Mecum will hold an auction in Nashville, Tennessee on September 26, 2026 dedicated, among other things, to a rather nicely preserved 1971 Chevrolet Camaro that its owner upfitted with parts taken from the later generations.
You can immediately tell it’s not a stock example thanks to an aggressive front end with an aftermarket splitter, as well as 18-inch American Racing wheels shod in Mickey Thompson Sportsman tires. If you squat, you may be able to discern modern Ridetech coilovers and Wilwood brakes. Other than that, though, the muscle classic looks pristine and ready to turn heads with its retro charms.
Things escalate quickly in the engine department, where a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 toils probably making at least its nominal 435 PS (429 hp / 320 kW). With a six-speed manual transmission sending the momentum to the rear end, it should be a hoot to drive, anyway. The listing points out a touch over 56,000 kilometers (nearly 35,000 miles) of use, but doesn’t specify whether that’s before or after the swap.
Then there’s the interior, which the owner decided to “fix” using parts from the fifth Camaro generation that debuted in 2010 and bowed out in 2015. The entire dashboard with the gauges, the transmission tunnel, the air ducts, the door cards and the steering wheel have been transplanted into the old car from a much newer one. The owner also spiced things up a little with aftermarket wheels, and that seems to be about it.
The car is being sold by Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage (see video) along with some other well-preserved classics, so check out the listing at Mecum if you are interested.