This particular model and year was always my favorite, as far as looks go. I appreciate Tim improving on the original design without going too crazy. I never knew these models had bad steering and bad brakes, and unibody issues. It was always out of my price range, but If I had money to burn, this would the car I'd pick. I wonder how much Tim has invested in this, in my head, the ultimate muscle car. $300,000?
@@mu99ins When I first watched the interview, I stopped the play to see what made this Camero stand out so much. What I noticed was that it is absolutely the "Cleanest" Camero I can remember... ever, minimum trim, perfect fit & finish. Everything is just right! Tim did a spectacular job on it, even if the best part was choosing a really good builder!
This is what I believe a resto-mod should be. Subtle period correct changes and tastefully modernize the driving experience without taking away the character of the vehicle. Probably the best '68 Camaro in the world today.
@Jar of Smegma I think he's referring to "character" in the sense of the vehicle's design and aesthetic details. Too many restomods have digital dashes, wheels and interior parts from modern cars. This one looks like a regular '68 from the outside, and the interior also looks like factory spec (except for the large gauges - but they still look appropriate) - this car is very tastefully done!
And he didn't do that 24 inch low profile crap you see in Foose results. I can't recall just how many cars Chip ruined on his show over the years turning people's classic rides into some Hoopty mobile.
@port nut If that car were in a showroom today , it would not look out of place (assuming the bumpers would pass a crash test) as far as the styling. Emissions might be an issue too. The safety equipment... would be frowned upon. Boy, the government has sure ruined cars and ruined drivers too. There is so much equipment helping bad drivers , they don't need to learn how to drive.
Tim Allen is a RAT and not funny. He snitched out tons of people so he didn't have to do time for trying to SELL A KILO OF COKE IN AN AIRPORT. Let that sink in. Who is that stupid???
Greetings from Japan. This is literally THE MOST beautiful Camaro I’ve ever seen. I’ve always preferred Firebird more than Camaro or Corvette but this is just exceptional! Every work have done to this car; the color, the flare, the wheels, the engine, the interior are just perfect and can see his respect to what the original car had. Thank you for the video!
the original was screwed together in a big hurry- this car has been lovingly planned out and crafted by dedicated automotive people- it makes a big difference and it's almost unfair to compare the two.....
@noble mc Custom American cars are used to be one of a major car culture in Japan around 90’s - 00’s but after the gas price went through the roof, it declined. When I had 91’ Firebird GTA around 01’ - 03’, we could still see lots of F bodies, Corvettes, Astros, Caprice sdn/wgn etc were around. But now you can hardly find these kinds in the streets. However, there are some enthusiasts who love American muscle cars of 60’s & 70’s exist. Btw, we don’t even see many JDM sports cars either and it seems that young generations like iPhones over cars.
Hello, thats wild! Never knew american muscle was really popular anywhere else! I find it ironic because tuned JDM cars where popular in the US around 90s 2000s. Note I may be wrong because Im a car guy newbie.
@@joelikespotatoes8321 Hi! Yes we used to see lots of American cars here. Most of them were from either GM or Ford sold by official dealerships. Sadly we don’t see many dealers or importers who sell American cars anymore because of their size and fuel efficiency. Well, except Tesla though, haha
No, Tim just realized how easy it would be to put the passenger side rear fender into one of those parked cars... I made the same face with my 450hp '71 Z28 with a 4 speed manual driving down a narrow street with cars parked on both sides... you forget sometimes how easy it is to hang the rearend out instantly....and how easy disaster can strike when you apply just a tiny bit too much throttle. Remember , Tim said it was the SECOND time he had been in the car. Tim , you have one of the coolest Camaros I have ever laid eyes on. You could not have made it better. Steve McQueen would have loved it.
Projecting. No one knows exactly what he was actually feeling and thinking at that moment besides Tim, even if you imagine you've made an identical face in an identical situation. That still doesn't mean what was going on in his head was identical to what was going on in your head. That's called projecting. You could be totally right, or you could be wrong. I don't know. What I do know is that you're projecting and acting like there's no other answer besides how *you* felt in that moment. That's not a good mindset to have. The intellectually honest answer is "I don't know, but this is what I *think is likely.*"
jawn1977jaws. Totally agree. Notice that they show the burnout a couple times and that face he made was exactly when the car started to twist sideways, and he was headed down the street toward cars parked on either side.. Yeah, I'd want to check my undies after that. 3 way tie in my book for the best looking car of all time - '57 Chevy, 68 Camaro, 70 Mach 1. Man if I ever win the Lotto - I'll have 2 of each.
Just a great episode. Two real car guys talking shop, not trying to 1up the other like so many other guys. I admire the respect for pure traditional muscle, while adding completely necessary modern features. Well done!
Or skill, with enough time to learn (turning it into a hobbie), surrounding yourself with likeminded people, you can build your dream car as well. Watch the Mighty Car Mods gods, they will show you the way :)
+God Save America Yep, I know that look! It's called doing something you know you shouldn't in a car with no traction control on a street lined with cars. LOL!
+God Save America Good thing the diff is open or he would have done a power slide into those parked cars. Back in the day, buddy had a four speed 69 camaro SS. It was leaned on pretty good, would run 12.8 on slicks. He could burn down the road as long as he wanted with the rear sliding back and forth since it was a posi. Go down the road 100 yards sideways. LOL.
I know I'm probably not the only person to have this thought, but if gm would just release a brand new special Retro Camaro they wouldn't be able to keep up with the orders. I'm talking a Camaro that looks exactly like a 1st gen (and i don't mean a modern take on the original)but with modern drivetrain, chassis, and amenities. They can still sell their new Gen Camaro as well.
@@brody.4098 the problem is it probably would. Probably be one of those cars only available to dedicated cm /Camaro owners. And it'd probably cost another $20k above a normal camaro. If they could keep the price the same though they would have trouble keeping up with production lol
I think interest would be high but the demand wouldn't. A first gen Camaro is small, with the factory seats anyone over 6' will be aware of headroom. The general foot print of the 1st gen Camaro is about the same as my RX-7. As for the cost they wouldn't be cheap not unlike the company making new 70' Mustangs.
@@GlassTopRX7 i was driving two 68s in 69 and 70, both SS 396 with 4 speeds. I was just a tad over 6 foot then and other then needing to duck when getting in head room was never a problem. Having anyone in the back seat was though. I think going to the 68 body style would be a winner.
Damn, Tim's passion really shines through on this one! I love how excited he was describing all the matching textures under the hood. Just awesome stuff XD
This has been my favorite episode of the series, you can tell Tim and Jay are both car guys and genuinely love their cars. Hope to see Tim back on another episode with another car! Great work.
I love it. I thought Jay would look down on it, but he loves it! An old man once told me, the old cars restored still drive like an old car. This car is the best of both worlds!!!
