ADVERTORIAL - Classics 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
With ‘Fast 11,’ the next (and apparently last) film in the Fast & Furious franchise not due for release until 2026, fans will have to wait to get their Fast fix. However, there’s a way to connect to one of the most successful movie series of all time - much sooner and more tangibly - thanks to Classics Retro Rewards.
Over the past four years, Classics Retro Rewards (the membership program run by Classics in support of Aussie veterans) has not only provided members with access to discounts on a huge range of products and services, they’ve also given away more than 60 cars - classic Aussie muscle, showcars, restomods and some very cool Kombi campers. Shelby GT500 ‘Eleanor’ replicas from Gone in 60 Seconds have been given away, too, but the next car to be offered by Classics isn’t a movie car replica – it’s the real deal.
7 Heaven
The seventh in the Fast & Furious franchise, Fast & Furious 7 might have been the last following the death of Paul Walker. However, the film was finished and released in 2015 as a tribute to Walker, with the box office of US$350+ million making it the most successful film in the franchise to that point.
And while each Fast & Furious film ups the ante in terms of car-based stunts, the “airdrop” scene in Fast & Furious 7 set a new bar, with five cars parachuted from a cargo plane into a frenetic mountain road chase.
Roman’s Camaro
For the airdrop, Dom, Brian, Tej, Letty and Roman each had their own ride, with Roman’s ’67 Chev Camaro Z/28 arriving a little late to the action (if you’ve seen the film, you know!). The aerial sequences and mountain road chase required five examples of Roman’s car to be built. Most mated Camaro panels to a Trophy Truck chassis and running gear for off-road driving. One car was retained in “original” spec, though, and it’s this one that’s being given away by Classics.
Silver Car of Silver Screen
Bought by a Camaro enthusiast in Western Australia before Fast & Furious 7 was released, this car can be seen in the briefing scene before the airdrop, explaining why it doesn’t have all the off-road modifications. It’s also a 1968 Camaro, so a trim strip was added to the one-piece door glass to make it look like the vent windows of a ’67. This, along with an exhaust bypass, are said to be the only changes made for the film.
Under the bonnet, this car runs a V8 with a bunch of modern add-ons, matched to a T400 auto and Ford 9-inch diff. Inside, there’s black vinyl seat upholstery, a horseshoe shifter for the auto and faux woodgrain dash trim.
A combination of RS/SS elements and the Z/28 badging may confuse this car’s original spec, but it’s the F&F provenance that matters, backed by certification that includes scene numbers written on the inside of the A-pillar. It’s this Hollywood connection that sees the car valued at $290,000.
Join Classics to Win
Sign up to Classics Retro Rewards, via one-off, monthly or longer payments, and you can access discounts from hundreds of participating businesses around Australia – discounts you won’t find anywhere else.
Membership packages start at just $30 and automatically put you in the draw for the car giveaways, with more chances to win depending on the package you take. There’s also a VIP option with additional benefits and even more chances to win. To find out more, go to: classicsforacause.com.au
For your chance to win this genuine 1968 Chevy Camaro from Fast & Furious 7, go to the Classics website, purchase your preferred membership package and you’re in the draw. This giveaway closes on Friday, 28 February at 6:00PM AEST.
For more details, go to: classicsforacause.com.au
