Vehicle Description
The 1969 Camaro was recently named the most significant Chevrolet
of the past 100 years, and when you look at this green 1969
Chevrolet Camaro RS ragtop, it's pretty easy to figure out why.
With a 327 under the hood, timeless good looks, and a 4-speed
gearbox, this Camaro tells you all you need to know about the
democratic process.
Orange Camaros get a lot of attention, but if you want to look like
an adult, this handsome dark green convertible is a smarter choice.
Not too bright, but not soft, either, it's the quintessential
muscle car color that projects both style and aggression. Don't be
fooled by the photos, since our photo studio has trouble capturing
the car's actual color (turquoise greens do that), but it's a
great-looking car in the flesh. It was repainted several years ago
and still looks good, with good panel fit and straight sheetmetal
throughout, although it has spent some time as a fair-weather
driver, so it's no longer perfect and has signs of use. White
hockey stick stripes are almost mandatory, just like the ducktail
spoiler out back, all of which are welcome additions. This is not
an SS and it's kind of refreshing to see that it hasn't been
doctored up with fake badging, although with the stripes folks are
probably going to make that association anyway. Does it matter?
This is an awesome-looking Camaro! Details like the blacked-out
grille, RS hidden headlights (the system is all new), and polished
stainless wheel moldings were all options, and they elevate this
Camaro above some of its stripped-down brothers.
Green buckets work nicely with the paint, and the understated
interior is still a great place to spend some time. The seats show
some wear, but the depth of the detailing on the seat covers means
these were restored properly. The gauges are all functional save
for the clock, and the wood-rimmed steering wheel adds an upscale
air to this Camaro that fits it well. Somewhere along the line this
car received an AM/FM/cassette head unit, but it's nicely installed
without any hack work in the dash. The carpets are a little faded
and there are some areas that could use some TLC, but it's still a
car you can jump in and enjoy right away. A tan convertible top
adds to the grown-up look and is in excellent condition while the
trunk is outfitted with a reproduction mat.
Few powertrain combinations are more reliable and time-tested than
a 327 cubic inch V8 backed by a Muncie 4-speed. The engine bay
isn't detailed for show, but it has some chrome dress-up to
complement the Chevy Orange paint on the block itself. It's been
beefed up with a mild cam, an Edelbrock intake manifold, a Holley
4-barrel carburetor and a set of ceramic-coated headers. It starts
easily and runs great, and at idle, it certainly sounds like a
predator. Hailing from a warm climate, you know the chassis is
clean and exactly what you want when you buy a car with the
intention of driving it. A burbling dual exhaust system is just
right, not too loud and with a bit of an attitude and the brakes
were recently serviced and the axle bearings replaced. Rounding out
this car's list of noteworthy attributes are factory Rally wheels
with new 215/70/15 front and 225/70/15 rear performance
radials.
If you haven't experienced the greatest Chevy of all time, this is
an ideal opportunity to do so. Call today!