"Hold on, I'll be right back." Priceless. Both Jay and Tim are in their 60s, and viewers in this bracket will get the joke. (I'd write more here, but, uh, I gotta go.)
OMG.!!!!! Be-a-utiful.!!!!!!! In 1967 and 1968, Yenko was dropping 427 cubic-inch monsters from Corvettes into Camaro bodies and creating some of the most powerful Camaros of the era. One of Yenko’s crowning achievements came in 1969 when Yenko was tired of selling Camaros with limited warranties because of his modifications and convinced Chevy to add a 427-equipped Camaro to its special equipment ordering system, known as COPO (central office production order). This addition of the 427-equipped Camaro to COPO made it possible for Yenko to sell these cars with the GM-standard 5-year or 50,000-mile warranty. Yenko ordered a grand total of 198 of the Camaro 427s available from COPO. The total number of COPO Camaros produced and sold is unknown, but has been rumored as anywhere from 500 to 1,000. With exception of the 427 jammed into the engine compartment, the Camaro 427s came from COPO with almost nothing identifying them as a special model; they even came with the old dog dish hubcaps on steel wheels. Yenko made sure to order his from COPO with 15-inch rally wheels, a front stabilizer bar, and a 140 mph speedometer. The rest of the customization was all Yenko’s doing.
it is nice to know that the tool man really is a mechanic and wasn't just acting like it. those that know that nickname will know the series where he had that name. gorgeous work
I wasn't sure if that was by his hand or just made to look like it for the show. it is good to know he wasn't faking that he enjoys vehicles including working on them
Watching this brings back great memories for me. I was in my early 20s but a fixer upper a 68 firebird. Trump out it was a true ramair car .i had to body work in school and that how I was making my living. I didn't get to enjoy it for long though but I sure loved the time while it lasted. See I found out that my youngest son had cerebral palsy and my life changed. I need something more dependable to get him the help he would need. I always thought someday I'd be able to build another one like it. Now I'm in my early 50s and not in best health but watching your videos always brings a smile to my face! My wife and I have injoyed 32 years and some great times were in that old 68 .keep doing what you do and I'll keep watching with a smile. THANKS!
Tastefully done. Those wheels are perfect for that color and style of car. Man Tim has the same exact taste as I do. Wish I could meet these guys in person.
Great paint job. I remembered them well. My awesome dad purchased a new '67 Cameron for me & when I got home late '67 he gave me that car because I came home from Vietnam. My Dad was a WWII Vet & loved me so much. I miss him dearly. Love this video. Sounds mean too
Thank you for going through a nightmare for your Country. Some of us think about you and your buddies sacrifices many times a week. I hope you had a good life since!
+Thomas Ballenger Think he realised he probably wasnt in the smartest place to do it with cars/trucks on either side of him, when it starts skipping the back end out sideways and you get that " this isnt going as planned" feeling lol. I know it well.
"Still can't beat this look. I don't know if it's an age thing or what?" Yeah Jay, it may be, but you are spot on, hard to beat the look of a 68 Camaro!
If I had unlimited funds, this is the exact way that I would have my cars built. Love the stock "look" but to know and see all of the subtle changes that make this car absolutely stunning. Kudo's to the guys that designed and built this car with Tim's input and wants.
Tim knows what looks good... this car is perfect. Nothing out of place, nothing overdone. Love the rims, love the color... it's the kinda car that makes you look twice.
HA! Yea right you must be crazy, because it is NOT the kinda car that makes me look twice, its the kinda car that makes me look 100 times . haha, IM just messing with ya ; )
I'm a Ford guy through and through, but I have a soft spot for the 67 and 68 Camaros.. especially the 68 as I like them without the vent window.. that car is built nicely.. and the look on Tim's face.. looked like he wasnt ready for the power there.. he might want to check the seat for marks... :) thanks for sharing the car with us, Tim Allen.
My exact thoughts about Tim's burnout but I would probably have same "oh man" facial if I was taking a responsive yet "loose" vehicle down a street with parked vehicles. I have had my fair share of check the seat moments!
Even the Italian stylists in their 1950's & 60's heyday couldn't have designed a car as beautiful as that. It is perfect from every angle. ABSOLUTELY SUPERB. Lovely colour aswell !
I just saw the Ring Brothers Camaro and I came to watched this for the third time. Both great examples but if by some miracle I had a choice, .. I'd take the COPO 427. It screams cool.
Agreed. It's so beautiful, I would literally start crying if it drove by me. It has everything a car needs, the old look, with all the modern quality, and performance. It's almost universally agreed that Chevy needs to recreate this look, and stop fiddling around.
The first gen Camaros always struck me as the equivalent of a finely tailored suit. In the beautiful shade of green Tim has on this car, it's just magnificent. This just reminds me more of why a '69 Camaro restomod is my dream car.
+Borderline5440 The poportions are right there. Modern versions of these kind of cars, but also Porsches..... it´slike there was a basic design, that only worked for certain dimensions and now they have blown them out of proportion. Baby -> cutest thing on earth. Mansized baby -> nothing but creapy.
He's been hit pretty hard in the past few years for being right-leaning. If being a Republican in Hollywood without apologies isn't a test of realness, I don't know what is. #LeftistsHate
@@CapnSlipp I honestly think that in modern day times. There are way to many people who are WAY TO FAR LEFT, or WAY TO FAR RIGHT, on the political spectrum where both sides need to be closer so while they may not have to agree with each other, they can at least listen to the other side perspective
True dudes right here. Funny I literally just watched Tim and Jay laying some rubber on Jay's show from like 20 years ago, and they are still doing it together all this time later. That makes my heart happy.
Very nice. Maybe Tim Allen likes old cars for the same reason anyone does, because they just look better. They are much easier to work on without all the computer bs. Just look at the elegance of that thing.
Not all that, but quality material, and feel of that interior, the feel of the steel, the steering wheel, the door handle, and the feel of the road, the sound. Of course the superior body styling and originality.
I saw this Camero and it brought tears to my eyes. My sister had a ‘68 the same color, but with a white stripe around the front end and down the side. 327, 3 speed. It had been her boyfriend’s before he went to Vietnam. She took over the payments when he was drafted. Unfortunately, she lost control of it during an ice storm and it was a basket case after that. Thank God she wasn’t hurt. We were 4 years and 1 day apart in age, she being born on April 3rd, 1952 and me on April 4th, 1956. She passed away in 2017 of cancer, leaving a huge void in my life and a bigger hole in my heart. Great car Tim. May it live forever. Danny Matthews
I've always been a Mustang/Ford guy, and we used to make fun of Chevys and Camaros, but this is the best Camaro I've ever seen, and I would be proud to own and drive it. Tim did such a great job with his choices and approach to the machine. It's truly awesome! And he even painted it my favorite color (love dark metallic greens)! What a ride - Thanks Jay and Tim!
