Just as the first Mustang was based on Ford’s compact Falcon, so the first 1967 Camaro was based on Chevy’s compact Nova. However, it was based on the upcoming redesigned ’68 Nova and therefore more robust than a comparable ’67 Nova.
The basic engineering of the Camaro was a unibody structure from the windshield and firewall back, with a separate steel rail subframe for everything up front. Double A-arms made up the independent front suspension while the solid rear axle was suspended by semi-elliptical leaf springs.
The Rally Sport (RS) appearance package brought deluxe interior trim and hidden headlights with it, and the high-performance Super Sport (SS) package had its own distinct decoration (including a domed hood with simulated vents, “bumble bee” stripes encircling the nose and the iconic SS badges), a heavy-duty suspension and larger D70-series tires on 14-inch wheels.
Beautiful “Hugger Orange” 1969 Camaro RS SS Copo Clone 454 Convertible. This 1969 Camaro RS SS Convertible is currently equipped with a 454 CI of all-iron big-block producing 360 horsepower, backed by an automatic transmission. The exterior is Hugger Orange with a black vinyl interior and almost new white convertible top. Many new parts including, the installation of power steering, exhaust headers, front power disc brakes, seat covers, dash pad, front tires, flywheel/starter and new black soft top boot. A real “Outlaw” show car with lots of excitement built in, a must see!
