Video: The Backstory – State Farm Jekyll & Hyde Camaro

State Farm’s Central Illinois Vehicle Research Facility supervisor Earl Hyser came across a hopeless 1968 Camaro RS Convertible, complete with fire damage from an engine fire, in a salvage yard and had the insane idea to create the ultimate Camaro – a Jekyll & Hyde of sorts. The claimed “Brain Child” of Hyser was a combination of the ’68 Camaro SS Convertible with a ’68 Camaro SS Convertible.

Jekyll & Hyde was “rebuilt” at the State Farm Vehicle Research Facility by a group of guys who tear cars down to nothing on a daily basis – and then built it back up in a sense … into two different cars on one chassis. The “rebuild” took over three years and the result was completely worth it – as no one had ever attempted to do such a project before.

Many people claim the photos are photoshopped – but we can assure you that it is not. Every single inch of the car – from the split front end and roof to the split engine bay and interior – is real.

The vehicle now lives in Dallas, Texas when it’s not traveling the States as a training aid for State Farm agents and underwriters learning about classic car policies or attending car shows. High five to State Farm for building a seriously awesome Camaro!

 

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Stephanie McDonough

Stephanie is an engine builder that has GM blood that runs generations deep and an LS obsession that is literally skin deep. Also known as LSwut, Stephanie discovered a knack for writing when she realized she could write about the cars and engines she loves and hasn't looked back. Much of her free time is spent working on her '98 Trans Am WS6.
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