The cabin of this Camaro includes the dash from a fifth-gen model. Upgraded Wilwood brakes and Ridetech coilovers have been added. The car’s seats certainly look like an improvement over the old ones. One of the great things about classic muscle cars is that they often have cabins free of lashings of cheap black plastic and modern technology, allowing owners to step back in time and enjoy a simpler era of automotive history. This 1971 Chevrolet Camaro, heading to auction in the US later this year, is a little bit different. For whatever reason, a previous owner of the car replaced the original cabin with parts from a fifth-generation Camaro. While we’d argue this limits some of the appeal, there may be shoppers who appreciate the look and feel of something a little more modern. Read: Someone Kept This 1999 Camaro Z28 Untouched For 26 Years Among the fifth-gen parts used are the dashboard, gauge cluster, transmission tunnel, air vents, door panels, and steering wheel. The original seats have also been replaced. It’s not just the interior of this Chevy that’s new. The car being sold by Mecum has been equipped with an LS3 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8, coupled to a T56 six-speed manual transmission, routing power to the rear wheels. The odometer reads 34,849 miles (56,084 km), but it’s unclear whether this reflects true mileage or is due to the modern ECU fitted. Mecum Auctions Complementing the engine upgrades are Ridetech coilover suspension and aftermarket Wilwood brakes. The Camaro also rides on 18-inch American Racing wheels clad in Mickey Thompson Sportsman tires. Tweaks have also been made to the car’s front end, making it look that much more aggressive. Mecum will auction off the car at its Nashville event on September 26 as part of the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Collection. Other cars in this collection include a custom 1972 Chevrolet Camper Van, a 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT-8, and a 1969 Dodge Daytona. Mecum Auctions