1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS Restored V8 4-Speed with Performance Upgrades Throughout Why This Car Is Special The 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS is one of the most sought-after first-generation Camaros on the market today, and for good reason. Chevrolet launched the Camaro for the 1967 model year as a direct answer to Ford's Mustang, which had been outselling everything in its segment since 1964. General Motors engineers and designers had been working on the platform internally called the F-body for several years before the car debuted on September 26, 1966. The result was a car with sharper handling than the Mustang, a wider range of factory performance options, and a body style that has aged remarkably well. The RS, or Rally Sport package, was one of the first options buyers could add to any 1967 Camaro regardless of engine choice. It brought hidden headlights with vacuum-actuated doors, a blacked-out grille, RS badging, revised taillights, and additional exterior trim. It was a cosmetic and appearance package, not a performance upgrade, which meant buyers could combine it with the Super Sport package or any engine in the lineup. That flexibility made the RS one of the most popular option groups Chevrolet offered that year. The VIN on this car decodes to a 1967 Camaro Sport Coupe built at the Norwood, Ohio assembly plant. The seventh character confirms this is a V8-equipped car from the factory, which aligns with the 350 cubic inch small block under the cowl hood today. Norwood-built first-gen Camaros have a devoted following among collectors, and Norwood production has been well documented by Camaro Research Group records. This particular 1967 Camaro RS was fully restored in 2021 and has been upgraded with a thoughtful combination of performance hardware and retained factory features including several options that were not commonly ordered, which we will detail below. Features List - 350 cubic inch small block V8, rated at 300 horsepower - Muncie 4-speed manual transmission - Factory RS Badge Package with hidden headlights - Headman ceramic-coated headers with 2.5-inch exhaust - Stainless steel mufflers, dual exhaust - Open-element chrome air cleaner - Steel cowl induction hood - Moser aftermarket 12-bolt rear end - CalTracs suspension system - QA1 shocks - Aftermarket rear sway bar - 17-inch American Racing Torque Thrust wheels with wide tires - Factory console with factory gauges - Factory tachometer - Rare factory tilt steering column - Rosewood wood-rim steering wheel - Floor shifter - Deluxe interior package - Rare factory fold-down rear seat - Aftermarket stereo - Front and rear spoilers - Racing stripes - Chrome bumpers with bumper guards - Optima battery - Clean undercarriage Mechanical The engine in this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS is a 350 cubic inch small block Chevrolet V8 producing 300 horsepower. The 350 was introduced as a Camaro option for the 1967 model year, making its debut in this very generation of car. Backed by a Muncie 4-speed manual transmission, the drivetrain combination here is the kind of setup that made these cars popular on both the street and the track in the late 1960s and it still works exactly that way today. The exhaust system is a properly spec'd performance setup. Headman ceramic-coated headers flow into 2.5-inch pipes and exit through stainless steel mufflers. Ceramic coating on the headers helps retain exhaust heat inside the pipe, which improves flow efficiency and also protects the metal from the kind of heat cycling that causes rust and cracking over time. The sound profile of this system is aggressive without being obnoxious it has the deep, even tone that a well-tuned small block with good headers and the right muffler produces. An open-element air cleaner sits on top of the carburetor, and the steel cowl hood above it feeds cooler outside air directly into the engine bay. Out back, the factory rear end has been replaced with a Moser 12-bolt unit. The GM
