'69 Camaro with 7.0 Mercury Racing Motor from Lopez Customs & Gabes Custom Interiors

[@allantaylor3288]

That's going to be absolutely amassing when it's done, love the sketches, gives us a great indication of where it's heading and to think it's his first car that he's got a free hand at building, he's going to be up there with the best of all them. Mercury Marine built the C4 ZR1 engine for Chevrolet which was ahead of its time way back in the 80's....watch this space.

[@johnrunion7258]

Introduced to this powerplant by an SVT friend who owned one of these C4's and brought it to an SVT track rental.It was a little quicker than a stock Terminator and slower than the pullied ones.Really fast for its day.Extremely rare,and twin cammed also.

[@johnnymayo8534]

I'm an old school custom and hot rod guy......But I do appreciate great craftsmanship....and both the mustang and camaro exude premiere craftsmanship!

[@TsarZar]

I just don’t understand why AutotopiaLA has only 50k subs... High quality video and a very good host.. Hello from Russia

[@christophermarechal5017]

Herman Immel Me too!! Share the link💯👊💯

[@alpeena]

these top end builds are always interesting to see the choices made.... this car ended up being a legendary build..it will be an icon...do I love every choice?...no .....but its truly amazing and drop dead gorgeous......this is easily a 500k build maybe more. If u said 750k I wouldnt blink

[@isoooalrock]

My dream is to have a huge garage in my country with people who have great restoration and designing abilities like these dudes. Classic muscle cars are not just cars , they pieces of pure art

[@mw1932]

The counter clockwise speedometer is a simple clean touch of different!

[@Panthercholo]

Kinda trippy right??

[@paultucker1272]

That's a stunning design..........but with it being penned by Sean Smith, that's almost expected. Would love to hear Sean talk about his work with Saleen because, for me, the front end of the '18/'19MY White & Yellow Label Saleens is gorgeous.....easily the best looking S550 front end. As for this Camaro, can't wait to see the finished article :)

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed...Sean Smith is the best in the game imo. His designs are always on point. Sometime soon he’s taking us out to shoot at Saleen so maybe we’ll get you some insight on that shoot

[@chuckg4229]

I find it weird that people just like to comment that they're first.... FIRST!!! Haha I do love that color combo and those wheels.

[@storyteller1749]

Looking forward to the completed project. Can't wait to hear it. I like Camaros. But they don't thrill me. So it'll b interesting to see what the custom body looks like all done too. Badass interior in it tho. Great episode.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks. It should be a show stopper with the Euro touches and that Mercury Racing motor.

[@deepjunkgarage]

You know when I was a kid my grandfather did concrete work, he had a 1960 Chevrolet C30 Apache dump truck ..... I think that the straight cut gear noise in Vicious is what my grandpa's truck would have sounded like if it were trippin on speed, mountain dew and death metal ! Some cars hint that they are dangerous, Vicious just tells you "I'm a gunna fuck you up" ! 🍻🤣

[@allensaunders449]

Glad you are following the build

[@davewoodmancy4596]

Whether people love that Camaro or they hate that Camaro, they are not neutral about it. I love everything I see about it right now

[@thewing331]

Beautiful car and that colour looks better on the Camaro over the Ferrari. That Merc engine is such a beast.

[@AutotopiaLA]

This thing is going to be a show stopper for sure

[@alpeena]

lol....really?.....eye roll

[@lsvip1820]

Can’t wait to see this at sema.

[@hughmongous6613]

Absolutely beautiful car! Can't wait to see the final product!😁

[@corzinc]

Bad ass car yet again, fun fact too the color or the car is Pozzi (poe-zee) Blue. Named after Charles Pozzi a Frenchmen who raced in Le Mans for Ferrari. The blue is supposed to be the same blue as the French flag!

[@WattsUpDev]

Another fun fact, it’s originally a Ferrari Paint Code Color (BLU POZZI) no E.

[@bzmaro]

Love that camaro! Especially the color. Great episode Shawn

[@tevetanders9729]

This is the best show yet.👍👍👍👍👍

[@paulmingotti5589]

Excellent, I can’t wait for the next instalment!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Going out to shoot more progress shots very soon

[@marwannabe]

Awesome vid, keep mixing it up man! That's an awesome build in the making... Maybe some exotic/extreme motorcycle builds one day?!

