57 Chevy Belaro: 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Kit Car

The Machiavelli Max post the other day was one of the better looking fake Ferrari kit cars I’ve seen recently — despite its plebian TransAm roots, it looks like a Ferrari to a casual observer. This next kit car…it is interesting, but I don’t think that anybody is going to be fooled into thinking it is a ’57 Chevy. Similar to the Machiavelli, the Belaro also uses a GM F-Body for the mechanical parts, but this time a Camaro. And yes, we’ve seen one of these before. Find this 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Kit Car offered for $19,750 in Ft Lauderdale, FL via eBay.

From the seller:

Item specifics
Condition: Used
Seller Notes: “THIS IS A 97 CAMARO Z28 WITH A 57 BELAIR BODY KIT LT1 ENGINE GREAT LOOKS WITH MODERN FEATURES”
Year: 1997 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 2G1FP32K5V2142770
Mileage: 109000 Engine: 5.7 LITRE
Options: Convertible Model: BELARO
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats Sub Model: CAMARO
Number of Cylinders: 8 Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Transmission: Automatic Interior Color: GREY
Fuel Type: Gasoline For Sale By: Dealer
Exterior Color: TURQUOISE Make: Replica/Kit Makes
Trim: BELAIR KIT Drive Type: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Vehicle Title: Clean Body Type: Convertible

1997/1957 CAMARO Z28/BELAIR HOT ROD CONVERTIBLE

LT1 ENGINE 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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1997/1957 CHEVROLET CAMARO/BELAIR. IN OTHER WORDS THIS IS A 1997 CHEVROLET CAMARO Z28 CONVERTIBLE WITH A FIBERGLASS 1957 BODY KIT INSTALLED. THE BEST OF BOTH. LOOKS LIKE A 1957 CHEVROLET CONVERTIBLE BUT HAS ALL THE LUXURY FEATURES OF A MODERN AUTOMOBILE LIKE AIR CONDITIONING, POWER WINDOWS, POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP, POWER DRIVERS SEAT, POWER OUTSIDE MIRRORS, POWER DOOR LOCKS AS WELL AS A MODERN RADIO. FULL BODY MODIFICATIONS AND SOME MINOR DRIVE TRAIN MODIFICATIONS. ALL THE ABOVE MENTIONED POWER ACCESSORIES WORK AS THEY SHOULD. HAS A TURQUOISE FIBERGLASS EXTERIOR WITH A GREY CLOTH INTERIOR AND WHITE POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP WITH A CONVERTIBLE BOOT TO MATCH THE INTERIOR. GREAT CAR TO SHOW, GREAT CAR FOR A CRUISE NIGHT AND JUST A GREAT LOOKING CAR OVER ALL WITH LOTS OF CONVERSATION WHERE EVER YOU GO. RUNS VERY STRONG WITH LOTS OF POWER FROM THE LT1 ENGINE AND SHIFTS PERFECT FROM THE 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. HAS FACTORY ALLOY WHEELS WITH A GOOD SET OF TIRES. JUST RECENTLY GONE OVER.

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