I believe the plant(s) that made the Camaros shut down in fall 2002. Thus, the modern "camaro" shares nothing in common with the 4th gen and earlier F chassis cars, other than the name.
I always thought the 67-68 Camaro's were the best looking but 69 was definitely the best year for Camaro's overall. The all aluminum 12:1 compression ZL-1 427 race ready big block was put into 69 base model Camaro's that year. It also ended up in 2 or 3 Corvette's. The ZL-1 was the baddest big block that Chevy ever made and it was only produced that one year. It was even more powerful than a 1970 LS6 454 and just as powerful as an L-88 427...if not more powerful than that too. Plus it only weighed as much as a 327 Chevy small block in spite of being 427 cubic inches because of its all aluminum construction. Also in 1969 Chevy engineers began using 4 bolt main blocks for their 302 small block that came in the Z28 Camaro. In 1967 and 68 the DZ 302 only had 2 bolt mains so the 1969 version of it was definitely much improved as far as durability. Those little Chevy 302's were really screamers and made awesome power for such a small displacement V8 like the Ford K-Code 289 and BOSS 302 small blocks. Some engine builders like Smokey Yunick were able to get 400 plus horsepower out of them. I really like the 70 1/2 Z28 a lot too but the 69 is definitely my favorite Z. The LT1 350 that came in the 70 1/2 Z was also a really mean solid lifter small block just like the 302 had been. Those two engines both had an awesome sound
@@kristoffersparegodt420 70 1/2 is the last year Camaro that I really like. I mean besides the modern ones...the SS, Z28, and ZL-1. Starting in 1971 they all started getting low compression smog engines that weren't nearly as powerful because of all the new federal emissions regulations. They really went downhill badly as far as power starting in 1973 or 74 It wasn't until the early 90's that the Z28's started actually having some real performance again. The IROC Camaro's made pretty decent power for something from the 80's but I've always hated the 1982-92 Camaro/Firebird body style. Plus the IROC was only available with an automatic transmission which guarantees that I would have bought a Mustang 5.0-5 speed instead. The 80's Z28's had an available 5 speed but the 305 that came in those was pretty weak to say the least and the 350 only came in the IROC
Beautiful ride! Love the fact that Tim uses the car as it was intended. And Tim and Jay, in a car like that, you just know they're gonna find trouble. 👍🏼
Rally's are the way to go. On my 69' I had the matte black painted in between the shiny crime of the wheel..man did it look badass...Tim's car here is just flawless
Tim Allen needs to make a car show where he joins a group of guys and talks car's. He can interview people as they rebuild different models. Would so watch it all the time.
@@bugsterboigaming1242 haha, glad it made ya laugh, but dead serious I hate c4's. DISGUSTING. I see videos or articles listing "Top 10 cars for under $$$" and the c4 is on all of the lists... ugliest car I've ever seen and I would pay to not to own one, chevy should be embarrassed by the 80s to be honest
THE FIRST 427 COPO (Central Office Production Order) CAR IN THE WORLD WAS BUILT IN HAWAII IN 1965. Yenko Chevrolet and other dealerships started production of the COPO 396 and 427 Camaro in 1967. At this time, I worked for a Chevrolet/Toyota dealer in Hawaii. Through the support of the owner and GM, I built a 1955 Chevy Bel-Air, 2 Door Sedan, with bucket seats, console, and button puff custom interior. In September 1965, the first shipment of new 1966 cars arrived. I took the Chevrolet Caprice home and installed the complete Turbo-Jet 427/425HP engine, M22 Transmission, Drive Shaft, HD Radiator, Starter, Alternator, Clutching Fan,Transistorized Ignition and a Chevelle 12 bolt 4:88 Rear End. Additionally, I installed Headers and four Corvette off-road exhaust side-pipes, under the car, exiting in front of the rear tires. In 1967 before the 20 COPO L-88 Corvettes came out, I replaced my engine with one of the very first L-88 427/430 HP engines that GM sent to me in the crate. This was a complete engine, including intake manifold with distributor to the oil pan. This engine included aluminum heads and several months later I received another L-88 engine with the open chamber cylinder heads. We sold one 1968 L-88 427/430 HP Corvette silver/black and just before l969 GM sent me the first very rare ZL1 427 all aluminum engine because our dealer sold a lot of high performance cars. The last engine I received was the 510 and 576 all aluminum which was installed in my in my 1955 Chevy, 1967 Corvette and 1969 Camaro SS/RS with the first available year with the Cowl Induction Hood. My car was built for show and go and driven everyday to work. Back in the 1960's the A/Gas Champ, Johnny Loper's Anglia, "Lil Hoss" ran 10.21 et. My car ran 9.60 and could have done better, but I did not want to alter my fenders for the larger tires needed. I ordered over two dozen 427/425HP, L-88/427's, ZL1/427's, 510's, LS6/454s and even some 576's to install in Nova's Camaro's Chevelle's, GTO's, an A'Gas Anglia, Willy's and even a Mustang. Motion, Baldwin Chevrolet stated 10.5 seconds or return the car! Read about the new Dodge Challenger Hellcat Hemi 707HP..11.2et..C/Gas back in 1960s. The Chrysler and Ford Hemi's were called Ground Shakers. My car sounded like an Earthquake. I got 133 traffic tickets in one year for "loud noise". Today, I have one of my special 576 aluminum engines in a 1978 black Chevy Half Ton Pick-Up that runs 8.50 seconds!! Mahalo and Aloha!!!
Stephen Abe Is it a step side or a fleetside? I almost bought a 454 step side but the title was compromised. Always preferred the looks. Hard to find,even in truck country.
Awesome info. Didn't know they made engine with that many cubes back then. I have a 1968 with a 489. Favorite car is the 1968-72 nova. The hellcat is so over rated and way overpriced.
I like the fact that Tim refrained from putting a cowl induction hood on it(which wasn't available until the '69 Camaros were released) like everybody seems to on early Camaros. '67-'68s are my favorite Camaros(followed by '70 1/2-'73s). the flares are nicely done(looks a little gen 2 Camaro at certain angles, especially the wheel openings IMO). Superb Camaro!
Wow. I never knew this video existed. Tim Allen the guy in all my childhood movies and awesome guy and Jay freaking Leno the guy I stayed up late to watch every night. With a COPO camaro restomod. This channel is the gift that keeps on giving. Where else are you gonna see this duo talking about something you love. Not as two celebrities bragging but two car guys having a chat.
I love Tim Allen! haha Great funny guy. Used to watch a lot of Home Improvement, and I've seen many of his movies too. This was a great episode. Jay Leno and Tim Allen, a good comedic pairing I think.
