Vehicle Description
There aren't many better ways to have fun in a car than with a
first-generation Camaro. This 1967 Chevrolet Camaro hardtop
definitely has the right look and with a fuel-injected small block
under the hood, it has the horsepower to back up its street-fighter
looks.
Cars like this Camaro aren't about documentation and numbers,
they're about making noise and going fast. According to the cowl
tag, this one is painted a correct shade of Butternut Yellow that
gives it a very smooth, clean look that's non-threatening, all the
better to lure in unsuspecting victims. Add a cowl induction hood,
a ducktail spoiler, and a black SS stripe around the nose, and you
give one of the most iconic muscle cars of all time with a bit of a
twist. Fit and finish are quite good, with sharp panel alignment
and both doors close with a solid feeling, indicative of a car that
hasn't been wrecked or rusty. It's also got the correct RS
equipment, including badges and the hidden headlights, and we like
the look. They invested a decent amount of time in the finish when
it was repainted in 2006, so it has a wonderful shine that will
look great for years to come, and if you gave it a professional cut
and buff, this car would still stop traffic.
Chevy called the Strato buckets "standard" but one look at the
handsome seats and you'll know it's anything but. With a lot of new
equipment, you'll be tempted to spend a lot of time in there, and
the seats are comfortable enough for long hauls. Relatively recent
carpets, door panels, and a taut headliner give it a tidy look and
feel, and a center console is a highly desirable option. The
carbon-look steering wheel is brand new and has exactly the right
look, framing a set of white-faced gauges that look awesome, and
are joined by auxiliary dials under the center stack. For modern
entertainment, there's a digital AM/FM radio that fits neatly in
the original slot with no cutting, and power windows and a tilt
steering column are included. There are no surprises awaiting you
in the trunk, either, with what appear to be original floors
wearing spatter-finish paint, a new mat, as well as the relocated
Optima battery.
The Camaro was designed to handle big horsepower from the start, so
in keeping with that mindset, a 350 V8 was bored to 406 cubic
inches, and now boasts an estimate 500 HP. Despite all the shiny
aluminum and chrome, it's built for combat thanks to a FITECH fuel
injection system, aluminum heads, and a serpentine belt drive
system for the accessories. Other horsepower-building upgrades
include a set of ceramic coated long-tube headers, MSD electronic
ignition, and a big aluminum radiator with electric fans to keep
everything cool. The inner fenders and firewall are in fantastic
condition and it's obvious that they worked hard to keep the wiring
out of sight. A 4L60E automatic transmission feeds a 10-bolt rear
out back, so you don't have to worry about breakage when you mash
the throttle. The front suspension is augmented with tubular upper
and lower control arms and there's a disc brake at all four
corners. A clean undercarriage suggests a car that's always lived
someplace warm, and those aggressive 5-spoke wheels give it the
perfect stance with their staggered 205/60/15 front and 225/60/15
rear BFGoodrich T/A radials.
This is one of those early Camaros that just looks right, sits
right, and drives right. No issues, no asterisks, just a clean
F-body and a rumbling small block. Why wait, call us now!
