Chevy Camaro ZL1 Convertible With Carbon Fiber Chevelle SS Body Is Restomod Perfection

If you crave the style of a classic muscle car with the performance and amenities of a modern one, then this custom Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible may be just the car for you. Yes, Camaro - not Chevelle. This unique creation, built by Vision Retro Designs, blends the exterior style of the iconic Chevelle Super Sport with the innards of a modern Camaro.

A 6.2-liter V8 engine sends power to the rear wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission. The engine bay wears carbon fiber embellishments, with the strut tower brace and engine bay shroud trimmed in the lightweight material. Stopping power comes courtesy of Brembo brakes at all four corners hidden behind Schott Performance Accelerator Wheels. These retro-styled rims are wrapped in sticky Michelin Pilot 4S rubber.

The entire body is fashioned from carbon fiber, making this ostensibly lighter than the original bodywork.

This custom exterior bodywork, known as the A69 Chevelle Series treatment, is hand-laid by Vision Retro Design. This is the first example produced and features the prominent "dual dome" hood, which gives the Camaro plenty of presence. The Camaro's sleek headlights have been replaced with quad halo headlights, which flank an original Chevelle SS radiator grille.

The body has been finished in a rich shade known as Strato Blue Metallic, with white D96 beltline stripes flowing down either side of the body. Authentic SS badges festoon the bodywork. Round back, the Camaro's angular lines make way for the Chevelle's voluptuous rump, with prominent fender lines flowing to the old-school taillights.

Look closely, and you'll notice the carefully concealed rear parking sensors, which betray the vehicle's age. Quad exhaust pipes add extra menace to the rear fascia and provide a beautiful V8 soundtrack.