Instagram user jlord8 has offered a rendering of what the 4th-generation Chevrolet Camaro might look like had GM offered a wagon or shooting brake version of the iconic sports car. In a Z28 1LE configuration, the image gives a glimpse of what might have been in the hypothetical performance wagon. Opinions on Instagram in the comments differ, but at the very least, the thought of such a car existing is interesting.
A Camaro Z28 1LE Wagon
In the image on Instagram, from the front, the car looks like a fairly standard version of the 4th-generation Camaro Z28, complete with aftermarket wheels. The extension of the roofline to include a wagon-like rear extends the Camaro's styling in a way not previously seen but nods to a hypothetical version of the car that would have provided the same mechanics with a bit more space. The 4th-generation Camaro was notable in that it was the final generation of the Camaro offered by Chevrolet before the nameplate's nearly decade long hiatus; revived by Chevy for the 2010 model year and continues today in coupe and convertible forms with a variety of engine and performance levels to choose from.
A Wagon In Good Company
The number of wagons offered by automakers in the United States has sizeably decreased over the last 2 decades, though some automakers like Audi, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Mini and Subaru continue to offer new wagons stateside today. Back when you could buy a new 4th-generation Camaro, however, Chevrolet themselves was still offering new wagons for sale. The 4th-generation Camaro debuted for the 1993 model year and lasted through 2002. At the onset of its generation in the early '90s, Chevrolet showrooms offered a wagon version of the Cavalier and Caprice, a high-performance sedan version of which was the Impala SS from 1994-1996. Both Chevy wagons didn't make it to the end of the 4th-generation Camaro's life cycle. The Chevrolet HHR would come later in 2006, a retro-inspired panel that is commonly referred to as a wagon and in many ways embodies one. Given the time period, it's imaginable this hypothetical car could have existed in the Chevrolet lineup.
For the 2004 Detroit Auto Show, Chevrolet released the Nomad concept car, a revival of the nameplate once offered by Chevrolet on wagons, specifically two-door versions in the 1950s. The Nomad concept ultimately never came to fruition, however, its compact size and sports car like styling draws a comparison to this 4th-generation Camaro's wagon rendering.