1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Restomod - 495HP LS3, Tremec 5-Speed,
RideTech Suspension & Documented 3-Owner History
Highlights
Genuine 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Approximately 34,000 original miles
Documented three-owner history
Original red paint and factory-style Z28 hood/decal treatment
Extensive history binder and supporting documentation
495-horsepower LS3 V8 crate motor
New Tremec 5-speed manual transmission
Upgraded Centerforce Performance Clutch
Posi-traction rear differential
RideTech suspension
Wilwood performance brakes
Vintage Air air conditioning
Electric power windows
Hidden windshield-wiper motor
Smoothed firewall
Vintage-style modern radio
Seat extenders
Battery relocated to the trunk with master disconnect
Approximately $125,000 reportedly invested
Reportedly no rust repair or prior bodywork
This 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 combines the character and history
of an unusually well-preserved second-generation Z28 with a
thoughtfully executed modern performance build. The car is
represented as a documented three-owner example showing
approximately 34,000 original miles, and it is accompanied by an
extensive binder containing ownership history, photographs,
paperwork and supporting documentation.
According to the history supplied with the car, it was originally
acquired from Alan Merrell Chevrolet and spent much of its early
life being driven only sparingly. The original owner retained the
Camaro until her passing in 1993, after which it remained stored
before transferring to her son in 1997. Records state the car
showed approximately 24,100 miles when sold in 2005 and
approximately 24,140 miles when purchased by a later owner in 2013.
The supplied history further states that the Camaro had not been
involved in an accident or undergone replacement body panels during
that period.
Today, the Camaro preserves its unmistakable 1974 Z28 appearance
while benefiting from a substantial mechanical transformation.
Under the hood is an LS3 V8 rated at approximately 495 horsepower.
The engine bay has been cleaned up with a smoothed firewall and a
tidy installation that gives the car a much more finished
appearance than the typical engine-swap build.
Backing the LS3 is a Tremec 5-speed manual transmission, giving the
Camaro the involvement of a traditional muscle-car gearbox with an
additional highway-friendly overdrive gear. A posi-traction rear
differential completes the driveline combination.
The chassis has also been extensively upgraded. RideTech suspension
components provide a more controlled and modern driving character,
while Wilwood brakes add significantly improved stopping
capability. The underbody photos show a cleanly executed drivetrain
installation, upgraded suspension hardware and a dual-exhaust
system.
Comfort has not been overlooked. Vintage Air air conditioning
brings modern climate control to the cabin, while electric windows,
a hidden wiper motor and a vintage-style radio add convenience
without drastically changing the car's period appearance. Seat
extenders provide additional driving-position adjustment, and the
battery has been relocated to the trunk with a master
disconnect.
Inside, the Camaro retains a striking red interior with bucket
seats and center console. The dashboard has been upgraded with
modern instrumentation while maintaining the shape and character of
the original interior. A white-ball Tremec shifter reinforces the
purposeful nature of the build.
Externally, the Camaro is finished in red with the distinctive
black Z28 hood graphics and rear spoiler. The supplied information
represents the paint and decals as original, an especially
interesting detail given the extensive mechanical modernization
underneath. Chrome exterior trim and the classic 1974 Camaro body
lines remain intact, while the wheel and tire package gives the car
a purposeful stance without overwhelming its vintage
appearance.
A major strength of this Z28 is its documentation. Included is an
extensive history binder detailing previous ownership and mileage,
along with period paperwork and information tracing the Camaro's
history. Combined with its documented three-owner background, low
original mileage and reportedly original paint, the documentation
adds another dimension beyond the performance upgrades alone.
With approximately $125,000 reportedly invested, this 1974 Camaro
Z28 offers a compelling combination: genuine second-generation Z28
character, documented ownership history, an LS3 producing
approximately 495 horsepower, Tremec 5-speed manual transmission,
RideTech suspension, Wilwood brakes and modern air conditioning-all
wrapped in a car that still retains much of its original visual
identity.
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