A once-forgotten 1968 Chevrolet Camaro has been resurrected into a show-stopping drift machine thanks to a group of young builders from the Lost Angels Career Center in Southern California. What began as a digital rendering by Norwegian designer Andreas Wennevold became a full-scale reality project that has now taken the SEMA stage by storm.
The Lost Angels Career Center is a nonprofit vocational program that gives hands-on training to young adults who have faced adversity. Its 12-week program teaches mechanical, fabrication, and design skills that prepare students for careers in the automotive industry. For this project, the group didn’t just restore a car—they engineered a vision of modern performance rooted in classic American muscle.
The car started as a dilapidated shell before students stripped it to bare metal and rebuilt it using advanced materials. Its entire front section, including the hood and fenders, is formed from carbon fiber—designed, printed, and finished by the students themselves. Under the hood sits a supercharged 6.2-liter LS3 V8 paired with a Magnuson TVS2650 setup, producing more than 650 horsepower and 600 pound-feet of torque.
Performance touches extend throughout the vehicle, including a custom cantilever rear suspension and a stripped, drift-ready interior. The minimalist cabin features racing seats, a hydraulic handbrake, and a carbon dashboard that merges function with craftsmanship. A pale blue finish contrasts against the dark carbon accents, giving the car a visual balance between aggression and refinement.
True to its roots, the build retains original Camaro details while embracing modern design. The result is a seamless blend of past and future—a car that honors 1960s performance culture while empowering a new generation of builders.
At SEMA, surrounded by industry giants, the Lost Angels Camaro stands as proof that skill and heart can turn redemption into horsepower.
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