Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
Restored in 2005 / Freshened in 2014
496 cubic inch all-aluminum Donovan V8 / Twin Turbonetic
turbochargers
Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed automatic transmission / Gear Vendors
overdrive
Dana 44 differential / 3.54 gears
Deluxe Black Houndstooth interior / Full roll cage
Modern air conditioning / Modern audio
Custom chassis / Fourth generation Corvette suspension
Power rack-and-pinion steering / Wilwood 4-wheel disc brakes
1-off 18-inch Colorado Customs wheels
Built to compete for the '69 Camaro speed record at the Texas
Mile
By now you've probably realized the folks here at RK Motors
Charlotte really enjoy finding killer first generation Camaros. The
faster, the scarier, the more unique: THE BETTER! In the past few
months, we've brought you some of the most mind-blowing, potent and
flat-out nasty pro-touring muscle on the planet. And based on the
countless times we've watched these cars roll out of our showroom
almost as fast as they roll in, you guys seem to enjoy them just as
much as we do! Then again, how could anyone not love a classic that
can outrun, out turn, out stop and out class machines that are half
its age and twice its price? Combining the best of yesterday with
the best of today and tomorrow, this impressive F1, built to
compete for the '69 Camaro speed record at the Texas Mile, is
tailored to the muscle car fan who wants the absolute best. And if
you've been languishing at your desk, debating a purchase while
your favorite F-Bodies vanish from our inventory, it's a rare
chance at sweet redemption!
BODYWORK/TRIM
The beneficiary of a professional restoration that was completed in
2005, and thoroughly freshened in 2014, this slick Super Sport
wraps smooth Tuxedo Black base in traditional Dover White stripes.
Steal one glance down the sides of the car's rock-solid body and
you'll find that great care was taken to ensure all seams are both
narrow and precise. Step closer to the car's mirror-like paint and
check out flat surfaces that are the product of both rust-free
original sheetmetal and high quality replacement panels. Grab the
car's well-adjusted hood and feel how smoothly it closes to provide
an excellent fit that's set off by a glossy clearcoat sheen. And
ultimately, it all adds up to one very well done classic that's
ready to be the center of attention both on the road and at the
show.
When it comes to purity of form, I really can't think of a better
looking car than the first generation Camaro. It's a solid and
straightforward design that continues to age exceptionally well,
especially in the company of its exaggerated and extroverted
competitors. At the front of this sinister F1, a chrome-trimmed
grille hangs stylish Rally Sport headlights above a body-matched
bumper, a custom valance and a traditional D80 chin spoiler. Above
that grille, a ZL-2 cowl induction hood floats between a bright
Camaro header emblem and fresh glass that's seated behind straight
trim, mirrored wipers and a pliable vinyl roof. At the sides of
that glass, familiar door handles and a correct chrome mirror
combine with chrome wheel lips and dent-free rocker guards to frame
modern "ZL1" emblems, stylish "rally sport" scripts and ornate
quarter louvers. And at the back of the car, a guarded bumper
splits a clean "Z/28" emblem, correct Rally Sport taillights and a
familiar D80 deck spoiler.
ENGINE
As you probably already know, setting any kind of speed record
takes some mighty impressive horsepower. Toss this Chevy's scooped
hood and you'll find 496 cubic inches of turbocharged Donovan big
block that's wedged inside a clean, professionally detailed engine
bay. At the top of the aluminum mill, dual throttle bodies and a
custom sheetmetal intake mix wind, sourced from custom, coated air
tubes, with fuel that's supplied by direct-port injection. Under
those injectors, Charcoal valve covers cap Dart CNC-ported aluminum
heads, which back custom-plumbed 76mm Turbonetics turbochargers.
All that high performance heat is kept in check by custom
intercoolers and a custom aluminum radiator that's sandwiched
between three electric fans. Spark begins at an MSD Pro-Billet
distributor, sequences through Accel Ferro-Spiral Race Wires and,
after igniting into 9 psi of boost, makes a quick exit through
custom exhaust tubes. Naturally, that boost, currently restricted
to make the best use of 93-octane pump gas, can be dialed up to
accommodate much increased fuel compression. And aesthetically,
details like a stainless firewall, braided fluid lines and
conservative black fenders reinforce the idea that this coupe's
build focused on performance instead of glitz.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
That acute focus on ability carries right over, or should we say
under, to this Chevy's full custom chassis. Behind the buff engine,
a beefed up Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed, complete with a custom
torque converter and quality Gear Vendors overdrive, spins a
Corvette-spec Dana 44 that's equipped with mild, 3.54 gears.
Opposite that pumpkin, power rack-and-pinion steering keeps
everything pointed straight. All that 'scoot and slide' hardware
rides on a fully independent fourth generation Corvette suspension
that backs a giant sway bar and aluminum control arms with Hyperco
springs and QA-1 shocks. Stops come courtesy of 6-piston Wilwood
calipers, which clamp 14-inch drilled and slotted rotors. Charred
fossils float from the aforementioned tubes to a large-diameter,
mandrel-bent exhaust system that hangs polished mufflers in front
of polished turndowns. Power meets the pavement through 1-off
Colorado Customs, which spin 255/35ZR18 Nitto NT555 Extreme ZRs in
front of 295/45ZR18 Nitto NT555 Extreme ZRs. And the car's solid
floors, which have been coated in traditional Satin Black paint,
feature a full array of finishing components that includes braided
fluid lines, a TM transmission pan and a big Moroso oil pan.
INTERIOR
Open this F1's doors and you'll find a stylish Black Houndstooth
interior that's been restored, upgraded and wrapped in a full roll
cage. At the center of the car, vinyl-trimmed bench and Deluxe
bucket seats feature sturdy RJS lap belts for the driver and front
passenger. In front of those seats, a good looking dash complements
rebuilt factory telemetry with a small Auto Meter boost gauge and
modern Alpine audio. At the base of that dash, a '69 Camaro console
founds a factory horseshoe shifter and familiar Auto Meter
accessory gauges on like-new carpet. Opposite that console,
stitched Deluxe door panels hang traditional hardware between small
tweeters and big kick speakers. In front of the driver, a
reproduction Rally Wheel laps a red, white and blue horn button.
Behind the passengers, a custom package tray balances crisp Memphis
Car Audio speakers at the sides of a rockin' Memphis Car Audio
subwoofer. And behind the cockpit, a coated trunk founds a Fuel
Safe fuel cell and small Weldon pump between billet-secured Optima
batteries.
Recently we've been getting some incredible hardware that owners
are selling for way under the cost of construction, meaning you -
our customers - are receiving excellent deals on fantastic
classics. This awesome Camaro looks absolutely predatory and is
sure to attract a TON of attention wherever it goes. Looking for a
first-class ticket to pro-touring bliss? Grab the phone and give
your friends at RK Motors Charlotte a call!