Oh wow, I love me a classic Camaro. Mine was a 69. I still miss it. You and Jay are the bomb. By the way, there ARE car woman too!!! I've been a motor head since I was about 12. The sound of a hot car is amazing.
+FreakinPeanuts, Tim was just acting silly.. He's done that many times, and a lot more than just a burn out.. He's been racing for many years, drag racing, but mostly like endurance racing, I use to watch him every year in Florida, with his Mustang at the "Twelve Hours of Sebring", and The Daytona 24 Hours race, and i'v talked with him many times.. He's a great guy.
It has an LSD and it started to drift sideways at the top of first...the camera angle only shows you one strip, but I ASSURE YOU it has POSI!!!! LMAO!!!
Tim Allen: "Its got a nice sound to it, I'm happy man!" .....that is literally the definition of car guy heaven.
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then shortly after he rips it a little and tim looks nervous at what gear jay is in.. its hilarious hes definable nervous lmao
This video was funny seeing Tim’s anxiety that’s happening over his car 😂
This particular model and year was always my favorite, as far as looks go. I appreciate Tim improving on the original design without going too crazy.
I never knew these models had bad steering and bad brakes, and unibody issues. It was always out of my price range, but If I had money to burn, this would the car I'd pick.
I wonder how much Tim has invested in this, in my head, the ultimate muscle car. $300,000?
@@mu99ins When I first watched the interview, I stopped the play to see what made this Camero stand out so much. What I noticed was that it is absolutely the "Cleanest" Camero I can remember... ever, minimum trim, perfect fit & finish. Everything is just right! Tim did a spectacular job on it, even if the best part was choosing a really good builder!
Jay Leno, Tim Allen, and Adam Carolla should have done the American Top Gear.
hell yeah
great idea
That would be an awesome show! Cool AND funny!
Woah, that would be good!
Nah, they all know too much about cars
You can tell that Tim really appreciates that Jay “gets” his car.
They're both pretty damn close to being numbers 1A and 1B on the Car Guy list so one admiring the other's project would be a great honor.
Car guys dream when somebody explains to YOU why you’ve put that certain something in that exact spot. They just know.
Yeah. Impressing someone who has the money to build anything is really a feat
This is one of my favorite episodes. I come back to it every so often, like comfort food
I do as well, and I wouldn't mind a comfort car Camaro like this a bit!
The look on Tim Allen's face on the burnout was priceless!!!!!!!!!!!
the "I think I just soiled my Depends" look???
Tim Should have had a lesson in burnouts from Boyd Coddington.
Maybe pick a less crowded street next time...
@@vm722 or Gary Myers
He almost crashed :-)
This is what I believe a resto-mod should be. Subtle period correct changes and tastefully modernize the driving experience without taking away the character of the vehicle. Probably the best '68 Camaro in the world today.
@Jar of Smegma I think he's referring to "character" in the sense of the vehicle's design and aesthetic details. Too many restomods have digital dashes, wheels and interior parts from modern cars. This one looks like a regular '68 from the outside, and the interior also looks like factory spec (except for the large gauges - but they still look appropriate) - this car is very tastefully done!
And he didn't do that 24 inch low profile crap you see in Foose results. I can't recall just how many cars Chip ruined on his show over the years turning people's classic rides into some Hoopty mobile.
You’re an idiot
@port nut If that car were in a showroom today , it would not look out of place (assuming the bumpers would pass a crash test) as far as the styling. Emissions might be an issue too. The safety equipment... would be frowned upon.
Boy, the government has sure ruined cars and ruined drivers too. There is so much equipment helping bad drivers , they don't need to learn how to drive.
If that's a '68, where are the marker lights? Looks more like a '67.
I've always been a Tim Allen fan and he has great taste in cars. He did everything right with this one.
Couldn't have said it any better
Exactly Jeff, my feelings as well. Just watched your new video, and saw this on the side bar.
Tim Allen is a RAT and not funny. He snitched out tons of people so he didn't have to do time for trying to SELL A KILO OF COKE IN AN AIRPORT.
Let that sink in. Who is that stupid???
@@cognitivedissonance7539 and how does that affect you?
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I personally tend to watch these videos
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Greetings from Japan. This is literally THE MOST beautiful Camaro I’ve ever seen. I’ve always preferred Firebird more than Camaro or Corvette but this is just exceptional! Every work have done to this car; the color, the flare, the wheels, the engine, the interior are just perfect and can see his respect to what the original car had. Thank you for the video!
the original was screwed together in a big hurry- this car has been lovingly planned out and crafted by dedicated automotive people- it makes a big difference and it's almost unfair to compare the two.....
@noble mc Custom American cars are used to be one of a major car culture in Japan around 90’s - 00’s but after the gas price went through the roof, it declined. When I had 91’ Firebird GTA around 01’ - 03’, we could still see lots of F bodies, Corvettes, Astros, Caprice sdn/wgn etc were around. But now you can hardly find these kinds in the streets. However, there are some enthusiasts who love American muscle cars of 60’s & 70’s exist. Btw, we don’t even see many JDM sports cars either and it seems that young generations like iPhones over cars.
Hello, thats wild! Never knew american muscle was really popular anywhere else! I find it ironic because tuned JDM cars where popular in the US around 90s 2000s. Note I may be wrong because Im a car guy newbie.
@@joelikespotatoes8321 Hi! Yes we used to see lots of American cars here. Most of them were from either GM or Ford sold by official dealerships. Sadly we don’t see many dealers or importers who sell American cars anymore because of their size and fuel efficiency. Well, except Tesla though, haha
Those Firebirds were awesome 350 &/ or 400
No, Tim just realized how easy it would be to put the passenger side rear fender into one of those parked cars... I made the same face with my 450hp '71 Z28 with a 4 speed manual driving down a narrow street with cars parked on both sides... you forget sometimes how easy it is to hang the rearend out instantly....and how easy disaster can strike when you apply just a tiny bit too much throttle. Remember , Tim said it was the SECOND time he had been in the car. Tim , you have one of the coolest Camaros I have ever laid eyes on. You could not have made it better. Steve McQueen would have loved it.
+jawn1977jaws I believe that face was an act. He is an actor.
Projecting. No one knows exactly what he was actually feeling and thinking at that moment besides Tim, even if you imagine you've made an identical face in an identical situation. That still doesn't mean what was going on in his head was identical to what was going on in your head. That's called projecting. You could be totally right, or you could be wrong. I don't know. What I do know is that you're projecting and acting like there's no other answer besides how *you* felt in that moment. That's not a good mindset to have. The intellectually honest answer is "I don't know, but this is what I *think is likely.*"
jawn1977jaws. Totally agree. Notice that they show the burnout a couple times and that face he made was exactly when the car started to twist sideways, and he was headed down the street toward cars parked on either side.. Yeah, I'd want to check my undies after that. 3 way tie in my book for the best looking car of all time - '57 Chevy, 68 Camaro, 70 Mach 1. Man if I ever win the Lotto - I'll have 2 of each.
