What the F-body?! Yes, that’s right, folks. Another sweet concept design that GM made back in those freewheelin’ days of the 1960s is here again, and it looks absolutely stunning. It was just recently seen aboveground at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals in Rosemont, Illinois.

Dubbed the Camaro Cherokee, this one-off specimen was created to spike and expand interest in the new Camaro line. Its original SS/RS convertible platform underwent some interesting changes during the development overseen by then-Lead Designer Bill Mitchell.

These included a hood tach, ducktail-style rear spoiler, front and rear split bumpers, and driving lights. Of course, you’d be daft not to notice the domed hood that covers a muscular setup unlike any Camaro you’ve ever seen.

Below the clear Lexan top, you have the Mark IV 396 cu-in. big-block V8 (the L78 version, that is) that sits mated to four Weber down-draft carbs mounted on a Moon intake. In terms of power, this means that the ‘Maro can make a noteworthy 375hp.

The paint job is top-notch, too, thanks to the efforts of none other than Charley Hutton of Charley Hutton’s Color Studio, which many should remember from the glory days of Boyd Coddington’s “American Hot Rod” TV show. Now operating of his own accord out of Nampa, Idaho, Hutton’s hand is evident here with a subdued candy apple red and gold metalflake appearance meshing beautifully to the flashy Corvette wheels.

Any and all credit for this revival of the muscle car can go to the current owners, who are evidently brothers wishing to remain anonymous. Our hats are off to you both, fellas; this thing looks, feels, and is pure cool.

And to see more of Hutton’s handiwork, go check out our feature from SEMA 2013 about the “Lime Crush” Suburban from Mr. Gasket. It’s a real sight to see.