Vehicle Description
This is the car you've always dreamed would be available. A 1969
Chevrolet Camaro is quite an accurate tribute to the legendary ZL1.
And when we say accurate, it means this low-mileage restoration
even has the tags and markings on the undercarriage to recreate
this muscle car legend. Best of all, it's powered by GM's official
454 ZL1 engine to make sure this showpiece also knows how to turn
its tires into smoke.
Daytona Yellow is a terrific racecar-inspired name and vivid hue
that was only offered on the first-gen cars in 1969. Heck, the
shine is so good, it replaces the chrome of the front bumper. It's
such a glossy finish combined with great sheet metal gives this
coupe that kind of attention-getting sharpness it deserves, and so
there's a ton of respect going down the road or parked at a
cruise-in. While the color is flashy, the overall appearance is not
out to be too showy. No SS badges, no RS headlights, just a lot of
base-level style that saves weight. These were cars that let their
special motor do all its talking, and that's the kind of substance
is something we all love to see. Even the cowl induction hood is
doing its part to feed the beast within. The front chin spoiler,
D80 rear spoiler, and mirror-like rear bumper are pieces that you
don't necessarily need for speed, but on a well-sorted coupe like
this, they sure do make going fast look good. Most of us already
understand exactly why we value an accurate tribute, but just as a
reminder, this was basically a racecar for the streets. Above Z/28s
and COPO cars, someone needed to know what they were doing to even
find the ZL1 on the order books. And when they did, it cost nearly
triple the price of a base Camaro. Since few racers had Cadillac
Fleetwood money ready, Chevrolet only produced 69 examples of the
ZL1. It has turned them into million-dollar cars today, and it
makes an accurate tribute like this will even likely get you
invited to some prestigious shows.
Just like the exterior, the interior wants to be very stock and
very clean. With less than 550 miles on this build, everything
feels quite fresh. The seats, carpeting, door panels, headliner,
dash, and other fundamentals have the look of a quality investment.
And while there was a lot of money spent on the restoration, the
options list was kept low, because that's what an accurate racer is
all about. You'll find a few touches of flair, like the bold yellow
stitching in the floor mats to coordinate with the exterior, but
overall, it's a driver-focused machine. So it gives you the right
engaging features, like front bucket seats w/headrests, a Hurst
shifter, and a thin/grippy classic steering wheel. And while it all
looks highly stock and vintage, we like that the gauges were
upgraded to modern units that fit in the original housing but give
you a full picture of what's going on under the hood.
What makes this ZL1 tribute so special is that it has a genuine ZL1
powerhouse under the hood. General Motors brought back this
legendary designation in 2003 for a special motor. It was a
lightweight aluminum big block, just like the '69 ZL1, and this
time the displacement increased from 427 to 454 cubic inches.
What's particularly striking here is how they went to great lengths
to make this more modern motor look like the classic piece. On the
top, the gasket around the air grabber (now with 427 callouts)
feeds fresh air to the large Holley four-barrel carburetor below.
There's even a Winters stamped intake. There are more great
details, like the classic battery topper, correct GM hoses, and
polished valve covers. So you have a modern juggernaut built to be
a classic legend. You grab firm control over all this power with a
four-speed manual transmission that feeds a 12-bolt rear end. The
undercarriage looks just as fresh and clean as the rest of the car,
and so you get to recognize the correct chambered dual exhaust and
all the re-created factory markings. While the mileage is low on
this one, it's also made to be an easy drive with power steering,
power brakes, and front discs. So feel free to show this special
Camaro everywhere.
Complete with engine services docs, this is the classic ZL1 style
with a true ZL1 heart. So when it's in a package this fresh and
bold, you know it's irresistible. Call now!