Just a great episode. Two real car guys talking shop, not trying to 1up the other like so many other guys.
I admire the respect for pure traditional muscle, while adding completely necessary modern features.
Well done!
Tim Allen has style and taste.
Hell yes! That man is a CLASSIC car guy! Hat's off to Mr. Allen.
and money, you should have mentioned that first.
I think Tim scared himself when he did that burnout! Likely he never did that before. Look was priceless... Frightened for sure!
the real trick is having money
So true 👍
sure does help
Or skill, with enough time to learn (turning it into a hobbie), surrounding yourself with likeminded people, you can build your dream car as well. Watch the Mighty Car Mods gods, they will show you the way :)
And keeping the money lol
Bingo!
The look on Tim Allen's face as he's doing the burn out is priceless. It looks like he's about to lose his Sh*!
+God Save America He did LOL
+God Save America was just going to comment on that lmao
+dhd now just watching it again, he was so close to driving off the reservation and straight into one of them trees. But his car can run!
+God Save America Yep, I know that look! It's called doing something you know you shouldn't in a car with no traction control on a street lined with cars. LOL!
+God Save America Good thing the diff is open or he would have done a power slide into those parked cars. Back in the day, buddy had a four speed 69 camaro SS. It was leaned on pretty good, would run 12.8 on slicks. He could burn down the road as long as he wanted with the rear sliding back and forth since it was a posi. Go down the road 100 yards sideways. LOL.
You really can't beat that look. It's timeless. Beautiful car.
Mustang.
Doesn't look as good as this.
I'm not usually a fan of green paintjobs, but this is absolutely beautiful.
Wonder what the official color name is? Reminds me of a dark metallic emerald pearl green 💚..
Lime green and bright green look terrible. But this kind of forest green is a green i can get behind for sure.
I know I'm probably not the only person to have this thought, but if gm would just release a brand new special Retro Camaro they wouldn't be able to keep up with the orders. I'm talking a Camaro that looks exactly like a 1st gen (and i don't mean a modern take on the original)but with modern drivetrain, chassis, and amenities. They can still sell their new Gen Camaro as well.
@@brody.4098 the problem is it probably would. Probably be one of those cars only available to dedicated cm /Camaro owners. And it'd probably cost another $20k above a normal camaro. If they could keep the price the same though they would have trouble keeping up with production lol
They really missed the boat by not doing a retro ‘57.
I think interest would be high but the demand wouldn't. A first gen Camaro is small, with the factory seats anyone over 6' will be aware of headroom. The general foot print of the 1st gen Camaro is about the same as my RX-7.
As for the cost they wouldn't be cheap not unlike the company making new 70' Mustangs.
I just want a chevelle or and old nova
@@GlassTopRX7 i was driving two 68s in 69 and 70, both SS 396 with 4 speeds. I was just a tad over 6 foot then and other then needing to duck when getting in head room was never a problem. Having anyone in the back seat was though.
I think going to the 68 body style would be a winner.
The fact that Tim Allen loves cars like the character he played on Home Improvement is awesome.
Hey Pepe Roni, you a Howard fan too?
For Jay being a comedian he never gets jokes
he's too seriuos about car
cause that foo only cares about himself; me me me me me.. haha me im funny.. ill chuckle at your jokes but never laugh....
@@hellboy6661234 Ironic as Leno isn't as funny.. But they both know that!
I thought the same thing! Glad he at least lightened up a little bit once he got behind the wheel.
@@MagicAyrtonforever haha exactly!
That scared look on Tim's face when he's doing the burnout. Priceless!
Damn, Tim's passion really shines through on this one! I love how excited he was describing all the matching textures under the hood. Just awesome stuff XD
That has to be one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen in my life.
This has been my favorite episode of the series, you can tell Tim and Jay are both car guys and genuinely love their cars. Hope to see Tim back on another episode with another car! Great work.
I love it. I thought Jay would look down on it, but he loves it! An old man once told me, the old cars restored still drive like an old car. This car is the best of both worlds!!!
Jay: “There’s nothing on this car that doesn’t need to be here”
Tim: “Except maybe us..”
😂 well played good sir
Including seatbelts . . . .
Jay’s true love and passion for cars always shines in this show.
I love how they shut the music off before the car does a drive-by. Thank you Jay!
and thanks you Tim for making such a beautiful car!
Tim was as happy as a 17 year old with his first cool car, I thought Jay's praise was going to bring him to tears, I Love IT!
"Hold on, I'll be right back." Priceless. Both Jay and Tim are in their 60s, and viewers in this bracket will get the joke. (I'd write more here, but, uh, I gotta go.)
Amen, brother. Time for that Saw Palmetto.
Clever comment sir 👍
Jay is actually in his 70s!
OMG.!!!!! Be-a-utiful.!!!!!!!
In 1967 and 1968, Yenko was dropping 427 cubic-inch monsters from Corvettes into Camaro bodies and creating some of the most powerful Camaros of the era. One of Yenko’s crowning achievements came in 1969 when Yenko was tired of selling Camaros with limited warranties because of his modifications and convinced Chevy to add a 427-equipped Camaro to its special equipment ordering system, known as COPO (central office production order).
This addition of the 427-equipped Camaro to COPO made it possible for Yenko to sell these cars with the GM-standard 5-year or 50,000-mile warranty. Yenko ordered a grand total of 198 of the Camaro 427s available from COPO. The total number of COPO Camaros produced and sold is unknown, but has been rumored as anywhere from 500 to 1,000.
With exception of the 427 jammed into the engine compartment, the Camaro 427s came from COPO with almost nothing identifying them as a special model; they even came with the old dog dish hubcaps on steel wheels. Yenko made sure to order his from COPO with 15-inch rally wheels, a front stabilizer bar, and a 140 mph speedometer. The rest of the customization was all Yenko’s doing.
it is nice to know that the tool man really is a mechanic and wasn't just acting like it. those that know that nickname will know the series where he had that name. gorgeous work
His 1933 Ford Roadster was actually built on the set of the show Home Improvement.
I wasn't sure if that was by his hand or just made to look like it for the show. it is good to know he wasn't faking that he enjoys vehicles including working on them
JAVERON H. I
Tim The Tool Man Taylor. ugggh ugggh guuuhg uuugh ugggh
Watching this brings back great memories for me. I was in my early 20s but a fixer upper a 68 firebird. Trump out it was a true ramair car .i had to body work in school and that how I was making my living. I didn't get to enjoy it for long though but I sure loved the time while it lasted. See I found out that my youngest son had cerebral palsy and my life changed. I need something more dependable to get him the help he would need. I always thought someday I'd be able to build another one like it. Now I'm in my early 50s and not in best health but watching your videos always brings a smile to my face! My wife and I have injoyed 32 years and some great times were in that old 68 .keep doing what you do and I'll keep watching with a smile. THANKS!
