Once Mike saw firsthand all the incredible builds in various stages at Miranda Built, his vision changed and the creative wheels started spinning between Mike and Jeremy on how to turn this ’67 into a uniquely built classic while still retaining the Camaro’s biological makeup. It started with power and took off from there.

Under the hood now lies an LS Chevrolet Performance LS3 crate engine upgraded with a Texas Speed stage 2 forced-induction camshaft to accompany the Magnuson TVS3300 supercharger. The powerplant is dressed up in Katech Engines valve covers and coil relocation kit, along with a custom 4-inch aluminum air intake tube. Ultimate Headers 1 ⁷/₈-inch headers expel waste through a one-off 3-inch exhaust system where a pair of Borla Pro XS mufflers attempt to stifle the chaos inflicted by the 650hp mill.

The ensemble is fronted with a Concept One eight-rib front drive system and properly cooled by an aluminum Griffin radiator and a SPAL electric fan.

A work of art, the engine bay is inundated with custom accents, including custom-painted Ringbrothers hood hinges, carbon-fiber inner fenders, Anvil carbon firewall, fender braces, close-out panel, core support, and a wide array of other Miranda Built custom fabricated nuances.

Gear changes come by way of a T56 trans upgraded by RPM Transmissions; a McLeod twin-disc clutch ensures smooth and precise shifting. A Ford 9-inch rearend houses an Eaton Trutrac posi unit with 3.70 cogs and 31-spline axles–a robust combination more than capable of handling every bit of mayhem Mike throws its way.

Now armed with a kick-ass supercharged engine, a comparable suspension system would need to be sourced to contain that power while offering a late-model muscle car ride. A short conversation between Mike and Jeremy led to bolting in a Roadster Shop SPEC chassis under the Camaro. On board is a Roadster Shop (RS) four-link rear suspension system outfitted with Fox 20-way adjustable shocks, Fox springs, and an RS Panhard bar. Up front rides the same Fox dampers, an RS sway bar, and Wilwood spindles, which contributes to that impeccable low-slung Pro Touring stance.

A set of Baer brakes were commissioned to deliver swift stopping while peeping behind a set of 19-inch ADV.1 ADV10 Track Spec wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport rubber–a desired compound designed for serious lateral-g operation. A Wilwood proportion valve properly distributes pressure between the front and rear binders coaxed by the Bear Remaster master cylinder.

The cockpit unveils a performance race theme combined with today’s creature comforts for a copacetic operations office containing a host of one-off, Miranda Built interior bits designed to bring this first-gen Camaro in the modern world while keeping in touch with the car’s vintage roots.

The Miranda Built custom dash is nestled in a custom aluminum insert populated with Auto Meter gauges, Alpine iLX-W650 multimedia receiver, and Restomod Air vents, pushing atmosphere via the Vintage Air HVAC system. The custom center console accommodates the Clayton Machine Works shifter and custom switch panel. Steering is directed by a Sparco wheel propped atop an ididt column.

The black leather Alcantara suede upholstery draped over the Sparco carbon seats and custom door panels conform with the Avant Garde Design Signature Graphite carpet for a sinister yet elegant scene. A custom chromoly four-point rollbar offers additional driver safety and a good amount of chassis stiffness.

As a common occurrence with Miranda Built hot rods, the body mods are plenty. The front of the Camaro flaunts a custom grille and lower diffuser, custom bumper, LD flush-fit turn signals, JW headlights, and a Ringbrothers carbon-fiber hood. Out back, the Miranda crew fabbed up custom recessed quarter-panels then focused on a custom taillight panel and one-off taillights.

The crew at Relic Restomods prepped the sheetmetal to perfection, then Mitch at Relic laid down multiple layers of clear on top of PPG black pigment–a decadent choice, giving the ’67 an ominous presence.

Mike’s original idea of an LS swap transformed his F-body into a one-off hot rod with an aggressive demeanor and heaps of performance. “It’s amazing how the Miranda crew was able to take a mildly restored Camaro and turn it into the baddest ’67 Camaro I’ve ever seen,” Mike declares. “It’s hard to believe it’s mine.

“So far the best experience with the car was seeing the look on my dad’s face when he drove it for the first time,” Mike says. “Driving down the beachside in this Camaro just as we did 20 years ago brought back some great memories, and now we are looking forward to creating new ones.