Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 427-Powered 1970 Chevrolet Camaro.
There is no denying that the Camaro shares some DNA with its big brother, the Corvette – especially when configured in high-performance trim variants. Such has been the case for decades. Chevrolet even said in its marketing materials, “One of the hardest ways to tell them apart is to drive them.”
When comparing base-for-base, a 1970 Camaro could be purchased for a 43% discount off what a Corvette would cost (a sum of $2,749 versus $4,849). That price advantage was one of the reasons why Chevrolet sold over 120,000 Camaros but only about 17,000 Corvettes for that year.
Because of its price advantage and (and as a result, the higher volume of examples on the road), the Camaro has been an incredibly popular car in terms of support from the automotive aftermarket. And with the right combination of upgrades, a Camaro might just out-perform a Corvette. This Camaro is a likely candidate for that scenario. The car is being listed by a private party in Grapevine, Texas, and the auction will end on Monday.
The build begins with the already capable Camaro underpinnings and blends in modern treatment like air conditioning, a RideTech suspension, TMI seats, power Wilwood disc brakes, and 18-inch Billet Specialties wheels. The result is a car that has both the vintage looks but the handling and conveniences of a modern sports car. And that’s before we open the hood to see the massive 427cid big-block V8. The motor is a work of art, and its beauty extends far beyond the body-colored accents. Upgrades include tube exhaust headers, a Griffith aluminum radiator, and a fuel-injection system.
Camaro enthusiasts will remember that 1970 was the first year of the second-generation. While the exterior had received a significant facelift, the engineers retained some aspects of the architecture from earlier cars. The new exterior look used a fastback roofline that omitted rear side quarter windows. Another interesting aspect of this generation was that it was the only one to not offer a convertible.
While horsepower numbers are not shared by the seller, the spec sheet is impressive in itself. We hope the lucky winner of this car reports back to let us know how it feels to blow the doors off some of its big-brother Corvettes.
The auction for this 427-Powered 1970 Chevrolet Camaro ends Monday, July 8, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. (PDT)
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