Description
KEY FACTS
This Chevrolet Camaro SS 427 is an impressive example of the iconic classic American muscle car, offered from long-term ownership, and enhanced with a number of discerning performance upgrades.
Under the bonnet sits an upgraded 427-cubic inch (7. 0-litre) Corvette-sourced naturally aspirated V8, now understood to produce up to 425bhp and driving the rear wheels via a Muncie ‘M21’ close-ratio four-speed manual transmission.
This Camaro SS was originally manufactured in Norwood Ohio, and was imported and first registered in the UK in February 1990.
The odometer indicates 11, 729 miles, however this is not warranted.
This example was with its previous owner for 28 years, though it is now offered for sale via the trade.
This Camaro SS has been used sparingly over the past 28 years, whilst being kept in fine mechanical health, having only covered approximately 5, 000 miles during this time.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES
Previously painted yellow but repainted in 1993, this Camaro SS is now finished in the appealing shade of Fathom Green over a black vinyl-trimmed interior, featuring chrome and wood veneer trim accents.
It rides on an aftermarket set of 15-inch American Racing ‘Torque Thrust’ alloy wheels finished in metallic green with anodised lips, shod in BFGoodrich Comp T/ A tyres.
The factory specification includes twin front spotlights, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, manually operated windows, heater and ventilation controls, transmission tunnel-mounted battery voltage, oil temperature, fuel, and oil pressure gauges, and an analogue clock.
This example now features a white cue-ball gear knob, a Hurst shifter, an Alpine cassette stereo, Kenwood door speakers, and a passenger footwell-mounted fire extinguisher.
The non-original Corvette-sourced 427-cubic inch engine has been upgraded with an Edelbrock Torker II intake manifold, Hooker competition exhaust manifolds, a Holley 750cfm carburettor, an MSD 6AL ignition, a Crane competition camshaft, an aftermarket oil cooler, a heavy-duty radiator, and finned Mickey Thompson rocker covers.
Other upgrades include poly-graphite suspension bushes, Spax adjustable shock absorbers, a 12-bolt Posi-traction differential, a cowl induction bonnet, a plumbed-in Lifeline fire extinguisher system, and Slapper traction bars.
The car will be accompanied by a spare wheel, a print-out of the its history and specification, copies of Classic American, American Car World and Performance Car magazines with features on the car, a large collection of MOT certificates, a collection of photos covering the restoration in the 1990s, and a 1969 Camaro wiring diagram manual.
There is also a CD of photos and documentation from the 2000 Goodwood Festival of Speed where the car was invited to be displayed at the prestigious Cartier ‘Style et Luxe’ event.
CONDITION
The previously resprayed Fathom Green paintwork is reported to be in excellent overall condition, though the seller notes a few minor blemishes around the car, which are documented in the photo gallery.
Inside, the previously retrimmed cabin is presented in excellent order, with only slight signs of use, but no major wear or discolouration.
The seller is not aware of any mechanical or electrical faults with the car.
This vehicle is now exempt from mandatory MOT testing as it is more than 40 years old.
SERVICE HISTORY
This Camaro SS’ most recent engine oil service was carried out in 2021 by the previous owner, a professional mechanical engineer.
Other notable maintenance includes a previous engine rebuild and a full respray.
