Gateway Classic Cars of Houston is excited to offer this rare 1969
Chevrolet Camaro Z10 Pace Car Coupe! First, some history of the
Z10, as excerpted from Chapter 12 of "The 1969 Camaro Reference
Book" by John R. Hooper. PACE CAR HARDTOP - THE Z10 COUPE "Since
1969, the controversy over a Pace Car hardtop has existed. For many
years, hobbyists and other so-called experts had different opinions
on the existence of these cars. Finally, after many years the truth
has come out. Yes, the Z10 Camaro does exist. It is thanks to the
many Camaro clubs and enthusiasts whose efforts have brought the
facts about these cars to light. The basic Z10 package has Rally
Sport and Super Sport equipment, code 50-50 paint, cowl induction
hood, and 396 or 350 cubic inch V8 engine. The transmission
combinations from the automatic to the four-speeds were the same as
the Pace Car convertibles. Most of the Z10 cars had factory air
conditioning. Any option that was available for the Z11 Pace Car
convertible was also available on the Z10. Different interiors used
on the hardtop version consisted of 711 black standard, 712 black
custom, 713 black houndstooth, 727 ivory standard, and 729 ivory
houndstooth. It is rumored that interior 720 orange houndstooth
could also be ordered. Some of the options used were rosewood
steering wheel, tilt steering column, fold down rear seat, a
factory 3-speed transmission with console on the floor, vinyl roof
cover, among others. The Z10 cars were a Southwestern Regional
promotional car offered to a small number of dealerships in the
Southwestern Branch Zone Office during Indy race time. We know now
that they were available in Texas, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Arizona,
and possibly other states. We may never know exactly how many were
built, however we believe it to be between 200 and 300 built at
Norwood. There were no records kept at Chevrolet Motor Division's
offices. Since this was a one-time promotion, the customer did not
have a chance to order the car but had to buy it off the dealer's
lot. The Z10's appear to have been built between 04C (third week of
April) to 05A (first of May) -- possibly longer...While these cars
do not compare in rarity with COPO or ZL-1 cars, they still hold a
place 1969 Camaro history." Now - about the one we have: like all
Z10 Camaros, it is wearing a glistening coat of Dover white, with
contrasting Hugger Orange stripes. This one shows a date code of
05A, designating a build date of the 1st week of May, 1969. Under
the hood is a 350 CID V8 (300HP), one of the two available engine
options for the Z10. The mighty mouse is mated to a smooth shifting
Muncie 4 speed manual, which sends the twist to the 12 bolt rear
end. Twist the ignition key, and it fires right up into a nice rich
burble, sound aided by the addition of some Hooker Competition
headers that funnel the exhaust into a well-executed dual exhaust
with FloMaster mufflers. Ease it into first, and mash the gas, and
you'll remember why you loved these cars so much! While you're
cruising, flick on the A/C to keep cool - the system has been
upgraded with a new R134 compressor, so it's easily serviceable by
any shop. When it's time to get the speed down from the
quickly-reached triple digit territory, the front discs are up to
the task. Inside, you'll see that the rich black interior looks
almost new, with its synthetic leather seating and carpet virtually
devoid of any signes of use. The addition of an Autogage cluster by
AutoMeter helps the driver keep tabs on critical operating
conditions, and the Sunpro Supertach II tach aids in hitting those
shift points. Why not own one of these rare pieces of history,
before they're all gone?! Options on this rare 1969 Chevrolet
Camaro Z10 include A/C, AM Radio, 711 Trim Code Black Vinyl
Interior, Power Brakes, Power Steering, Radial Tires, Rallye Wheels
with beauty rings, and Seat Belts. For more information on this
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z10, please call the Houston showroom at
(832) 243-6220; or email us at "
[email protected]". To
see more of it, go to our website: www.GatewayClassicCars.com,
where you'll see HD photos and an HD video of it in operation.
Alternatively, if you want to see it in person, come to our Houston
Showroom, located at 1910 Cypress Station Dr., Unit 200, Houston,
TX 77090.
