![]() There's a Scat stroker kit with a forged crank, JE pistons, and H-beam rods inside, plus a set of Hedman long-tube headers that feed a thundering set of collectors and, um, nothing else. Topped by a giant Holley Dominator built by Gary Williams and a CNC ported Edelbrock intake, Brodix aluminum heads, and a full roller valvetrain by Reher-Morrison, it cackles, barks and idles like a full-race piece. ![]() Freshly built to an estimated 920+ horsepower on racing fuel (without NOS), it's never been raced but was built to run in the 7's which is a seriously quick time at the track. The key to performance is power-to-weight ratio, and the 496 cubic inch big block delivers in a very big way. The back seat is gone, replaced by beautifully fabricated tubs for the rear tires, and what space remains in the trunk is filled with fuel cell and twin batteries that crank that mountain of a motor without effort. But it's not all sharp edges and growling horsepower, because there's a pretty burled walnut steering wheel that actually works rather well in there. A B&M shifter sits on the tunnel right where it's easy to grab, along with the air shifter that ensures consistency on the track. The original dash is in there somewhere, now augmented with Auto Meter instruments and a tach with shift light up on the A-pillar. A single aluminum race bucket with a 5-point harness strap you in like you're aboard a Saturn V rocket, and there's a full cage surrounding you, you know, just in case. If you're looking for a race car, this is what it looks like inside. With that much engine up front, a chin spoiler is probably a good idea, and they kept most of the original trim and chrome, including the bumpers SS emblems, although if you look closely, the badge on the nose of this F-body says '427.' A ducktail spoiler reinforces the fact that this car is all about performance but the blacked-out rear panel is a cool custom touch that ties it together with the blacked-out grille quite nicely. We also like that the rear wheel arches haven't been drastically modified to handle the massive meats out back, keeping the familiar Camaro look. Freshly applied bright red and black is a classic combination and the gold leaf/airbrushed strip that separates them also highlights the Camaro's dramatic curves. With that super-tall cowl-induction hood, those giant tires, and an exhaust note that sounds like the Allies carpet-bombing Munich, there's no point to subtle paint. Or you can go absolutely crazy and build an all-out big block race car like this 1968 Camaro. You can easily build a clean, quick F-body that keeps its traditional look and adds modern conveniences. Most modified Camaros fit into the same general mold: crate motor, chrome, and wheels. Value-wise, these cars never get the respect they deserve, but it sure seems like the fun-per-dollar ratio is hard to beat.NEWLY BUILT W/ ALL NEW PARTS! 496 BIG BLOCK, 920+ HP, BUILT TO RUN IN THE 7'S! The best part about this vintage drag racer is that it’s back to doing what it does best, and it speaks to the original builder’s vision to build a competitive car that can still trounce its opponents today. At a lower elevation, he’s confident it will break into 10.7s. The seller claims in the high elevations of Las Vegas – where it currently resides – he consistently pulls low 10.80 quarter mile times. The transmission is a “…race built full manual two speed Powerglide with a trans-brake,” and the rear end setup is a 12-bolt spool with 4.88 gears. The 389 features aluminum heads, hydraulic roller cam, and a tunnel ram with 2 Holley 450 CFM carburetors. He has wheelie bars but they haven’t been installed the brackets have already been welded in. The interior is all-business, and the seller claims it will still lift the front tires off the ground today. The seller claims it was a regular at Island Dragway back in the 80s, which is a storied East Coast track. This Camaro wears purple paint, huge slicks, and is powered by a 389 small block. From the nicknames the drivers assigned themselves and their cars to the sponsor stickers representing stores that shuttered long ago, the period-correct drag racer is a time capsule no matter its success on the track. Old drag racers really tell some of the best stories without even making a sound. The seller has refreshed the Camaro and uses it often and it’s now listed here on eBay with bids to $11,500 and the reserve unmet. Incredibly, it emerged with its race day patina still intact and was quickly put back into competitive use where it proved to still be a formidable opponent on the quarter mile strip. Talk about a time machine: this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro was a drag car back in the day before being lost to a storage trailer where it stayed hidden for 29 years.
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