Vehicle Description
Watching incredible muscle cars roll through our RK Motors
Charlotte showroom never gets old. But sometimes we get the feeling
that the pro-touring movement has become more about show and less
about go. After all, the philosophy of applying modern technology
to old school metal began with guys who were willing to forsake
comfort for their obsessions with low E.T.s and big skid pad
numbers. And that desire to constantly push the boundaries of
classic car performance continues to stoke prices, broaden appeal
and spawn a roster of homegrown businesses. Envisioned as the
ultimate representation of "sinister functionality", this
razor-sharp Chevy is the direct result of what happens when a
diehard enthusiast buys his 22nd Camaro and spares no expense
creating an all business, Trans Am-inspired cafe racer. And if
you're a discerning gearhead who's looking for a car with a little
more substance than chrome and bright paint, it's your one-way
ticket to bigger and better things!
ALL DARK AND HANDSOME
Transformed into a lean, mean pro-touring machine by Mooresville,
North Carolina's Detroit Speed, Inc., and recently freshened by
Vicksburg, Michigan's Dutchboys Hotrods, this surly F1 wears a
ground-up restoration that features a number of thoughtful
upgrades. The car's clean fuselage stacks original GM quarters and
original GM fenders under smooth Glasurit Mineral Gray Metallic
two-stage and strategic Paint Protection Film. And it all adds up
to an incredible, eye-catching classic that's sure to make any
enthusiast happy!
There's no question that the '69 Camaro is one of the best-looking
muscle cars of all time. And when a team of skilled builders
executes a bit of carefully planned customization, it only serves
to make things better! At the front of this sinister coupe, a
shaved grille hangs modern Truck-lite headlights above screened
parking lamps, a clean D80 spoiler, and a painted, tucked and
smoothed bumper. That bumper leads a custom, SS-style hood, which
floats satin-trimmed louvers between a shaved header, monochromatic
trim and professionally tinted glass that's cleared by Detroit
Speed Selecta-Speed wipers. At the sides of those blades, custom,
BMW-style marker lamps join nickel-plated door handles and painted
F2 mirrors to add just the right amount of detail to the car's
shaved, wet-look profile. And at the back of that profile, a shaved
valance hangs custom sequential taillights between a custom
spoiler, a custom roll pan and a second painted, tucked and
smoothed bumper.
427 CUBIC INCHES OF LS POWER!
Lift the car's billet-tinged hood and you'll find $16K worth of
lightweight LS7 small block that was sourced directly from
Chevrolet Performance. Founded in GM's very successful Corvette
racing program, that epic mill utilizes a forged crank, titanium
rods and hypereutectic pistons to flat out whip pretty much
anything with four wheels. But wait, there's more... Not satisfied
with a 'paltry' 505 horsepower, this Camaro's current owner
purchased a Head and Cam Package from Texas Speed and Performance
that bumped output to roughly 640 horsepower! A perfect amount of
oxygen flows from a cased filter element through a Satin Black air
tube to a CNC-ported Mike Norris Motorsports throttle body. That
valve creates stout 11 to 1 compression with the help of electronic
fuel injection, Goodridge fluid lines and a spry Aeromotive pump.
Immediately following combustion, spent gases roar through
stainless, long-tube headers. Charge comes courtesy of a fresh
alternator that, along with a tidy AC compressor and a direct-fit
steering pump, spins a modern accessory drive. GM electronics work
well with American Autowire wiring to light the fires, while
Peterson fluid components provide requisite dry-sump lubrication.
Items like a Be Cool radiator, Detroit Speed plug wires, a fresh
brake booster and big SPAL puller fans ensure earth-shattering
performance. And the car's fully massaged engine bay is dotted with
choice detailing like clean brace bars, billet hood supports,
custom rail covers, custom valve covers and quality ARP
fasteners.
DETROIT SPEED, IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE
Speaking of track-ready, if you're serious about building a
track-ready pro-tourer, the folks at Detroit Speed are exactly the
kinds of friends you need to have. And, given the hardcore nature
of this Camaro's build, it's fate as a pilot car for the firm's
hydroformed front-clip and QUADRALink rear suspension was pretty
much a given. Behind the rowdy engine, a custom Detroit Speed
support cradles a Tremec T56 Magnum 6-speed, sourced from the pros
at Bowler, which spins a custom driveshaft that was sourced from
the pros at Dynotech. The aforementioned QUADRALink hangs
adjustable coil-over-shocks at the sides of a proven Strange
9-inch, which spins a Truetrac differential around Moser axles,
Torino bearings and big, 3.70 gears. Opposite that QUADRALink, the
aforementioned front clip makes excellent use of tubular control
arms, two more adjustable coil-overs, Corvette spindles and power
rack-and-pinion steering. At the corners of that suspension,
color-keyed 4 and 6-piston PBRs clamp 13 and 14-inch drilled
rotors: the exact same set-up you'd find on Chevrolet's fantastic
C6 Z06. Exhaust floats through custom, three-inch pipes, which
employ an X-shaped crossover and aggressive Borla mufflers. Power
meets the pavement through clear coated Fikse Profil 5s, which
twist 275/35ZR18 Continental ExtremeContacts in front of 335/30ZR18
Continental ExtremeContacts. And the car's solid, Rhino lined
floors, which follow Detroit Speed subframe connectors with Detroit
Speed mini tubs, are finished with a stainless Rock Valley tank and
a Derale remote power steering cooler.
ALL BUSINESS STYLE
Hit the door poppers and you'll find a custom leather interior
that, like the rest of the car, supplements artistic form with
exceptional function. The firm seats, modified Recaro Specialists
up front and a custom bench out back, were, along with the car's
door panels, console and carpet, installed by Chuck Hanna's Hot Rod
Interiors of Mooresville, North Carolina. A custom, Nova-inspired
dash makes referencing Auto Meter Phantom II telemetry super easy
while keeping Alpine audio and Vintage Air climate control within
arm's reach. High quality Dynamat insulation founds custom sills
and color-keyed floor mats beneath billet foot pedals and a billet
shifter. In addition to billet window cranks and soft courtesy
lighting, the cockpit features a full JL Audio sound system. The
driver spins a GM-branded MOMO Race wheel around a tilting Ididit
column. A custom, six-point roll cage and sturdy, four-point
harnesses ensure plenty of safe travel. And the passengers stow
essentials in a remote-operated trunk that's finished with a hearty
Optima battery.
Very few classics possess the reliable, well-rounded performance of
this incredible Camaro. You're looking at a track-ready,
purpose-built pro-tourer, and when your foot hits the floor, that's
exactly what you'll get! Tired of the hobby's obsession with
bright, bling-tastic garage queens? Want to look good AND go fast?
Don't miss your chance to claim this one-of-a-kind custom!
HIGHLIGHTS
World class Camaro pro-tourer that was ground-up built by Detroit
Speed
Recently freshened by Dutchboys Hotrods
Earned a Top 5 award at the Goodguys Columbus Nationals
Featured multiple times in Super Chevy Magazine
Featured on the cover of Hotrod & Restoration Magazine
Featured on the cover of Camaro Performers Magazine
Featured in Camaro Performers Magazine's &...for more
information please contact the seller.
