Vehicle Overview
Few first-generation Camaros tell a story quite like this one. While the official 1967 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car fleet was assembled at Chevrolet's Norwood, Ohio plant, General Motors also authorized a limited number of Van Nuys-built promotional Pace Car replicas for dealer marketing on the West Coast. This beautifully restored example is one of only three known Van Nuys-built RS/SS Pace Car replicas equipped with the desirable combination of the L48 350 cubic-inch V8, Powerglide automatic transmission, and factory C60 air conditioning, making it one of the rarest and most unusual Pace Car variants known to exist.
Finished in its factory Ermine White with the correct Bright Blue vinyl interior, white convertible top, and blue Pace Car nose stripe, this Camaro faithfully captures the appearance of Chevrolet's inaugural Indianapolis 500 Pace Car. The car retains its original GM-installed white convertible top, a feature seldom found on first-generation Camaro convertibles, and the 44,678 miles are represented as original, further enhancing its authenticity and collector appeal.
Power comes from the original numbers-matching L48 350 cubic-inch V8, verified by its original engine pad stamping corresponding to the vehicle's VIN. The engine is paired with its factory Powerglide automatic transmission, a combination selected for these promotional vehicles to provide effortless drivability while preserving Chevrolet's newly introduced 350 cubic-inch small-block performance. Unlike the Norwood-built Indianapolis fleet cars, this Van Nuys example was factory equipped with C60 air conditioning, reflecting regional ordering preferences and making it one of the most unusual documented Pace Car replicas produced.
The authenticity of this Camaro is supported by its VIN, cowl tag, original engine stamping, and factory equipment, all of which align with the known characteristics of these scarce Van Nuys promotional cars. Beautifully restored, exceptionally well preserved, and supported by original mileage, this Camaro represents a unique chapter in Chevrolet history and an outstanding opportunity to acquire one of the rarest documented first-generation Pace Car variants known.
Technical Specifications
Vehicle Identification
VIN: 124677L152927
1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Pace Car Convertible
Van Nuys, California Assembly Plant
44,678 Original Miles
Body & Exterior
Factory Ermine White Exterior (Paint Code C1)
Original GM White Convertible Top
Bright Blue Pace Car Nose Stripe
Rally Sport Hidden Headlamp Front End
Super Sport Hood
Correct RS/SS Exterior Trim
Interior
Factory Bright Blue Vinyl Interior (Trim 732-Z)
Center Console
Factory C60 Air Conditioning
Engine
Original Numbers-Matching L48 350 Cubic-Inch V8
Original Engine Pad Stamp: 7L152927
Four-Barrel Carburetor
Transmission
Factory Powerglide Automatic Transmission
Factory Equipment
RPO Z22 Rally Sport Package
RPO Z27 Super Sport Package
RPO C60 Factory Air Conditioning
L48 350 Cubic-Inch V8
Center Console
Documentation & Provenance
Factory Van Nuys Promotional Pace Car Replica
One of Only Three Known Examples Equipped with L48 / Powerglide / Factory Air Conditioning
Original Numbers-Matching Engine
44,678 Original Miles
Original GM Convertible Top
Verified by VIN, Cowl Tag, and Engine Stamp
Build Date: First Week of April 1967 (04A)
Condition
Highly Documented
Exceptionally Rare Factory Configuration
Ready for Touring, Shows, and Collection Display
Model History
The introduction of the Chevrolet Camaro in 1967 coincided with one of the most visible marketing opportunities in American motorsports when the new model was selected to pace the 1967 Indianapolis 500. Chevrolet assembled a fleet of official Pace Cars at its Norwood, Ohio assembly plant, creating what would become one of the most recognizable special editions in Camaro history.
In addition to the official Indianapolis fleet, General Motors authorized a limited number of factory-built promotional Pace Car replicas from its Van Nuys, California assembly plant for regional dealer promotion. Unlike the Norwood-built fleet cars, these West Coast promotional cars reflected regional ordering preferences and could be equipped with features such as factory C60 air conditioning and alternative drivetrain combinations. As a result, they occupy a unique place within Camaro history and remain among the least-understood first-generation Camaros.
Today, documented Van Nuys Pace Car promotional replicas are seldom encountered, particularly those retaining their original numbers-matching engine, original mileage, factory-installed convertible top, and factory equipment. Combining verified provenance, exceptional preservation, and one of the rarest documented drivetrain configurations known, this Camaro represents one of the most distinctive and historically significant first-generation Camaro Pace Car replicas available to collectors today.
