If I was picking one of your cars to keep, it would be the Berger!

[chevytruck]

Awesome collection!

I may get hated on by asking this question, but what is so special about the Berger Camaro? Why is there only 100 of them made?

[my bandit]

:thumb: i love the berger camaro

[FSTPOON]

Nice rides!!:thumb:

[demonspeed]

Very nice collection!

[Skill]

Awesome collection!

I may get hated on by asking this question, but what is so special about the Berger Camaro? Why is there only 100 of them made?


No hating or flaming. We are just very disappointed in you. :nono:

[shiv15]

^ lol. Love the collection!

[Turbo LS1 SS]

love your EB camaro. helped me decide when i painted my car that color

[fast377]

I love the Berger and the Caddy...beautiful collection!

[kerryt1]

Your Berger car is my personal favorite of all those I've seen.

[Xsta Z 28]

Awesome collection!

I may get hated on by asking this question, but what is so special about the Berger Camaro? Why is there only 100 of them made?

Berger Chevrolet located in Grand Rapids Michigan, is a family owned Chevy dealership, that just like Yenko, Baldwin/Motion, Dana, Fred Gibb, etc. Modified late 60's cars. But of all those names they are the ONLY one left.

In 2000 Berger celebrated is 75th Anniversary, and they brought back the dealer modified Camaro. They built the car for three years and only 100 cars were built.

So in a nutshell, a 4th Generation Berger is todays "Yenko".

[Nautilus]

That Berger car is incredible. The right color, the right wheels... Do you have a build sheet on that with the Berger options?

[MYSCZ06]

Im jealous!! Very nice .. I read Berger is getting thier hands on the 5th Gen Camaro...

[BlackScreaminMachine]

Thats just insane. Very nice list.

[PhoenixRising]

Thank you . . . :)

Here's some info I've been able to compile on the HMS LT4's



Thanks for the information, I had never heard of that one before. :thumb:

[Xsta Z 28]

That Berger car is incredible. The right color, the right wheels... Do you have a build sheet on that with the Berger options?

Yes I have a Berger Second Sticker delineating all the extra options.

[Xsta Z 28]

Thanks for the information, I had never heard of that one before. :thumb:

Honestly neither had I . . . :emb: . . . . found it totally on accident

[Nautilus]

Yes I have a Berger Second Sticker delineating all the extra options.

I wasn't so much curious if you had the actual sticker... I was wondering what the Berger options were...? :thumb:

[Xsta Z 28]

I wasn't so much curious if you had the actual sticker... I was wondering what the Berger options were...? :thumb:
Oh . . . in general or on mine?

Mine has:

Phase 2 LS1 w/ 435 hp 410 tq
Custom Paint - Electon Blue
Painted Stripes - Arctic White
Two Tone Ebony & Torch Red seats
Red powder coated calipers and dimpled rotors
GMMG Chambered Exhaust
Fikse FM 5's
Koni 1LE Shocks w/ Eibach springs
1LE bushings


. . . I can't thik of much more . .

[Pro Stock John]

How many miles on the '97? Thanks again for having us all over that one time, the cars are awesome in person.

[Nautilus]

Oh . . . in general or on mine?

Mine has:

Phase 2 LS1 w/ 435 hp 410 tq
Custom Paint - Electon Blue
Painted Stripes - Arctic White
Two Tone Ebony & Torch Red seats
Red powder coated calipers and dimpled rotors
GMMG Chambered Exhaust
Fikse FM 5's
Koni 1LE Shocks w/ Eibach springs
1LE bushings


. . . I can't thik of much more . .


Thats what I was looking for... :thumb:

[Xsta Z 28]

How many miles on the '97? Thanks again for having us all over that one time, the cars are awesome in person.

IIRC a whopping 80 miles . . . So a near break neck average of 7 miles per year. . . .

John, it was a pleasure meeting you and having the gang over. We should try to do it again!

[JerseyLS1TA]

damn, nice collection..looks like ya need another garage:lol: you must really like GM

[chevytruck]

Berger Chevrolet located in Grand Rapids Michigan, is a family owned Chevy dealership, that just like Yenko, Baldwin/Motion, Dana, Fred Gibb, etc. Modified late 60's cars. But of all those names they are the ONLY one left.

In 2000 Berger celebrated is 75th Anniversary, and they brought back the dealer modified Camaro. They built the car for three years and only 100 cars were built.

