Vehicle Description
The 1st generation Camaro has always delivered big performance in a
slick package, and this gorgeous, ready-to-show-off 1967 Chevrolet
Camaro RS/SS 396 continues that storied tradition. With a
full-blown, body-off restoration completed in 2017 and only 226
break-in miles logged ever since, this stunning black-on-black
coupe packs a rompin' stompin' 396 V8 big-block motor, a
quick-shifting Muncie 4-speed, and a couple of choice options and
upgrades that make it road-ready TODAY. If showing up in an awesome
piece of vintage Chevy muscle is your idea of fun, this dialed-in
'67 should be your next car.
This sucker could probably compete for trophies at top levels, but
to be honest, it's probably too good for that. The sinister black
paint is surely worlds better than anything the factory could have
managed, and as always, it looks fantastic on the F-body shape.
They worked hard to get it into shape, nailing the gaps and
prepping the steel to make it look right once everything was said
and done, and the depth of the reflections in the body's surface is
proof enough. The slick-black paint is miles-deep, and because it's
a modern PPG single-stage finish topped with concept-clearcoat,
it's bound to look great and last for a very, very long time. It's
not perfect, as the finish has acquired some light scratches and
swirls from multiple car washes (I couldn't help but rub on it
every weekend either), but the vast majority could easily be
remedied with a professional buff-and-wax, and there are no dents,
dings, or any other kind of damages. A correct, RS-spec white nose
stripe was painted on with precision, and it really pops against
the dark backdrop while outlining the uber-popular RS-spec hidden
headlight front end. A chin spoiler up front and ducktail spoiler
out back add to the car's aggressive curb appeal, and the correct
RS equipment continues with the separate back-up lights underneath
those bright red taillights. Thankfully, the builder skipped the
urge to add an obnoxious cowl hood, leaving instead the
original-style unit complete with velocity stacks built right in,
and they work in concert with bright chrome bumpers, shiny rocker
panel trim, and gorgeous sparkling brightwork around the front
clip, wheel arches, and all the glass to provide a nice contrast
against the dark paint. SS-badges inside the blacked-out front
grille, front fenders, and on the gas cap let everyone know what
time it is, just in case they want to tussle with this old-school
street brawler.
Black really is the only color that you'd choose on a Camaro like
this, and the buckets wear reproduction seat covers that fit well
and remain quite comfortable. The interior, like the bodywork, is
pretty stock with a few thoughtful changes that enhance the driving
experience. The black carpets are correct, the door panels are in
excellent shape, and there's a center console with a big, cue-ball
topped Hurst shifter in the middle. The gauges ahead of the driver
are standard issue along with a trio of auxiliary units in the
center console that keep an accurate eye on the big block under the
hood. A stock AM radio is still in the original spot, although it
will need to be upgraded if you're expecting tunes, and there's a
heater but no A/C - simply because the owner didn't want to pull
any extra power away from the big block. Up top, the headliner is
taut and clean as can be, same as the largely untouched rear seats,
and the trunk was neatly finished with spatter paint atop the
uber-clean trunk pans.
The burly 396 cubic inch V8 under the hood brings big firepower and
with mountainous torque production, it'll pretty much shred the
tires at will. It's not numbers-matching, but we pulled the suffix
code and it is definitely a period-correct MW block with a factory
rating of 325 horsepower, exactly what this car was born with.
Dressed to look stock, the big block was covered in Chevy Orange
engine enamel and wears polished chrome valve covers and a matching
air cleaner with proper '396' decals, and it really pops out from
the gloss black inner fenders. There's a Holley 750CFM
double-pumper mounted atop an Edelbrock Performer intake that feeds
the thirsty engine, an MSD ignition that springs it to life, and a
lopey Howards hydraulic roller cam inside that sounds absolutely
amazing. The engine starts with a wonderful big block bark from the
Flowmaster dual exhaust system and pulls like a freight train, as
you'd expect. A Muncie M21 4-speed gearbox crisply handles the
shifts, spinning a heavy-duty 12-bolt posi-traction rear end filled
with 3.31 gears that are perfect for both off-the-line jumps and
long-distance cruising. The chassis is super clean and includes
sway bars fore and aft, Hotchkis springs, and traction bars out
back because, obviously, you're going to need them. Power steering
and power front disc brakes ensure a great ride every time out, and
the ride height is close-to-stock, so it looks perfect sitting on
15-inch Rally wheels with staggered 225/60/15 front and 255/60/15
rear BFGoodrich T/A white-letter tires.
With long-term ownership (this car was purchased by the current
owner in 1992, and the restored from 2014-2017), a high-end
restoration, and plenty of power and performance, this is one
excellent '67 Camaro RS/SS. They really don't get much better than
this. Call today!
