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This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Restomod Looks Like A Retro 1990s Concept
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The automotive trend in the late 1990s and early 2000s was to bring back the old classics with a retro looking vibe. The 1997 VW Beetle and the Mini Hatch are two such examples. These are retro-inspired designs brought back to life with modern manufacturing and engineering methods. It was a short-lived trend, these days modern car design takes design cues from historic vehicles of yore. It is not full-on retro vibing and it is a much better philosophy to adopt.

Modern vehicle design has to contend with engineering limitations, in addition to numerous safety compromises that increases the bulk of a car. A different trend has emerged of late, the so-called Restomod trend. Restomod is the idea of taking a clapped-out vintage car and rejuvenating it inside and out with heavy modification.

1968 Chevrolet Camaro Restomod - Side view

Center Vehicle Design, based in North Carolina America, took the Restomod approach… but to another level. The end result was more concept than Restomod, like a concept rendering from the 1990s or mid-200s. The engineering and craftsmanship that went into this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is incredible.

1968 Chevrolet Camaro Restomod - Rear

Instead of going for an off-the-shelf aftermarket chassis, the guys over at Centre Vehicle Design fabricated a bespoke chassis that was widened and lengthened. Only the original front and rear-sub assembly were retained.

1968 Chevrolet Camaro Restomod - Engine bay

The Restomod Camaro is powered by a mid-mounted, 486 horsepower and 509 lb-ft of torque 455ci Oldsmobile 7.45-Litre V8. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 3-speed automatic, tuned for cruising the highway rather than starightline performance.

1968 Chevrolet Camaro Restomod - Interior

The suspension is also upgraded, fully independent front and rear, and the brakes are converted to discs all around. The Restomod Camaro rides on 20-inch Vossen custom alloys.

The interior is fairly industrial in appearance, a new steering wheel, and Recaro seats and retrims to the panels and carpets. This custom 1968 Chevrolet Camaro, with its bespoke mid-engine layout recently sold for $88,000.

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