First-production models for the Camaro->ke248 usually find themselves on the auction block with proceeds being sent directly to charity.

So, when Chevrolet->ke199 announced last week that it was sending the first-production models of the 2014 Chevrolet COPO Camaro and the 2014 Z/28 Camaro to Barrett-Jackson, none of us were surprised the least bit.

What we did find surprising, though, was the enormous interest bidder had in both cars, culminating in a total auction of $1.35 million. Broken down, the Z28 netted an impressive $650,000 and the COPO Camaro received $700,000.

Compare that to the $400,000 the 2013 COPO Camaro Convertible fetched in the same event last year and we'd consider that almost 100-percent bid increase proof that the new look of the Camaro, coupled with the uniqueness of the models, equates to a lot of interest from a lot of people.

Besides, the amount both cars received will go to a good cause, with the proceeds from the COPO Camaro going to the Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans and the money from the Z/28 will go to Detroit’s Cornerstone Schools.

Good on the buyers of both first-production models for shelling out that much money; just goes to show that people are willing to fork over money to score these muscle cars->ke507.

Click past the jump to read about both new Camaros

2014 Chevrolet COPO Camaro

The 2014 COPO Camaro was unveiled at the 2013 SEMA Auto Show->ke216 and, just like the previous version, will be limited to only 69 units.

The model will be offered with a pair of new racing engines, including a revised take on the naturally aspirated 427 engine, as well as a supercharged version of the 350-cubic-inch engine. Other updated will also include an NHRA-approved roll cage and suspension and an exclusive live rear axle.

2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Chevrolet unveiled the Camaro Z/28 as the most capable and fastest Camaro currently available. When compared to a standard Camaro, the Z/28 version features a full aerodynamic package, an updated interior look, high-performance suspension and brakes, and of course, a more powerful engine.

Under the hood, Z/28 gets a naturally aspirated, 7.0-liter, LS7 V-8 engine that delivers a total of 505 horsepower and 481 pound-feet of torque. The engine is mated to a Tremec TR6060 manual transmission that sends the engine’s power to the rear wheels.

The 2014 Camaro Z/28 is priced at $75,000.