402-Powered 1971 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS

Description

The second-generation Camaro debuted halfway through the 1970 model year wearing a riveting European-influenced design. The long, raised hood, squared egg-crate grille, frenched-in headlights, and sloping rear deck was a major yet cohesive evolution of the previous-generation’s styling.

Camaro also boasted a revamped interior featuring a wraparound instrument cluster and deep bucket seats. The Rally Sport package enhanced the exterior with a redesigned, blacked-out front grille, a split bumper, unique lights and brightwork, and RS badging. And the Super Sport package offered a 350- or 396-cube V8 (with a special suspension for the big-block), mated to either a four-speed manual or a Turbo Hydra-matic. Also included were power-assisted disc/drum brakes, sport mirrors, wide rubber on 14x7 wheels, and SS identification. But regardless of trim level, Camaro was a well-rounded and quick performance coupe, and in August 1971, Road & Track honored it as one of the “Top Ten Best Cars in the World.”

This 1971 Camaro RS/SS underwent a full frame-off restoration. The original 350 has been upgraded to a professionally built, date-correct 402 cu-in V8 that sends power through a rebuilt TH-400 and to a beefy 8.5-inch 10-bolt rear end.

Highlights 

• Restored 1971 Camaro RS/SS wearing a high-quality repaint and an updated drivetrain 

• 402 cu-in Chevrolet V8 (originally a 350 V8) 

• Three-speed TH-400 automatic transmission  

• Refinished in black with ghost stripes (originally 13 Nevada Silver) and a (775) black vinyl interior 

• (Z27) Super Sport package with (Z22) Rally Sport package 

• Vintage Air conditioning   

• Documented through the NCRS showing its original build date and original delivery dealer 

Features 

• Professional engine machine work includes: 

  • Cleaned, magnafluxed, and decked date-correct block 

  • Polished and ground crankshaft 

  • Magnafluxed date-correct heads 

  • Installed Comp Cams hydraulic roller camshaft, pushrods, and springs 

  • Dyno tested after assembly 

• Cowl induction hood, front air dam, and rear spoiler 

• 15-inch Z28 wheels wearing 215/70R15 front, 275/60R15 rear BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires 

• Wilwood front disc brakes 

• 8.5-inch 10-bolt GM rear end with 3.73 gears and an Eaton positraction 

• Hotchkis suspension upgrades 

• Mostly new interior with a few original dash pieces 

• Custom instrument cluster with AutoMeter speedometer, tachometer, water temp, oil pressure, voltage, and fuel level gauges 

• B&M MegaShifter 

• Rebuilt period-correct AM/FM/8-Track stereo 

• LED replacement bulbs 

• Headers and a dual exhaust system 

• Serpentine drive system 

• Professional base/clearcoat paint job in 2020 

Known Imperfections 

• A few paint chips on driver side door edge from adjusting the fender 

• Left door SoffSeal weatherstripping is cut and needs replaced  

• E-brake parts are in the trunk, installation can be negotiated with buyer 

Included 

• Keys 

• A few 8-Track tapes 

Ownership History

The consignor states, “I believe I’m the fifth owner, and I purchased it in 2015 as a roller. There are only 1,200 miles on the car since it was frame-off restored. The actual miles are unknown, it was stored for many years in pieces. This is a real RPO code Z27 and it was documented through the National Corvette Restorers Society with the original build date and original dealer. It was an original 350 cu-in V8/TH-350 car. I cloned it with a rebuilt, date-correct 402 cu-in motor and a rebuilt TH-400 transmission. This car was born silver, and we did it black with ghost stripes.”

Additional Notes

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