LOL I about died when he did the burnout his face. He loves it but it scared him haha
I noticed that also.......too funny.
If doesn't scare you then it's not any fun.
I want a muscle car like this one so I can do some burnouts!!
I think he sharted in his pants.
hahaha he thought he was gonna loose control man, which he was!!! lol by the cars in the beginning!!! xD
Tim is a great guest for this show, knows his cars AND can actually talk on camera.
Sweet ride too.
5:37 Tim is doing a great job throwing some jokes in there and Jay is just drooling all over his car. LMAO. Truly are car guys.
Check 5:20 Jay made the best joke of the whole thing
@@JumpingWatermelons 10:24
it really is endearing Jay drooling yet we know he could buy and rebuild 5 of these if he wanted
Jay's FLOMAX was priceless!!!
My first car at 16 years old. A bday present from my Dad. Blessed.
This remains as my favorite featured guest car.
Totally agree! Such a timeless vehicle. ♥️♥️♥️
And a great owner too. Tim's back and forth with Jay was great :)
one of the best cars - so simple, so beautiful, the green is perfekt an the number 427 is a great number
One of the best cars on this show ever. Very tastefully done.
Gh0sT 100 percent agree
One of my favorite cars on Jay's Garage, thanks, Tim got everything right (helps to have a ton of money to spend)
Tastefully done. Those wheels are perfect for that color and style of car. Man Tim has the same exact taste as I do.
Wish I could meet these guys in person.
Me too, but Tim has does not have to cut corners.He an do everything right.
Looks like it could be Verdoro Green, a Pontiac color, referring '68 GTO color, but it could be a custom color, also so who knows.
Car guys...we know what we like!
Thank you Mr. Allen and also Mr. Leno for keeping American muscle alive
Man, what a beautiful car. Definitely a classic done right. Nice to see a legit Hollywood car guy too.
Great paint job. I remembered them well. My awesome dad purchased a new '67 Cameron for me & when I got home late '67 he gave me that car because I came home from Vietnam. My Dad was a WWII Vet & loved me so much. I miss him dearly.
Love this video.
Sounds mean too
Thank you for going through a nightmare for your Country. Some of us think about you and your buddies sacrifices many times a week. I hope you had a good life since!
@@markr5132Amen
..and the look on Tim's face doing a burn-out....OMG, OMG. OMG this is scary!!!
+Thomas Ballenger Think he realised he probably wasnt in the smartest place to do it with cars/trucks on either side of him, when it starts skipping the back end out sideways and you get that " this isnt going as planned" feeling lol. I know it well.
+Antifaith29 hahah yep, been there, done that!
+Thomas Ballenger Not as scary as *shower time* in a Michigan state prison.
woooooooooow.
+Thomas Ballenger Remember, he is an actor.
"Still can't beat this look. I don't know if it's an age thing or what?" Yeah Jay, it may be, but you are spot on, hard to beat the look of a 68 Camaro!
I love Tim Allen's laugh when Jay gives it gas in 3rd gear and it still snaps him back.
If I had unlimited funds, this is the exact way that I would have my cars built. Love the stock "look" but to know and see all of the subtle changes that make this car absolutely stunning. Kudo's to the guys that designed and built this car with Tim's input and wants.
Tim knows what looks good... this car is perfect. Nothing out of place, nothing overdone. Love the rims, love the color... it's the kinda car that makes you look twice.
HA! Yea right you must be crazy, because it is NOT the kinda car that makes me look twice, its the kinda car that makes me look 100 times . haha, IM just messing with ya ; )
Oh I always loved the '68 Camaro. My parents had one and I'd take it out whenever they'd let me, and I found out that the girls seemed to like it too!
Lucky lucky lucky
My first car was a '68 Camaro. It only had the 250 cube I-6 and Powerglide, but I loved it!
Lucky!
68 is my favorite, so clean!
I'm a Ford guy through and through, but I have a soft spot for the 67 and 68 Camaros.. especially the 68 as I like them without the vent window.. that car is built nicely.. and the look on Tim's face.. looked like he wasnt ready for the power there.. he might want to check the seat for marks... :) thanks for sharing the car with us, Tim Allen.
Ferrari guy and life long Formula 1 fan sounding in.
I would not mind having Tim's car in my garage : )
My exact thoughts about Tim's burnout but I would probably have same "oh man" facial if I was taking a responsive yet "loose" vehicle down a street with parked vehicles. I have had my fair share of check the seat moments!
Even the Italian stylists in their 1950's & 60's heyday couldn't have designed a car as beautiful as that. It is perfect from every angle. ABSOLUTELY SUPERB. Lovely colour aswell !
Tim Allens face at the end doing that burn out... He thought he was gonna lose it there for a second! Lovely looking car. Well done.
I watched the Ring brothers Camaro video, then I went back to this and re-watched it, this is so much better. This is my favorite build.
I do the same,Ring Brothers Camaro is kind overdone but....still i liked somehow:)
Robert Smith this one is more beautiful, i love the stance, the shape and thaaat color, but for functionality i would choose the other one
I just saw the Ring Brothers Camaro and I came to watched this for the third time. Both great examples but if by some miracle I had a choice, .. I'd take the COPO 427. It screams cool.
Leno always gives us a fantastic review in real time. He's just sharing his thoughts in the moment, its great.
I am not a camaro guy at all, but Tim Allens copo is one hell of a camaro and I would definitely like to have it. Nice job Tim 👍👍
The Arnold impression was the best. Great looking car. I love 69' but that is one of the best looking 68s I've seen.
Best looking Camaro-I've ever seen.
Agreed. It's so beautiful, I would literally start crying if it drove by me. It has everything a car needs, the old look, with all the modern quality, and performance. It's almost universally agreed that Chevy needs to recreate this look, and stop fiddling around.
"Cause I drive these things."
Thank you! Don't let those beauties just sit around. Gorgeous car!
Tim Allen is really growing on me. Total gearhead.
Classy video!!!
+Ragnarr Sigurdsson - "Home Improvement" endless dumb dangerous conditions and stunts working with construction tools.
Love his car taste, his politcs...not so much
FirebirdCamaro1220 you like the communist politics huh
The first gen Camaros always struck me as the equivalent of a finely tailored suit. In the beautiful shade of green Tim has on this car, it's just magnificent. This just reminds me more of why a '69 Camaro restomod is my dream car.
Same
+Riley Witting
+1
+Borderline5440 The poportions are right there. Modern versions of these kind of cars, but also Porsches..... it´slike there was a basic design, that only worked for certain dimensions and now they have blown them out of proportion. Baby -> cutest thing on earth. Mansized baby -> nothing but creapy.
