A first-year F-body bringing $75,000 at a high caliber auction like Barrett-Jackson is nothing new. But one of the best stories to come out of the early days from the 2014 Scottsdale auction was this stunning ’67 Camaro that sold for $75,000 on Tuesday evening. 16 year-old Chase Harris envisioned the building and selling of this Camaro when he learned fellow classmate Danielle Hudson was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.
Chase felt moved to help in a very unique way. Chase decided to restore this ’67 Camaro to raise awareness and funds by selling it at an auction. “Even though Danielle was not a car person, she was very excited about the idea,” Chase told ABC 15.
Sadly just ten months later Danielle passed away, she was only 15. Chase still driven, honored his commitment and formed Classics for a Cause and with the help of Heath Elmer Restorations finished the ’67 Camaro in time to watch it sell for $75,000. The $75,000 will be donated to the Phoenix Children’s hospital for neuro-oncology research.
As far as the Camaro is concerned, the restoration started with a 100% rust free Arizona body with all GM panels. From there it was slammed with a LS 376 E-rod GM crate that twists out 430hp. From there power travels through a Tremec TKO 5-speed manual transmission to a GM 12-bolt with 3.73 posi-traction differential.
Here are some other stats on this impressive first generation F-body:
- 50 state emissions legal
- Spin Tech mufflers and a 3″ mandrel bent exhaust
- Baer 6-piston brakes
- full RideTech coilover suspension with a 4-bar rear.
- Aeromotive tank and pump. The vehicle also features a
- Vintage Air system
- Budnik 18″ wheels
- DuPont paint
- OE seats and interior
Our hats go off to Chase, finishing any project car is a major accomplishment. However to finish a project like this not only reveals the determination of a young man but also his character. Well done Chase, we can’t wait to see what your next build is like.
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