Vehicle Description
A nice Camaro will be welcome at any local car show, but there are
a select few that also get to be showcased in velvet ropes. When
you know the difference, you will appreciate this 1967 Chevrolet
Camaro Commemorative Indy Pace Car convertible. It is one of the
factory pace car replicas used in connection with the Indy 500, and
it's made even rarer by its big block SS code in the trim tag. So
it has been meticulously restored to make sure it will instantly be
the showpiece of your garage.
We love the Indy 500 Pace Car, because it combines the love for the
first-year icon with supercar-level rarity. GM specially produced
less than 100 examples, and we'll show you that the way this one
was configured makes them ultra-desirable. This commemorative
edition has the correct decals on the doors, the proper D91
Bumblebee stripe is in its exclusive blue, and the matching blue
pinstripe that highlight the Coke bottle silhouette of these
classics. When you're checking out all these special elements,
don't overlook that this car also has its fundamentals correct. The
bumpers and trim shine like mirrors, the folding roof is pristine,
and the white paint is worthy of recognition all on its own. That's
what you get on a car that has completed its full restoration only
a few short months ago. As a true Rally Sport it has the electronic
headlight doors. Being a true Super Sport, it has all the correct
badging and faux vented hood. It's such a detailed total package,
you even get Firestone Wide Oval tires with the standout redline
trim - a true sign of a '60s performance car. The owner states it
was ordered and produced on April 28th, 1967 during the allotted
time that dealers outside of Indianapolis could order Pace Cars
under GMs "Pacesetter" Campaign. The car was ordered and delivered
new to Dixie Chevrolet in Florence, SC as a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Indy 500 Pace Car Commemorative Car.
Inside is more of the investment keeping this looking like a very
clean time machine. Chevrolet wanted these cars to really showcase
their new Camaro, and they made sure these were attractive,
distinctive, and loaded. So where the exterior is white with blue
accenting, inside it switches priorities with an attractive blue
taking center stage and the white accenting in the deluxe seats.
There was over $17k invested on the interior alone, and everything
here has the unmistakable feel of a solid investment - from the
weave of the carpeting to the grip of the bright blue three-poke
steering wheel. It's also built to be an excellent driver's
machine. That's why you have desirable features, like the center
console and auxiliary gauge package (where everything's working,
including the clock.) The large speedo and tach are a great paring
with the bright shifter that's calling out to your right hand.
Plus, the radio is one of the cleverest retro-style designs out
there. So you have the true look of a classic unit, but the
upgraded driving music from a modern digital tuner.
The trim tag notes that this was born an L78 big block. That's
huge. Not only because the 396 cubic-inch V8 was the top-dog rated
at 375 horsepower, but also on a pace car, it can give this the
kind of rarity that can be counted on one hand! That's why the
restoration has a year-correct Camaro 396 that has been done to the
highest standard. So you get the bold elements, like the bright
orange block, shining valve covers, and stock-style air topper with
big block callouts. Plus, the details are great, right down to the
GM hoses on this freshly restored engine bay. But a car like this
was made for driving. That's why it fires up with the kind of
eagerness like today was the first day at the Norwood factory. The
Holley double-pumper four-barrel carburetor lets the V8 inhale
deeper, and the Muncie four-speed manual transmission gives you
firm control over the big block power. This has fresh suspension
components, a 12-bolt Positraction rear end, power steering, and
power brakes with discs up front. So while this is looking very
good over every inch, we also know it delivers the kind of
experience where you won't be able to resist driving it to the far
away car shows.
The sale comes complete with the owner's manual and build receipts.
Serious power and history come together in the ultimate first-year
Camaro convertible. You may never get another opportunity like
this. Call now!