This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Restomod Looks Like A Retro 1990s Concept

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.