+9and10 Good point!
Tim seems like a real person, he isn’t involved with the fake Hollywood scene. At least that’s what it appears.
He's been hit pretty hard in the past few years for being right-leaning. If being a Republican in Hollywood without apologies isn't a test of realness, I don't know what is. #LeftistsHate
Right.even on his sit com he had his show car in the garage working on it.
I think he is too old for that anyway
Nah, Tim's One of Us... ;) \,,/
@@CapnSlipp I honestly think that in modern day times. There are way to many people who are WAY TO FAR LEFT, or WAY TO FAR RIGHT, on the political spectrum where both sides need to be closer so while they may not have to agree with each other, they can at least listen to the other side perspective
Prayer for Jay this week. Hang in there Leno!!
jay leno = Americas top gear
Not a bad idea.
Really though
Games and Guns what about the guys over at roadkill?
Energize Production Never watched it
you gotta watch roadkill if you're a carguy dude its awesome.
Born in '56 I am a late '60s - early 70s car guy! THANK YOU!
True dudes right here. Funny I literally just watched Tim and Jay laying some rubber on Jay's show from like 20 years ago, and they are still doing it together all this time later. That makes my heart happy.
What a great episode! Love Tim Allen and love Jay Leno! Wonderful car, fun to see both of them in the car.
Very nice. Maybe Tim Allen likes old cars for the same reason anyone does, because they just look better. They are much easier to work on without all the computer bs. Just look at the elegance of that thing.
Not all that, but quality material, and feel of that interior, the feel of the steel, the steering wheel, the door handle, and the feel of the road, the sound. Of course the superior body styling and originality.
bruh.. google camaros or any older car for that matter it dont look like that; his endless supply of money made it look like that.
@@hellboy6661234 highly modified or not, it's still hard to beat classic body lines.
AMEN!
Might be the nicest Camaro I think I've ever seen.
If I had the money for a perfect Camaro from this generation, this is pretty much what I would do to it. Clean and tasteful.
I saw this Camero and it brought tears to my eyes. My sister had a ‘68 the same color, but with a white stripe around the front end and down the side. 327, 3 speed. It had been her boyfriend’s before he went to Vietnam. She took over the payments when he was drafted. Unfortunately, she lost control of it during an ice storm and it was a basket case after that. Thank God she wasn’t hurt. We were 4 years and 1 day apart in age, she being born on April 3rd, 1952 and me on April 4th, 1956. She passed away in 2017 of cancer, leaving a huge void in my life and a bigger hole in my heart.
Great car Tim. May it live forever.
Danny Matthews
Love Tim’s Camaro. One of my favorite Camaro’s ever. Not over the top and kept the essence of the car.
Gorgeous car Tim and Jay,
I remember when those were new cars... There were a couple of Air Force officers that had them so we would see them in town now and them
Kriss Femmpaws Yea, I'd love to get a 69 Camero fastback :)
*****
Or CamAro? And going by the literal definition of what a fastback is, the Camaro wasn't a fastback until 1970.
RevolutionMuscle There was limited productions of the Fastback in '69, technically the titles say 1970, but the production dates are from '69.
+Wranglerstar Nice seeing you here.
Wow that is one beautiful car
Listening to these two Legends eloquently discuss cars with so much knowledge and insight has made me now feel like an expert!
😅
LMAO Tims face when he does a burnout on that narrow street. Classic terror.
Me thinks Tim hasn't driven the car enough yet.
Johnny P haha that's just him being him
No doubt he's an old school gear head
That and he Is just goofy in general think of all the roles he played
cory prid
He wasn't acting. That was fear in his eyes.
I've always been a Mustang/Ford guy, and we used to make fun of Chevys and Camaros, but this is the best Camaro I've ever seen, and I would be proud to own and drive it. Tim did such a great job with his choices and approach to the machine. It's truly awesome! And he even painted it my favorite color (love dark metallic greens)! What a ride - Thanks Jay and Tim!
Today's Camaro doesn't look nearly good as this one. Even the wheels are--no comparison.
I believe the plant(s) that made the Camaros shut down in fall 2002. Thus, the modern "camaro" shares nothing in common with the 4th gen and earlier F chassis cars, other than the name.
The newest camaro I’d buy would be 81
Nice look of today’s model but very heavy. But they still move.
I always thought the 67-68 Camaro's were the best looking but 69 was definitely the best year for Camaro's overall. The all aluminum 12:1 compression ZL-1 427 race ready big block was put into 69 base model Camaro's that year. It also ended up in 2 or 3 Corvette's. The ZL-1 was the baddest big block that Chevy ever made and it was only produced that one year. It was even more powerful than a 1970 LS6 454 and just as powerful as an L-88 427...if not more powerful than that too. Plus it only weighed as much as a 327 Chevy small block in spite of being 427 cubic inches because of its all aluminum construction. Also in 1969 Chevy engineers began using 4 bolt main blocks for their 302 small block that came in the Z28 Camaro. In 1967 and 68 the DZ 302 only had 2 bolt mains so the 1969 version of it was definitely much improved as far as durability. Those little Chevy 302's were really screamers and made awesome power for such a small displacement V8 like the Ford K-Code 289 and BOSS 302 small blocks. Some engine builders like Smokey Yunick were able to get 400 plus horsepower out of them. I really like the 70 1/2 Z28 a lot too but the 69 is definitely my favorite Z. The LT1 350 that came in the 70 1/2 Z was also a really mean solid lifter small block just like the 302 had been. Those two engines both had an awesome sound
@@kristoffersparegodt420 70 1/2 is the last year Camaro that I really like. I mean besides the modern ones...the SS, Z28, and ZL-1. Starting in 1971 they all started getting low compression smog engines that weren't nearly as powerful because of all the new federal emissions regulations. They really went downhill badly as far as power starting in 1973 or 74 It wasn't until the early 90's that the Z28's started actually having some real performance again. The IROC Camaro's made pretty decent power for something from the 80's but I've always hated the 1982-92 Camaro/Firebird body style. Plus the IROC was only available with an automatic transmission which guarantees that I would have bought a Mustang 5.0-5 speed instead. The 80's Z28's had an available 5 speed but the 305 that came in those was pretty weak to say the least and the 350 only came in the IROC
Beautiful ride! Love the fact that Tim uses the car as it was intended. And Tim and Jay, in a car like that, you just know they're gonna find trouble. 👍🏼
Tim Allen is a cool guy. And that is one great car.
Rally's are the way to go. On my 69' I had the matte black painted in between the shiny crime of the wheel..man did it look badass...Tim's car here is just flawless
LOL! The look on Tim's face as he doing a burn out is priceless.
Yeah,@12:10 it looks as though he's about to wipe out.
lol yeah he looks terrified hahaha
Tim Allen needs to make a car show where he joins a group of guys and talks car's. He can interview people as they rebuild different models. Would so watch it all the time.
