Vehicle Description
1967 Chevrolet Camaro Pace Car Convertible
In 1967, Chevrolet added a new muscle car to its lineup, the
Camaro. It was a top-of-the-line SS396 version of the new Camaro
that was selected as the pace car for the '67 Indy 500. It was the
first time that Chevrolet had paced the 500 since 1955, and only
the third time ever. Chevrolet produced 81 Camaros for use as pace
cars and festival cars, some powered by the 396ci, 375-hp L-78
big-block V8 and others with a 350ci, 295-hp L-48 small block
engine. Although the actual pace car, driven by 3 time Indy winner
Mauri Rose, was powered by an L-78 engine, additional enhancements
produced more than the stock 375-hp. In addition to the 81 festival
and pace cars, an additional 21 pace car edition Camaros were
produced after the 500 for export to Canada. This production run
included 10 L-48 cars and 11 powered by a 325-hp version of the
396ci big-block. In addition, dealers could also create their own
"Pacesetter" Camaro.
Thanks to Matt Murphy with SLP engineering and his diligent
research it is believed that approximately 350 pace cars, (this
includes the track cars, festival cars, parade cars and Pacesetter
cars), were produced. Regardless of what the "experts" say, one
thing is very clear...1967 Camaro Pace Cars are rare! Gracing our
Hallowed Halls and offered for consignment, a fully restored
version of said pace car. With a 350ci V8, RS & SS packages,
correct interior and exterior colors, correct trim tag markings,
and with all its correct badging it's time to say those immortal
words...Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Engines!
Exterior
Repainted in the original Ermine White and looking just fine, this
Camaro is also sporting a white canvas top and is in good condition
with no tears and a plastic fog free rear window. This is a power
top but does need the hydraulic system bled to work properly. The
RS option hidden headlights are on just behind the eggcrate grille
matching sliding doors. Speaking of the grille, it's flawless with
the correct SS badge front and center and just below is a thin
shiny chrome bumper. Leading back to the hood is a painted bright
blue wrap around nose stripe and twin louvers in the hood lead back
to the chrome trimmed raked back windshield. A glance down the side
reveals well minded gaps and no signs of rust or corrosion. Twin
painted bright blue pinstripes run stem to stern and in case anyone
missed it, Official Pace Car decals are big and bold on both doors.
14" Chevrolet rally wheels are framed by D70-14 red stripe tires
and look just fab. The SS350 gas cap is planted firmly in the
center of the rear panel and just below is another thin chrome
bumper. Finishing out the tail end are the correct RS style
taillights and reverse lights in the lower valance.
Interior
Inside, Bright Blue vinyl with some stitching, thin chrome
accenting and carpeting make up the door panels. Blue vinyl low
back bomber style bucket seats with a nice central tuck and roll
pattern, white delineation and smooth bolsters grace the in
interior and appear as new. Also, a matching motif bench seat in
the rear makes up the seating arrangement. A blue and black center
console shows an all chrome shift handle that is designed right out
of the 60's and sets off the black nicely. This console races
between the buckets before ending just under the dash at a trio of
aftermarket gauges. Airflow and temperature for the interior are
controlled by horizontal levers in the middle of the dash and the
original AM radio is also seen. Deep round angled analog gauges
create the gauge cluster with the factory 5,500 rpm tachometer are
in front of the original 3 spoke SS steering wheel. Blue medium
pile carpet covers the floors and shows only minor wear but
otherwise presents splendidly.
Drivetrain
A date code correct and numbers matching 350ci L48 290hp V8 sits in
the well restored engine bay. This mill presents in orange/red and
looks as good as the day it was built with its chrome valve covers,
air cleaner lid, and correct hoses. A C7 C DZ tagged Rochester
Quadrajet 4bbl carburetor feeds air and fossils to the mill and
bolted to the back is the correct Muncie M20 4-speed manual
transmission. Way in the back is the correct and original PI 320G2
stamped rear axle which denotes a 12-bolt with 3.55 gears and
Positraction.
Undercarriage
Flawless, stunning, stupendous, awe inspiring, are all words to
describe this underside, it's just that good folks. Miles of black
steel with only a hint of surface rust is seen for the unibody and
flooring and suspension components. Meanwhile, independent coil
spring front suspension is on and for the rear we see leaf springs
with the correct and proper single traction bar on the passengers
side. Power front disc brakes, rear power drums along with dual
exhaust are on.
Drive-Ability
I get to drive almost all the cars that come through the door here,
well at least the ones my cohort doesn't relegate me to the
passenger seat for, but this one was all mine. As I slipped into
the Bright Blue vinyl I was taken back to The Brickyard and
harkened myself to AJ Foyt with his race winning performance. My
daydream was cut short by my partner in crime belting out his best
Jim Nabors "Back Home Again in Indiana" so off to the test track we
went with my earplugs ready for verse 2. The car performed very
well with limitless acceleration, bias free braking and adept
handling. It's no wonder the car was chosen to pace the greatest
spectacle in racing. All functions were operational during our
drive save for the aforementioned top needing to be bled and topped
off with fluid.
A generation 1 first year pony car, completely restored, with not
only the highly desirable RS/SS package but also a pace car
replica. All surfaces are very well done, and the undercarriage and
engine bay are better than new. Noteworthy is that the original
drivetrain is intact and numbers matching engine still resides
between the fenders. A check of the trim tag confirms this is
indeed a true Pacesetter replica and it's the first time one such
Camaro can be seen right here at Classic Auto Mall. So, hurry up
and bring home this Indy Camaro, and don't forget your bottle of
milk to celebrate!
VIN DECODE
124677L155627
1-Chevrolet
24-Camaro V8
67-Convertible
7-1967
L-Van Nuys, CA Assy Plant
155627-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
04D-4th Week April Build
ST 67 12667-1967 Camaro Custom Interior Convertible
BDY LOS1941-Van Nuys Body #
TR 732Z-Bright Blue Vinyl Custom Buckets
PNT C1-Ermine White, White Top
E-Tinted Glass, All
D-Power Top
2L-4 Speed
G-Center Console
3S-Z23 Interior Decor Group
L-Z22 RS Group
4P-SS350
5Y-Deluxe Seat Belts
L181A-Special Fleet Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
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