Photo: Mecum Auctions
The first-generation Chevrolet Camaro is one of the most iconic cars in American history. It has a nearly timeless design, which is why people continue to love it as both as an original and a restomod, whenever they happen to come across one.
Built between 1967 and 1969, the original Camaro was based on GM’s new rear-wheel-drive F-body platform and could be had as either a two-door hardtop or a two-door convertible, with a choice of straight-six or V8 engines. Now, as special as it would be to own such a car in its factory specification, some people prefer the way of the “Restomod”.
With that in mind, meet the absolutely bonkers “Impulse” Camaro, based on a 1968 hardtop model. Built by Bonnell’s Rod Shop in Fairview, Pennsylvania, it is getting auctioned off through Mecum, May 14-22, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and its resume includes multiple SEMA appearances.
The styling is clearly on the aggressive side. The car is 7 inches (17.7 cm) shorter than stock, while the roof has been sliced by 4 inches (10 cm). Other visual changes include the raised wheel wells, bespoke grille with over 175 LED lights, Rigid Industries headlights, bespoke hood and cowl, custom offset Forgeline wheels, and a custom rear fascia.
That massive cowl, by the way, houses a 360 ci (5.9L) small block unit with an eight-stack fuel system. The car also runs a Holley EFI (fuel injection) management system, 4-like rear suspension, 13-inch Wilwood disc brakes, plus a custom exhaust system with really subtle side pipes.
As for the interior, it’s completely unique, featuring custom color-matched premium leather, new gauges, bucket seats, a new steering wheel, a roll cage, and as a nice final touch, power windows.
This car is definitely going to cost somebody an arm and a leg, which is how it should be considering all the work that went into building it. Here's hoping the highest bidder won't do anything to lower the car's value in time.
With that in mind, meet the absolutely bonkers “Impulse” Camaro, based on a 1968 hardtop model. Built by Bonnell’s Rod Shop in Fairview, Pennsylvania, it is getting auctioned off through Mecum, May 14-22, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and its resume includes multiple SEMA appearances.
The styling is clearly on the aggressive side. The car is 7 inches (17.7 cm) shorter than stock, while the roof has been sliced by 4 inches (10 cm). Other visual changes include the raised wheel wells, bespoke grille with over 175 LED lights, Rigid Industries headlights, bespoke hood and cowl, custom offset Forgeline wheels, and a custom rear fascia.
That massive cowl, by the way, houses a 360 ci (5.9L) small block unit with an eight-stack fuel system. The car also runs a Holley EFI (fuel injection) management system, 4-like rear suspension, 13-inch Wilwood disc brakes, plus a custom exhaust system with really subtle side pipes.
As for the interior, it’s completely unique, featuring custom color-matched premium leather, new gauges, bucket seats, a new steering wheel, a roll cage, and as a nice final touch, power windows.
This car is definitely going to cost somebody an arm and a leg, which is how it should be considering all the work that went into building it. Here's hoping the highest bidder won't do anything to lower the car's value in time.
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