A large part of any automotive memory bank from 1971 involves being inside the comforting vinyl of the interior. Mike made sure to keep enough of the original Camaro inside alive with GM classic goods while adding some of the new to improve on the original experience. A MOMO leather-clad steering wheel and a set of Arizen Racing seats add precise control and bolstered comfort to the cabin. Sound deadening out of sight makes for quiet running on the long hauls. Keeping an accurate eye on key measures is a full arsenal of Autometer gauges. And even though the bulk of the install is under the hood, a Classic Air Perfect Fit series A/C system pipes in plenty of cool air for driving in the endless summer that is Los Angeles.

With the troublesome pieces of the ‘71 relegated to the parts bin of history, Mike has succeeded in taking this classic Camaro into the next generation without leaving the past too far behind. Even though the original rumbling turbo mufflers have long since been replaced by new versions, the initial memories live on with more to be made.

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