Camaro Central

08/28/2026

🔥 Rare cars and stories from the people who built them! Our 2026 Norwood MOTORfest video is here! 🏁

Join Shawn, Ben, and Phil Borris as they catch up with former GM Norwood plant employees... including a gentleman who helped build the VERY FIRST Camaro! Hear their firsthand memories of bringing these legendary cars to life.

Plus, we sit down with Mark Hassett to talk about his incredible 1969 ZL1 Camaro and check out some amazing Norwood-built Camaros, Firebirds, and even an early Chevrolet! 💪

Camaro Central and Firebird Central are proud to help celebrate the cars, people, and history that make Norwood so special.

🎥 Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/MNjAWWLQ18A

💬 Have a Norwood-built car or a family connection to the plant? Share your story in the comments!

Rare Norwood-built cars. Incredible memories. And a chance to meet ...

08/24/2026

Two 1970 Z/28s. Two incredible stories. One unforgettable display! 🔥

Ken Barth’s stunning Citrus Green Metallic Z/28 and this beautiful Gold Z/28 definitely turned some heads at the 2026 Norwood MOTORfest!

Join Ken and Ron Liebert as they give us a closer look at these two second-generation Camaros and share some of the history behind them.

This is only a teaser... stay tuned because much more coverage from the 2026 Norwood MOTORfest is coming soon! 🎥🏁

Which color would you choose: Citrus Green Metallic or Gold? Let us know below! 👇

08/22/2026

Here’s a little Setup Day sneak peek… 👀🔥

The cars are in place, the displays are ready, and the 2026 Norwood MOTORfest takes over Factory 52 TODAY!

This is just a small taste of the incredible Norwood-built Camaros, Firebirds, and other rare pieces of automotive history waiting for you. You’ll have to come see the rest for yourself! 🚘🇺🇸

Be sure to stop by the Camaro Central / Firebird Central tent and say hello!

📅 TODAY — Saturday, August 22
📍 Factory 52 — Norwood, Ohio

Don’t just watch the Reel—come experience Norwood history in person!

08/21/2026

🚨 NORWOOD MOTORfest STARTS TODAY! 🚨

The celebration of horsepower, history, and Norwood heritage kicks off TODAY at Factory 52 in Norwood, Ohio! 🔥

Friday, August 21:

🏁 GM “Built-Here” Showcase Display — all day
🎀 UAW Ribbon-Laying Ceremony — 10 AM–12 PM
🏛️ Artifact Display — beginning at noon
🍺 Artifact Display at Fretboard Brewing
📺 Local TV media coverage throughout the day
🚘 Cruise-In — beginning at 5:30 PM
🎬 Smokey and the Bandit screening and costume contest

Saturday, August 22:

🚘 8 AM — Concours cars check in and unload; vendors and DJ arrive
🏁 9 AM — General show registration, Info & Merch Tent, VIP Lounge and Mini-Museum open
🏭 10 AM–3 PM — Plant tours every hour, with the final tour leaving at 2 PM
📝 11:30 AM — General show registration closes
🎤 12:30 PM — Lunch & Learn: GM Workforce Panel in the VIP Lounge, plus a Workforce Meet & Greet before and after
🗳️ 2 PM — Popular-vote balloting closes
🎬 3:30 PM — Norwood, Where Legends Were Born film screening at Gatherall Alley
❓ 5:30 PM — Filmmaker Q&A at Gatherall Alley
🏆 6 PM — Awards presentation
🎉 6:30 PM — Winners Circle Celebration at Fretboard Brewing

Come experience incredible cars, special displays, Norwood plant history, guided tours, automotive artifacts and the people who made Norwood such an important part of the automotive world!

📍 Factory 52 — Norwood, Ohio
🔗 MotorFestShow.com

We’ll see you at MOTORfest! 🏁

08/19/2026

🚘 Two incredibly rare, Norwood-built cars... together under one tent!

Be sure to stop by the Camaro Central / Firebird Central tent at the 2026 Norwood MOTORfest to see:

🔥 The last car ever produced at the Norwood Assembly Plant... a red 1987 IROC-Z owned by Philip Borris!

🔥 Jimmy “JK” Wright’s real-deal 1969 Pontiac Trans Am... a Ram Air III, 4-speed, unrestored factory survivor with only 49,600 original miles!

📚 Philip Borris, author of Echoes of Norwood and Visions of Norwood, will also be at our booth signing books throughout the event!

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see two incredible pieces of Norwood history under one tent, meet Philip, and celebrate the cars and people who made Norwood legendary!

📅 August 21–22
📍 Factory 52 — Norwood, Ohio
🌐 www.MotorfestShow.com

08/18/2026

🔥 GET READY — NORWOOD MOTORFEST IS THIS WEEKEND! 🔥

The countdown is ON! 🏁 August 21–22, 2026, we’re heading to Factory 52 in Norwood, Ohio for a weekend celebrating the horsepower, history, and heritage of the legendary GM Norwood Assembly Plant — the birthplace of the F-Body! 🇺🇸💪

🚨 FRIDAY NIGHT — AUGUST 21
We’re kicking things off at Fretboard Brewing at Factory 52 starting at 5:30 PM with a Cruise-In and SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT NIGHT! 🐸🚔🔥

🦅 Bring your Trans Am, Camaro, classic, hot rod, or whatever you love to drive!
🎬 Smokey and the Bandit playing in the taproom
🤠 Costume contest — come dressed as your favorite character!
🏆 Prizes
🍻 Cars, friends, and a great way to kick off MOTORfest!

