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Dana Chevrolet is best remembered for engine transplant 427 Camaros built for 1967 through 1969 model years. The majority of the 1967 Dana Camaros came in “base” SS 350 form, packing a 1966 Corvette L72 427 engine rated at 425 hp hooked up to Muncie 4-speed transmission and 3.55:1 axle. A Dana Camaro was upgraded with a heavy-duty radiator, headers, metallic brakes, and a heavy-duty clutch and pressure plate. It also included NHRA-approved safety scatter shields.

Dana had access to other crate engines too. A customer willing to pay an extra $150 could up the ante with an L71 Tri-Power 427 435-hp engine. Dana would even go right up to the L88 427 engine.

Eye appeal was enhanced with a custom steering wheel, chrome Edelbrock scripted valve covers, and a Stelling & Hellings air cleaner. Dana added a Stewart Warner 8,500-rpm electric tachometer, and a Stewart Warner 0–100-psi oil pressure gauge, a Stewart Warner 0–250°F water temperature gauge.

The Dana Camaros weren’t nose heavy or ungainly. For an additional $125, customers could add a lightweight fiberglass competition-style hood with functional air intakes. Even with a heavier stock steel hood, quick-response steering, heavy-duty suspension, Traction Masters bars, and F70-14 wide track tires on 6-inch-wide wheels made the 427 Camaros handle.