Raw Old School 1968 Camaro | Built to Drive

We've had a couple of my friend Dennis McCarthy's cars on the channel and here's one that he built with his son Dennis that is a simple, old school '68 Camaro that is a badass! Come for a ride with us and check out Dennis' Camaro.
Enjoy!
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[@warrentopping5764]

you know what I like about this car???.......EVERYTHING!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

warren topping great comment!!

[@LongRon6969]

Bro I hope this channel blows up. The editing is always on point and y'all put out some awesome content. Probably my favorite channel on YT right now

[@AutotopiaLA]

Freedom Child thanks!! I’m stoked you like what we’re doing on the channel. Lots more to come.

[@tomnekuda3818]

Absolutely clean car.....total function. Reminds me so much of the Trans-Am, Can-Am days......wish the manufacturers were still doing that.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Very Trans Am style. Pure old school cool

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Hell yeah Dennis!

[@Carterprobinson]

Four Speed Films lmao I saw the Camaro and I thought it looked like Dennis’s

[@gregg2601]

The '68-'69 Camaro body is a fav!! This one is perfect just done right!💙 IT!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

He’s changed the engine since this shoot which is loud and making more power. Still old school

[@gregg2601]

@@AutotopiaLA Woo he might need dyno mat now!! Great job on videos and cant wait for more keep going..

[@boston7704]

What a ride. Old school, simple suspension with good brakes. Makes it much easier to drive. Super nice interior, I love the NASCAR look.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yeah, simple old school approach and a hell of a driver!

[@supersport57]

Awesome old school Camaro beautiful

[@crsp76691]

This reminds me of my firebird, but I went ls1 with 4l60e and 289 gears in rear diff. 488's dam, that's going to suck on the freeway. My firebird cruises at 80 mph at 2000 rpm getting 25 mpg's. But I got respect for the old school and the great sound and rawness of this ride are awesome. I dig it.

[@KingJT80]

this aint no freeway car lol

[@Dreamsbeds500]

I rented a camero ss when I went to Florida and I've been in love with muscle cars ever since. I live in the uk. Hopefully one day I'll have a house and a big garage full of cameros in the us 😎

[@AutotopiaLA]

If you do, let me know so we can do a shoot.

[@Dreamsbeds500]

@@AutotopiaLA haha that would be awesome. Sadly it's a big dream, I need a green card. Any American girls reading this holla at your boy haha.

[@johnsheetz6639]

I think that's well sorted out the suspension is good enough not to kill you and a nice healthy 350 that would probably last for a while. Looks like a fun fun time!

[@christophermarechal5017]

Like father, like son, awesome to pass down the passion to the next generation 👊💯👊

[@AutotopiaLA]

Christopher Marechal amen!

[@aztransplant0566]

Another great upload brother! Brings back memories of my Camaro from High School. Wish there was a way to upload a pic of it to you all.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Jackie Holley cool Jackie. Send it to my IG if you want.

[@jose_s_bam7938]

Great build. Done simple and tastefully.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed

[@allantaylor3288]

Yes Raw is spot on in discribing this build, this '68 pulls so hard and for a stock crate engine, unbelievable. Can't beat the sound of a cast iron block😊Thanks for sharing once again my man👍😎

[@AutotopiaLA]

Glad you liked this one. I see it almost everyday and it’s just a simple cool old school build

[@sick7camaro482]

Very nice car. Nice to see a carb and leaf springs.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Alberto Sanchez yeah, very simple yet really cool build.

[@mattvorhees6055]

Reminds me of the 90s. Dumped flowmasters. Dont miss that sound.

[@AutotopiaLA]

He just swapped the motor to a retired Nascar motor and it’s a whole different animal

[@kylesimon]

Came out awesome, so happy I got to work on this! More to come...

[@AutotopiaLA]

Kyle Simon lots more Kyle!

[@dieseldabz7104]

What did you do on this car?

[@JJD-9403]

Absolutely awesome car!!!!

[@saintm1680]

Great to see a car built with respect to old school theory.

[@AutotopiaLA]

And it’s since had a motor swap. We may do a reshoot to show the changes but still old school all the way

[@saintm1680]

@@AutotopiaLA old school engine or ls

[@damianmclarney5966]

That is sweet! Reminds me of my 68' Firebird back in the day

[@AutotopiaLA]

Such a cool simple old school build

[@kevinquinton9838]

Very nice build loved the simplicity of the interior ,, cool man// sweet ride

[@AutotopiaLA]

Kevin Quinton I agree. I love the interior and the overall approach.

