1997 Chevrolet Camaro SS – Classic Car for Sale in Fillmore, CA

1997 Chevrolet Camaro SS - Classic Car for Sale in Fillmore, CA

A Fourth-Gen Legend with the Right Visual Drama

Bunnin Classic Cars, rooted in the heart of Fillmore, CA, has a 1997 Chevrolet Camaro SS for sale that commands attention before the key even turns. Its Arctic White exterior covers every body panel, interrupted only by a pair of sharp, angled red racing stripes slashing across the hood in classic muscle-car fashion. A dark-glass roof draws the eye inward and lowers the visual profile, with a purposeful, low-slung presence on any stretch of California highway. Arctic White seats against an all-black interior create a bold, high-contrast cabin. The standard automatic transmission has been swapped for a manual gearbox, giving the driver full control over every gear. This is a car built for the kind of driver who wants to feel the road through every shift.

350 Cubic Inches of LT1 Authority

The 1997 Chevy Camaro SS wore the SLP package over a 5.7-liter LT1 V8, and this example delivers the performance to match that reputation. The engine produces 305 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque, and the SLP-specific cold-air intake system and cat-back exhaust configuration push output numbers and audible character well beyond what the base V8 provides. Acceleration from rest is immediate, and the power band stays strong through the top of the rev range.

Paired with the manual transmission, throttle response and gear engagement are direct and mechanical in the best sense. The SS-specific suspension tuning features stiffer springs, larger anti-roll bars, and recalibrated damping, keeping the rear planted under hard acceleration on the kinds of canyon routes that connect the Santa Clarita Valley to the surrounding mountain passes.

Sheet Metal Drawn with a Ruler and a Purpose

The fourth-generation Chevy Camaro body is anything but subtle, and the 1997 SS variant adds a sharpened edge. The front fascia is aggressive without being theatrical, with wide nostrils, a low bumper line, and a hood that sits close to the ground. The angled red hood racing strips follow the body's natural crease lines, giving the exterior a visual impact that's anything but standard.

The Arctic White base coat has the kind of depth that rewards strong sunlight, and the dark roof glass provides tonal contrast that few color combinations achieve. Drivers cruising the Pacific Coast Highway toward Ventura will find the color combination draws its share of long looks - this is not a car that disappears into traffic.

A Driver-Oriented Cockpit

The black interior surfaces wrap the cabin in a focused, driver-oriented atmosphere. The sport bucket seats deliver lateral support that holds during aggressive cornering, and the Arctic White upholstery adds visual pop without softening the overall character of the space. The center console places the shifter and controls within natural reach, and the low roofline created by the dark glass reinforces the feeling of being enclosed in something purpose-built.

Sound deadening is adequate for a performance car of this era, but at highway speed, the exhaust note bleeds through. Buyers throughout Los Angeles will like its practical size: wide enough to feel substantial yet compact enough to navigate canyon roads and surface streets without drama.

Instrumentation, Visibility, and Lighting

The 1997 Camaro SS instrument cluster is analog, clear, and legible at a glance - the tachometer and speedometer dominate the binnacle, with supporting gauges for oil pressure, voltage, coolant temperature, and fuel level sensibly arranged below. The dark-glass roof reduces glare in high-sun conditions, which is a genuine benefit on the sun-exposed runs between Bakersfield and the valley floor.

Exterior lighting uses the fourth-gen's hidden headlamp design, with panels that open cleanly and project adequate light for nighttime driving on unlit roads. Rear visibility through the hatchback glass is reasonable for a sports coupe of this proportion.

Structural Safety in an Era of Honest Engineering

The 1997 Chevy Camaro SS was built on a platform that prioritized structural rigidity alongside performance. The body-in-white construction is solid, and the front subframe design distributes crash energy away from the passenger compartment effectively for a vehicle of its vintage. Driver and front passenger airbags were standard equipment for the model year.

Schedule a Test Drive Today

Buyers traveling between San Bernardino and San Diego who visit Bunnin Classic Cars will find an impressive selection of classic cars for sale in Fillmore, CA that have aged with integrity.

Call us to check availability and schedule a test drive. Apply for financing online from the comfort of your home, and save time when you visit our showroom for a closer look, and slide in the driver's seat of this exceptional 1997 Chevrolet Camaro SS.

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