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 LT1 with fuel
injection, a 6-speed gearbox, 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 red paint is the first thing that grabs you about this
car, but it isn't the only thing that's impressive. It's nicely
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 brightly-colored cars, gaps are
important, and they're pretty darned good here, and the silver
pinstripes are a nice alternative to the usual 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, and electric RS headlights are always welcome. The
performance look is enhanced by that stock hood with the chrome
velocity stack inserts, a ducktail spoiler out back, and a nearly
perfect stance. This car nails it.
The black interior is anchored by a set of custom seats which are
aggressively bolstered but also cleverly reupholstered to mimic the
original vertical pleats so they fit right in. A factory-style
steering wheel is the most visible upgrade, but it's a nice
alternative to the original plastic tiller. Updated Dakota Digital
gauges monitor the engine, and they fit neatly in the original
pods, so the modification is nearly invisible. An AM/FM stereo
system sounds great thanks to plenty of sound insulation in the
body and you'll note that the shifter now manages six gears instead
of the usual four. Cold A/C is a nice side-benefit of using
late-model running gear and the trunk is correctly finished with a
reproduction mat and spare tire, adding to the blurry line between
stock and modified.
The engine is an 350 cubic inch LT1 V8, and obviously it's a neat
fit in the Camaro's engine bay. Transplanted from a C4 Corvette, it
makes big power and loves to rev, and with fuel injection good road
manners are a given. There's also a big aluminum radiator with
electric fan, a serpentine belt drive system for the accessories,
and OEM-style wiring to ensure it stays reliable. It's backed by a
6-speed manual transmission with two overdrive gears as well as a
10-bolt rear end with a Posi limited slip and 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 recent dual exhaust
system gives it that characteristic rumble while keeping the
stock-style transverse muffler. Big 17-inch chrome Torque Thrust
wheels certainly grab your attention and they're wrapped in
staggered 235/45/17 front and 255/40/17 rear 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!