1969 Chevrolet Camaro

When it comes to stopping traffic, a classic Camaro offers two choices: preserve a factory-original showpiece or build an all-out pro-touring monster. This first gen Camaro is the latter-a no-compromise machine built for speed, style, and the street. With an aluminum Donovan 427 V8, it dominates the strip. With Detroit Speed suspension, it carves through backroads. And with a luxurious leather interior, it blends vintage muscle with modern tech. This isn't a trailer queen trapped behind velvet ropes, and it's no disposable modern car losing value by the day. This is a magazine-featured masterpiece, built to drive, dominate, and turn heads. Starting as a fully restored classic, this first-gen F-Body was transformed into a world-class pro-tourer. Well over six figures and countless hours later, it's a showstopper in Garnet Red, accented with Hot Rod Black trim for a menacing stance. A cowl induction hood, LED Fesler lighting, and Ringbrothers hardware add aggressive detail, while a shaved bumper and custom spoilers refine its aerodynamics. Every panel, every angle-this car demands attention. Pop the hood, and an all-aluminum 427ci Donovan Engineering small-block roars to life, built and tuned by Fulton Competition. This beast inhales through Holley Sniper electronic fuel injection, a custom Edelbrock intake, and ported CFE heads. Then squeezes the air/fuel mixture with JE pistons, and exhales through custom Lemons long-tube headers, delivering unrelenting power. Built for the street and the strip, this Camaro rides on a Detroit Speed sub-frame with custom coil-overs, a splined sway bar, and rack-and-pinion steering. A Tremec TKO600 5-speed feeds power to a Detroit Speed-built 12-bolt rear with 3.73 gears and Moser axles. Stopping power comes from Baer 6-piston Alcon brakes clamping 14-inch drilled and slotted rotors, with 18-inch Fikse Profil 5s wrapped in massive BF Goodrich G-Force Rival tires, 275/35ZR18 and 335/30ZR18 to be exact. And Hooker mufflers and an X-pipe exhaust let this beast announce its arrival. Underneath, the Satin Black undercarriage is finished with custom fluid lines, a Holley fuel pump, and Detroit Speed mini tubs-because no detail is overlooked. Inside, the custom leather-wrapped cabin blends comfort with high-tech function. Flo-Fit bucket seats hug the driver, while a Detroit Speed bench keeps passengers secure. A billet-trimmed dash houses Auto Meter Phantom gauges, Vintage Air climate control, and a Bluetooth-capable Pioneer sound system. A custom console and LED-lit interior add modern flair, while a Sparco steering wheel and Kicker audio system make every drive an experience. This Camaro blends classic muscle with cutting-edge performance, making it the ultimate street-dominating pro-tourer. With a gnarly 427 V8 under the hood, Detroit Speed suspension, a stout transmission, and an interior that was built for comfort and show...this '69 Camaro deserves your full attention if you're looking for a muscle car that will not only impress you, but also anyone that it crosses paths with.. Highlights * 505hp Pro Touring Camaro Restomod * 427ci all aluminum Donovan Engineering small block V8 / Built by Fulton Competition * Tremec TKO600 5 speed manual transmission / Centerforce clutch * Holley Sniper electonic fuel injection * Detroit Speed front sub frame and suspension * Detroit Speed-built 12-bolt rear end / Posi-traction differential / 3.73 gears / Moser axles * Detroit Speed Mini tubs * Power rack-and-pinion steering * Baer Alcon power four wheel disc brakes * 18-inch Fikse Profil 5 wheels * Garnet Red paint / Hot Rod Black trim * Custom leather bucket seat interior * Modern air conditioning * Pioneer & Kicker audio (satellite and Bluetooth capable) * An album of restoration photos * A copy of the car's feature in the June, 2010 edition of Camaro Performers Magazine