Drekar Z-15 built by GMMG Drekar Z-15 built by GMMG Information from LS-1 Tech - Young Jedi  . 2002 DREKAR ASV PILOT FIREBIRD “Z15” TRANS AM After 35 years of domination in the American "Musclecar" market, both of the legendary F-Bodies (Camaro & Firebird) were to cease production in 2002. In response to this, and after seeing that there was no planned Firebird equivalent to the forthcoming limited production Camaro "ZL1" Supercar (in which Matt Murphy, the owner of GMMG, had just been given the approval from GM to build 69 of these special vehicles after months of hard work to bring the "ZL1" project to life), an upcoming design & tuner company Drekar ASV (American Specialty Vehicles) set it's sights on paying homage to this piece of American heritage with it's own Firebird Supercar, the "Z15". Jan Oosten, a creative concept designer/producer along with his like-minded engineer brother, Kurtis Oosten (founders of Drekar ASV - both from a NASA/Aerospace family with a patriotic passion for American Musclecars) set out with their enthusiasm to make this new Supercar a reality. By contacting their longtime family friend Dan Edmundson (a manager of a Pontiac/GMC dealership who himself had co-produced the limited production "Banshee" dealership cars of the mid to late 90's and had already supplied numerous F-Bodies to the family over the years) they managed to get some of the very first “Collector Edition” Firebirds coming down the GM pipeline for this new project. With Drekar ASV's initial goal of converting only 35 “Collector Edition” vehicles (in which GM had only a few thousand produced to generally commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Firebird) to this 600HP performance and appearance package, the name "Z15" seemed fitting as this was already the GM "RPO" code designated to those Firebird "CE" cars. With some essential help in collaboration, build components, and overall insight from fellow enthusiast Matt Murphy (who had already put aside his beautiful 400HP pilot Firebird "Ram Air 6" project due to GM’s disbanding of the Pontiac Firebird Brand Team) and staff, the project was taking its first breaths in life. This new Drekar ASV Firebird "Z15" Supercar started out as previously mentioned in "CE" form which was coming directly from GM in a Pontiac yellow "54U". This color yellow had been previously used on the Firebird's in 1994. This production "CE" yellow was a tad more "pale" than the pre-production "CE" car which was finished in a much brighter Corvette "Millennium Yellow". It was immediately decided that the "Z15" would don an outstanding show car coat of the originally intended "CE" color Corvette "Millennium Yellow". The pilot car was painstakingly disassembled and then painted piece by piece, completing the paint scheme with the addition of a black Pontiac style "arrowhead" to cleanly but accurately portray the aggressive nature of this 'bird. With its fresh new look upon reassembly, the engine was carefully reinstalled with specific “Z15” milled heads & upgraded internals to match the custom “Z15” Vortech Supercharger w/Aftercooler. From exhaust, programming, drivetrain, braking & suspension - all planted to the pavement with Goodyear Eagle F1 295-35 ZR18 Supercar tires - this vehicle is complete and bold in every detail. In keeping with its donor “CE” styling cues, the ebony interior was accented with silver, including the “Z15” specific instrument cluster. “Z15” key fob, floor mats, console badge, auto-dimming rearview mirror with temperature and compass - even a yellow “Z15” logo specific car cover - are just a few of the things that lead to an overall uncompromised setup. After the pilot Firebird “Z15” was completed in its build, it was decided that it should be seen first by the people it was most built for: the Firebird enthusiasts. It was transported to the 2002 Trans Am Nationals in Dayton, Ohio – the largest Firebird show in the world - where the public was first introduced to this one of a kind ‘bird at that largest event, during the last year the F-Body was manufactured. In a truly honorary and unforgettable experience for all