Vehicle Description
If you want a 1969 Camaro that pretty much does it all and does it
well, this RS/SS hardtop tribute deserves closer examination. Built
pretty much the way we'd all like our F-bodies to be built, it
offers big block power, choice upgrades, and a slick OEM look that
really doesn't get any better. In short, it delivers the OEM
experience, just one that's turned up to 11.
Cortez Silver is this car's original color, and if you're going to
build a slick resto-mod that takes no prisoners, you really don't
need to advertise with a flashy paint job. The body was a premium
design in just about every way imaginable and the subtle paint only
emphasizes the many wonderful details that make the 1969 Camaros
perhaps the most popular muscle cars of all time. A cowl-induction
hood always looks right on these cars, along with the duck tail
spoiler out back, slick vinyl top, and the stripes were expertly
applied to complete the look. At this point, we're not really
worrying about whether it's a real SS or RS model, but those
features have been incorporated into the build to make it just what
you wanted. Note the RS headlights and a black SS grille, which has
a very intimidating look when it charges up in your rear-view
mirror; not many cars have a stronger presence. Nice chrome
bumpers, brightly polished stainless trim, and factory-style "396"
and "SS" badges on the front fenders make it look stock enough to
hide its performance side.
The black bucket seat interior is quite stock, right down to the
factory bucket seats and steering wheel, and although it shows some
signs of age and use, it's to be expected. Wouldn't you want to hop
in this Camaro everyday if it were yours? A center console is
always a welcome addition, particularly when it's butted up against
three auxiliary gauges that monitor the big block up front. The
seat covers, door panels, and carpets are in decent condition, and
the car includes an aftermarket tachometer mounted on the steering
column. Other upgrades include a Kenwood AM/FM/Cassette stereo and
the horseshoe shifter is a welcome sight. By keeping a stock-style,
wood-rimmed 3-spoke steering wheel, there isn't much to tip off
potential victims that there's more to this car than meets the eye.
In back, the trunk is outfitted with a reproduction mat and a
full-sized spare tire and jack assembly that's rarely, if ever,
been used.
A 454 cubic inch V8 totally fills the engine bay and delivers the
kind of effortless performance that proves there's no replacement
for displacement. An aluminum intake and Holley 650CFM double
pumper carb handle the induction duties, and it sports a
highly-detailed look that likely cost a fortune to achieve. Lots of
chrome means you'll be opening the hood every chance you get and
hardware upgrades include the aluminum radiator, HEI ignition, and
a newer brake booster and master cylinder. The engine was painted
Chevy orange to keep a correct profile and let the brightwork do
the showing off, but the internals are built for combat. A
heavy-duty TH400 3-speed automatic doesn't mind the torque churning
through it and the 12-bolt rear uses highway friendly gears for
modern road manners. Shiny Rally wheels continue the stock look and
carry new 215/60/15 front and 235/70/15 rear blackwall performance
radials.
Offered with an original owner's manual, this super slick Camaro
has upgrades where it matters and a fantastic OEM look that simply
doesn't get any better. Call today!
