Vehicle Description
Right car, right color, right price? This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
RS/SS 396 hits a lot of high notes, and there aren't many more
desirable pieces of vintage muscle than a '69 Camaro. Admit it,
this air-conditioned big block F-body would look pretty good in
your garage, wouldn't it?
Pretty hard to resist a beautifully finished Marina Blue 1969
Camaro with arrow-straight bodywork. You've seen the sub-standard
jobs at the local cruise night, so imagine pulling in with this car
that shows crystal clear reflections in its shiny flanks and a
perfect stance. Dig the aggressive cowl-induction hood, chin
spoiler, and ducktail spoiler out back, all tied together with
white SS stripes and RS headlights. Yeah, this is a car that gets
attention for all the right reasons. Up front you get the requisite
SS grille, but any other unnecessary trim has been shaved, so it
has a sleek look that's very aggressive. RS headlights definitely
help with the smooth look and even though it was repainted in 1996,
there aren't a lot of signs that it's been used. Bright chrome
bumpers actually work rather well, adding some contrast without
drawing too much attention to themselves. This is how you build a
Camaro the right way.
The clean white vinyl interior epitomizes Camaro cool in 1969 and
looks timeless today. Remarkably enough, that interior is entirely
original, including the seat covers, door panels, and headliner.
It's quite unusual in that it's a loaded up RS/SS big block car
with a column-shifted automatic transmission, but when have you
ever seen another one? That's pretty cool! Factory gauges show
bright markings and the 84,406 miles shown on the odometer are
correct. Factory A/C is a welcome addition and still uses good old
R12 refrigerant to keep things ice cold. An aftermarket AM/FM
stereo has been stuffed into the original radio's slot in the dash,
so you no longer have to suffer with whatever passes for
entertainment on AM radio, but that seems to be the lone
modification. No surprises in the trunk, either, which carries a
reproduction mat and a space-saver spare tire with jack.
The engine is a correct L35 396 cubic inch V8, which made a robust
325 horsepower. It carries a correct JQ suffix code, so it's right
for the car even though it's not numbers-matching. Up top, there's
an Edelbrock intake manifold and Holley 4-barrel carburetor, but
it's cleverly hidden under the stock air cleaner assembly. There's
also an HEI ignition system tucked out of sight at the back of the
block and long-tube headers help build some power on the top end.
It's correctly detailed with plain valve covers, Chevy Orange
paint, and the right snorkel on the air cleaner assembly, so nobody
will know that there's a bit more power on tap. Underneath, this
car is shockingly clean for being mostly original, including floors
that are super solid and subframes that are unmarked. The TH400
3-speed automatic transmission shifts crisply when you need it and
unobtrusively when you don't, and feeds a stout 12-bolt rear end. A
newer exhaust system gives it a great sound that is suitably
aggressive but never annoying and the stance is just about perfect.
Factory Rally wheels fill the fenders and carry 15-inch BFGoodrich
T/A radials.
The car is documented with the original Protect-O-Plate and title
documentation showing that it's had just three owners in the past
48 years. If you've been looking for just the right combination of
quality, looks, and price, this '69 Camaro definitely delivers.
Call today!