Vehicle Description
How do you take a timeless Chevy pony car and make it even more
fun? You install 512 cubic inches of balanced and blueprinted big
block, source a trick Turbo-Hydramatic transmission, and wrap
everything in sinister red and black aesthetics! When it comes to
performance, durability and sheer intimidation, nothing beats '60s
GM muscle. And, thanks to their simplicity and mass-market appeal,
cars like this first-generation Camaro are ideal foundations for
killer pro-tourers with monstrous horsepower. This stylish drop-top
is the literal embodiment of storied Motor City might. Amenities
like modern air conditioning and a fully independent suspension
make it the perfect car for authentic driving experiences, while
clean lines, custom upholstery and an excellent stance are sure to
wow enthusiasts. Looking for a top-notch classic that's road ready,
show-ready and just plain battle-ready? This fully-sorted Chevy has
it all!
BODYWORK/TRIM
The beneficiary of a detailed restoration that took six figures and
2.5 years to complete, this Camaro wears a vibrant coat of red
2-stage that's as smooth as it is glossy. Under that pigment, solid
body panels align well, presenting the kind of fit and finish
that's common on high level builds. That alignment serves as an
excellent canvas for a painted Super Sport nose stripe. And that
stripe parallels quality Haartz cloth that completes an impressive,
head-turning profile.
As any good stylist will tell you, clothing is a great tool for
personal expression, but it's often the finishing touches that
really show your passion. Translation: the devil is in the details,
and this Camaro certainly doesn't disappoint. At the front of that
car, a tasteful Rally Sport grille hangs a polished "SS" emblem
above a broad bumper, Rally Sport parking lamps and a requisite D80
chin spoiler. Behind that grille, a shaved header leads the eye
through a handsome Super Sport Hood, which fronts polished wipers
that clear tinted and stainless-trimmed glass. Beneath that glass,
traditional door handles and factory mirrors reflect ornate fender
emblems, factory marker lamps and polished "502" scripts. And at
the back of the car, a second broad bumper and second D80 spoiler
cage a Gloss Black valance that's centered on a billet, "SS"
branded fuel cap and billet, LED tail lamps.
ENGINE
Looks aren't the only thing that inspires great memories. Toss this
Chevy's hood and you'll find a brutal GM Performance Parts ZZ502
big block that's been balanced, blueprinted and bored to a whopping
512 cubic inches! A rich mixture of air and fuel is supplied by a
big Quick Fuel 4-barrel, which floats between Russell fluid lines,
a Lokar throttle linkage and a polished air cleaner. That carb
rides a polished Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, which is bolted to
the Chevy Orange block via hot aluminum heads. Those heads plant
beefy roller rockers between polished breathers, polished valve
covers and Stainless Works long-tube headers. At the back of those
pipes, an aftermarket distributor sequences spark through loomed
Taylor plug wires. In front of those wires, a billet serpentine
drive spins a polished Edelbrock water pump between a polished
alternator, a polished AC compressor and Concept One power
steering. And that pump feeds a polished radiator that's parked
between a polished expansion tank and a giant electric puller fan.
Aesthetically, the engine compartment continues this Chevy's theme
of glossy black and red 2-stage. And, everywhere it strays, the eye
is met with quality ancillary components like trick dipsticks,
billet brace bars and billet hood hinges.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
When the engine jumps to life, it spins torque through a
chrome-trimmed Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed that, thanks to the
good folks at TCI Automotive, makes excellent use of a Gear Vendors
overdrive. That no compromises powertrain pushes a fully
independent suspension that's finished with Global West tubular
control arms and quality Speedtech spindles. Naturally, the
aforementioned Concept One power steering includes a tidy Concept
One gearbox. Stops come courtesy of Hydratech hydraulics, which
route fluid from a Wilwood master cylinder to a quartet of Wilwood
calipers. Those clamps, two inboard 4-piston units and two
traditional 6-piston units, squeeze a combination of vented,
drilled and slotted rotors. There's a large-diameter exhaust system
that thunders through Borla ProXS mufflers. And everything rolls on
color-keyed Rushforth Rated-X wheels, which twist 245/40ZR18 Nitto
NT555 Extreme ZRs in front of 275/40ZR18 Nitto NT555 Extreme ZRs.
Aesthetically, this Chevy's Satin Black floors look restoration
fresh in virtually every sense. And quality ancillaries, like a
stainless fuel tank, Speedtech subframe connectors, braided fuel
lines and a finned transmission pan, are standard fare.
INTERIOR
Open the doors and you'll find a custom leather cockpit that takes
plenty of aesthetic cues from trophy-winning show cars. Top dead
center, a Gloss Black dash frames conservative Classic Instruments
telemetry behind billet accessory knobs and controls for the car's
modern air conditioning. Plucked from something much more modern,
this Chevy's plush bucket seats mix stylish suede accents with
attractive red stitching. Between those thrones, a custom,
full-length console plants a short shifter behind Kenwood
touchscreen audio. Beneath that console, clean carpet floats piped
and color-keyed floor mats under metal foot pedals and integrated
kick speakers. In front of the driver, a tilting column spins a
tough, Chevrolet-branded steering wheel. And behind the passengers,
a leather-lined trunk centers a big Kenwood eXcelon sub between
dual Kenwood eXcelon amps.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
Miscellaneous component literature
Thoughtfully improved in almost every way, this Camaro is an ideal
combination of handsome looks and incredible power. In the golden
era, few pony cars could hang with Chevrolet's panther. And today,
few classics challenge its status as one of the most popular street
bruisers of all time. If you're looking for a cool classic, an
excellent performer, or a stylish vintage show queen, you're
staring at your next car!
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of a 2.5-year, 6-figure restoration
512 cubic inch GM Performance Parts V8
TCI Automotive Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed automatic transmission
/ Gear Vendors overdrive
Modern air conditioning
Custom leather and suede interior / Modern Kenwood audio
Upgraded fully independent suspension
Concept One power steering
Wilwood 4-wheel disc brakes / Hydratech hydraulic assist
18-inch Rushforth Rated-X wheels
Haartz cloth top / Painted Super Sport stripe
