Vehicle Description
By now you've probably realized your friends at RK Motors Charlotte
really enjoy finding killer muscle cars. The faster, the scarier,
the more unique: THE BETTER! Combining the style of yesterday with
the performance of today and tomorrow, this impressive Camaro
resto-mod is tailored to the enthusiast who wants to drive the
absolute best. And if you've been languishing at your desk,
debating a purchase while your favorite relics vanish from our
inventory, it's a rare chance at sweet redemption!
4.5 YEARS
The beneficiary of a detailed, 4.5-year restoration that's barely
seen 300 miles since its 2019 completion, this slick F1 sports a
glistening coat of Chevrolet Rally Red 2-stage. Believed to be
all-original, the car's rock-solid sheetmetal is both straight and
precise. And it all adds up to one very well done classic that's
tough enough to hit the road and nice enough to steal the show!
When it comes to purity of form, we really can't think of a better
looking car than the first-generation Camaro. It's a solid and
straightforward design that continues to age exceptionally well,
especially in the company of its exaggerated and extroverted
competitors. At the front of this brilliant F1, a stainless-trimmed
grille hangs a familiar "SS 396" emblem above a polished bumper and
a traditional chin spoiler. Above that grille, a ZL-2 Cowl
Induction Hood floats tasteful lettering between a bright Camaro
header and stainless-trimmed glass that's seated behind relocated
wipers. That glass, reflected in factory mirrors, caps a
stainless-trimmed profile that's dotted with traditional badging,
factory door handles and optional quarter louvers. And at the back
of the car, a second polished bumper frames fresh taillights and a
familiar D80 deck spoiler.
489 CUBIC INCHES
Toss this panther's hood and you'll find 489 cubic inches of
stroked Chevrolet big block that's wedged inside a clean,
professionally detailed engine bay. At the top of that 4-bolt mill,
a K&N-capped FiTech throttle body feeds electronically sourced
fossils to a dressed Edelbrock Performer RPM intake. That intake
feeds lightweight Dart 360 heads, which frame Chevy Orange
Chevrolet valve covers between roller lifters, roller rockers and a
polished Chevrolet oil cap. Spark begins at a hot distributor,
which is sequenced to an MSD Blaster 2 coil and MSD Street Fire
Wires. Those cables fire a .030 overbore, which joins a 4.25-inch
stroker crank and a mild hydraulic roller cam to produce stout,
10.5 to 1 compression. Spent gases whisk through customized Hooker
Super Competition tubes. All that high performance heat is kept in
check by a big Champion radiator that's stuffed between a polished
expansion tank and a big pusher fan. Billet pullies spin an
aluminum water pump between a modern AC compressor and modern power
steering. Aesthetically, details like fresh dipsticks, a
high-torque starter and a deep-sump oil pan reinforce the idea that
this coupe's build focused on both performance and glitz. And,
built by Mike Thomas, son of legendary mud racer Ennis Thomas, this
cast iron beast presently pushes roughly 620 horsepower!
5 TIMES THE PULL
That acute focus on ability carries right over, or should we say
under, to this Chevy's thoughtfully upgraded chassis. Behind the
buff engine, a tough Tremec 5-speed, complete with a hydraulic
clutch and a modern Neutral Safety Switch, spins a predictable
12-bolt that's finished with a posi-traction differential and big,
3.73 gears. Opposite that pumpkin, lucid power steering keeps
everything pointed straight. All that 'scoot and slide' hardware
rides a massaged suspension, which pairs a fused and powder-coated
subframe with adjustable air shocks, stiff mono-leaf springs and
quality CalTracs traction bars. Stops come courtesy of
power-assisted discs and drums. Charred fossils float from the
aforementioned tubes to stainless, 3-inch Pypes exhaust. And power
meets the pavement through powder-coated Rallies, which spin
staggered BF Goodrich Radial T/As around stainless trim rings and
low-profile center caps.
5 DECADES OF STYLE
Open this F1's doors and you'll find a stylish Standard Interior
that's been lovingly restored. At the center of the car,
vinyl-trimmed bench and bucket seats ride snazzy black and red
carpet. In front of those seats, a good looking dash complements
green-lit telemetry with Vintage Air climate control. At the base
of that dash, a wood-trimmed console founds a canted Hurst shifter
between modern Custom Autosound audio and familiar GM accessory
gauges. And the driver spins a reproduction Rosewood wheel around a
modern, tilting column.
Recently we've been getting some incredible hardware that owners
are selling for way under the cost of construction, meaning you -
our customers - are receiving excellent deals on fantastic
classics. This awesome Camaro looks absolutely predatory and is
sure to attract a TON of attention wherever it goes. Looking for a
first-class ticket to blacktop bliss? Grab the phone and give your
friends at RK Motors Charlotte a call!
HIGHLIGHTS
Revered Camaro resto-mod that's the product of a 4.5 year,
ground-up restoration
489 cubic inch Chevrolet big block stroker engine with FiTech fuel
injection
5-speed manual Tremec transmission with hydraulic clutch
GM 12-bolt rear axle with a posi-traction differential and 3.73
gears
Modern air conditioning
Power steering
Power front disc and rear drum brakes
Upgraded chassis and suspension
Chevrolet Rally Red paint
Black bucket seat interior with modern audio
Large long tube headers / 3-inch Pypes exhaust
15-inch Chevrolet Rally Wheels
Hidden electric windshield wiper system
Restoration photos
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world
