There’s a lot to be said for being in the right place at the right time, or — if you’re a believer in the powers above — being in the place that destiny has guided you to. South Aucklander Dale Williams is all too aware of the benefits of being Johnny on the spot; if he wasn’t, you wouldn’t be reading about this badass Camaro, as it wouldn’t have come to fruition. As a paintless dent-removal technician for Dent Devils, Dale’s on the road all day every day, bouncing between the workshops and private garages where people want dings and imperfections taken out of their pride and joy. We’ve seen some of the work he’s done, and it’s amazing what can be achieved with plenty of skill and the right tools. With Dale’s reputation as the go-to guy to fix imperfections, big or small, it’s no surprise he gets to see some amazing collections.
It was while he was at the man cave of a private collector that the conversation about Dale’s own Touring Car through to a very clean VK Commodore that once graced these pages. At the time of the conversation, the VK had just been sold and Dale was on the hunt for a first-gen Camaro. Moments later, the covers were being pulled off an uncompleted project that was sitting in the corner of the owner’s garage.
