Vehicle Description
There seems to be an undeniable fact in the hobby right now:
Second-generation Camaros are red hot, and this awesome 1974 Z/28
Chevrolet Camaro Restomod is a spectacular custom build that
definitely brings the heat. With a big 396 Stroker V8, incredible
bespoke bodywork, and that aggressive look, this is the Z/28 for
guys who love to drive and look good doing it.
The government was fully emasculating muscle cars in 1974, and even
the legendary Z/28 Camaro felt a bit neutered compared to its
ancestors. So basically, not only are the additions and
customization to this Camaro welcomed, quite frankly, they're
needed. Finished in Pebble Gray on Torch Red with black stripes and
turned up to 11 thanks to the hand-made, custom front end, it's
definitely in-your-face, but it backs up the look with all the
right hardware. Workmanship is incredibly good and you can see how
straight this one is just from the photos where the reflections in
the surface suggest someone sanded that bodywork until their
fingers bled. You can get a better idea of how carefully assembled
this one is by checking the alignment of the custom front end,
which fits better than even the factory could have imagined. The
aggressive look is certainly helped by the aggressive cowl hood as
well as the giant billet grille that really expands on Chevy's
performance look of the era. The rear bumper is gone and was
replaced by a roll pan that fits seamlessly, and those proper Z/28
emblems are joined by a "Transformed" airbrushed script under the
ducktail spoiler for an extremely polished look.
The sporty Camaro interior was already a slam-dunk in 1974, and
this car's modifications put it over the top. The original front
buckets are gone, and it's now fitted with bolstered racing seats
wrapped in ultra-leather and red stitching. The door panels match
the pattern as well, as does the rear seat that provides plenty of
room for passengers. The wrap-around instrument panel has been
customized too and is now filled with aftermarket Auto Meter
gauges, giving the driver a full read-out of the engine's vitals.
Steering is controlled via a Grant 3-spoke wheel with a Transformer
center cap and that B&M shifter looks right at home in the
console. The factory AM/FM radio was replaced by a Pioneer
AM/FM/AUX/Bluetooth head unit in the factory slot, but I'm guessing
that you won't need it very often once you get a taste of the
horsepower waiting under the hood. You'll also be pleased to find a
fully painted trunk out back, which has plenty of room for all your
car show accessories.
Take a look under the hood and you can easily see where big money
was spent. That's a Blue Print 396 stroker V8 crate motor that fits
so well you'd think the factory put it there. It pumps out 500
horsepower, and upgrades include an aluminum intake manifold and
Holley 4-barrel carburetor, long-tube headers for a nice, fat
torque curve, and to give it the thump-thump-thump sound of a
proper Chevy block. A Chevrolet chrome air cleaner, polished
Chevrolet valve covers, and an aluminum radiator shroud brighten up
the red engine bay even further, but there's no question this
sucker was built for combat. It's backed by a custom built Monster
4-speed automatic transmission with a 2400 stall convertor that
spins a 10-bolt POSI rear end with 3.73s, and you'll undoubtedly
discover that there aren't many cars on the road today that can
keep up with this F-body. The Flowmaster dual exhaust system sounds
downright predatory and it rolls on a set of Torque Thrust wheels
with Transformer centers that look fantastic and wear 215/45/17
front and 245/40/17 rear performance radials.
Second-generation Camaros have crossed over from runners-up to
legitimate collectables, and this fully customized Z/28 packs a few
surprises, too. Call today!
