Vehicle Description
First Generation Camaros have always been favorites for both
aficionados and regular muscle car fans alike, and high-impact cars
like this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS (and yes, it's a real-deal RS
verified with the trim tag) will always be popular. With a
great-running 350ZZ4 V8, a quick-shifting Muncie 4-speed manual
transmission, a comfortable deluxe interior, choice options, and a
period-perfect color combination that we absolutely love, it's a
dialed-in Camaro that's ready to impress.
When it came time to restore this gorgeous Camaro, the builders
made a wise decision and left it wearing its original clothes: Code
T Capri Cream with a black vinyl top. A refreshing change from the
typical red and black resto's we see at every car show, it's the
most subtle of the 15 total shades offered for the introductory
Camaro but looks amazing stretched over this F-Body's smooth skin.
For fans of the simplicity of the early Camaros, few colors could
be better, and the professionals that laid it down obviously knew
what they were doing, as there are no conspicuous demerits to speak
of. It's a top-end, driver-quality example all the way, and the
contrast of the blacked-out RS grille and fresh-looking black vinyl
roof really gives this 1st gen off-the-charts curb appeal. The
light shade really seems to emphasize the sheetmetal's curves; just
look at the kick-up behind the doors and the sharp crease that runs
the length of the body, neatly bisecting the doors and rear
quarter. As a true RS-spec car it has the traditional hidden
headlights up front and simple single-element taillight lenses out
back (with reverse lights correctly installed under the rear bumper
and inside the rear valance), not to mention the subdued yet sharp
hood that's free of any inserts or stripes, and the requisite 'RS'
emblems at the bookends let everyone know what time it is. Chrome
is quite good throughout, including the front and rear bumpers, and
according to the trim tag all the windows came tinted from the
factory.
Complementing the cream paint perfectly, a Code 712 Gold Custom
bench seats dressed in deluxe vinyl patterns greet you when you
climb aboard, split by a the 4-speed manual shifter atop the
transmission hump. Plush gold carpets and matching door panels
complete the OEM look, and all of the soft stuff inside looks to
have been recently replaced and remains in great shape. An original
RS steering wheel will make you want to go out and by leather
driving gloves to complete the sensational look, and just beyond it
the dual-pods still carry what are likely the original gauges -
further augmented with a trio AutoMeter auxiliary units under the
dash and a matching tachometer strapped to the tilt steering column
that all work together to keep an eye on the upgraded engine under
the hood. That cue ball-topped shifter falls easily to hand while
managing the Muncie M21 4-speed manual transmission living
underneath, and factory deluxe-spec seatbelts keep everyone in
place. Entertainment comes courtesy of a JVC AM/FM/Cassette stereo
that's been neatly installed in the center stack and seems to blend
in with its surroundings, and the options list rounds out with
R134a air conditioning, although the system will need a service
before it blows cold again. The back seat looks almost new, which
isn't usually a surprise in a Camaro this nice, and if you open the
deck lid you'll find a spacious trunk dressed in a correct plaid
mat and housing a correct space-saver tire and jack set.
Even though this Camaro was born with a V8 (a 350SS spec V8
according to the trim tag), the power was nonetheless upgraded with
the addition of a 350ZZ4 V8 engine. Finished in corporate black
engine enamel and topped with a set of finned valve covers and a
chrome Chevrolet air cleaner that seem to always look right on a
small block Chevy, it definitely has a performance vibe under the
hood. Aluminum heads, a Holley 4-barrel carburetor, long-tub
headers, and an aluminum intake manifold help build horsepower, and
in the lightweight Camaro, that extra hit of torque is a real
thrill every single time. There's also an HEI ignition and modern
alternator for added spark, and a big aluminum radiator up front
that keeps the whole show nice and cool. The aforementioned 4-speed
gearbox feeds a heavy-duty 12-bolt rear end filled with 3.73
posi-traction gears, and an X-pipe dual exhaust system with throaty
Flowmaster mufflers sounds downright nasty. Clean floors dusted in
satin black look great, power steering and power front disc brakes
improve the ride quality greatly, and the perfect stance is set
atop a new set of American Racing Torque Thrust 'Old Style' wheels
wrapped in Firestone FR70-15 redlines - all of which are brand new
and finish off this Camaro's look perfectly.
Nicely built, incredibly clean, and a lot of fun to drive, this is
an awesome Camaro RS with great colors and plenty of attitude. Call
today!