[@jeffrey4547]

some day i will see a muscle car i don't like but not today i just love all of them stock , built and custom any model any color they all are cool and u can't have to many

[@proskills2168]

Fun, fun, fun! Sweet simplicity.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Old school cool Camaro. Simple and mean

[@94stang84]

Awesome car guys I love it old school man hell yeah

[@AutotopiaLA]

Seriously old school fun

[@rlovell383]

Absolutely freaking awesome. GREAT taste the kid has

[@AutotopiaLA]

He is surrounded by like minded family

[@tonyscaptures5566]

Dream muscle car right there next to the plymouth superbird

[@calvincooley1074]

Super sweet car! Love the cap free Americans! Always have. You can't go wrong with a Trans Am vibe, and this thing puts out all of the right ones. Thanks!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Calvin Cooley great comment!

[@mynameis63]

Thanks Shawn. I really like the weave you do so we can get those angles to view....I think you're the only cat doing that in his vids. 20 thou and growin.

[@AutotopiaLA]

mynameis63 thank you for the compliments. We keep trying to make the content better. I appreciate your support and holy shit...20K at the 9 month point. Awesome!!

[@showmethedammovie]

I wanna hate this kid because I feel he did not work for this car and I am. But I'm not going to hate him. He's just fortunate. Lucky kid.

[@AutotopiaLA]

And he’s built this entire car including swapping the motor recently...and he works about 60 hours per week so trust me when I tell you he’s worked for it and on it

[@Chong1975]

Another great upload, keep it up Shawn!

[@AutotopiaLA]

J.F Cote thank you!

[@garyvoll4103]

Brings back memories that was like my first car great job excellent!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Gary Voll love it

[@jamesmorrison745]

They need to raise the harness bar several inches - check NHRA or SCCA standards for harness mounting. As they are now, those harnesses will induce crippling spinal compression loads in the event of a crash.

[@savondavis4896]

Perfect representation on a Muscle car.

[@camiloroa2944]

And my opinion best car u ever had in ur show bro

[@carloshugomunozbarabino5795]

beautiful and very "clean" Camaro. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed 👊

[@bjjthaiboxing]

'68 Camaro has always been my favorite! Unfortunately, I've never had the honor of owning one... Awesome car!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

They are great and I love this old school approach

[@jrock6883]

That car sounds mad as hell, great build

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yeah man. Old school build and power

[@DEDBRD-di4yj]

Nice car!

[@tonyedwardsedwards7671]

I would love to drive that car every day.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Except when it's hot out!

[@betosgarage]

Man I want my regals interior just like this badass camaro. Love it

[@AutotopiaLA]

Do it! Stripped down and ready to rip!

[@PabloMaverick]

badass car!!! simple and clean!! perfect!! very cool

[@AutotopiaLA]

I agree. I love this simple Camaro. Just cool n

[@hurricanesam1]

I want to hang out with Dennis and his son Dennis. Haha

[@AutotopiaLA]

Hurricane Sam 😂 we all want to!

[@pablocruise678]

Hitting the mark Shawn!!! Great content lately!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Pablo Cruise thanks Pablo!!

[@madebydade305ify]

This is pure beauty

[@davidjaime4447]

That looks like the 385hp Small block chevy got the aluminum head's.. Nice! Definitely not a bone stock create engine

[@AutotopiaLA]

Recently swapped out from a nascar now running a 355 making mid 600 hp and sounds like thunder!

[@frankm2385]

Cool video, cool car. Your videos have come a long way and they keep getting better.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks and this was quite a while ago and I think we’re doing much better now. I appreciate your compliment 👊

[@darksidecarnival5385]

Such a cool ride. I agree 💯% these builds are sick😍😍😍

[@awokeone7997]

Like they say, some times less is more! Great job with the build. Interior looks like your in a cockpit.

[@AutotopiaLA]

awoke one yeah, really cool simple build with style.

[@awokeone7997]

@@AutotopiaLA yes indeed. Keeping bring us these awesome videos man.

[@ctpmark]

Great Video to go back to.. like the bit where you say .. edging on 20,000 subscribers.. soon will be 200,000 ... excellent! By far my favourite car show on youtube... Thanks

[@prettybird8942]

Chalk up another great video for AutotopiaLA. Quality and consistency of content keeps us clicking on each upload and looking forward to the next. Love that heavy riff in the intro - long live Lemmy ! Shawn, with 25K subs right around the corner, may I suggest your next milestone give away be a long weekend in Sin City aka Lost Wages with Paulina Michaels. Game on bro !

[@AutotopiaLA]

Pretty Bird good idea for a giveaway. I’ll check with Paulina 😂

[@prettybird8942]

YES !!!

[@bigcheese82]

Now we're talking. More eps like this!

[@AutotopiaLA]

bigcheese82 ok. I can do that for sure

[@jose_s_bam7938]

I would just trade those bucket seats for something with a headrest. Safety first.

[@AutotopiaLA]

I get it and he was going for the old school approach all around.

[@rodcognito002]

That's me. Stripped down n loud.

