Vehicle Description
This 1971 Chevrolet Camaro SS Tribute stuffs more big block power
under the hood than even Chevy dared. But this is about more than
just brutal speed. As you dig a little deeper, you'll see that it
has been upgraded to not only handle the power, but also give you
greater comfort.
The legend is that Chevy was about to offer the 454 cubic-inch big
block in the 2nd gen Camaro, but then yanked this ultra-high
performance setup at the last minute. This custom build rectifies
that. So as you look over the whole car it gives you plenty of
signs it's a big power machine. This includes the chin spoiler,
full-width rear spoiler, dual black racing stripes, and a
lightweight fiberglass hood with extra-tall cowl. And the upgraded
split-bumper RS front end give this grille the wide look like it
wants to inhale the other cars in its way. The color is a nice and
deep red. We won't pretend the finish is perfect. It actually goes
nicely with the car's street bruiser performance image that should
appeal to those who drive their muscle cars. And everyone else will
see the value price as an opportunity to invest in giving this
custom Camaro even more personal style.
The black accenting on the exterior also is a nice preview of the
full black interior. You get the correct high-backed bucket seats,
which debuted for the 1971 model year. They were redone as part of
an older restoration, and they still look nice, right down to the
correct button-top presentation. There are other nice pieces, like
the armrest center console and provisions for R134a air
conditioning (likely just needs a recharge to blow cold again.) But
this isn't just a coddler; there's plenty to give you the tingle of
performance. Your left hand will love the grip of the Lecarra
steering wheel, and your right one may never want to leave the
B&M T-bar shifter. The carbon fiber dash panel showcases a full
set of professional grade AutoMeter Pro-Comp Ultra-Lite gauges.
Chevy could have offered the big 454 cubic-inch V8 back in the
1970s, and how nicely this one fits in the engine bay proves it.
Those bright 454 valve covers even proudly announce it. While
there's no replacement for added displacement, this special build
goes further. It has performance upgrades like aluminum heads, a
Holley four-barrel carburetor, Edelbrock intake, and long tube
headers that let this exhale with a sweet rumble out of the H-pipe
dual exhaust. The 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission is the
right mix that gives you a stout construction and better gears to
utilize the power-band (and the overdrive is handy, too.) As you
look underneath, you're going to see nice upgrades like a thick
front sway bar, subframe connectors, and rear traction bars. Plus,
there's power steering, power brakes w/discs up front, and wide
performance tires on those polished 17-inch American Racing Torq
Thrusts wheels.
Complete with service manual, build receipts and maintenance
records, this is a 2nd gen Camaro with the legendary spilt bumper
look and the kind of power it was always supposed to have. So don't
miss this true muscle car hero. Call today!!!