Vehicle Description
This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro makes a pretty convincing argument for
the rebirth of pro-street. With a fully built small block, giant
tires, and a wicked stance, it screams race car, but the
comfortable interior begs to differ. Brutally fast yet docile
enough for your sister to drive, this is one nasty F-body.
When you build a car that looks this brutal, you can pretty much
forego all the usual high-performance warning signals. That means
skipping the SS stripes and letting the car speak for itself. And
speak it does! You'll note that the bright Cobalt Blue metallic
paint seems to glow in the sunlight and the sheetmetal underneath
is almost entirely new, so making it laser-straight was easy. Panel
alignment is exceptionally good and the quarters fit over those big
tires like it was built that way by the factory. A tall
cowl-induction fiberglass hood makes a bold statement and with
factory chin and deck lid spoilers, it's still instantly
recognizable as a Camaro. Bright chrome bumpers and stainless trim
enhance the sleek, muscular look and yes, that's an airbrushed
ghost ship on the hood. Oh, and for the traditionalists, you'll
note that a few SS badges were added, just for effect.
When you look inside, you'll probably recognize some of the
race-bred components, but you'll be more impressed by the level of
civility. Sure, there's a roll bar behind the seats, but
comfortable factory buckets mean that once you're inside, it is an
easy place to spend some time. Full carpets with sound-deadening
material mean that you can drive around without your earplugs and
it doesn't get hot inside like in a race car. Custom embroidered
harnesses advertise that this is a "69 SS" and matching floor mats
are a nice touch. A ratcheting shifter carries buttons for the
nitrous purge and activation switch, but you should probably make
sure it's aimed in the right direction before you press the red
one. The dash still carries factory gauges, but a trio of auxiliary
dials live underneath in the usual spot. A custom steering wheel,
AM/FM/cassette stereo, and a fully back seat add to the
user-friendly nature of the car. There's a big bottle of nitrous in
the trunk, along with the battery that includes a cut-off switch
for safety.
The heart of the beast is a 355 cubic inch Chevy V8 filled with
Eagle internals but built to run on pump gas. Up top there's a
Holley carburetor on an Edelbrock Victor Jr intake manifold, and
it's all lit up by an MSD ignition system. Chevy Orange paint, a
bit of chrome dress-up, and race-grade hardware further reinforce
the idea that this is a race car for the street. The NOS is hooked
up but it's never been through the motor, so you know it hasn't
been abused. A built PowerGlide 2-speed automatic transmission is
the racer's best choice and there are 3.73 gears out back with a
Posi limited slip. Long-tube headers, a custom exhaust system, a
custom A-arm front suspension, and a set of traction bars out back
give it the tools required to dominate on the street, and you can't
argue with way it sits. Polished Weld alloy wheels carry
26x7.50-15s up front and 28x10.5-15 Mickey Thompsons out back for
the perfect pro-street stance.
With a great deal of horsepower on tap, this car definitely has the
moves, but thanks to lots of careful engineering, it's also
user-friendly and comfortable. Call today!
