For Sale: Stubby 1976 Chevy Camaro Z28 Is Really a VW Beetle Underneath

Listed on TheSamba.com, this build is actually based on a classic Volkswagen Beetle frame. It was built using a single-piece fiberglass body aping the design of the second-generation Camaro Z28. However, the body is shrunk to fit the Beetle floorpan, which itself was shortened by a full 14 inches to create the stubby look. Aesthetically, it's a proper 1970s dream build. The body is airbrushed and pinstriped over a rich Maserati Mediterranean Blue, set off by a set of shiny deep-dish slot mags. The graphics indicate it's known as the Bugaro.

The car runs a heavily-tuned 2.3-liter VW engine, using its dual Weber carbs to deliver a mighty 230 horsepower. It's had some nice quality-of-life upgrades, too, in the form of MSD ignition and an electric fuel pump. All that grunt is sent to the rear wheels, with the transmission gaining solid mounts and a performance clutch and flywheel to handle the power. Other niceties include a set of coilovers and disc brakes at all four corners. Oh, and there's no roof that we can see anywhere.

Performance-wise, this thing would probably be competitive with a real 1977 Camaro Z28. The mid-1970s was peak Malaise Era, and the Camaro's engines were getting choked down by early emissions technology. The Z28 boasted a 350 cubic inch V8, but it was only good for 185 horsepower, and even less in California spec. In comparison, though, a Z28 from the 1970 model year would blow it away with the original 360-hp LT-1 engine.

Unlike a lot of kit cars, this one has had decent attention paid to the finer details, too. The interior is neatly trimmed in black, while there's also a full sound system with Kicker amps and a Kenwood head unit.

Located in Ballston Spa, New York, the owner is looking for $22,500 to part with the car. That's a fair chunk of change, to be sure. They'll also consider interesting trades, but what could be as interesting as this?