Vehicle Description
1969 Chevrolet Camaro
The first-generation Chevrolet Camaro appeared in Chevrolet
dealerships in September 1966 for the 1967 model year on a
brand-new rear-wheel drive GM F-body platform and was available as
a 2-door, 2 plus 2 seat, hardtop (no "B" or center pillar) or
convertible, with the choice of either a straight-six or V8 engine.
The first-generation Camaro was built through the 1969 model
year.
This restored, and jam-packed with power 1969 Z/28 tribute version
is as beautiful as it is powerful. A shining example of taking an
amalgamation of performance parts and stuffing them into an iconic
body. A photo documented frame off restoration, traction bars,
houndstooth interior, rally wheels and a rear facing scooped hood
all added to a big sum of total muscle!
Exterior
The recipient of a frame off restoration with laser straight
sheetmetal and well minded panel alignment, this Camaro was given a
respray in a nice coating of GM Arrival Blue Metallic. Prior to the
clear coating, wide white dual racing stripes were painted on. A
rear facing scooped hood was added to give some extra breathing and
Z/28 badging was added to the eggcrate grille, fenders and tail
panel. Brightwork and badging as well as bumpers and window
trimmings are all looking shiny and fab. On the back a small rear
spoiler attached to the trunk lid and just below is a pristine
bumper framing the horizontal tail lights. Polished American Racing
15-inch Torque Thrust wheels are on all 4 corners and are wrapped
in deeply treaded BF Goodrich radial rubber.
Interior
Complimenting the exterior blue and white stripes, we see a sea of
black nice condition vinyl. This is covering the contoured door
panels which are nearly showroom, and works as a highlight on the
bolsters of the white and black houndstooth inserts of the buckets
which are high back versions with large headrests attached. In the
back is a black 2 plus 2 rear bench just as nice as the front
buckets. In the center is a black molded vinyl console and it
sports a chrome trimmed applique insert which frames the T-handled
Hurst floor shifter. Just in front of the shift lever is a quad of
cascading gauges to monitor engine vitals and gives you a constant
heads up reading of said numbers. The dash is original and has a
beautiful rosewood rimmed 3 spoke steering wheel in front. Peering
beyond the wheel are a pair of deeply sunken gauges with warning
lights below and a clock in the center. To the driver's right are
the heater slides and the factory AM radio surrounded by more
applique, (a hidden AM/FM/CD player resides in the glovebox). Black
carpeting in like new condition is on the floors and above is a
tight black vinyl headliner. We are ready to roll!
Drivetrain
Under the scooped hood, now replacing the original 8 cylinder is a
350ci V8 bored .030 over now displacing 355ci. It has been topped
with GM Performance aluminum cylinder heads, a Comp Cams camshaft
with its diet of air and fossils is provided by a Holley 650cfm
4bbl carburetor and GM Performance intake manifold. A Muncie M20
4-speed manual transmission is installed and sends power back to a
Ford 9" TracLoc rear axle with 3.50 gears. Dressing up the mill are
chrome valve covers and an air cleaner which compliments the
surgically clean engine bay nicely.
Undercarriage
Fully restored with nary a bit of rust, surface or otherwise to
disrupt the sea of shiny black that makes up the flooring, subframe
connectors, and unibody . Headers run to a Flowmaster mufflered
dual exhaust that makes its way to the back of the machine.
Independent coil springs are on front and on back are leaf springs
with traction bars to provide the muscle ride and power disc brakes
are on front, and power drums for the rear. All looking ready for
some action under here.
Drive-Ability
This car fired up with a mighty roar, and performed much like the
roar at the start. Out on the test track it had wonderful launching
from that first gear, and unlimited acceleration. The M20 manual
and Hurst shifter is snappy and working perfectly. Braking was
solid. Only 3 frowns crept up during our drive, the horn didn't
toot, it merely clicked, the reverse lights didn't illuminate, and
the wipers are non functional. Not that you'll be doing much foul
weather driving in this beauty.
All buttoned up interior and exterior, a Z28 tribute car which
definitely looks and performs the part. Beautiful color combos, all
ready to roll in style and even add a bit of excitement to your
right foot. This is the Camaro you need to own and it will
certainly make you the envy of all of Zee car guys in your
neighborhood.
124379N578062
1-Chevrolet
24-Camaro V8
37-2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
9-1969
N-Norwood, OH Assy Plant
578062-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 69 12437-1969 Camaro 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
BDY NOR229156-Norwood Body #
TR 725-Midnight Green Standard Buckets
PNT 59-Frost Green
01B-2nd Week January Build
X11-Style Trim Group
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.