Mike's super clean Camaro comes with a history like most do... But it's one Camaro that Mike never plans to part with since the day he got it. Rewind back to when Mike was 20 years old (we won't say how old he is now). Back then, Mike had a 69' Camaro that he had gotten for $500 and was three different colors with a worked small block in it. In those days, Mike constantly ran into a guy with a black 69' Camaro that he used to torment and challenge to a race any time he saw him. The guy always declined. It was clear, this guy never abused his 69' Camaro, just cruised. One day, the owner of the black 69' Camaro came to Mike wanting to sell it and Mike made sure he was the guy to get it.
When Mike got the car it had the 327 2 BBL carb and power glide all original 80k and AC. Since then Mike has done the motor. It's a 70 4 bolt mains 202/160 fuelie reproduction heads, 350 trans, nice cam Edelbrock Performer RPM, Holly 650 double pumper, Hooker super comp longtubes, Flowmaster exhaust and 342 posi out of 79 Z plus beefed up springs. The Camaro still has 93K on the clock.
Over the course of time, the Camaro was painted twice with the interior staying the same throughout the years. Mike did most of the work himself and certaintly drove it way more than it's previous owner, even through snow storms and daily driving. But if you ask Mike, his best moments was proposing to his GF in the car and then taking his first son for a ride in it in 2009. And it's with these memories that Mike plans on never selling his 69' Camaro and one day passing down the Chevy to his kids.
And with all this talk of Mike's 69' Camaro, it's not the only Camaro Mike owns. He also has a 2010 Camaro SS that he has been working on that you may also see around a lot considering Mike runs ny5thgen.com. A website dedicated to 5th Generation Camaro's that has a HUGE following and is all over the NY area.
With both Camaro's, Mike still has future plans for his 69', including a LS2 6speed tranny and full suspension. The only thing we wonder at Empire Muscle Cars is, with two hot Camaro's which one does Mike decide on driving when he looks in his driveway, a decision we are sure is a tough one.
Mike is an all around great guy with a great Camaro following and website. We love having him as a Member as he truly is a great car guy to have around and talk with. Speak with Mike today in our Members section - MUCKER15
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