Vehicle Description
Early Camaros will always be in demand. The trick is finding one
that's both affordable and usable, a feat easier said than done.
Fortunately, there are still cool cars like this turquoise '67 out
there, a brilliant combination of style and performance at a great
price.
We always like to see unusual colors, and while this one was
originally code M Royal Plum (always an acquired taste), it's been
repainted in correct Tahoe Turquoise. Tahoe Turquoise always look
good, especially with black trim, and this SS is a handsome,
straight car with some light patina that seems to add to its
appeal. It doesn't appear to have ever been rusty or damaged, and
I'd bet lunch that it still carries all its original sheetmetal,
simply because of how well it all fits together. The paint job is
older, but the workmanship was good, so it's holding up quite well
and looks very presentable, even in the bright sunlight. SS trim
and badges were added during the refresh some years ago, and you
can't argue with the awesome black nose stripe and that hood with
the simulated velocity stacks sticking out of it; you know you'll
never see another manufacturer with that kind of styling ever
again. Out back there's a proper ducktail spoiler, and the black
vinyl roof is beautifully installed with no signs of rust under or
around it, again suggesting that this car has never lived in an
inclement climate. All the chrome and stainless is either excellent
original or restored, giving the car a very honest overall
look.
Nothing works better than a black interior in your early Camaro,
and this one sports a pleasing combination of restored and stock
components, with a few thoughtful upgrades as well. The front seats
are new covers over the original frames, and it appears that the
back seat was re-covered at the same time, so it all has a
complete, all-of-a-piece look. Nice door panels, fresh carpets, and
a taut headliner also add to the fresh feeling inside, while a big
Hurst shifter for the 4-speed manual underneath delivers shifts
that feel like a bolt-action rifle. The original gauges are
augmented by a set of auxiliary gauges under the dash and a JVC
AM/FM/CD radio has been fitted in the original location. Pop the
trunk and you'll find a correct mat that fits well and looks
right.
The engine bay holds a nicely detailed 350 cubic inch Chevy V8 with
correct Chevy Orange paint, a chrome air cleaner with proper
reproduction decals, and other dress-up items. For performance, a
medium-rise intake with a Holley 4-barrel carburetor, MSD ignition
system, and a set of long-tube headers were installed, and the
engine runs beautifully. More bright chrome on the valve covers
help it sparkle, with signs of recent maintenance like a fresh tune
up and new hoses and belts. Underneath there's a solid, clean,
original chassis, a Muncie 4-speed, and a 10-bolt rear, the
foundation of thousands of early Camaros. That dual exhaust system
sounds wicked and turns down just behind the rear wheels as
original, so nobody will think twice. 8-inch-wide Corvette Rally
wheels wear staggered BFGoodrich T/A radials that accentuate the
stance perfectly.
This is a sharp SS Camaro with no needs, in a great color
combination, and with a manual transmission. What could be better?
Call today.