This exceptional 1969 Camaro is equipped with an original Yenko
cast aluminum ZL1 big-block engine, finished in iconic LeMans Blue
over a black vinyl interior, and represents the very best of
concours-level restoration combined with legendary Yenko
performance. A complete, no-expense-spared restoration was
completed in 2022 by Verrillo Motor Car, returning this Camaro to
an extraordinarily authentic and highly detailed standard.At the
heart of this car is its crown jewel: a Yenko ZL1 cast aluminum
big-block engine. When Don Yenko purchased the rights from
Chevrolet to use the revolutionary aluminum ZL1 big-block, he also
acquired the rights to the Can-Am McLaren aluminum engine program,
allowing for increased displacement beyond factory ZL1
specifications. As equipped today, this Camaro retains that
historically significant engine, built with a 4.440-inch bore and
4.00-inch stroke, resulting in a formidable 496 cubic inches of
displacement.Power is delivered through a legendary Muncie M22 Rock
Crusher four-speed transmission, backed by a 12-bolt rear axle with
correct traction bars. During the restoration, a new McLeod Racing
clutch was installed, along with brand-new Hooker ceramic-coated
headers feeding a Flowmaster high-performance exhaust system. The
engine compartment has been meticulously detailed to be as accurate
and period-correct as possible, reflecting factory finishes and
Yenko performance cues.The interior features Stewart-Warner gauges,
a steering-column-mounted tachometer, and a Hurst shifter with
black ball, maintaining the authentic Yenko Supercar appearance.
All Yenko striping and decals are correctly applied and in place,
completing the unmistakable look.Underneath, the car is every bit
as impressive. The undercarriage presents like new, with correct
factory-style overspray on the floorboards and off-white sealant on
the floor plugs, just as the car would have appeared when new. The
front suspension displays the proper paint markings and inspection
tags, all rubber bushings have been replaced, and the front control
arms are finished in gloss black powder coat. The attention to
detail throughout is exceptional.Rolling stock consists of American
Racing wheels wrapped in Firestone Wide Oval tires, perfectly
capturing the period-correct stance and muscle car presence.This
Camaro was produced on February 6, 1969, at the Norwood, Ohio,
assembly plant and was sold new at Bud Chevrolet in Valdosta,
Georgia. Included with the sale is an extraordinary collection of
documentation, including original engine build records from Yenko
Performance & Marine, complete with part numbers, a cam
card, and a detailed written history tracing the engine?s journey
from owner to owner.To find a 1969 Camaro with a genuine Yenko ZL1
engine installed, restored to this level of accuracy and condition,
is exceedingly rare. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for
the serious collectorone that truly should not be squandered.
ClassicCars.com has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, successfully making the Inc. 5000 list in both 2015,
2016, 2017 and 2018. This prestigious accolade represents the continued growth of the company, and ClassicCars.com's dominance as the world's largest online marketplace for
buying and selling classic and collector vehicles.
The Stevie Awards, the world's premier business awards recognized
ClassicCars.com's first-class Customer Support team with a Stevie Bronze Award in 2019, celebrating the team's skills as exemplary customer support specialists.
In 2016 The Journal, brought to you by ClassicCars.com, was celebrated as the SECOND MOST INFLUENTIAL automotive blog in the world by NFC Performance.