AutoHunter Spotlight: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Sport Coupe

Featured on AutoHunter, online auction platform powered by ClassicCars.comIt is this 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Pete Rose Hit King Edition 6-Speed.

Sports events and sports cars can be combined in ways you never thought possible. Did you know that there was a special edition fifth generation Camaro dedicated to baseball legend Pete Rose? By the time he retired from his 23-year career in Major League Baseball in 1986, Rose had totaled 4,256 hits. And even now, 38 years later, that record has not been matched or beaten.

Today’s featured (and aptly named) Victory Red Camaro it pays tribute to Pete’s achievements, and shows only 5,400 miles on the odometer. The car is being offered for sale with a clear CARFAX report by a private seller in Lexington, North Carolina, and the auction will end on Friday.

There were 27 Camaros made in this configuration – and as to why that number was chosen, I have yet to track down. The starting point for the build was the 2SS/RS sports group – itself a machine that featured performance out of the box. The exterior has only a few subtle hints of the Hit King package: There are logos on the front fenders and black graphics on the rear fenders. Midnight Silver 20-inch wheels on Pirelli tires provide the required traction.

Pete, now 82 years old and retired in Las Vegas, is certainly proud of the fact that Chevrolet chose this limited edition. Camaro with a powerful drive: Momentum comes from an LS3 6.2-liter V8 mated to a TREMEC TR-6060 six-speed manual transmission. From the factory, this combination was good for 426 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque.

No collector car is complete without documentation and swag. This Camaro comes with an engine cover signed by Pete Rose and unopened Hit King edition floor mats. That includes already-installed accessories such as branded headliners and a custom badge in the center console.

My only question is, did the owner think to take a picture when the odometer rolls around 4,256 miles? That would provide the perfect opportunity to write. If not, there is still a chance to try something in 14,256.

Auction of this 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Pete Rose Hit King Edition 6-Speed ends Friday, April 12, 2024 at 12:00 pm (PDT)

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