autoevolution 18 Dec 2020, 12:58 UTC ·
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For older fans of drag racing, the name Tony Pizzi Automotive needs no introduction. Back in the 1970s, the shop was responsible for one of the most famous drag Camaros of all time, a modified Z/28 campaigned together with Pennsylvania-based Weed Chevrolet. 17 photos
Born in 1969, the Camaro was delivered to Weed and quickly became its entry in the NHRA Stock Eliminator Class in the hands of Americo Libertore. It was quite the hit at the strip, but seemed a bit below the expectations the driver had for it, and this is where Pizzi comes into the scene.
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