Vehicle Description
The contrast between high performance and a subtle color is always
appealing, and this cool 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS convertible
looks exactly right wearing Deepwater Blue paint and a contrasting
white nose stripe. Recently refinished with gorgeous paint, a
matching-numbers L48 under the hood, and a long list of options
including A/C, it's an awesome machine that delivers the
performance its looks seem to promise.
Although the '69 Camaro is quite likely the most popular Chevy of
all time, there are a large number of folks who think the simple
lines of the earlier cars were exactly right. Compact, but
muscular, the first Camaro was a simple design that allowed small
details to have a big impact. Gorgeous code E Deepwater Blue is
this car's original color, and it looks like a million bucks from
any angle. Super straight sheetmetal certainly helps, and the
finish quality on this car is quite good, although this is not
necessarily a trailer queen. They kept the original hood with its
factory inserts, and the chin spoiler, which together make this an
aggressive-looking ragtop that doesn't lose its F-body identity in
the process. The white stripe follows the factory pattern, and the
blacked-out SS grille with Rally Sport hidden headlights finishes
out the aggressive package without being overbearing. Excellent
chrome bumpers and bright stainless on things like the windshield
surround add a bit of jewelry. We also like the fact that there's
no spoiler out back, which always looks kind of busy on a
ragtop.
Inside, gorgeous Parchment buckets wear fresh seat covers that
replicate the original pattern with a matching seat cover on the
rear bench. Many of the soft parts were replaced during the
restoration, including those seat covers, the carpets, the door
panels, and even the dash pad appears to be a newer piece. A skinny
deep-dish steering wheel is pure 1960s style, with clean original
gauges, including a factory tach, clearly visible through the
spokes. A trio of auxiliary gauges on the center console, just
ahead of the shifter, helps keep an eye on the great-running small
block living under the hood. Options include A/C, which now uses
modern hardware, power windows, a console, and an AM/FM radio, so
you know the guy who originally spec'd this car wanted some luxury
with his performance. Overhead there's a new white convertible top
and the trunk is fitted with a correct reproduction mat that fits
remarkably well.
Power comes from the original, matching-numbers L48 350 paired with
a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission (replacing the original
PowerGlide), and the engine bay is dressed for show. Aside from the
modern A/C compressor, it's quite correct, from the chrome-topped
air cleaner to the Chevy Orange paint on the block, although the
chrome valve covers were added for a little flash. It starts
easily, idles nicely, and pulls with vigor at any speed, but it's
docile enough to drive every day. Long-tube headers help build
power and there's a brand new exhaust system with stainless
mufflers that sound great. A heavy-duty 12-bolt rear end, monoleaf
springs, and a new gas tank round out the list of virtues that come
with this Camaro. Handsome 15-inch Rally wheels carry recent
redline radials for the perfect period look and modern
handling.
There's a lot more than the asking price wrapped up in this slick
F-body ragtop, and the classic color combination will never go out
of style. Call today!