There isn't much that needs to be said about the Camaro. It's an iconic muscle car with aggressive retro-styling and crazy horsepower potential. But what if you and on a budget? Friend, you've come to the right place.

For the uninitiated, a COPO (Central Office Production Order) Camaro is the rarest model that Chevrolet has ever produced. It's NHRA-certified, has a suspension that takes very well to hard launches, and has some weight saving options, like a rear seat delete. It also costs $55,000 and comes with no engine or transmission in its "body in white" trim. And every single one has been sold. So you probably can't buy one. Fortunately, is more than $40,000 cheaper and ticks all the right boxes.

This vehicle was a theft recovery, missing its seats, engine, transmission, and wheels. Instead of seeing it as a large bill to return to stock, think of it as a custom project with the monotonous teardown completed. Install some racing seats, a Nelson Racing engine with a stout TH400 trans with some short gears, and you're ready to show anything on the strip the business end of your taillights.

Other than the missing parts, the car looks to be in good order and it would be a fine project for anyone that wants a strong, contemporary, rust-free frame to start a quarter-mile eating powerhouse. What engine would you put in it? .

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