Description

There's no denying that muscle cars are, by their very definition, vehicles that are faster than your average commuter car. But, when you take an already quick car, and turn it into a purpose-built drag racer like this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ProStreet, you have a seriously impressive hot rod on your hands. Fully repainted in an unmistakable Bolero Red, this modded first-gen sports a massive cowl-induction hood, mini-tubbed rear, and visible roll cage to signal to the world that this car is going to be a problem for anyone brave enough to line up next to it.

Inside, we find a recently refreshed black vinyl interior. A center console separates dual bucket seats, while a no-frills four-spoke steering wheel sits in front of what feels like an underprepared 120 mph speedometer. A triplet of auxiliary gauges is located just below the AM radio's head unit, while the passenger has a sturdy expletive handle that will undoubtedly get plenty of use. The back seat has been deleted in favor of the half cage, and the trunk is now home to a large fuel cell.

Under that imposing hood, we find a massive 454 cubic-inch V-8 engine. Freshly painted and likely sporting new seals, this big block is topped with an aluminum intake manifold, which is fed by a single four-barrel carburetor. Spent gases are expelled through a set of long tube headers before being ushered out by way of a dual exhaust system. Power is routed through a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission equipped with a high stall converter that sends those ponies through a Ford nine-inch rear end. That power is sent to the tarmac via a set of polished American Racing Torq Thrust wheels shod in big P275/60R-15 Starfire rubber. At the same time, a narrower set of 205/75R-15 tires handles steering duties up front.

*Drag Car
*454 V8
*Four Barrel Carb
*Aluminum Intake
*Long Tubes
*Dual Exhaust
*Ford 9 Inch Rear
*Mini Tub
*Modified Frame
*Subframe Connectors
*Tubular A-Arms
*QA1 Coilovers
*Roll Cage
*Fuel Cell
*American Racing Wheels
*Disc Brakes
*Fast Car

This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ProStreet rides on a modified, back-halved frame and floors that allow for a three-link conversion and mini tub. Up front, tubular A-arms are utilized, while a set of subframe connectors increases rigidity. QA1 coilovers are set at all four corners, while unassisted disc brakes are prepared to scrub off speed as soon as that quarter-mile is up. A first-generation Camaro will always be considered a fast car by almost any standard, but this purpose-built racecar will shove you back into your seat like no factory car ever could. Don't wait, call today!