involved in the build, the “Z15” claimed first place prize in the Super-Street class. The pilot Firebird “Z15” went on to be “officially” unveiled and autographed as well (signatures include Jan Oosten, Kurt Oosten, Matt Murphy, and Scott Settlemire) at the 2002 F-Body Celebration held Sept. 20th-22nd in Bowling Green, KY alongside some of the finest GM F-Cars to ever be produced, and also among some of the finest Firebird and Camaro enthusiasts. Truly trying to embody all that the Firebird represented to scores of enthusiasts for generations and being born in spirit of its brethren the Camaro “ZL1”, the Firebird “Z15” had come to life. CHECK OUT THE SPECS	Can anyone help identify this car build for Dale, Jr? What is it?  I beleive it is GMMG Car # HRPT-PR1? HRPT-PR1? - Hugger Orange - Dale, Jr. CETA - PR-1 Is this RA6-PR1 Collector yellow? GMPP Drekar 15 Drekar Z15
GMMG - JR #8 GMMG - JR #8 JR 8 - thanks Jason JR 8 - thanks Jason	#4 (Special Build) Z7D - GMMG #4 DHPE (Special Build) - GMMG #12 DHPE (Special build) #12 DHPE (Special build)
Click - 'Drive-by'	Click - '99 Phase IIX red convert video (not a Blackbird) '99 Phase IIX/475 GMMG built (not a Blackbird)
Photos taken by Jim Smith 2010 GMMG visit DEI #20 waiting for the LAST (#100) C5R '427' Race Motor Empty space on top right of empty motor crates is for #100 C5R going in DEI #20 #20 DEI Empty hole (top right) is for the LAST C5R '427' race motor #100 to go in DEI #20 Year One Formula PR-2 Year One Formula PR-2 ZO6 Millenium Yellow Coupe converted to a Convert Skunk Werkes PR-2 Skunk Werkes SWV-PR2 SS track car project SS Track Car 1999 GM Hugger Orange Camaro SS Prototype (Only one built by GM) - GMMG upgraded to Pahse II/435hp I delivered this car to NC for Matt. 1999 Hugger Orange Convert - EXP-Convert	Photos from 2010 GMMG visit At least 7 Performance Edition 2002 SS' were in storage containers. They are all owned by one collector. The million dollar question?  Did Matt ever complete these cars? PE's in storage PE's in storage PE's in storage #48 SOM ZL-1 waiting for motor Real deal Pace Car- not a Festival Car Jim with #8 Bud NASCAR Performance Edition PR-1 PE PR-1
Did GMMG build a 1999 Firehawk in 2006? Yes, it's the real deal. (1 of 1) On November 14, 2011 I received photos of GMMG FH @ GMMG with Mike doing the engine work.   The only GMMG markings I see are on the heads. Thanks  Jim '99 GMMG Firehawk? '99 GMMG Firehawk? --------------------------------------------------------------  A Tom Henry is being built (11/11) & may have #33 on it. Only 32 Tom Henry cars were built & it is not real. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here's another Tom Henry that is not real (silver). It looks like a nice car but not real. Clone - Knock-off - Not a real Tom Henry	Other 'special' GMMG cars that I don't hae any information on.  Please share if you have any information.         Wildcard's Car #     Color Roof Trans Engine   HRPT - PR-1 Berger Chevy Camaro Hugger Orange        Is this the the Orange Dale Jr. car? SWV-PR-1 Skunk Werks ZO6 Vette Blue SWV-PR-2 Skunk Werkes ZO6 Vette Millenium Yellow  Convert      Have a photo @ GMMG 2010 ENF-PR-1 B4C Black ENF-1   B4C White        Matt Murphy - Was this the prototype? E-KE-SS SS Black   Is this the black SS Track Car?  E-BS-Z28    Z-28 Montery Maroon         V-6 B4C SOM Built for Nancy Gibb GMHT-6     ?        What is GMHT? GMHT-8 Black GMHT-9     Bright Red         JR#8 Camaro have info Bright Red Jason - AL - have info & photos RA6-PR1 Pontiac   CollEdYellow        Is this GMPP? HRT-PR1     Hugger Orange        Is this the the Orange Dale Jr. car? HRT-EM Red B-EM T      Black  T-Top       2000 Z28 2000 Z-28 White Convert YO - GA 2000 TA     Silver         EXP-Z28 2000 Z-28 Silver Coupe YO - GA DH-CV Dick Harrell   Ralley Red         MIKE White DH DC-1 Drag Car  Dick Harrell Dark Red        Have photos & info SYC-PR-1 TA? Olympic Gold GMHT-1     Bright Red         GMHT-2 Bright Red GMHT-4     Bright Red         GMHT-5 Bright Red EXP-Convert 1999 Proto SS Hugger Orange     II/435  Hugger Orange GM prototype GMHT-3     Monteray Maroon         GMHT-7  ?