Vehicle Description
This 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS Tribute Restomod is one of those cars
where you can see the money before you even get close. With a
sparkling maroon paint job, a gorgeous stock-style interior, and
lots of muscle-bound power complements of a modern 5.7L LS1 V8,
this pro-built cruiser looks like every bit of the
'no-expense-spared' build cost was money well spent.
You can always spot the great ones because they seem to radiate and
glow compared to the cars around them. We can't say specifically
what sets them apart, but cars like this seem to just stand out, as
if everything were just a little more exacting - the finish is just
a little deeper, the chrome a little bit shinier, and the curb
appeal is through the roof. At any rate, the slick Madeira Maroon
paint on this car is dialed-in; a beautiful dark currant that looks
especially attractive when the light highlights the luster in the
finish - like when a sunset cuts through a glass of high-end Syrah.
With only 5,382 miles on the build everything still looks fresh,
with a top driver-quality finish showing only minor imperfections
in mostly indiscreet locations. Quite frankly, I'm glad she's no
trailer-queen because the next owner will have zero reservations
taking this '67 out for a spin at a moment's notice, and that's
what owning a muscle car should be all about. A stock-style hood
with a modest cowl always looks best on a 1st generation Camaro,
and the chin spoiler up front and ducktail spoiler out back
highlight the traditional Camaro design the world fell in love with
decades ago. White SS stripes were painted on the hood and deck lid
and the buried under the clear - turning the curb appeal up to '11'
- while the blacked-out RS-spec grille and hide-away headlights set
an aggressive tone up front. The bumpers and stainless trim was
polished up to a bright sparkles including the rocker molding,
single-element taillights, and dual exhaust tips.
The bucket seat interior looks completely stock at first glance,
offering standard black buckets and factory door panels for a
classic look that nobody will ever complain about. Plush black
carpets, black Camaro floor mats, and a matching dash pad highlight
the monochromatic look inside, and there's a factory center console
augmented with a removeable storage box with cup holders along with
a T-handle shifter that manages the 4L60E auto transmission below.
All the original dials are long gone, replaced instead by a more
accurate set of Dakota Digital units that fit perfectly inside the
dual-pod gauge bezel ahead of the driver. There's a modern
air-conditioning system in place that uses the dash's original
eyeball vents and controls, the 3-spoke steering wheel atop a tilt
column is a faithful update on the factory wheel, and even the
radio looks like a factory piece thanks to the retro-style
AM/FM/AUX that was neatly installed into the original slot in the
dash. Again, the interior is the kind of place that looks pretty
stock at first glance, but upon closer examination it's a lot nicer
than its contemporaries, and it's the detailing that makes this one
shine. The backseat looks like it's never been used, and even the
trunk features period-correct plaid mats on the floor and spare
tire for a tailored look.
They didn't mess around when it came time for horsepower, either.
That's a powerful 5.7L LS1 V8 motor under the hood, swapped-in from
a '99'00 GM with exceptional workmanship and neat fitment inside
the engine bay. Tasteful use of body-colored paint on the valve
covers and polished aluminum and chrome throughout gives the block
plenty of flash, but the overall vibe, like the rest of the car, is
practically OEM with a show-quality twist. They did such a great
job with the motor swap, this modern fuel-injected motor looks like
it always belonged in this Camaro. A big aluminum radiator,
polished Street & Performance intake and throttle body, polished
components driven through a serpentine belt system with polished
pulleys, and coated long-tube headers all make it mechanically
strong and a ton of fun to drive. The powerful motor hooks up with
a 4L60E 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive which means
it can handle itself off the line and on the highway, and the
10-bolt rear end out back is nearly bulletproof. Underneath, the
suspension was upgraded with modern A-arms and a sway bar up front,
updated shocks, and the subframe was strengthened with a cross
brace to help reduce body roll in the corners. Power 4-wheel disc
brakes with drilled and slotted rotors keep everything under
control, and the smooth power steering system is a wonderful
upgrade. A custom stainless dual exhaust system, with Flo-Pro
mufflers give it that awesome sound we all love and the
undercarriage is solid but not overly detailed, further evidence
that this Camaro has lived an easy life someplace warm. Even the
attractive American Racing Torque Thrust polished wheels are
ideally suited to the car and wear 235/45/17 front and 255/45/18
rear tires that fill the fenders perfectly.
Incredibly clean and slick, this turn-key Camaro stands out in a
very crowded field, and it's ready to dominate for years to come.
Muscle cars this good never last long, so call today!