[@timtraverthediecastcollect6482]

I totally enjoying these even more, Holy crap some of the cars/trucks totally good kind of sick and totally good kind of nasty

[@TheOne-ex8cs]

I love the sound of that mustang

[@mlp-hot-rod5824]

Awesome car! Can't wait to see the SQ4 in action!

[@steved2008]

Just when you had forgotten how loud Vicious was......😎

[@AutotopiaLA]

She’s a monster for sure!

[@lvi7910]

Correct me if i'm wrong... but if Gabe is Jesus' dad,he basically is the Interior God! True story... 🍸

[@christophermarechal5017]

Bitchin ride, can’t wait for the next build update and to see in person at SEMA💯👊💯

[@stevepatronete905]

Great Great job again Shawn, really appreciate your efforts to bring us amazing cars and builds. Always enjoy your stuff. Our mutual friend Bill Maropulos says hello.

[@AutotopiaLA]

I love Bill!!! Glad you enjoy the video. We’ll shoot and show more progress on this one leading up to SEMA. Can’t wait for everyone to see this build complete

[@stevepatronete905]

AutotopiaLA I had Bill Dyno my LS3/525 for the 69 Camaro Restomod I am building. And he assembled the short block and let me build the 468 BBC that made 580/512 on his dyno. We have donuts and lunch a couple times a week. Great guy, we have a lot in common and he’s a lot of fun. He’s very impressed with you as well.

[@simonmillar9161]

Could you do a sit down with a shop talk with Jesus and where they were to where they now as that looks like a new shop from when I remember them off the Boyd's show etc

[@coryholbrook4643]

The redline in the rendering of the gauge cluster is a bit conservative considering that’s an 8k rpm engine in the car.

[@jb2oldies69]

Love vicious BUT you know me CAMARO 😁👍

[@tmr626]

Hi Shawn, as always, love Sean's design and artwork!

[@bernibeckmann9753]

Jesus!

[@AutotopiaLA]

He’s the man!!

[@datdudeinred]

Can you please explain us why will anyone build a viscous and keep it somewhere stored?? I don't get it... Pls make a vid of explaining your facility. Much appreciated what you do bro ❤️ from India 🇮🇳

[@AutotopiaLA]

Chris keeps it stored at my place but drives it regularly so it doesn’t just sit in storage. And yes, I promise I’ll make a video explaining what my business is and does. Thanks for watching!

[@princesssolace4337]

Looking at the gauges, my mind keep seeing TDK, TEAC analog cassette tapes.

[@_.314._jb7]

I love your vids

[@adrianstanciu8876]

Blue gold car!👍

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

The mercury brand is a boat engine right?

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yes but they have been making engines for road application as well in recent years

[@WattsUpDev]

AutotopiaLA They also “built” not manufactured the engine for the C4 Zr1

[@tevetanders9729]

Could y'all tell more about the mercury motor?

[@jedkleebaum7235]

If that mr diesel’s car in the background? 1:15

[@pablocruise678]

I’m 12 seconds in.... and I’m saying out loud “ AWWWW SHIIIT!!!.” 7th🤪

[@pablocruise678]

Thanks

[@Tommy1198S]

I'd love to cruise in that.

[@ctapmgriley]

I clicked only because of "Mercury"!

[@WattsUpDev]

It’s not the Mercury that collaborated with Ford...just Incase you thought it was. 👍

[@Kofi.86]

🔥🔥

[@johnsweeney5108]

@thesmokingtire spotted!

[@runslaTe]

Damn dude

[@joelrivera2349]

Winer

[@ethanruff872]

Might as well get helmets with radio!!

[@bobbybentley8136]

You've got to be kidding another 69 Camaro wow different (not)

[@dallasletersky7586]

How many Twin Cam 4-Valve LS7’s have you seen?

[@brucedressel8873]

You talk too much ... let the man speak geez ...

[@AutotopiaLA]

Sometimes I get excited when shooting this type of video...I had endless questions for Jesus

[@talonpilot]

Commercials within 2 mins of the video starting, another at 4… that BS! Wish I could have seen everything, Im out!