Vehicle Description
The 1969 Camaro was recently named the most significant Chevrolet
of the past 100 years, and when you look at this super slick
black-on-black ragtop, it's pretty easy to figure out why. With a
powerful 402 V8 big block under the hood, a quick-shifting 4-speed
manual, timeless good looks, and arguably the most stylish interior
to come out of GM's design studios that decade, this Camaro tells
you all you need to know about the democratic process.
Orange and yellow Camaros get a lot of attention, but if you want
to look like an adult, this triple black convertible is a smarter
choice. With a deep black finish, black convertible top, and black
interior, it's the quintessential muscle car color that projects
both style and aggression. This car was repainted not long ago and
still looks great today, with tight panel fitment and straight
sheetmetal throughout. White hockey stick stripes are almost
mandatory, just like the cowl-induction hood, front chin spoiler,
and ducktail spoiler out back, all of which are welcome additions
on the timeless '69 F-body. 'SS' and '396' badges let everyone know
what to expect when the engine revs up, and even though it's
difficult to verify SS-authenticity to a 100% certainty without a
factory buildsheet, this is an X-11 code car, which is one of the
prerequisites. Regardless of pedigree, this is an awesome-looking
Camaro! Details like the blacked-out grille, chrome gill inserts
ahead of the rear wheels, and polished stainless wheel moldings
were all options, and they elevate this Camaro above some of its
stripped-down brothers.
Black buckets complement the black paint like no other color could,
and the black deluxe interior looks crisp and comfortable inside
this droptop. The seats show very minimal wear, and the depth of
the detailing on the seat covers strongly suggests that they are
factory-issue, which is a testament to the quality of the
replacements. The gauges are all functional, including the trio of
auxiliary instruments hanging under the dash that are easy to see
and provide the driver with a better read on the vitals from the
big block that powers this slick Camaro. Somewhere along the line
this car received an AM/FM/cassette head unit, but it's nicely
installed without any hack work in the dash. And speaking of the
dash, you'll note that this car does have Astro Ventilation vents
that were likely a part of a factory A/C unit, although it was
removed at some point. The good news is, reinstalling a replacement
or aftermarket unit will be much easier and cost efficient. A Hurst
shifter controls the 4-speed manual transmission below, and if
white-knuckling into the corners is your thing, the grippy 3-spoke
steering wheel that anchors the cabin can certainly oblige. A black
vinyl convertible top is definitely the right choice here to
complete the black trifecta, and it folds down neatly with the
added protection of a matching boot cover. Out back, the
surprisingly spacious trunk is finished with spatter paint and
shows off just how solid this Camaro really is.
But this car's real appeal lives under the skin, where it's been
built for battle. Starting with a 402 cubic inch V8 big block that
runs superbly and fits in the Camaro's uber-clean engine bay
without any major modifications. Everything looks very sharp under
the hood, with Chevy Orange enamel on the block and a pair of
chrome valve covers and matching air cleaner up top that provide
plenty of pop inside the slick black engine bay. It isn't too
exotic with a Holley 4-barrel carburetor, Weiand intake, and Hedman
headers, but it's incredibly effective, giving this Camaro
eyeball-flattening performance. The 4-speed manual transmission
drives power to a 12-bolt rear end with 3.31 gears inside, and that
relatively tall gear makes it highway-friendly yet wicked off the
line. Power steering and brakes are probably a good idea on a car
that can generate this much speed this quickly, and the dual
exhaust system is comprised of an X-pipe, replacement muffler, and
correct tips that exit under the rear bumper so the soundtrack is
formidable. Big chrome Rev wheels and 225/45/17 front and 255/50/17
rear performance radials do their best to hook it all up.
There's a ton of cash tied up in this car, never mind the work to
put it all together. Incredible to look at but even more amazing to
drive, this is the Camaro you've always wished for. If you haven't
experienced the greatest Chevy of all time, this is an ideal
opportunity to do so. Call today!
