how do you tell a true 1971 split bumper from a clone? from the lights, grill?

 

A true split bumper car will have the parking lights between the grille and the headlights. Full bumper cars have parking lights in the valance. Also check for RPO Z22, the production code for RS option. You can find the code on the build sheet and most have the code on the trim tag.

The grille is different too but could be easily changed. Only RS models had the endura nose piece.

 

thanks for your reply. i'm new to the camaro. i had a 1970 chevelle i just traded for a 1971 split bumper camaro and i don't know much about them. i just knew i loved the way it looked. is there anything else you can tell me about a split bumper camaro? are the more rare than and full bumper camaro? what kind of engine did the originally come with? thanks!

 

The RS (aka. split bumper) was a cosmetic option only and had nothing to do with drivetrain options.