Vehicle Description
There aren't many cars that say high performance better than a
bright red 1st generation Camaro. This particular 1969 Chevrolet
Camaro SS Tribute features a punchy 350 V8 small block, sizzling
paint, lots of upgrades, and a comfortable factory A/C interior. If
you've been searching for a clean Camaro that runs great, looks
awesome, and is daily-driver friendly, this may be your car.
This striking Camaro was originally code 65 Olympic Gold, but
somewhere along the line it was restored and treated to an upgraded
coat of shiny Garnet Red (or at the very least, a close facsimile
to that correct '69 Camaro shade). Workmanship is very nicely done,
so the body lines up well, gaps are good, and a cowl induction hood
has been fitted in true SS fashion, complete with contrasting black
hockey stick stripes that slash down the profiles; honestly, early
Camaros just look naked without them. And just for good measure, it
also got a chin spoiler up front and a ducktail spoiler on the
decklid, just in case you didn't notice this was a fast F-body.
With X44 on the original trim tag denoting that this couldn't have
ever been a real SS, the former owner still chose to enhance the
look of this original V8 base model. So you get the SS-style grille
up front, along with the foglights below and 'SS' badges exactly
where they should be on the car, but there's no overkill. It all
just look right, and with that wicked stance and jaw-dropping curb
appeal it has a pure performance look. It's not a perfect paint
job, but a very strong driver-quality finish nonetheless, and a
buff-and-wax over a weekend could easily restore some former glory
if you wanted to swing for some of the bigger trophies at your
local car show. Chrome is nice throughout, including the nicely
finished front and rear bumpers, as well as the polished trim
around the windshield, in the rear quarter panel "gills", and the
length of the rocker panels. There's no question this is a handsome
car.
Inside, you'll discover a tastefully restored black vinyl interior
that's a perfect complement to the red-hot bodywork. The center
console houses a custom B&M shifter for the automatic
transmission and the deluxe seat covers front and back are in great
shape, with no visible defects to report. Fresh black door panels
play perfect endcaps, while the matching black dash is crack-free
and full of original gauges ahead of the driver. There's also a
thick, black-rimmed steering wheel anchoring the cockpit, original
Astro Ventilation in the stock positions (this is a factory A/C car
by all accounts, although the system does need a recharge to blow
cold again), and frankly it's kind of refreshing not to see some
aftermarket instruments stuck underneath. Plush black carpets, warm
woodgrain on the center console, and a taut headliner all work
together to create a classic Camaro look that's simultaneously
without overboard frills, yet still ultra-cool. There is, however,
an aftermarket JVC AM/FM/CD stereo in the factory dash slot, and
with seatbelts fore and aft there's actually a modicum of safety
inside as well. Newer weather-stripping cuts down on wind noise and
rattles, and gives the car a quality feel, while out back the
spatter-painted trunk easily has enough room to account for weekend
travel plans.
Power comes from a reliable and powerful 350 cubic inch V8 that has
plenty of pop to move this relatively lightweight F-Body with ease.
The engine bay is close to stock with a couple of extra shiny bits,
ranging from the Edelbrock air cleaner to the Chevrolet chrome
valve covers to the Chevrolet Orange engine enamel on the block
itself. A polished Edelbrock intake carries a matching Edelbrock
4-barrel carburetor, the ignition comes by an HEI distributor, and
stock-style exhaust manifolds at the flanks look right at home.
Pretty enough to show off with pride, it runs great like all finely
tuned small block Chevys, and you shouldn't be afraid to drive this
one because it's been fully sorted. Underneath, you'll find a TH350
3-speed automatic transmission, a Flowmaster dual exhaust system,
and a 10-bolt rear end with an upgraded cover. Also note the
upgraded tubular A-arms and thick sway bar in the front, newer
shocks at the corners, and power steering and power front disc
brakes that all work together to give this '69 fantastic road
manners. The finishing touch is a killer set of black-and-chrome US
Mag wheels wearing staggered 245/40/17 front and 285/35/18
performance radials that set the wicked stance.
Some of our favorite cars are those that seamlessly blend OEM
components from several generations into one well-built whole. 1969
Camaros never stick around for long, so give us a call today!
