Vehicle Description
You probably see all the early Camaros selling at auctions and
figure that pedigrees and decoding numbers is all that matters. In
truth, most of the hobby is made up of cars like this bright blue
1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS, which is all about speed and style, and
doesn't particularly care about pedigrees.
Cowl hood, Z/28 stripes, Torque Thrusts, and a V8 power, this
Camaro is the definition of American muscle in the '60s. You've
guessed by now that this is not a real SS and it isn't a perfect
car, but the price reflects the fact that it's got a ton of
potential. It's been recently painted, and while there are a few
issues in the finish, we can't argue with the overall look. With
painted-on Z/28 stripes that wrap onto the cowl vents, a decent
shine, and a ducktail spoiler out back, there's nothing to detract
from the classic F-body look. Reasonable gaps throughout mean that
this one hasn't been abused or haphazardly restored and the crisp
lines coming off the fender openings suggest they took their time
with the bodywork when it was painted. The badges were painted
white to match the stripes and it offers a neat bit of contrast,
while the bright chrome bumpers are in great shape with the rest of
the trim appearing to be nice original stuff.
The interior is pretty stock, which is good news because the 1969
Camaro doesn't need any help in the styling department.
Reproduction black seat covers, correct black carpets, and
factory-style door panels make it look like 1969 all over again,
and for the most part, there's only a modest amount of wear. A
center console with a pair of cup holders fits neatly with the
B&M shifter for the TH350 3-speed automatic transmission
underneath. The rest is basic Camaro, from the three-spoke steering
wheel to the gauges that cover speed and fuel level (joined by a
set of auxiliary gauges under the dash). There's also a Pioneer
AM/FM/CD stereo system to make cruising a pleasure. Out back
there's a trunk that looks pretty original, and that surface rust
you see is nothing to be worried about; it's pretty normal in a car
like this.
The engine is a strong 350 cubic inch V8 that was fully rebuilt to
stock specs in 2015. An open-element air cleaner feeds a Holley
4-barrel carburetor atop an Edelbrock intake manifold. With chrome
valve covers and a matching air cleaner, the basic black block
looks great in the engine bay, and there's a new aluminum radiator
up front along with a matching shroud that improves efficiency.
Power steering and brakes mean that this Camaro is a joy to drive
and the TH350 3-speed automatic always seems to be on its toes for
maximum performance. Long-tube headers feed a snarling dual exhaust
system with glasspack-style mufflers and the floors are remarkably
tidy for a 47-year-old car. The suspension is pretty stock and has
a great stance thanks to Torque Thrust wheels and fat performance
radials.
This is a car with a ton of potential and '69 Camaros aren't
getting any cheaper. If you can see the diamond in the rough here,
you'll find that this Camaro offers a huge amount of fun and
performance for a very reasonable price. Call today!