Vehicle Description
If you're going to dream, dream big. Clearly someone wanted to
build the ultimate F-body, and pulled out all the stops to create
this stunning resto-mod 1969 Chevrolet Camaro. With a thundering
big block under the hood, high-impact bodywork, and a traditional
Camaro tech interior, this is the F-body we all wish we owned.
Seriously, if you could have a vintage Camaro built any way you
wanted, isn't this pretty much what you'd wish for? The bodywork is
laser-straight and looks like a million bucks from any angle, so
they clearly spent the time to get it right. The bright lime green
paint with a satin black hood sure isn't subtle, but somehow it
works on the vintage Camaro sheetmetal. That cowl-induction hood,
ducktail spoiler, and SS-style blacked out grille and chin spoiler
were added during the build, and aside from some minor signs of
having been driven, there isn't much to complain about here. There
were no liberties taken with the Camaro's classic shape, and even
the original Camaro script emblem was reinstalled on the nose,
although most of the others were shaved. Chrome bumpers add a
little contrast, but other details like the side gills were painted
black for a bit of a custom look. Nobody will say this thing
doesn't have the right look.
From behind the wheel, there's no way to tell that this isn't a
restored standard Camaro. The stock interior has been mostly
refinished to factory specs, and the workmanship is quite good
throughout. Original buckets, a center console that features a
quartet of auxiliary gauges, as well as a familiar horseshoe
shifter for the TH400 3-speed automatic transmission underneath.
That billet steering wheel is a great addition, and you'll note
that most of the original gauges are gone, replaced by very cool
square gauges that match the shape of the pods for a unique look
that works really well. You'll also note that this car carries A/C
which has been upgraded with a modern compressor and R134a
refrigerant and there's a very impressive AM/FM/CD stereo system
that sounds great. In the best resto-mod tradition, this car blends
the best of yesterday and today to create something truly
spectacular.
Spectacular is one word for the 454 cubic inch big block under the
hood. It's as audacious as the bodywork, wearing bright green
paint, but it's also remarkably docile, with a hydraulic cam and
pump gas-friendly pistons inside. An Edelbrock aluminum intake and
Demon 750 CFM 4-barrel carburetor deliver the fuel, while a set of
long-tube headers use Flowmaster mufflers to handle the exhaust via
a set of turn-downs just ahead of the rear axle. There's a big
aluminum radiator up front, a March serpentine belt drive assembly
for reliability, and all-new hardware and plumbing throughout. The
Camaro's suspension wasn't modified besides a set of tubular lower
control arms and custom springs to lower it a bit, and a set of C5
Corvette brakes give it impressive stopping power. The
aforementioned TH400 feeds a reinforced 12-bolt rear with 3.23
gears on a Posi limited slip, making it comfortable under any
conditions. Blacked-out Foose wheels look great against the green
bodywork and carry fat 245/40/17 front and 275/40/17 rear
performance radials.
If you're looking for a weaponized 1969 Camaro, look no further.
Someone was reaching for something modern and hit the sweet spot
between vintage and state-of-the-art. Call today!