[@bzmaro]

Beautiful beautiful ride! I love it!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Knew you’d like this one

[@lsvip1820]

Congratulations bro. What a sick car !!!! Looks absolutely perfect. And the sound 💪💪. Great editing and like the music. Very fitting to the camaro

[@AutotopiaLA]

Ross Lynn the opening sequence and music was cut by Kyle, Dennis’ close friend. Looks like I’m getting some young blood editing relief!!

[@evanbusch398]

Pure, simple, bad ass👌

[@jeancharlesrabaux5658]

Humm hooo yeee the camaro look 68 motors nascar is one big bomb

[@josephnubile1970]

Fantastic Video as Always, keep it Simple and its Awsome.....

[@ChristopherTrott]

nice stance, nice color. I like silver.

[@kanervatie]

New sub here. Love what you've done with the place, now keep that up buddy! :)

[@richard9444]

Brutal.

[@mikedgodwin]

Car is perfect!

[@runslaTe]

totally dig this thing

[@jeffhoye9483]

My grandfather name was Dennis M cCarthy drove a rambler, my buddy just bought a twin to that camaro silver black stripes Z28 though fast fast fast 302 290hp??? More like 425hp!!!

[@siwash99]

We need an update on a few of the cars you shot last year :)

[@AutotopiaLA]

This one especially...recently got a 383 ci monster motor!

[@CZESAR99]

What a monster hahahahaha my friend take care of My car 🤣💪🏼

[@AutotopiaLA]

We may reshoot this as he’s currently dropping a different motor in it

[@jb2oldies69]

CAMARO

[@AutotopiaLA]

james burke yessir

[@henrymorgan3982]

My kind of Camaro.

[@valdineipires4183]

Cara nessa sua garagem só tem máquina fera demais vocês permitem visitação para que outras pessoas possam conhecer um clássico de verdade?

[@dennisschell5543]

I thought 1968 was the start of side marker lights...

[@AutotopiaLA]

Removed them

[@victoroneill4381]

very nice camaro.What brand are those rear traction bars ??they look the business

[@AutotopiaLA]

Check with Dennis. His info is in the description. I don’t know the answer here

[@victoroneill4381]

@@AutotopiaLA ok cool thanks

[@chrispilarski5498]

Nice ride your the shit bro

[@AutotopiaLA]

Chris Pilarski he’s a seriously cool kid and his dad is the MAN!

[@gRosh08]

LOVE IT!

[@Achilles_696]

fuckin love this car

[@boarzwid1002]

Great job my question is if it was a build of a 75 or later how do you get around California epa catalytic emission assories and other equipment

[@radiospank]

bad asss

[@jiwandhaliwal2120]

🤟🏽🔥

[@Smittyschannel]

4.88 gears...... geez dude. 4.10's would be plenty in town

[@AutotopiaLA]

He’s since changed the hearing so he can over 65 on the freeway

[@evanb3024]

i just want to know where he ordered that rearend. I want it

[@19Herofade92]

Thinkin about swapping my 318 manual trans from my 2nd gen dodge truck into a 80s trans am. What do you guys think?

[@Smittyschannel]

"Oh it's a 4 speed?" he asks, while sitting next to him, watching him shift..........

[@AutotopiaLA]

Could’ve been 5 or 6 so I asked. Plus I always ask so you’re not left with questions

[@tysonsmartialarts]

Waiting for someone that modified a mid 80’s Monte SS! 🚘

[@AutotopiaLA]

Sooner or later we’ll find one I promise!

[@hoodiekeem6228]

Is it mini tubbed with multileaf springs?

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yes it is

[@dieseldabz7104]

Nice car but tbh I hate the interior 😂

[@Yeahbuddy-yf2cv]

What do we do if we want to purchase this car

[@AutotopiaLA]

Doubtful he’s selling it

[@Yeahbuddy-yf2cv]

AutotopiaLA is there a way you can get the build plans so I can take it to my guy to build it

[@davidjaime4447]

This car is begging for a choppy cam!

[@TheJMan1K]

“Only” 400 at the crank?

[@joe-hp4nk]

Did you wipe his nose before you sent him home?

[@Thumper68]

Needs front bumper, front soiled, some real wheels get those big wheels off there. Not old school trans, Muncie 4 speed is true old school. That’s far from stock 350 lol. It’s not even close to period. correct! Oh a ford rear end now I change video!

[@TheSkinnybiker]

Richmond is just a Borg Warner.

[@jimmccabe801]

Hows that old school?

[@AutotopiaLA]

Better question...how is it not?

[@matrox]

2:30 He's sitting right next to him with the stick and ball with the shift pattern on it but doesn't know its a 4 speed? WTF?

[@deaterk]

matrox - I think you have rox in your head... This is a channel that produces video presentations of the design and features of cars... Of course our host knows this car is a 4 speed! 🙄. He said that for the viewers information...not his own! Cheers & Have a great day!

[@FamilyCTSV]

It sounds terrible...