Special Edition Vehicles - What happened to GMMG?

I've always been a huge fan of these cars, and actually made a 5 hour trip to Bristol, Tn to see a few Dick Harrell's and talk to the owner of GMMG (Matt Murphy) every year. I haven't seen anything from them lately though and they don't update their site anymore. What's up with that?

They went bankrupt, from what I read.

We seriously need a "gmmg is bankrupt and if you want info come in here" thread. Theyve been bankrupt for a couple years.

^Yup.

Yeah I didn't see any other threads that said they were bankrupt. Maybe this one will help get the word out.

Who else would sell the GMMG Exhaust?

Who else would sell the GMMG Exhaust?
vengeance racing or madhammer

Now there are about 6 threads about where to get the gmmg style exhaust. If you have headers. I advise getting the stainless works exhaust bigger diameter and 3 power sticks instead of just 2 better sound

Could someone shed some light on who or what GMMG exactly is? Google doesn't really help me out much...

I believe the acronym is for General Motors Motorsports Group.

and their site is still up.
http://www.gmmginc.net/

Essentially they were a 3rd party performance division that modified new cars into some pretty spectacular rides and arguably created the best sounding post Y-pipe 4th gen exhaust. :)

They're site is still up but they are still bankrupt and out of business

I believe the acronym is for General Motors Motorsports Group.

and their site is still up.
http://www.gmmginc.net/

Essentially they were a 3rd party performance division that modified new cars into some pretty spectacular rides and arguably created the best sounding post Y-pipe 4th gen exhaust. :)

Incorrect . . . GMMG is just GMMG does not "officially" stand for anything but a name.

The "joke" was Go Matt Murphy Go . . .

Incorrect . . . GMMG is just GMMG does not "officially" stand for anything but a name.

The "joke" was Go Matt Murphy Go . . .

Ahh thanks for the correction then. I was told that many years ago and just took it at face value.

Nope.................you're all wrong. Originally Matt had a partner and his last name was George. So........................GMMG stands for George-Murphy Motor Group.

Matt told me this several years ago so I believe this is true.

Nope.................you're all wrong. Originally Matt had a partner and his last name was George. So........................GMMG stands for George-Murphy Motor Group.

Matt told me this several years ago so I believe this is true.

I think it's just a onomonopia for when you jam your finger...

Hawksthirdgen sells the GMMG catback as well, but madhammer.com has the cheapest prices so there is really no reason to buy from anywhere else. No matter where you buy it from, its all made by Gary @ Madhammer, the other guys just mark it up. :)

Anyone have pictures of an install? :)

Here's a link - I'm working on the GMMG Registry for ALL GMMG cars.

www.gmmgregistry.com

Please send info, photos & spread the word about the Registry.

Some GMMG trivia???? So what do you think? I'm sure there are many more neat stories. I'm aware of many other interesting facts but that is a story for another day.


Q: How did the DEI Intimidator Camaro's end up with 381hp & the other GMMG cars were 380hp?

A: Some suggested Dale Sr. wanted 1 more hp than the other cars. How about this? .......... Dale was car #3, Dale Jr. was car #8 & Steve Park (teammate) was car #1.......... that's '381'.

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Matt signing DEI #54 & CETA Blacbird #4 at my house October 2009.

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Q: How did the Bobby Labonte Blackbird get number #38

A: Same deal......... Bobby's # was 18 & teammate Tony Stewart (Home Depot) was #20 ............. that's #38. It's also white & Interstate Green (Bobby's colors).

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Only a great mind like Matt's could come up with something like this.

Thanks Matt for everything you have done for hobby & I hope things are well with you. Call sometime.

If anyone has anymore interesting GMMG trivia PM me. info@gmmgregistry.com


Jim Smith


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More...........

For anyone that doesn't know GMMG built very small numbers of special edition 2000-2002 Camaro's & Trans Am's. Other companies built special cars BUT in much larger numbers....SLP Firehawk's/Camaro's, Shelby Mustang's & others.

I'm putting my money on GMMG cars as a far better investment because of the smaller numbers. Why not purchase a GMMG rather than anything else with larger build numbers?

HRE #1975 & CETA Blackbird #4 are for sale.....

http://www.daytonapacecars.com/id17.html
http://www.daytonapacecars.com/id48.html

GMMG's.......... (plus a few prototypes)

ZL-1 Super Car (69) * Dick Harrell (wide-body)(30) * Berger SS (100)* Performance Edition SS (50 - not all were built)) * Hot Rod Edition (36) * Tom Henry SS (32) * DEI Intimidator SS (83) * Blackbird (50) * CETA Blackbird (10) * 35th Anniv. Blackbird (19) * Year One Blackbird (10) * Year One Formula (10) * Home Depot Truck (20?)

Jim

I personally talked to matt last year at his open house. I do know for a fact that he was dealing with a divorce and some health issues last year. There are several rumors floating around about what happened or might have happened to GMMG but I dont know the facts so I am not going to speculate or comment. I do know Matt has always went out of his way to help me every time I have had a problem and has always made me feel at home when visiting his shop. I do hope he gets his life in order so he can continue to build the awesome cars that he has provided us in the past. All we can do is pray for the man.

