1971 Chevrolet Camaro in Hugger Orange with white racing stripes

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1971 Chevrolet CamaroHugger Orange Pro-Touring Restomod

$89,900 or best offer

Some classic cars are simply restored. Others are completely reimagined.

This 1971 Chevrolet Camaro pairs the timeless second-generation body with modern LS performance, premium suspension and brakes, a custom TMI interior, and a spectacular Alpine audio installation. Finished in Hugger Orange with white racing stripes, it looks as good parked at a car show as it does cruising down the highway.

California title disclosure

This Camaro carries a California salvage-branded title and is currently registered for road use. The title status is fully disclosed, and buyers are welcome to arrange an independent inspection.

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The California DMV vehicle record shows a salvaged status dated September 7, 2010.

During a telephone inquiry with the California DMV, a representative advised that Pick A Part Auto Wrecking had reported the vehicle as scrap on February 22, 2010.

The original circumstances surrounding the scrap designation and subsequent salvage status have not been independently established.

Searches through NICB VINCheck and VinAudit returned no matching records. These results do not independently establish the absence of prior damage or insurance claims.

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Engine & Drivetrain

5.3L LS crate V8, manufacturer-advertised 450 horsepower
Holley Terminator electronic engine management
Diamond/CVF accessory pulley system
Tremec TKX 5-speed manual transmission
New driveline
Chevrolet 10-bolt rear axle with Positraction differential
Upgraded radiator with dual electric cooling fans

Modern LS performance and drivability, plus the enjoyment of shifting your own gears.

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Hotchkis suspension upgrades
Hotchkis front and rear sway bars
Borgeson power steering
Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes
13-inch front brake rotors
12-inch rear brake rotors
Power brake booster
Wilwood master cylinder
18-inch Rocket Racing wheels
245-series front tires, 275-series rear tires

The chassis, steering and brakes are built to match the LS drivetrain, the way a modern Pro-Touring build should be.

Exterior

Hugger Orange paint
Contrasting white racing stripes
18-inch Rocket Racing wheels
LED headlights
LED taillights
Raingear concealed windshield wiper system
New glass throughout
Nu-Relics power windows
Power door locks
Security alarm system
Electric trunk release

Interior

Full TMI semi-custom interior
Custom center console
Custom upholstered door panels
Coordinated rear quarter panels with custom stitching
Custom headliner and matching sun visors
New carpeting
Custom-stitched dash pad
Dakota Digital HDX instrumentation
Vintage Air air conditioning with electronic OEM-style controls
Tilt steering column with ignition key
Billet Specialties steering column components

Charcoal upholstery, gray UniSuede and contrasting orange stitching, coordinated throughout.

Alpine Audio & Trunk

Classic Alpine Ai-NET head unit
Alpine MRV 5-channel amplifier
Alpine Type-R component speakers
Alpine Type-R 6x9 rear speakers
Alpine Type-R 10-inch subwoofer
Alpine CD changer
Custom-fabricated speaker enclosures and mounting panels
Fully custom-upholstered trunk installation

Rather than a generic touchscreen, this car carries a period-correct Alpine Ai-NET system. The trunk panels are charcoal vinyl and gray UniSuede with orange stitching and orange-backed black grommets, the subwoofer is built into the rear panel, and the amplifier is recessed into the upholstered floor.

Electrical & Convenience

American Autowire wiring harness
Holley Terminator engine management
Dakota Digital HDX gauges
Vintage Air electronic climate controls
Nu-Relics power windows
Power door locks, security alarm, electric trunk release
LED exterior lighting
Concealed electric windshield wiper system
Dual electric radiator fans
Custom Alpine audio system

Substantially more convenient to own than a typical 55-year-old muscle car.

What makes it special

There are plenty of LS-swapped classics on the market. What sets this one apart is how comprehensive it is: engine, transmission, suspension, steering, brakes, wiring, gauges, climate control, interior and audio have all been upgraded, and the styling is consistent throughout. This is not an unfinished project or a basic engine swap. It is a Camaro built to be driven, enjoyed, admired and shown.

Engine: 5.3L LS crate V8, advertised 450 hp
Transmission: Tremec TKX 5-speed manual
Brakes: Wilwood 4-wheel disc, 13 in front, 12 in rear
Suspension: Hotchkis, with front and rear sway bars
Wheels: 18 in Rocket Racing, 245 front, 275 rear
Paint: Hugger Orange, white racing stripes
Interior: Custom TMI, charcoal and UniSuede, orange stitching
Extras: Dakota Digital HDX, Vintage Air A/C, Alpine audio