Vehicle Description
We sell a lot of 1969 Camaros here at Streetside Classics, but the
ones that are by far the most popular are those like this flamed
out Code X77 Z/28 with a great-running small block under the hood
and a 4-speed between the seats. It combines all the virtues of the
stock Camaro (great driving manners, eye-grabbing paint, and a tidy
interior) with enough horsepower to make it a genuine threat on the
street, even in today's world of 500 horsepower factory muscle.
We know a flamed Camaro isn't for everyone, but the paint job was
surely expensive when it was applied about 15 years ago. The
traditional yellow licks tangle back over the bodywork the way they
did on hot rods of the '50s and to be honest, we really like the
look. Even better is the fact that underneath you'll find some very
nicely done bodywork, so the car looks sensational when you roll to
a stop at a red light or into the next cruise night. A
cowl-induction hood, chin spoiler, and ducktail spoiler all give it
that classic Z/28 look and with options like the bright gill trim,
chrome bumpers, and Camaro script emblems, it really sparkles.
There's also a set of discreet '302' emblems on the hood scoop, but
that's more a nod to the Z/28 image than reality, since the engine
living under the hood is quite a bit bigger than that.
That houndstooth interior contrasts with the attention-grabbing
paint quite well, and everything is pretty much the way the
original designers intended. That means a low-key place to do your
driving. Reproduction seat covers replicate the factory stuff,
including the mandatory-for-1969 headrests Z/28 embroidery, plus
replacement carpets and door panels to complete the look. The
instrument panel includes a factory tach in the dash, as well as a
set of auxiliary gauges on the center console. Hurst supplied the
shifter for the 4-speed, complete with white shifter knob (AKA cue
ball), and there's a newer AM/FM radio in the dash. Clearly built
for speed, this F-body is light on options, but the stuff you need
to make the most of its performance is all there, making this car
special indeed. Perhaps the woodgrained steering wheel is a touch
of luxury, but it looks so good nobody will ever complain. It also
sports a tidy trunk with no bad news, as it has spent its entire
life in the warm, dry southern US.
The engine bay is typical Camaro fare: a great-running 350 cubic
inch V8, some dress-up parts, and simple, basic hardware that's
easy to maintain. There's a GM intake manifold and a Holley
4-barrel carburetor, plus a set of long-tube headers to bolster the
torque curve, so this car delivers the performance to match its
looks. Finned Z/28-style valve covers help with the correct look
and there's Chevy Orange paint clinging to the block, although it's
no longer detailed for show purposes. On the other hand, you could
spend some time under the hood and really take this car up a notch.
Power steering and brakes are, of course, included. It's in
excellent condition underneath, more evidence of a life someplace
warm, and the new exhaust system with X-pipe gives it a spectacular
soundtrack. A 12-bolt rear with 4.11 gears inside means that this
sucker is shockingly quick off the line and the fat white-letter
radials do their best to hook it up.
There's a reason these cars are so popular, and this one has the
right look, the right stance, and the right powerplant to make it a
hot property. And although not numbers matching, this is still a
real Z/28, priced to move. Don't delay, call now!