Taking a closer look at a 1967 Chevy Camaro
By Emma Blakley
MIDLAND – On the weekend of Oct. 4, Northwood University hosted its 61st International Auto Show. Part of the event is a Classic Car Show, showcasing vintage beauties and the latest high-tech models. Brands from all over the world can be seen at this event, Vanguard Motor Sales being one of them. Vanguard specializes in selling American classics and muscle cars.
Micaela Frenza, a Northwood University student, talked about Vanguard’s 1967 Chevy Camaro.
What car are we looking at here?
“This is a 1967 Chevy Camaro. This is one of the first gens that they had. My favorite part about this car, with it being a classic, is that the majority of this one is original.
The vinyl was from the original factory line (and) you can see some of the imperfections in its wear and tear. The steering wheel itself is solid wood, it’s teak, and it’s a three-spoke wheel that was original as well.”
Can you tell me more about the engine of the car?
“This one is technically supposed to be a 396; they ended up taking out the original engine and engine-swapping it for a 494 which is even bigger. There’s more power, more torque, and it actually withstands the weight of this car.
Once this thing is turned on the whole ground shakes. (It) literally feels like the world is rumbling around you.
With it being brand new and only having 9.7 miles on it, no matter what you do with this car–either on the highway, on a normal road–it’ll get you the power, the connection, everything that you need.”
“This (event) is just something unlike anywhere else, and we don’t really think much of it, other than, it’s an event we (students) have to do. And I think that that’s why more people do come, it’s because of our attitude.”
