• Year of manufacture 
    1969
  • Car type 
    Other
  • Lot number 
    46
  • Drive 
    LHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Location
    United States
  • Exterior colour 
    Other

Description

The restomod and pro-touring movements have grown in the last two decades to the extent that it seems more likely that you will see a modernized version of a 1960s muscle car than one restored to period specification. The industry surrounding these creations has multiplied many times over, proliferated by shows such as SEMA, which is dominated by customized vintage machinery. No car is more popular for the restomod treatment than the 1967-69 Chevrolet Camaro. Incredible aftermarket support for the model and their enduring popularity with enthusiasts mean there are thousands of modified versions in garages nationwide. As with any arm of the hobby, the quality of the cars being modified and the work that they receive varies greatly.

At the absolute top of the industry for everything from custom parts to complete builds of American muscle and pony cars lies Detroit Speed, Inc. of Mooresville, North Carolina. Utilizing their extensive catalogue of products that are designed and fabricated in-house, as well as their incredible team of craftsmen, Detroit Speed has made a name in the industry unmatched by its rivals. While having built cars for numerous NASCAR drivers including Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kyle Busch, perhaps the most notable vehicle to come out of the Detroit Speed shop is the Hoonitruck, a highly customized 1977 Ford F-150 constructed in conjunction with Ford Racing for Ken Block’s Gymkhana video series.

The Detroit Speed-built 1969 Camaro offered here is indicative of the shop’s tasteful and comprehensive approach to a pro-touring style car. This Camaro was originally built circa 2010 for Michael Manning, the owner of American Autowire. With an eye toward a machine that would be as at home on the track as on the road, a Chevrolet Performance LS7 crate engine was sourced, utilizing the same dry sump lubrication system as the C6 Corvette Z06, but with a custom oil tank that lives in the fender. A T-56 six-speed gearbox transfers power to a Ford 9" rear axle that is suspended by Detroit Speed’s patented Quadralink rear suspension system. The front of the car was fitted with a complete Detroit Speed Hydroformed subframe and suspension, and PBR six-piston brakes run inside forged Fikse three-piece wheels.

From the completely custom interior to the subtly, but extensively, modified bodywork finished in Chrysler Metallic Titanium paint, there is not a single component on this incredible car that was not replaced, rebuilt, or optimized. An extensive photo gallery on the builder’s website chronicles the progression from a bare shell all the way through the build process, and includes ample evidence of the incredible effort and skill that a project like this takes.

When finished the Camaro was displayed on the cover of Camaro Performers magazine and featured in Super Chevy magazine, copies of which are included. The stunning final product was presented to its proud new owner who subsequently drove it as intended in numerous events before selling it to the consignor in 2018. Post-restoration mileage accrued at the time of cataloguing was 5,322.

Whether desired for its prodigious performance or infallible looks, this remarkable 1969 Camaro is sure to meet the needs and desires of the most demanding enthusiast


Gooding & Company
1517 20th Street
Santa Monica  90404  California
United States
Contact Person Kontaktperson
First name 
Gooding & Company

Phone 
+1 (310) 899-1960