Vehicle Description
If I had to pick one car that will always be in demand, it would be
the 1969 Camaro. This particular '69, however, is altogether more
desirable thanks to a cool color combination, high-quality build,
and a brutal DART 427 under the hood. The best-looking of the pony
cars with one of the nastiest motors ever built? Yes please!
Burgundy paint on a Camaro isn't very common these days, what with
everyone going with Hugger Orange, but nobody's going to complain
when they hear this sucker come rumbling in. It was originally code
71 Le Mans Blue, but you've already seen a bunch of those, making
this one a little out of the ordinary and very
sophisticated-looking. Body gaps are trim, the panels line up like
they should, and the contrasting black hockey stick decals were
installed with precision. You can see the quality from 20 feet
away, both in the dazzling shine of the two-stage urethane and the
way the "speed lines" coming off the fenders slash through the
fenders and doors, and a professional cut and buff would really
make this one sparkle like a show piece. A cowl-induction hood is a
standard feature on the fastest Camaros, so it's not out of place
here, and the usual ducktail spoiler lives out back. Shiny stuff
really glitters against the burgundy paint, so the bumpers were
polished up, the stainless rocker panel trim and gill inserts look
great, and proper SS badges were installed in the right places. Oh,
and let's not forget the '427 badges on the front fenders, an
important part of this car's personality.
Code 711 on the cowl tag means standard black buckets, but during
the restoration, this upscale F-body received beautiful black and
white houndstooth upholstery, arguably the very best choice in a
'69. It makes for a very mature, tasteful look with the burgundy
paint. The seat covers look brand new, the carpets are the correct
weave and color, and new door panels are nicely detailed with just
a bit of chrome. There's a much-needed grab handle for the front
seat passenger, while the driver wraps his fingers around a
standard 3-spoke steering wheel and the trick T-handle shifter.
Factory gauges are joined by a full set of aftermarket dials under
the dash, which give you a full picture of the big block's
activities. A modern AM/FM radio lives in the dash and the trunk is
tidy and clean, carrying a correct mat and full-sized spare with
jack assembly.
The engine is a musclebound DART 427 cubic inch V8 crate motor fed
by a very trick MSD fuel injection setup that's virtually invisible
under the stock-style air cleaner. It's a little flashier than
stock, but you'll welcome the added chrome bits when you're showing
it off at the cruise night. There are aluminum heads on top of a
Chevy Orange block, which help make power, control heat, and shed
weight. Long-tube headers work with a set of Flowmaster mufflers
for a spectacular soundtrack that can only come from a 427. A
rugged TH350 3-speed automatic transmission doesn't mind the big
block's power and feeds it to a stout 10-bolt rear end, and even if
you're not an automatic guy, you're going to be impressed by how
quick this car really is. The chassis is in excellent shape without
any major upgrades, so it's very friendly on the street and
handsome Torque Thrust wheels are a great addition and wear
staggered 215/65/15 front and 255/60/15 rear tires.
This Camaro is one of those cars that's even nicer than you think
it is. Fast, beautiful, and nicely finished, it's the 1969 Camaro
that everyone should aspire to own. Call today!