Vehicle Description
If you set out to build the ultimate 1969 Camaro, what would it
look like? One of the best colors from that year (Cortez Silver)?
Check. Big motor? You betcha. 4-speed gearbox? Oh, heck yes!
Dialed-in interior? Got it! Over-the-top build quality? But of
course! Well, forget about building it yourself, here it is,
already finished and ready to go at a price way below the cost of
construction. This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS checks all the right
boxes, and with huge power and a recent restoration, its dominating
ways are just beginning.
Seriously, if you could have a vintage Camaro built any way you
wanted, isn't this pretty much what you'd wish for? The paint and
bodywork is in great shape, the curb appeal is through the roof,
and there's no mistaking that fantastic 1969 Camaro profile. When
it came down to restore this beauty, the builders were wise to
stick with the original script. It's obvious this was a very solid,
desert flower to begin with, but nevertheless it was torn down, set
straight, and then coated with layer after layer of factory-correct
Code 69 Cortez Silver paint. Every component that wasn't up to the
builder's high standards was either restored or replaced with a
fresh one, and the guys doing the work were obviously very, very
good at their jobs. The Cortex Silver paint is fresh, with only
minor imperfections to speak of, and although it was built as a
driver they certainly didn't shy away from making it look awesome
in person. There's not much to complain about on tis slick, smooth,
and uniform surface, and the painted-on black "hockey-stick"
stripes and correct black vinyl roof add the perfect contrast to
the silver finish. A front chin spoiler, blacked-out SS-grille,
SS-style hood complete with chrome vents, chrome fender "gills",
and a ducktail spoiler all add to the car's menacing look, but
thanks to high-quality restoration work that stuck to the factory
script, it's not at all over-the-top. It shows some incredibly
small signs of use and age today, nothing that can be seen easily,
but that means you can take it out and have some fun without
worrying about hurting a priceless paint job. Chrome bumpers fore
and aft, wheel arch and rocker panel trim, and window/door hardware
all add bright bling, meaning this F-Body absolutely glistens under
the sun. If you're looking for a super-clean '69 Camaro, you'd be
hard-pressed to find another as dialed-in as this beauty.
The Code 715 Blue standard interior is mostly stock, although with
the help of newer materials and a couple choice upgrades, the cabin
is in excellent condition. Top quality vinyl seat covers on the
front buckets and rear seat are virtually flawless, while the
factory center console is terrific option that barely looks touched
as well, and with matching blue door panels at the flanks, a taut
blue headliner above, and plush blue carpets on the floors, the
cabin feels sporty, tidy, and very complete. Against the Cortex
Silver paint the cabin really looks good, and despite a couple
upgrades there's nothing in there that seems overly modern or out
of place. Everything's been restored, of course, and they spent the
long dollar on the best parts money could buy. A blue carpeted mat
protects the blue dash underneath (and yes, the dashboard is free
of any cracks or blemishes), blue floormats protect the clean
carpets, and woodgrain trim adorning the center console and dash
really warms things up inside. The stock gauges are still in place,
although with all that added power the builders smartly added a
tachometer strapped to the steering column, along with a trio of
aftermarket auxiliary gauges to keep a closer eye on the organized
violence underneath the hood. The woodrimmed three-spoke steering
wheel and cue-ball topped Hurst 4-speed shifter is a timeless
combination that'll never go out of style, and although by all
accounts this appears to be a factory A/C car, only the vents and
factory controls remain. Options include an upgraded retro-sound
AM/FM/Cassette stereo, a working heater/defrost unit, and seatbelts
fore and aft. And out back, there's a neatly finished trunk
complete with correct plaid mats and a spare tire and jack set for
emergencies.
The great thing about '69 Camaros is that upgraded motors slide
right in and hook right up. The potent-looking small block found
here is a professionally built, bored and stroked 427 "Fat Mouse"
V8 that's been Dyno'd at 413HP and 429 lb-ft of torque, and it fits
right at home in the F-body engine bay where practically every
single component is dedicated to making it go faster. The long list
of upgrades inside the block include Dart heads, Eagle connecting
rods, a Callie's Compstar crankshaft, a big Comp Cams camshaft,
Comp Cams pushrods, roller lifters, a roller timing set, Mahle
pistons and rings, and a performance coated bearings that all work
together to deliver huge power in a big way. Augmented with a giant
Holley 4-barrel carburetor atop a Dart air-gap intake, an MSD
ignition, long-tube headers, and a giant Griffin aluminum radiator
to keep it all nice and cool, it's obvious this Camaro was meant to
be driven, as the builder picked the best-of-the-best in
performance goodies. The transmission is a slick-shifting Muncie
M21 4-speed gearbox feeding a beefy 12-bolt rear end that can
easily handle the power, while the suspension's been upgraded with
aftermarket shocks and a front swaybar, while the power steering
and power front disc brakes make driving that much more enjoyable.
Stock 15-inch SS Mag wheels add a period-perfect touch, especially
with those gorgeous Firestone F70-15 redlines that stuff the
fenders.
Offered with restoration photos, build receipts, and a Dyno sheet,
this '69 Camaro is a pro-built stunner that's only lacking one
thing: a new owner. Call today!