So in a nutshell, a 4th Generation Berger is todays "Yenko".

Cool, thanks for the lesson.

[Sharpe]

Wow. Seen your stable on LS1Tech. :thumb:

That LT4 30th and Berger SS are two of my very most favorite cars ever. The white/red Berger SS is my all time fave Camaro, but that blue is just drop-dead stunning.

I know you've posted it before, but what more can you tell us about the Berger?

[Jano4]

John, it was a pleasure meeting you and having the gang over. We should try to do it again!

I unfortunately had to miss it due to prior family plans :(. So you are definatly going to have to have one again this year :D. Otherwise I'm just gonna have to stop on by, its been a few years!

[uLs1a]

Damn great garage. And you do what for a living?

[waldershrek]

Damn great garage. And you do what for a living?

Ha that's what I'm saying. Obviously I'm in the wrong business! :(


Awesome cars though :applause:

[92builtbird]

That caddy is sick!!

[SSmoken]

livin the life man. nice cars for sure.

[BigBronco]

beautiful cars as always.

[kevin99hoss]

:drool: thats the perfect color combo for the that style of 4th gens, were all the HMS SS cars manual or did they make them in automatic also?

[XtinctZ28]

I have always been a fan of your collection. You have great taste! The Berger is my personal favorite of the bunch though.

[Xsta Z 28]

Thanks, all . . :)

To answer some of the questions . . .

For a career/living . . . I am an Architect, and 1/3 owner of a firm.

All LT4 Camaros were 6 speeds, as for the LT1 HMS, I think autos were available.

As for the my Berger. That was a many fold plan, since 2002 was the 35th anniversay for the Camaro, I thought it would be cool to have a unique Camaro built. When I found out the Camaro was being put on "hiatus", I knew I had to take the plunge and order a Berger SS. I was Novemebr of 2001 and I was at Chevy Vette Fest at McCormick Place, Chicago. Berger Chevrolet was there, as they had been many times before. Dennis Barker (salesman) was there, as well as a buddy of mine with a 2001 Berger SS. And that was when the devious plan was set in motion. A fully loaded Onyx and Ebony 2002 Camaro SS was ordered, including all the SLP options Berger would allow, such as 1LE, Portfolio, Floor Mats, Deck Mat . . . He completed Chevrolet Production early in February. Then was shipped to Bill Heard Chevy in GA to be picked up by GMMG, to start getting more powerful. With the Phase 2 package, heads, cam, ported TB, air box, ported MAF, long tube headers, underdrive pullys, catted performance y pipe, computer tune and other go fast goodies were installed. At that point Eibach lowering springs were installed, with custom LCA relocation brackets as well as 3:42 rear gears. Once GMMG finished their work he was sent back to Berger Chevrolet in Grand Rapids MI. There the exterior of the car was completely taken apart, and the car was re-shot with a specatular finish of 2002 Electron Metallic Blue and Arctic White stripes, buried under a glass coat of clear. The seats were updated with Torch Red leather seat inserts. 17" x 9.5" Fikse technipolish FM5's were the standard wheel for the 2002 Berger, shod with BFG KDW tires. Brake calipers are powder coated red with dimpled rotors. A black billet, grille with a late 60's "SS" adorn the front, and red outline "SS" badges complete the exterior with Cloisonné Retro Berger badging on the sides and back. Exhaust is routed through the famous GMMG chambered exhaust, telling all the the beast is coming. I finally was able to take delivery on June 20, 2002 were myself and a buddy flew in the Grand Rapids, to be greated by fellow enthusisats at Berger Chevrolet to take delivery. Once in my hands, drove him straight to Bakers Town, PA for the Tom Henry Camaro Show, and then home raking up over 900 miles in less than 4 days. What a ball to drive!

The STS-V is quite a machine to enjoy . . rough as a daily driver to work . . ;)

The LT4 is unique engine especially being used to LS1's. Very torquey.

Anyway again thanks all, and hope to run into a few over you. :)

[Rickys S/C Z28]

wow man you have a great car collection there!

[Packy]

Nice group! I dig the '97!!!

[ssm98z]

Sweet collection. gotta love the berger tho.

[CRAGER]

I've always liked your collection, very very nice rides! ....but, need more Fikse wheels on the others! lol

~ Craig