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It often happens in our business to come across old cars that have been brought to a new level of shine and glory. In fact, there are so many of them out there that we often tend to overlook them, saturated as we are with such builds. But that's not something we can do with the Chevrolet Camaro we have here because it looks simply delicious and perfectly suited to be enjoyed on the road.
The muscle car came into this world in 1968, meaning it is a first generation example, part of the breed that's so appreciated by collectors. We have absolutely zero information on how it spent its life in its original form, but we do know that for about a decade or so it has looked this impressive.
An unknown custom garage handled the build, which is described as a professional body-off restoration that left no part of the vehicle untouched.
The body of the car has been carefully recrafted to be perfectly straight. The only major change is the fitting of an RS front end. When all work was completed, the panels were painted in a simply stunning metallic color called Blazing Copper.
The interior was upgrades as well, and it now offers custom Corbeau bucket seats equipped with four-point harnesses – it will become clear why the safety elements are needed in a moment. The carpets, the headliner, and the door panels have been upgraded as well, and new chrome trim has been provided.
The Camaro now offers a central console that is equipped with the most modern amenities. Those who travel in this car can listen to music blasted by a modified Panasonic AM/FM/CD stereo (kick panel included) and tray speakers. The dashboard is equipped with Autometer gauges, and before it stands a leather-wrapped billet steering wheel.
The shop that handled the build took extra care with what it placed under the hood as well. We don't know what engine the Camaro originally had on, but it now comes with an LS1 of Chevy make that has been tweaked to develop 450 horsepower.
CNC ported heads, equal-length headers, and a Flowmaster dual exhaust are what help the engine run smoothly. A 4L60E HD overdrive automatic transmission is how the engine sends 450 horsepower in controlled bursts to the 12-bolt Positraction rear.
The 17-inch American Racing Torque Thrust II wheels shod in Nitto NT 555R radial tires are tied to the car with the help of a custom coilover suspension system and Hotchkis sway bars, and power disc brakes installed on each of them handle stopping power.
This Camaro is up for grabs, or else we wouldn't be talking about it. Auction house Mecum is tasked with finding a new owner for it during the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, sale taking place at the end of the month.
There is no mention of how much the car is expected to fetch, but the last public record of it reveals it last went for $57,000 at the end of 2021.
An unknown custom garage handled the build, which is described as a professional body-off restoration that left no part of the vehicle untouched.
The body of the car has been carefully recrafted to be perfectly straight. The only major change is the fitting of an RS front end. When all work was completed, the panels were painted in a simply stunning metallic color called Blazing Copper.
The interior was upgrades as well, and it now offers custom Corbeau bucket seats equipped with four-point harnesses – it will become clear why the safety elements are needed in a moment. The carpets, the headliner, and the door panels have been upgraded as well, and new chrome trim has been provided.
The Camaro now offers a central console that is equipped with the most modern amenities. Those who travel in this car can listen to music blasted by a modified Panasonic AM/FM/CD stereo (kick panel included) and tray speakers. The dashboard is equipped with Autometer gauges, and before it stands a leather-wrapped billet steering wheel.
The shop that handled the build took extra care with what it placed under the hood as well. We don't know what engine the Camaro originally had on, but it now comes with an LS1 of Chevy make that has been tweaked to develop 450 horsepower.
CNC ported heads, equal-length headers, and a Flowmaster dual exhaust are what help the engine run smoothly. A 4L60E HD overdrive automatic transmission is how the engine sends 450 horsepower in controlled bursts to the 12-bolt Positraction rear.
The 17-inch American Racing Torque Thrust II wheels shod in Nitto NT 555R radial tires are tied to the car with the help of a custom coilover suspension system and Hotchkis sway bars, and power disc brakes installed on each of them handle stopping power.
This Camaro is up for grabs, or else we wouldn't be talking about it. Auction house Mecum is tasked with finding a new owner for it during the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, sale taking place at the end of the month.
There is no mention of how much the car is expected to fetch, but the last public record of it reveals it last went for $57,000 at the end of 2021.
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