For the past decade or so, automakers have been going with a decidedly “retro” theme. One need look no farther than the new Ford Mustang or Dodge Challenger to see that retro is in full swing. Even the new Camaro pays homage to its history with plenty of design cues ripped off from the original models. One woman took a different route when it came to designing her hot rod.
Karen Leisinger’s 1967 Camaro, “Scar” took design cues from the 2010 Camaro, which earned her the 2010
Goodguys Street Machine of the Year award.
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“Scar” was sketched by designer Eric Brockmeyer and built by Lakeside Rods & Rides in Rockwell City, Iowa. The all-steel Camaro was completely overhauled by Lakeside, who did a mountain of work to recall the design of the 2010 Camaro on this first-year car. All four fenders were flared, for example, and the rear quarter panel was raised 2.5” to better match the 2010 Camaro’s looks. The wheelbase was extended by 2”, and they even grafted the hood skin from a 2010 Camaro on to the Scar, which was painted in “Hyper Orange.”
Powering this beast was a contemporary power train, a 600 horsepower LSX engine backed by a Gearstar 200R4 transmission. Scar sits on a custom built chassis with Detroit Speed front and rear end and 18” and 20” wheels (front and rear respectively) with a customer leather interior. We are glad to see more ladies getting into hot rodding, especially when they come up with amazing cars like Scar. Congratulations to Karen and the Lakeside team on a great job.
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Cross Between 1967 And 2010 Camaros Wins Goodguys Street Machine Award
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