For Sale: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro in Calverton, New York

1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Tribute Small Block V8, Houndstooth Interior, Numbers-Informed Build Why This Car Is Special The 1969 Chevrolet Camaro is widely considered the high point of the first generation. That model year brought a completely restyled body wider, lower, and more aggressive than the 196768 cars and it arrived at a time when the muscle car era was at full throttle. Among all the Camaro variants built that year, the Z/28 package holds a unique place in history. Chevrolet created the Z/28 specifically to compete in the Sports Car Club of Americas Trans-Am road racing series, which had a 305 cubic inch displacement limit. To qualify, GM engineers bored the 283 block and stroked it with a 327 crankshaft to produce the famous 302 cubic inch small block a high-revving, short-stroke engine that was unlike anything else in the Camaro lineup at the time. In 1969, Chevrolet sold approximately 19,014 Z/28-optioned Camaros, making it the most popular year for the package during the first generation. This particular car is presented as a Z/28 tribute, which means it carries the full visual and mechanical personality of the Z/28 the cowl induction hood, the correct twin white racing stripes, the Z/28 badging front and rear, and the 302 hood badge while running a small block V8 with period-correct performance upgrades. That distinction matters and is stated clearly here this is not a numbers-matching Z/28, but rather a well-executed tribute build on a genuine 1969 Camaro platform. For many buyers, that combination authentic first-gen body and bones, dressed in Z/28 specification, with a refreshed and upgraded drivetrain represents exactly the right balance of visual impact and mechanical reliability. The orange exterior over the black houndstooth interior is a combination that commands attention at any show or cruise, and the clean undercarriage confirms this car has been properly maintained and cared for. Features List - Small block V8 engine with Edelbrock valve covers and Edelbrock intake manifold - Four-barrel carburetor with open element air cleaner - 3-speed automatic transmission with floor-mounted console shifter - Power steering - Front disc brakes, rear drum brakes - Dual exhaust system with Thrush mufflers - Cowl induction hood with 302 badge - Z/28 badging front and rear - Correct twin white racing stripes - Orange exterior finish - Black vinyl top - 17-inch Cragar S/S chrome wheels - Front chin spoiler and rear spoiler - Chrome front and rear bumpers - Dual sport mirrors - Houndstooth bucket seats, front and rear - Center console with woodgrain trim - Sport steering wheel - AM/FM radio - Clean undercarriage Mechanical Under the cowl induction hood sits a GM small block V8 displacing 350 cubic inches, dressed with Edelbrock chrome valve covers and an Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold. The open element air cleaner sits on top of a four-barrel carburetor, giving the engine bay a purposeful, period-correct appearance that matches the cars Z/28 aesthetic. Edelbrock has been a trusted name in small block performance since the 1950s, and their intake and valve train components are well known for improving throttle response and airflow over stock pieces. Power routes through a 3-speed automatic transmission, shifted via a floor-mounted console unit with a correct-looking gate display. Power steering is fitted, which meaningfully reduces driver effort at parking speeds without dulling road feel at highway pace on a car this size. Up front, disc brakes provide reliable stopping power, with drum brakes at the rear a combination that was standard on performance Camaros of this era and entirely appropriate for street use. The dual exhaust system runs Thrush mufflers, a brand with a long history in the performance aftermarket that delivers a muscular exhaust note without being excessive. The undercarriage shots in this listing tell an important part of the story the floor pan, frame WeBe Autos Specializes in Marketing and Advertising Muscle, Classic, Vintage and Specialty Cars. We offer Professional Photography, HD Movies, and Staging that Sells Cars. Let us showcase and sell your specialty car. Please visit our website for more details. Keep in Touch, Michael Runnalls Specialty Car Marketing & Media WeBe Autos Ltd. Long Island, NY 11780 [email protected] www.WeBeAutos.com (O)631-339-0399 (C)516-729-2003 Skype webeautos (F)631-389-2605 - - - Contact Michael Runnalls at 631-339-0399 or [email protected] for more information. -