For Restored First & Second Generation Camaros

The Legend Class is an annual concours competition, for first and second generation Camaros, and is based on progressive improvement over a one to three year period. Entrants compete against a maximum number of points available for their particular car, and not against other cars in the class. Cars to be considered must have all original VIN tags and cowl tags in place and those tags must be fully readable, and unaltered. Likewise, all numbered components will be checked to be sure that they are correct for that model and year Camaro. To score well, all major components of the drive train will be original to the car. Most entrants to this class will be full frame off restorations, or limited restorations of low mileage, unmolested cars.

Space is limited in this class based on the number of qualified judges available, and the extreme length of time it takes to evaluate the cars. A.C.A. reserves the right to determine the exact number of cars and their generations based on the above factors. All owners wishing to compete in this class must complete a pre-qualification form listing appropriate part numbers and manufacturing dates from their Camaro. This form will be used to help determine the accuracy of the restoration and will become part of the judging file. Actual acceptance of a Camaro into the class will be based on:

1. Date of receipt of paid registration;
2. Knowledge of the quality of the Camaro based on previous showing in the Bow Tie class, or by first hand knowledge of one of the concours judges;
3. Information gained from the pre qualification sheet; and
4. Technical inspection on Friday of the show.

The tech inspection is held to confirm operation of all components and options that are installed on the car, (liquid tire chains will not be deployed, if installed), and to confirm that the car appears to have been restored to class standards. Although the above steps are designed to help insure that accepted Camaros are likely to exceed the minimum requirements of the class, there are no assurances. If the technical inspection brings up any major concerns about the Camaro not being up to concours standards, the car may move to Bow Tie class before actual judging begins, and have the monetary difference refunded.

Actual Judging Information

The owner or the Camaro must be available during the time of judging in order to drive the car between the staging area, body judging area, and the lift, for chassis judging. The Camaro must obviously be able to move under it's own power. Owner should also be available to assist or answer questions of the judges concerning specific areas of the restoration. Questions from the owners should be kept to a minimum during the judging, as such questions can break a judges concentration, and extend the already lengthy time of judging the class. Questions are actually best addressed after the show, when the owner has the final score sheet in hand. Often the questions take care of themselves when the score sheet is reviewed.

Any and all displays must be removed from the car during the judging, as judges will need to full access to the car. Camaros will be judged based on the accepted condition of the cars as they would have been at the time of final inspection at Van Nuys or Norwood assembly plants. Points will be deducted for factory installed options or accessories that were not available for that year Camaro. "Burden of Proof" of availability of said option rests with the owner of the car. Judges will have final word on scoring of non-original equipment that is deemed added for safety reasons. In no case should this additional equipment alter the natural stock appearance of the car.

Scoring System

The Legend system is broken down into five areas; operation, exterior, interior, chassis/mechanical systems, and bonus points.

Each of the first four areas is further broken down into the individual components to be checked. Each component then has two point scores. One for its originality, and one for its condition. Parts and components that are judged to be original will receive full point credit for originality, no matter what condition they are in. Condition points will then be applied based on its level of quality, detail, or restoration. Some originality points must be assigned in order for a particular part/component to receive any condition points. As condition points are assigned independently, the highest possible score for an item/component would arise from an unquestionably original part in like new condition. The maximum available condition points will not be awarded for "over restored" items, or items that are beautified beyond the original appearance of the part as it was assembled at the Norwood or Van Nuys plants. It is generally recommended that good original parts be cleaned and detailed as necessary, and then reinstalled, unless an even better replacement part can be located. Reproduction items should only be used when an existing part is virtually destroyed or missing, and good used or NOS replacements are not available.

Bonus points are given for certain forms of documentation pertaining to the car. Examples are original window sticker, build sheet, protect-o-plate, dealer invoice, etc. The number of bonus points is limited. It is recommended that quality color photocopies be brought along for judging purposes, with the actual documentation kept in a safe place away from the car, for possible inspection if required. We do not want to risk loss or damage of original paperwork during the judging process.

Scoring Results

As stated previously, this is a progressive improvement system, which can take up to three years to complete. It is directed at a finale of a near-perfect Camaro achieving in excess of 96% of its attainable score. This percentage will be the car's points assigned, plus any bonus points; compared to the maximum number of points available. In order to place, cars must achieve a minimum score of 82% in their first year. The second year, the score must improve by at least 40% of the difference between the initial score and 96%. The third year, the score must meet or exceed 96%. Upon receiving a score of 96% or above, the Camaro automatically fulfills the requirements of the class, and is designated a 'Heritage' Camaro. With that designation, it will not be eligible for showing in the standard judging classes for a period of five years, but will be eligible to show in the Heritage class or other special display classes. If a Camaro that is enrolled in the Legend system is sold, the new owner can continue in the system uninterrupted, as the scoring is tied to the VIN number of the car, and not the owner of the car.

Scoring results will be announced at the Awards Ceremony. In addition to the score, the physical awards will note the year, model, VIN# of the Camaro, along with the owner's name & hometown. A copy of the car's scoring sheets will be forwarded to the owner about six weeks after the show.