Vehicle Description
The Camaro was General Motors answer the ever growing popularity of
the Ford Mustang. Being introduced just two years after the Ford
pony car, Chevrolet wanted to impress buyers with more aggressive
body lines, multiple trim options, along with both big & small
block engine options. It instantly put a dent in Ford sales each
and every year, and a new generation of the Ford/ Chevrolet rivalry
had begun! The final year of this first-generation Camaro came
about in 1969 and continues to be the most desirable today!
Chevrolet was once again invited to be the pacesetter at the
Indianapolis 500 race, having been honored with the task just 2
years prior with the first year 1967 Camaro. The 1969 model Camaro
carried over the previous year's drivetrain and major mechanical
components, but with all-new sheet metal, except the hood and trunk
lid, giving the car a substantially sportier look. New door skins,
rear quarter panels, and rear valance panel also gave the car a
much lower, wider, more aggressive presence. This styling would
serve for the 1969 model year only. To honor the Z11 Pace Car
model, each car would be finished identically in Dover White with
Hugger Orange Z/28 stripes and Deluxe Orange Houndstooth interior.
They would be factory equipped with many favorable options, leaving
dealerships the option to choose the preferred engine size and
transmission, as well as any other available option including air
conditioning. Otherwise, the cars that appeared at the track were
all SS Rally Sport convertibles equipped with cowl induction hoods,
white taillamp panel & lower body sills, Rally wheels, deluxe seat
belts & steering wheel, rear spoiler, and power steering. Just
3,675 would be produced for the public, making them exceptionally
unique and special to see on car shows today!
We are extremely excited to offer this beautifully restored 1969
Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Pace Car Convertible! Finished in striking
code correct Dover White (50) with factory white vinyl soft top (A)
and Orange Houndstooth custom cloth seat interior (720) and
matching orange body striping, it comes well equipped with factory
options! Powered by its original, number's matching 350ci V8, TH350
automatic transmission, and 12-bolt rear end with 3.07
Posi-Traction gearing! Options on this stunning example include the
Super Sport package that includes power front disc brakes, upgraded
suspension, cowl induction hood, simulated rear quarter louvers,
14x7" Rally wheels, and SS badging; Rally Sport equipment group
featuring concealed headlamps with washer system, body sill
molding, wheel lip molding, bright exhaust tips, white tail panel
with reverse lights below the rear bumper; and additional options
that include power steering, Rally gauges with in-dash tachometer,
power convertible top, front & rear spoilers, custom front & rear
seatbelts, all tinted glass, and AM pushbutton radio.
A close look at this magnificent Camaro will show stunning new
exterior paint, Pace Car graphics and pinstriping, along with new
interior upholstery & padded carpet. The convertible top is also
new along with fresh weather stripping throughout and supplied with
a new orange boot cover. It has upgraded stainless steel mufflers,
custom painted under hood accessories like the Winters aluminum
intake and finned aluminum valve covers, and BF Goodrich Radial T/A
white letter tires on the ground. A set of standard painted valve
covers are included with the sale.
This factory Pace Car bears the correct Z11 on the original cowl
tag making it one of only 3,675 examples ever built with a 02D
production date, referencing the 4th week of February. According to
the NCRS Shipping Report, this Camaro Pace Car was used as one of
the 75 "Official Cars" used during the Indianapolis 500 festivities
for visiting press, dignitaries, and VIP guests throughout the
week's events. It lists the Dealer as 000 in Zone 25 which is the
Chevrolet Zone Office in Indianapolis, Indiana, shipping on March
6th, 1969. Our car has had just 4 owners from new, with the second
maintaining possession from 1971-2014, then owned by his wife until
2024 after his passing.
It has always been properly cared for and serviced as necessary
over recent years. This included rebuilding the front end
suspension components and all new brake equipment, tires, and fuel
pump in early 2018. In 2024, the convertible top motor was resealed
and fitted with new hydraulic hoses as well as a new battery
installed. It remains very solid throughout making for an
outstanding driver investment and very special weekend show car!
Please feel free to call with additional questions, or to schedule
an opportunity to see it in person! Thanks for looking!
