Dutch Treat

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Building a classic Camaro overseas is huge undertaking since most of the parts need to be sourced from the U.S., which adds time and cost to the equation. Bram Rook, lives in Holland, but he wasn’t going to let a little geography get between him and his desire to roll in American muscle. His ’67 has taken him over 7 years to build. “Most of the parts I brought over in the car when I bought it. I also visit the U.S. almost every year, sometimes twice a year, and I always make sure to go car parts shopping,” recalled Bram. The paint was finished back in 2009 by AJ’s, and the color was chosen after seeing Tech Editor, Steven Rupp’s ’69 Camaro build. The base color is Rally Blue Pearl sourced from a Subaru WRX, and the stripes are done in Silverstone from an Infinity G35. Bodywork touches include a custom grille and lower valance with ’69 Camaro driving lights, along with a one-off aluminum front spoiler. The suspension is modified with an Air Ride Shockwave system, and behind the Intro 18-inch wheels is a complete Baer brake system. Under the hood, a 400ci small-block provides the power while a TH400 handles the shifting duties. Eventually, Bram wants to swap over to an LS engine and overdrive trans, but for now the drivetrain is sufficient to put a smile on his face whenever he rotates the ignition key.