Dale Earnhardt Jr's 2nd Gen Camaro

[DSE]

Thanks for everyone's interest in Dale Jr.'s Camaro. It has been an exciting project for us and one that has had a really tight time line. We have a total of 18 weeks in this project including locating and purchasing the original car. Dale Jr. gave us alot of room for creativity with the build, he had a few specific requests including the color of paint (orange is his favorite color), the function, and the stereo system. Yes, he can afford any driveline he wants but decided on an easy, reliable, maintenance free combination that also keeps him safe on his days off. We decided on a 70's era Trans Am Road Race theme with a modern twist. Every single person at DSE has had a hand in this car in some way, it is alot more than body work and special fabrication. Our entire team at DSE built this car along with help from the Van Nus family. You will find many build pictures on our website, we will post them before we leave for Columbus GG. We have just returned from a 60 mile run through the North Carolina back roads checking everything out. The car has our new 2nd Gen. Hydroformed subframe and new 2nd Gen QUADRA Link rear suspension. We are anxious to debut the car at Columbus this week, please stop by the DSE booth and see it. I am usually a silent bystander on this site and others but wanted to give everyone a little more insight to the build and thank everyone for your continued support in the modern muscle car era! Keep motoring. - Kyle

(No, it is much less than $500k)

[camcojb]

thanks for the info Kyle, and for taking the time to give us some insight on the build.

Jody

[XcYZ]

Thanks for chiming in, Kyle. Finding, hauling, stripping, fabricating, prepping, finishing and assembling a car like that in 18 weeks is nothing short of amazing - especially when you consider that you built this car on top of an already extremely busy schedule.

I'd like to see it in person, the pearl orange looks like it would really pop in the sun. I love the stance and everything about it.

The build pics really told the story, I'm looking forward to seeing more.

[GBodyGMachine]

That is an awesome car. One of the nicest 2nd Gens I have ever seen.
Good work DSE.
Jeff

[Streetking]

This car is really trick. Kyle has been sending me pictures during the build. There is alot of work that most will not see, as usual, everything DSE builds is understated..

congrats to everyone involved..

SW

[Ummgawa]

If a car could talk, what a story that car could tell. Thanks Kyle for chiming in. You and Stacy are first class and have a first class company.

[wiedemab]

Good to hear from you Kyle. I can't wait to see the car at Columbus. What time is the unveiling? I may have to get up early on Friday and get there when the gates open.

Short week at work this week - headed to Columbus early on Friday - this will be a fun week! The only thing that would be better is I could finish something to take to the show this year - that's not going to happen.

See you all there!

[zcrz]

Must be rough to be one of Jeff Gordon's teamates...next year...and be able to afford a bad a$$ car like that!!

[Rybar]

Kyle, thanks for the info. It's a great car. It's great to see you on the site, like others have said you put out some top quality projects and parts.

[Martin71RS]

This will be yet another boost for 2nd gen popularity! Very cool......