Vehicle Description
Wow, prepare to be thoroughly impressed. This stunning 1968
Chevrolet Camaro Restomod is one of those rare cars where you can
see where all the time and money was spent before you even get
close up to it. Featuring a show-stopping paint job, a gorgeous
stock-style interior, huge big-block power, and pro-touring
underpinnings, this wonderfully "over-restored" Camaro Restomod is
one of the finest muscle cars we've ever featured.
This Camaro already had a huge leg up on the competition before a
single wrench was turned. Sure, the build was exceptionally
executed and the car looks like a million bucks, but you can say
that about a lot of cars. What sets this one apart is how
incredibly clean it was before the work ever started. The builder
took a long time looking for a gently used, unmolested Camaro for
the base - a blank canvas for his restomod masterpiece. This true
"Grandma Camaro" was located in 2017, and even though he was
tempted to leave it all-stock, he stuck to his original plan and
laid out big bucks to transform it into the pro-touring/restomod
you see now. The body is very straight and the panels align better
than original, while the gaps are precise. That's what comes with
finding a superclean specimen to build upon, and when it came time
for paint, the original shade resonated in the minds of the
builders so much, that they decided to stick with the factory
recipe. A modest cowl hood was added up front (and expertly aligned
with the rest of the body), and it matches the ducktail spoiler out
back, giving this Camaro the perfect amount of aggressiveness. Code
KK Tripoli Turquoise is not a color you see every day, but I
certainly don't know why; it's the perfect backdrop for a modern
build. Flashy enough for the loudest of top-end builds yet still
part of Chevy's original color chart, it's an exciting shade that
was given supreme justice by this high-end application with a super
smooth finish. Rather than dressing this F-Body into something it's
not, they left off any gaudy stripes or fake 'SS' badging,
returning instead a stock-style grille, modest '327' badges, and
just the right amount of shiny chrome. Choices like that allow the
high-end craftsmanship and original design to do all the talking,
although we can't blame the builders for adding those insanely cool
wheels.
The bucket seat interior looks pretty stock at first glance,
offering black buckets and factory door panels for a classic look
that nobody will ever complain about. Black carpets, a taut
headliner, and a matching dash pad highlight the monochromatic and
original look, although a few choice upgrades were added to spice
things up. A drop-in center console/armrest was nestled in between
the front seats, adding cup holders and storage space for
convenience, and the cabin's excitement level was turned up to '11'
with the addition of a polished Hurst 5-speed shifter. The 3-spoke
steering is original-spec but still very sporty, and it's joined on
the column by a SunPro SuperTach that monitors the bouncing revs of
the upgraded big block up ahead. Original dials live just beyond
it, although with all those extra cubes under the hood an auxiliary
oil pressure gauge was installed under the dash to keep a closer
eye on things. The super-clean state of the original Delco AM
stereo should tell you all you need to know about how
well-preserved this Camaro was before the build began, and for
added comfort an aftermarket R134 A/C system was installed,
complete with inconspicuous controls in the center of the dash.
Again, the interior is the kind of place that looks pretty stock at
first glance, but thanks to a couple choice upgrades it's a lot
nicer than other Camaros like it, and it's the detailing that makes
this one really shine. Even the trunk is a further testament to
this car's incredibly solid bones, beautifully finished and housing
an original jack set and relocated gel-cell battery.
They didn't mess around when it came time for horsepower, either.
That's a 454 big-block V8 that was expertly fitted in between the
inner fenders, augmented with aluminum heads and long-tube headers
and topped with a modern FiTech fuel-injection system, an Edelbrock
aluminum intake, and upgraded Jegs fuel rails. It's an insanely
strong runner that fires right up thanks to a full MSD ignition,
powers all the accessories efficiently with the help of a
front-runner serpentine belt system and billet pulleys, and stays
nice and cool through the PRC aluminum radiator and dual electric
fans up front. Tasteful use of polished valve covers, a Spectre air
cleaner, and Chevy Orange paint on the block gives it some flash
while sticking to the overall original vibe, much like the rest of
the car: OEM with a show-quality twist. Underneath, the custom
RideTech tubular front subframe pairs with coilovers and a PRC
power steering system, while out back there's a 4-link set-up
complete with adjustable coilovers as well. The aforementioned
Tremec 5-speed manual gearbox is the 454's perfect dance partner,
spinning a rugged 12-bolt rear end, and with less thank 1,000 miles
on the this build the drivetrain is barely broken-in. Wilwood power
4-wheel disc brakes providing excellent stopping power while the
Flowmaster X-pipe dual exhaust system includes electric cut-outs,
just in case you feel like busting your neighbors windows out one
day. Flashy American Racing wheels finish off the look perfectly,
wrapped in staggered 265/35/18 front and 315/30/18 rear Yokohamas
with plenty of grip.
Impressive in every way, this is a Camaro Restomod built to the
nines. Call now!
