Clay models - early development

[bcmiller]

As mentioned in the Early Designs thread, clay models were an important part of the initial designs.

Here are two more clay models. Neither one made it into actual production. 

Picture 1 is a from 1965, a Camaro Nomad.

Picture 2 is from July 14, 1966 - on the left is a Camaro 2 Seater.  Clay models could only stay outside a short time in the Detroit summer heat. Notice the regular Camaro, possibly a pilot car, in the right side of the image. 

Photos and information - credit to GM.

[bcmiller]

Two more photos of XP-836 in clay early design. Note the Panther emblem on the fender and the letters P A N T H E R on the tail panel.

Photos and information - credit to GM.

[69Z28-RS]

'clay model' terminology is accurate; concept cars they were not... 

[crossboss]

The Camaro 'Nomad' clay is wild! Too bad it did not make production.
As for the two seat version, its proportions are off, and glad it did not make production.

[KurtS]

Here's some more clay pics, apparently farther along the design process.
They cover the clay with mylar to replicate the paint and glass finish, btw.

[KurtS]

Panther prototype pictures. Kudos to Lee Stewart for the pics.
Design is pretty fixed at this point. Oct 65 pictures.