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Now, is it a Resto-Mod or Pro-Touring car? Well, it's actually a car built to drag that's way less
“in-your-face” than a Pro Street car with some of the best attributes of a Pro Touring car (i.e., it handles,
it stops and you can live with it on the street). Not a “sleeper” but far more stock appearing than these
other styles of cars. The engine bay and underside are semi-gloss black, not body colored. The engine bay is
clean, uncluttered and finished in polished and subdued shades of aluminum, with black fittings and deviod of
wiring and unsightly electronics. The interior is almost dead stock - we didn't cover every surface in a shade of
leather that doesn't occur in nature or even install a radio (you can, if you want to!). Don't look for the
lazy-boy recliner seats, cup holders or A/C that are so popular with the Pro Touring crowd. You won't find full
tubs, monster tires, a giant scoop or a chute, either. Basically, we wanted to build a car capable of running
9-second quarter miles AND winning an autocross. Mission accomplished!!
This Camaro started as a very original, unmolested 327 Powerglide coupe in white with a black vinyl top, D96
stripes and the style trim group. The car had what was believed to be 56, 000 original miles. We found the car
right here in the Philadelphia area where it was sold new. The car came with the Protecto plate, original
owner’s manual, original engine (the original Powerglide had been replaced) and original interior. For having
spent its entire life in this area, the car was amazingly rust free and incredibly solid. Zero rust in the floor,
rockers, etc. – a 3x3 square of rust in each of the rear quarters and a bit of rust around the front and rear
window channels. The car was like a time capsule and everything worked – even the original AM radio!
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