Vehicle Description
This is the right way to do a resto-mod Camaro. Take one gorgeous
1969 Chevrolet Camaro, and leave the look alone (because you're not
going to do better than this). Add a strong-running crate motor and
a pavement-hugging suspension. Finish with a tasteful, yet
functional interior that keeps everything that was great about the
original design but adds a splash of modern tech. This car totally
nails it.
The bright Daytona Yellow paint is the first thing that grabs you
about this car, but it isn't the only thing that's impressive. It's
recently done and shows the result of many hours of labor-intensive
ministrations with a deep shine and excellent finish work for a
distortion-free surface. On light-colored cars, gaps are important,
and they're pretty darned good here, and the painted-on black
Z/28-style stripes are buried under the clear for a seamless look.
Regardless of whether it's a real SS, all the classic SS details
are there, from the chin spoiler and blacked-out grille to the
proper emblems to the ducktail spoiler out back, so it's got a
great performance look. But it's up close that you really enjoy the
extra work. Dig the power antenna on the rear deck, the
beautifully-fitted black vinyl top with blacked-out stainless trim,
and the cowl induction hood, all of which enhance the car without
making it seem over-done. Nice!
The black interior is anchored by a set of chairs from a
late-model, which are aggressively bolstered but also cleverly
reupholstered to mimic the original vertical pleats so they fit
right in. SS embroidery on the headrests is a nice touch, and the
matching door panels tie it all together. A billet steering wheel
is the most visible upgrade, but it's a nice alternative to the
original plastic tiller. Factory gauges monitor the engine,
including a full set of white-faced auxiliary gauges down on the
console where they belong, right in front of the fantastic
horseshoe shifter. An AM/FM/CD stereo system sounds great thanks to
plenty of sound insulation in the body and you'll note that even
the rear package shelf has been neatly reupholstered. The trunk is
correctly finished with a reproduction mat, adding to the blurry
line between stock and modified.
The engine is a fresh 350 cubic inch V8 crate motor, and obviously
it's a neat fit in the Camaro's engine bay. It's dressed with some
chrome goodies, an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and intake
manifold, and a set of block-hugging headers, so you know it makes
plenty of power. The yellow bodywork and gloss black inner fenders
provide the perfect background, and there's a big radiator up front
for when you're running it hard. It's backed by a TH350 3-speed
automatic transmission which always seems to be on its toes, as
well as a 10-bolt rear end with just enough gear to make it
entertaining without getting annoying on the highway. The front
suspension is augmented with tubular A-arms and new shocks, while
the stock leaf springs manage the rear. A Flowmaster dual exhaust
system gives it that characteristic rumble, and it's fitted with a
big disc brake at each corner, so it'll stop as well as it
accelerates. Big 18-inch Boss Motorsports wheels certainly grab
your attention and they're wrapped in staggered 245/40/18 front and
275/40/18 rear Nitto performance rubber.
This car is the right combination of style, substance, and
performance, making it one of the most appealing early Camaros
we've seen in a while. Call today!