Vehicle Description
Chevrolet obviously did a lot right in 1969. Almost everything the
company produced that year has achieved a wide following that
carries timeless appeal across several generations. Among those
offerings, the '69 Camaro claims one of the largest enthusiast
groups. That's why cars like this MacNeish-certified L78 Super
Sport never stick around our showroom for very long. The
beneficiary of a detailed, ground-up restoration, this fully
documented stunner features a correct big block, an original Muncie
4-speed, and correct Black and Garnet aesthetics. That means, if
you're looking for top-of-the-line performance that's wrapped in
legendary paint and premium trimmings, this super sweet F1
literally represents the best of everything!
ALL-AMERICAN AESTHETICS
As diehard Camaro enthusiasts probably already know, most L78
Camaros were ordered as factory-spec drag cars. That means the
option sheet usually didn't include a long list of power-robbing
luxuries. However, this Camaro, produced on May 12th of 1969 and
sold through Tamson Chevrolet in Danville, Virginia, is the literal
exception to that rule. A life-long resident of Virginia, Tennessee
and North Carolina, it features desirable additions like a Deluxe
Interior, power steering and 4-pack accessory gauges. Upon this
Chevy's relocation to North Carolina, it benefitted from a detailed
nut-and-bolt restoration that was completed in early 2018. Once
unbolted from its subframe, this Chevy's clean body was stripped to
bare metal. Thanks to the foresight of the original owner and his
choice to have the undercarriage coated by Ziebart, the stripping
process revealed a very solid sheetmetal foundation that required
minimal work to bring back to rust-free condition. That carefully
worked profile looks fantastic under correct Garnet Red 2-stage.
And, as if a cherry version of one of Chevrolet's most cherry
muscle cars just wasn't good enough, this classic looks even
sweeter under painted Super Sport stripes.
With balanced proportions and modernist detailing, the
first-generation Camaro is an inherently good-looking design. At
the front of this F1, an NOS grille hangs a bold "SS" emblem
between a polished bumper, clear parking lamps, NOS headlight
bezels and a correct D80 chin spoiler. At the top of that grille, a
chrome-trimmed Super Sport Hood bridges the gap between a familiar
"Camaro BY CHEVROLET" header and Pilkington etched LOF date-coded
tinted glass that's traced in straight stainless trim. At the sides
of that hood, correct mirrors and traditional door handles reflect
tasteful rocker spears, optional quarter louvers and ornate fender
emblems. And at the back of the car, a Satin Black valance centers
a fourth "SS" emblem between chrome-trimmed taillights, a guarded
bumper and a correct D80 deck spoiler.
EXCLUSIVE POWER
If you know bowtie history, you know that only 4,889 of all 206,837
1969 Camaros were gifted with Chevrolet's lethal L78 396. These
cars were the true performers of the Camaro world, often screaming
up dragstrips and beating their way through daily stoplight
squabbles. That said, living a fast life often foreshadows a fast
demise, and, like many of its L78 brethren, this Camaro's original
big block clocked out long before the car's spotless restoration.
But alas, that's just another example of how this particular
classic shines, since a proper, date-correct "JH" block was sourced
and professionally rebuilt by Concord, North Carolina's KT Engine
Development. Oxygen and fuel enter the big mill's combustion
chambers through a polished air cleaner, stainless fluid lines and
a trusty Holley carburetor. Below that carb, a sea of brilliant
Chevy Orange paint covers the block from its correct Winters intake
all the way to its stamped steel oil pan. At the back of that
intake, a reliable points distributor shoots spark through eight
Packard TV R Suppression cables. Below those cables, correct cast
iron heads center chrome valve covers on professionally restored
exhaust manifolds. In front of those tubes, original deep-groove
pulleys spin a rebuilt alternator opposite correct power steering.
At the front of that pump, a Delco-topped battery complements a
re-cored Harrison radiator that's cinched to pliable GM hoses and
tight tower clamps. Those components are, in traditional fashion,
seated in a slick, Satin Black frame. That pigment is dotted with
world class detailing, like an original brake booster, correct
emissions equipment and phosphate-coated hood hardware. And, with
the help of a factory-spec Comp solid lifter cam, the hot V8 easily
sprinted past 431 horsepower and 439 lb./ft. of torque during its
5,500 RPM dyno pulls.
TIMELESS DRIVABILITY
Under this impressive F-Body you'll find a fully sorted chassis
that, like the car's glossy exterior and lust worthy engine, has
been restored to very high standards. At the center of the original
floors, an original 4-speed hangs a Muncie (P) M21 (B) built on
April (D) 29th (29) 1969 (9) assembly stamp in front of a matching
642433 partial VIN and correct 3925660 casting number. That
original transmission utilizes an original Hurst shifter to twist
an original 12-bolt axle, which spins a correct posi-traction
differential and correct 3.73 gears beneath a correct, "BU"-led
assembly stamp. That stellar drivetrain pushes a factory-spec
suspension, which cages original 5-leaf springs in correct power
steering and correct power front disc and rear drum brakes. Exhaust
flows through fresh pipes to a correct, transversely mounted
muffler. Power meets the pavement through attractive Rally Wheels,
which twist FR70-14 Firestone Wide Oval Super Sports that were
sourced directly from Coker Tire. And, naturally, all the car's
weathered bits were replaced during its extensive rebuild.
DELUXE APPEAL
Grab this Chevy's doors and you'll find a correct Deluxe Interior
that wraps requisite bucket seats in a sea of vintage flash. In
front of those seats, a wood-trimmed dash hangs fully rebuilt
telemetry, complete with an original 6,000 RPM tachometer, above an
old school Delco radio. Below that dash, a correct console founds
correct 4-pack accessory gauges in front of a polished Hurst
selector. Opposite that console, Deluxe side panels trace chrome
handles in straight stainless trim. Those components are framed in
tight carpet, tough floor mats and a fade-free headliner. The
driver plots a course through an original Rosewood steering wheel.
And the passengers stash essentials in a fully restored trunk that
features a correct jack and full-size spare tire.
PROVENANCE
Here's a quick look at this fully documented coupe's VIN and Cowl
Tag.
VIN: 124379N642433
- 1: Chevrolet Motor Division
- 24: Camaro that's equipped with a V8
- 37: 2-door coupe
- 9: 1969 model year
- N: Manufactured in Norwood, Ohio
- 642433: Production Sequence Number
COWL TAG:
69: 1969 model year
12437: Chevrolet (1) Camaro (24) 2-door coupe (37)
NOR: Manufactured in Norwood, Ohio
321789: Fisher Body number
712: Black Deluxe interior
52: Garnet Red lower body paint
52: Garnet Red upper body paint
05A: Assembled during the first week (A) of May (05), 1969
X66: SS396 without the Rally Sport appearance package
VEHICLE SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND
ACCESSORIES
A notarized letter from this Camaro's original owner (confirms the
car's status as a correc...for more information please contact the
seller.
