1969 Chevrolet Camaro 396 SS Tribute For Sale
This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro is a period-correct 396 SS tribute not a
numbers-matching example, but a professionally built car assembled
around a fresh high-performance powertrain and a full chassis
rebuild. 1969 was the final year of the first-generation Camaro,
and its restyled body remains the most sought-after of the
platform, making it a popular canvas for high-performance tribute
builds like this one.
Under the hood is a 427-cubic-inch big-block built in a 454 block,
using a forged 427 crankshaft, new pistons and rings, a Comp roller
cam, roller lifters, and roller rockers. The heads (casting number
358048) have been set up as performance units with new valves, Comp
valve springs, and a competition valve job. Induction comes from a
Weiand intake topped with an 850 cfm Holley 4150 Double Pumper, and
spark is handled by a billet distributor running MSD 6A ignition.
Long-tube ceramic-coated headers feed a 2.5-inch exhaust
system.
Backing the engine is a Rossler High Performance Street/Strip Turbo
400 with a standard shift-pattern valve body, built specifically
for this car and installed new alongside a fresh 3800 stall
converter. Power is routed to a Moser 12-bolt rear end with
31-spline axles, a Posi unit, and 4.11 gears also installed new as
part of the build. The combination reads as a traditional
drag-oriented street/strip setup, geared toward quick launches and
strong short-track pulls while still being streetable.
The chassis was rebuilt completely during the build, with new body
bushings, new front-end components, new shocks, all-new brakes with
stainless lines, and stainless fuel lines. The car was
professionally repainted in approximately 2011, with many new
exterior trim pieces fitted at that time. The fresh powertrain was
installed after paint was completed, and the car has since been
stored in the builder's heated garage. Total mileage on the
completed powertrain and restoration is less than 300 miles.
Inside, the car has been fully redone with new seats, headliner,
upholstery, and carpets, along with a new console. The factory
gauge cluster has been retained, with auxiliary gauges mounted in
the new console to monitor voltage, oil pressure, water
temperature, and fuel. Audio is handled by a modern Retrosound
vintage-style head unit that keeps the dash looking period-correct
while adding current functionality.
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