Does anyone else remember Tim Allens 50's nomad in Home Improvement because I do. Also, that car is just gorgeous, and he is a real car guy!
Oh yeah, how could you forget that!
Officially my favourite camaro ever built. What a stunner.
late 60's early 70's , still the best lines . Smooth, clean simple.
Those pumped guards ( fenders) are just gorgeous.
I owned a 67 Camaro for many years n I love it. The 1st gens are just the coolest looking metal body cars Detroit ever built.
'67 '68 '69 Camaro's are the best looking car Chevy has ever made. Tim made this one exactly right.
68's rock
I’m a big fan of the 70s split bumpers as well
Corvettes??? best looking american cars ever made. Except for like the C4. we dont talk about the C4
Chandler Mott that was the best thing I’ve ever heard “we don’t talk about the c4” that made me literally laugh out loud
@@bugsterboigaming1242 haha, glad it made ya laugh, but dead serious I hate c4's. DISGUSTING. I see videos or articles listing "Top 10 cars for under $$$" and the c4 is on all of the lists... ugliest car I've ever seen and I would pay to not to own one, chevy should be embarrassed by the 80s to be honest
Thanks for sharing this fantastic car with everyone. So clean, and beautifully old school modern. Nicely done Tim.
THE FIRST 427 COPO (Central Office Production Order) CAR IN THE WORLD WAS BUILT IN HAWAII IN 1965. Yenko Chevrolet and other dealerships started production of the COPO 396 and 427 Camaro in 1967. At this time, I worked for a Chevrolet/Toyota dealer in Hawaii. Through the support of the owner and GM, I built a 1955 Chevy Bel-Air, 2 Door Sedan, with bucket seats, console, and button puff custom interior. In September 1965, the first shipment of new 1966 cars arrived. I took the Chevrolet Caprice home and installed the complete Turbo-Jet 427/425HP engine, M22 Transmission, Drive Shaft, HD Radiator, Starter, Alternator, Clutching Fan,Transistorized Ignition and a Chevelle 12 bolt 4:88 Rear End. Additionally, I installed Headers and four Corvette off-road exhaust side-pipes, under the car, exiting in front of the rear tires.
In 1967 before the 20 COPO L-88 Corvettes came out, I replaced my engine with one of the very first L-88 427/430 HP engines that GM sent to me in the crate. This was a complete engine, including intake manifold with distributor to the oil pan. This engine included aluminum heads and several months later I received another L-88 engine with the open chamber cylinder heads. We sold one 1968 L-88 427/430 HP Corvette silver/black and just before l969 GM sent me the first very rare ZL1 427 all aluminum engine because our dealer sold a lot of high performance cars. The last engine I received was the 510 and 576 all aluminum which was installed in my in my 1955 Chevy, 1967 Corvette and 1969 Camaro SS/RS with the first available year with the Cowl Induction Hood.
My car was built for show and go and driven everyday to work. Back in the 1960's the A/Gas Champ, Johnny Loper's Anglia, "Lil Hoss" ran 10.21 et. My car ran 9.60 and could have done better, but I did not want to alter my fenders for the larger tires needed. I ordered over two dozen 427/425HP, L-88/427's, ZL1/427's, 510's, LS6/454s and even some 576's to install in Nova's Camaro's Chevelle's, GTO's, an A'Gas Anglia, Willy's and even a Mustang. Motion, Baldwin Chevrolet stated 10.5 seconds or return the car! Read about the new Dodge Challenger Hellcat Hemi 707HP..11.2et..C/Gas back in 1960s. The Chrysler and Ford Hemi's were called Ground Shakers. My car sounded like an Earthquake. I got 133 traffic tickets in one year for "loud noise". Today, I have one of my special 576 aluminum engines in a 1978 black Chevy Half Ton Pick-Up that runs 8.50 seconds!! Mahalo and Aloha!!!
what a read man
I love this...great stuff man!
Stephen Abe Is it a step side or a fleetside? I almost bought a 454 step side but the title was compromised. Always preferred the looks. Hard to find,even in truck country.
This fleetside truck has under 3,000 miles, custom black paint, upholstery and very fast.
Awesome info. Didn't know they made engine with that many cubes back then. I have a 1968 with a 489. Favorite car is the 1968-72 nova. The hellcat is so over rated and way overpriced.
The most beautiful Camaro ! Just right better than later body styles.
Jay you are the best dude and I dont care what Howard Stern says about you.
+Jack O Did you know that Howard Stern was a guest on Jay's first Tonight Show? If my memory serves me correct...
+jackhackett80 Yeah and they hated each other in that show, Jay actually walked out at one point
Stern is a pervert.
Can't stand Howard Stern, but Tim and Jay class act dudes Tim needs to have Jay as a guest on his new show on Fox.
He was so damn scared when he was doing the burn out, he thought he was gonna go sideways in to a car! Priceless:)
I like the fact that Tim refrained from putting a cowl induction hood on it(which wasn't available until the '69 Camaros were released) like everybody seems to on early Camaros. '67-'68s are my favorite Camaros(followed by '70 1/2-'73s). the flares are nicely done(looks a little gen 2 Camaro at certain angles, especially the wheel openings IMO). Superb Camaro!
Wow. I never knew this video existed. Tim Allen the guy in all my childhood movies and awesome guy and Jay freaking Leno the guy I stayed up late to watch every night. With a COPO camaro restomod. This channel is the gift that keeps on giving. Where else are you gonna see this duo talking about something you love. Not as two celebrities bragging but two car guys having a chat.
I love Tim Allen! haha Great funny guy. Used to watch a lot of Home Improvement, and I've seen many of his movies too.
This was a great episode. Jay Leno and Tim Allen, a good comedic pairing I think.
Oh wow, I love me a classic Camaro. Mine was a 69. I still miss it. You and Jay are the bomb. By the way, there ARE car woman too!!! I've been a motor head since I was about 12. The sound of a hot car is amazing.
Tim face while he was doing burn out lollllllllllll
thats what i wanted to say lol 12:13 I imagine he hadn't done that before.
+FreakinPeanuts, Tim was just acting silly.. He's done that many times, and a lot more than just a burn out.. He's been racing for many years, drag racing, but mostly like endurance racing, I use to watch him every year in Florida, with his Mustang at the "Twelve Hours of Sebring", and The Daytona 24 Hours race, and i'v talked with him many times.. He's a great guy.
It has an LSD and it started to drift sideways at the top of first...the camera angle only shows you one strip, but I ASSURE YOU it has POSI!!!! LMAO!!!
Tim almost put that into a tree on the first one
Tim looked scared shitless, he's probably never tried that in that car.
Jay deserves all my likes
Perfection has so many forms, this being one of them. Simply beautiful.