GM sells all 100 Neiman Marcus Camaro ragtops in 3 minutes

[DainBramaged]

Despite the $75,000 price tag, it took General Motors Co. just three minutes yesterday morning to sell 100 special-edition 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertibles, prepared for the annual Nieman Marcus Christmas catalog.

The Camaro quickly sold out after the car appeared on NBC's Today Show and the telephone reservation process was announced. Production is limited to 100 cars.

The Neiman Marcus Edition is defined by an exclusive “deep Bordeaux” exterior color, accented by subtle, “ghosted” rally stripes. The exterior color is complimented by a matching fabric top and a windshield frame finished in matte silver, both also exclusive to the Neiman Marcus edition.

The cars will be equipped a 6.2-liter V-8 engine and a choice of a six-speed manual or an automatic transmission.

Delivery is planned in the spring, shortly after the Camaro convertible arrives at dealerships.


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[HopeHoops]

1. Yeah and most of them will be shrink wrapped and put in storage.

Great investment, but why bother having a cool car if you aren't going to drive it?

[DainBramaged]

2. Actually, my impression is most of them will be driven

It's just a paint and trim package, not like one of the first 100 which will be made. THOSE will go to some very special people and companies like always. Pace cars, charity for auctions, tuner shops to tweak. I just hope they offer the drop top in the V6 version to keep the price under $30 grand.

[flvegan]

3. I like the paint and the engine.

Those wheels though, they gotta go.

[WinkyDink]

4. Oh, yes. We are SO over-taxed.

[Orsino]

5. Because when I think Camaro, I think...Neiman-Marcus? n/t