🏁 SATURDAY — AUGUST 22
Then the BIG SHOW takes over Factory 52!

🔥 All Make & Model Car Show
🔥 GM “Built-Here” Showcase
🔥 Norwood-built Concours Section
🔥 Meet former Norwood plant workers
🔥 GM Norwood Plant Mini-Museum
🔥 Guided tours of the old GM Norwood plant grounds
🔥 See the fully restored LAST CAR produced at Norwood — the 1987 Camaro IROC-Z!
🔥 Special premiere of “Norwood, Where Legends Were Born”
🔥 Top 20 + Best of Show awards
🔥 FREE general admission for spectators!

Camaro Central & Firebird Central are proud to be part of an event that celebrates the cars, the people, and the factory that helped create so much automotive history.

📍 Factory 52 — Norwood, Ohio
📅 August 21–22, 2026

If you love Camaros, Firebirds, Trans Ams, muscle cars, GM history, or just GREAT CARS, you need to be in Norwood this weekend!

👉 TAG YOUR CAR BUDDIES and make plans now!

More info, registration & tickets: https://www.motorfestshow.com/

🏁🔥 NORWOOD MOTORFEST 2026 — LET’S PACK FACTORY 52! 🔥🏁

08/17/2026

🔥 These Camaros ALL Have a Story! 🔥

The 2026 Camaro Nationals in Morgantown, PA was packed with incredible cars... way too many for us to get the story behind every one!

But Shawn and Corey caught up with a few owners and found some seriously special Camaros:

🏁 Jamie Cooper’s 1967 Schmidt’s Beer / Rudy Rose Race Car with real racing history
🔥 Keith Pass’ 1967 Camaro RS/SS, built by Mike Slaughter
💪 Mike Steitz’s 55,000-mile original 1970 L78 Camaro with the legendary 396/375 HP
💙 Steve Nuwer’s beautiful blue 1972 Z/28
❤️ David’s 1969 Z/28, bought brand new by his late brother

These aren’t just great-looking Camaros... every one has a story behind it.

Come inside the 2026 Camaro Nationals with us and check out some of the powerful iron that filled the show!

👇 If you could take ONE of these home, which one are you picking?

08/15/2026

🔥 Norwood MOTORfest is shaping up to be something truly special!

We are proud to help sponsor the 2026 Norwood MOTORfest, happening August 21–22, 2026 at Factory 52 in Norwood, Ohio — right where the Camaro and Firebird story began.

This grassroots event is built around history, horsepower, and community, with proceeds helping support local Norwood nonprofits, including Norwood Ready Kids and Norwood’s Baby Bear.

🎬 Friday Night Kickoff — August 21
Join us at Fretboard Brewing for a Smokey and the Bandit-themed cruise-in, costume contest, and movie night! Trophies will be awarded for the top 3 costumes by popular vote.

🏁 Saturday — August 22 at Factory 52
The big day will include the GM Built-Here Showcase, guided Norwood plant grounds tours, a car show, plant worker panel discussions, and the 3 PM movie-in-the-park style premiere of “Norwood, Where Legends Were Born” next to Gatherall.

🎥 Watch the documentary trailer here:
https://youtu.be/0-fY6VPl8_U

One of the most special moments of the day will be the reunion of the last car ever built at Norwood with Don Johnson, the line worker who installed the final part on that car. This will be the first time Don has been reunited with the car since it left the assembly line!

📚 Philip Borris, author of Echoes of Norwood and Visions of Norwood, will also be at the Camaro Central / Firebird Central booth signing books throughout the event.

🚘 Be sure to stop by our booth to see the last car ever produced at Norwood and JK’s Real Deal 1969 Pontiac Trans Am up close!

👉 Info, registration, tickets, and donations:
https://www.motorfestshow.com/info-registration

08/14/2026

Feel Good Friday!! 😎🔥

Check out Christopher's awesome 2nd Gen Camaro! 👀 This Z28 is a great-looking ride, and that view makes the perfect backdrop. 🏔️🚗💨 What more could you ask for?!

There's just something special about a 2nd Gen Camaro, and Christopher's Z28 is a perfect example. 🙌

Drop a comment and let us know what you think of this ride! 👇

08/12/2026

🎥 How did the 1967 Camaro really come to life?

Automotive historian and author Philip Borris takes us deep into the history behind Chevrolet’s answer to the Mustang and the development of the very first Camaro.

From the early XP-836 / “Panther” program to the designers, engineers, Norwood Assembly history and the eventual Camaro name, Phil shares rare details, photos and stories you probably haven’t heard before.

If you love first-gen Camaros, Chevrolet history or the Norwood Assembly Plant, this one is worth watching!

📚 And you can meet Philip Borris in person at the 2026 Norwood MOTORfest!

📍 Factory 52 | Norwood, OH
📅 August 21–22, 2026

Phil, author of Echoes of Norwood and Visions of Norwood, will be at the Camaro Central / Firebird Central booth signing books throughout the event!

▶️ Watch “The Untold Birth of the 1967 Camaro” now on the Muscle Car Central YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/GoLnEqBko_Q

Automotive historian and author Philip Borris uncovers the fascinat...