As far as what jim is saying about the cars, I too agree they are a good investment. Every car is unique and limited. Not to mention just plain Bad-A. I do wish people would drive them more, because you never see them. Get those things out of the garage peeps. Bring em to the LS fest next month in Bowling green, KY

Chris Light
423 650 1660
www.lightninrods.com
99 berger concept car
01 1LE Hardtop car

We try to drive ours as much as possible. Not many people are familiar with them though. When we took our DH Camaro to a cruise in, most people didn't realize what it was. A lot of people think we did the work our selves or that it's some kind of custom car. However, we don't mind. We enjoy them and purchased them because we like them. Take one ride with the t-tops off (or top down) and row through the gears... and you'll be hooked. :D

Here's a link - I'm working on the GMMG Registry for ALL GMMG cars.

www.gmmgregistry.com

Please send info, photos & spread the word about the Registry.

Some GMMG trivia???? So what do you think? I'm sure there are many more neat stories. I'm aware of many other interesting facts but that is a story for another day.


Q: How did the DEI Intimidator Camaro's end up with 381hp & the other GMMG cars were 380hp?

A: Some suggested Dale Sr. wanted 1 more hp than the other cars. How about this? .......... Dale was car #3, Dale Jr. was car #8 & Steve Park (teammate) was car #1.......... that's '381'.

309747

Matt signing DEI #54 & CETA Blacbird #4 at my house October 2009.

309754309755

Q: How did the Bobby Labonte Blackbird get number #38

A: Same deal......... Bobby's # was 18 & teammate Tony Stewart (Home Depot) was #20 ............. that's #38. It's also white & Interstate Green (Bobby's colors).

309745

Only a great mind like Matt's could come up with something like this.

Thanks Matt for everything you have done for hobby & I hope things are well with you. Call sometime.

If anyone has anymore interesting GMMG trivia PM me. info@gmmgregistry.com


Jim Smith


309746309749309748

More...........

For anyone that doesn't know GMMG built very small numbers of special edition 2000-2002 Camaro's & Trans Am's. Other companies built special cars BUT in much larger numbers....SLP Firehawk's/Camaro's, Shelby Mustang's & others.

I'm putting my money on GMMG cars as a far better investment because of the smaller numbers. Why not purchase a GMMG rather than anything else with larger build numbers?

HRE #1975 & CETA Blackbird #4 are for sale.....

http://www.daytonapacecars.com/id17.html
http://www.daytonapacecars.com/id48.html

GMMG's.......... (plus a few prototypes)

ZL-1 Super Car (69) * Dick Harrell (wide-body)(30) * Berger SS (100)* Performance Edition SS (50 - not all were built)) * Hot Rod Edition (36) * Tom Henry SS (32) * DEI Intimidator SS (83) * Blackbird (50) * CETA Blackbird (10) * 35th Anniv. Blackbird (19) * Year One Blackbird (10) * Year One Formula (10) * Home Depot Truck (20?)

Jim


You are correct about your trivia. I bet I could add a few stories.

I hope Matt is doing well I have not seen him since last winter. Great Guy I wish him the best always.

i hope to join this elite group someday soon. i was looking for a Firehawk, but i think i'm gonna save and hold out for a Blackbird :nod:

Just had new tires installed on the rear and drove back home with the top down

ok so.. if they are bankrupt and "out of business"... why is the website still up, and accepting paypal orders for exhausts? i didnt order it through them, but i took the link as far as it would go to see if it works and it does. Kind of seems odd that if they dont make them anymore, why not disable this function on the website.

So whats the verdict? I have read several threads of rumors? Did gmmg close its doors? Does someone have pics of the building closed? Anyone talk to Matt? Hows his health? Whats the deal? I hope deep down its not true but i dont know.

GMMG went bankrupt in 2010...

http://ls1tech.com/forums/special-edition-vehicles/1384107-gmmg-officially-bankrupt-2.html

ok so.. if they are bankrupt and "out of business"... why is the website still up, and accepting paypal orders for exhausts? i didnt order it through them, but i took the link as far as it would go to see if it works and it does. Kind of seems odd that if they dont make them anymore, why not disable this function on the website.

the site has been shut down too now....:cry:

the site has been shut down too now....:cry:

site is still up was just on it:hail:

Yup, its still up! Take a screen shot quick before it goes down.

http://www.gmmginc.net/

Went past the old GMMG shop in Marietta today just to see what had become of it. Its now an ambulance garage. Went inside and spoke with the managing dispatcher who said up until late 2012 they would receive multiple phone calls and mail for Matt Murphy. The back lot has been all cleaned up and the lifts and storage containers out back except for one are gone. I wonder what happened to all the cars that were in the back lot? The last time I was there I was looking at a prototype Dick Harrell wide body convertible ZL1. Matt said GMMG at the time was going to start doing modified Corvettes and then later the new Camaro which at the time wasn't out yet. It was sad to see the shop today. The many tire marks that striped the road in front of the shop have begun to fade.

http://neworleans.craigslist.org/cto/3621794472.html

fyi someones selling on on the northshore for 22,000

Ever hear the phrase?
Price yourself out of work
I think thats what happened here, i inquired about some parts.
It was like they told to me to buy em or fuck off and.pound sand in a nice way.
im still in bidness. :D

Yup, its still up! Take a screen shot quick before it goes down.

http://www.gmmginc.net/

No rush....it's still there :)