Vehicle Description
1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS396 L-89 Coupe
Texas Classic Cars of Dallas is proud to showcase this 1969 Chevy Camaro L-89 SS396 Coupe. The L-89 Camaro's were out-fitted with the top-tier production powerplant, the 396/375HP engine. This special engine option would set buyers back $710.95. Only 311 buyers opted for this option. This '69 Camaro features this extremely rare option and showcases an incredible restoration to original. The exterior wears its Tuxedo black paint in exquisite fashion while the interior is dressed in Ivory White, detailed with bucket seating and a center console with the gauge package. A factory tachometer resides in the dash. Under the hood, the factory-optioned "JJ" suffix L-89 396/375 aluminum-head V8 is detailed with correct components throughout including the Winter's casted aluminum heads, aluminum intake, and Holley carburetor. Correct type clamps and markings are utilized throughout the engine compartment. The undercarriage is also detailed accordingly, well-restored. Be sure to play our special video of this L-89 Camaro on the street and up-close. Enjoy our presentation and feel free to contact Dave at 214-213-7072 or Maris at 214-616-2317 with any questions.
FEATURES INCLUDE :
396/375HP "High Perf" L-89 Engine - Winter's Casting Aluminum Cylinder Heads - Winters Aluminum Intake - Holley 4bbl. Carburetor - 11:1 Compression - Solid Lifters - Forged Internals - Engine Stamping T0207JJ
X-22 Style Trim Group - SS396
Muncie 4-Speed Manual Transmission - HURST Shifter
10/10 Tuxedo Black Exterior
727 Ivory White Interior - Headrest Bucket Seating - Center Console & Gauges
12-Bolt Posi-Traction Rear End
Power Front Disc Brakes
Hide-Away Headlamps
Wheel Well Brightwork
12-Bolt Differential - G80 Posi-Traction
15-inch Rally Wheels & Goodyear Wide Tread GT Poly-Bias Tires (E70-15s) & matching spare
One could order Chevrolet's Camaro with a plethora of engine options in 1969. The lower rung of the ladder was the economical 155 horsepower 230 cube inline six and reaching to the stratosphere (figuratively speaking) was the 427 big block rated at 425 horsepower. Alas, one could only order the 427 mill special, through the Central Office Production Order (COPO). The top production engine was the 375 horsepower L-89. With nearly identical specs. to the L-78 396, what set's the L-89 396 apart are special Winter's casted cylinder heads. These special castings retain the excellent flow characteristics and large rectangle intake & exhaust ports of the iron castings, but with a substantial weight savings. This weight savings made these cars very popular in NHRA drag racing. Again, only 311 buyers opted for the top production L-89 engine. It is unknown how many survive today.
Further inspection of the engine compartment will reveal much attention to detail spent throughout, including on the 396/375HP L-89 engine. OEM-type clamps and GM marked coolant hoses are utilized along with replicated grease pen markings. The correct Holley 4bbl. carburetor sits atop the correct Winter's casted aluminum intake manifold. The cylinder heads are the major player in the L-89 option. These heads make for an over 50lb. weight savings from the L-78 iron heads while retaining their excellent flow characteristics. This engine was grossly under-rated from GM at 375 horsepower. Keep in mind this is basically the same engine as the '65-66 L-78 option 396 (425HP)
The 12-bolt differential is serial number 3969341 and the gear cover plate is stamped 12845. The rear springs have a replacement wrap-decal "BK 3955740" Both the transmission and differential numbers match 1969 GM production numbers.
You couldn't order an L-78 or an L-89 Camaro with air conditioning to the high-revving nature of the solid-lifter valvetrain 396/375HP. This example is equipped with power front disc brakes and power steering, a very drivable car when desired. Be sure you play our video of this Camaro on the street.
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