DEI Intimidator SS

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DEI Intimidator SS

NOTE: Many people have sent me information & photos over the last few years.

I've been attempting to pull things together in one place.

If you find any errors, ommissions or mistakes, please e-mail me & I'll change it. jimsmt@lakeland.ws

If you don't want your photo included, please let me know & it will be removed.

E-Mail your photo / car # & I will add it

One of the last photos of Dale Earnhardt, Sr. as he was climbing in the car @ Daytona Feb. 18, 2001.
Photos was taken by a personal friend of mine - David Saad
David is no longer with us & this is a tribute to Dale & David.
In honor of David his family has asked that you don't duplicate his photos.
Thanks
We miss you guys!!!!!
Jim

Dale climbing into the car just before the start of the fatal race

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Photo by David Saad - DO NOT DUPLICATE

The father/son talk before the start of the race

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Photo by David Saad - Feb. 18, 2001 - DO NOT DUPLICATE

Possibly the last photo of Dale before the start of the race?

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David Saad & Dale, Sr. just before the race - DO NOT DUPLICATE

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DEI #54 - Jim Smith - 1,850 miles

The Intimidator SS Camaro
The Numbers
•85: Dale Earnhardt Intimidator SS Camaros were built.
•1: '00 (prototype owned by Dale Jr. and the only one Dale Sr. ever drove).
•1: '01 prototype.
•83: '01 numbered cars.
•1: '02 (non-numbered, specially built for Kelley Earnhardt).
•33: Total silver-faced dashes were signed by Dale Sr.
•Car numbers with signed dashes: 1-12, 14-28, 46, 50, 52 and two prototypes. 32 signed in black ink and 1 signed in blue ink.
•38: T-tops.
•47: Coupes.
•Both prototypes were T-tops.
•Car Number 13 was held out per Dale Sr. being superstitious.
•Last car is number 83.
•30 deposits were taken before Dale Sr.'s death.
•400 requests were received the week after the accident.
•Intimidator SS #3 is owned by DEI and is believed to have less than 40 miles on the odometer.

I was informed that there is a signed convertible (maybe #29 or #30???) built without Dale's knowledge.
(Snuck in without the OK)
I've never seen a photo but this information comes from a reliable source.
Does anyone know of or have a photo of the DEI Convert?
If you have info or a photo, please let me know.

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2001 “Intimidator SS” Camaro
.:: PACKAGE CONTENTS

381hp Package
Cat Back Chambered Exhaust
High Flow Air Box Lid with Logo
Specific Dale Earnhardt™ Short Throw Shifter
Front & Rear 1.5" Lowering Springs
American Racing 200S alloy wheels with "Magnetallic Grey" spokes
Dimpled Front & Rear Rotors
Satin Black Rear Tail Light Panel
Chromed "Camaro" lettering Tail Panel
Cloisonné emblems on fenders
Cloisonné emblems on taillight panel
Autographed instrument panel in Bright Argent
Embroidered Intimidator SS floor mats
Console Plaque numbered to car
Hood stinger and deck stripe
Fitted car cover with Intimidator SS logo
All New Grille with SS Emblem
Rearview Mirror with Compass/ Auto Dimmer
Power Antenna

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# 12 DEI - 601 miles

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#15 DEI Signed

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#29 DEI

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#10 DEI - 09 Power Tour - South Bend

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#10 DEI - 09 Power Tour - South Bend

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#25 DEI - Signed

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# 30 DEI

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# 43 DEI

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# 53 DEI - 328 miles

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#53 DEI - 267 miles Feb. 10