Vehicle Description
The 1969 Camaro pace cars are unquestionably blue-chip investments.
But with fakes so easy to build and documentation so difficult to
come by, where do you start? Well, how about this extensively
documented pace car that is one of the 43 festival cars used at the
1969 Indianapolis 500? Conscientiously maintained and highly
documented, this is the investment-grade pace car you've been
waiting for, and it's ready to drive today.
The fact that these are perhaps the most outrageous looking of the
'69 Camaros is not an accident. Pace cars have always been
attention-grabbing machines, and the inverted Ermine White with
Hugger Orange stripes give them a unique look that's recognizable
from the Goodyear blimp. The car was repainted several years ago
and the workmanship is exceptional; even the stripes are painted
on, not decals! Although speaking of decals, the Official Pace Car
decals on the doors were omitted, but they're inexpensive and could
easily be added by the next owner. All the desirable gear is there,
from the RS hidden headlights to the cowl-induction hood, and the
SS stripes are complemented by a set of Hugger Orange pinstripes
highlighting the fender lines. Reproduction SS and '350' badges
were used to give it a factory-fresh look, and the bumpers are
fresh chrome that looks better than new. This is a seriously nice
car.
The other part of the pace car equation was, of course, the orange
houndstooth interior which was unique to these models. While a
love-it-or-hate-it proposition, the upholstery is part of the
package and if you want a pace car, you'd better love it.
Fortunately, loving it is easy when it looks this good, with most
of this car's interior being original. That should give you an idea
of how well-maintained this car really is. There's some fading on
the seats, which is probably inevitable, but the rest looks
extremely good. The door panels are bright and solid, the dash pad
hasn't cracked in the sun, and you'll note that the carpets are
protected by heavy rubber mats. All Festival cars were equipped
with automatic transmissions, so the center console is fitted with
a horseshoe shifter and both the AM/FM radio and even the clock are
fully operational. The white power convertible top fits so well
you're almost afraid to put it down, and there's a matching orange
boot as well. The trunk features correct mats, a complete jack
assembly, and what might just be the original spare tire.
That's not the original, numbers-matching 350 cubic inch V8, but
that's just about the only part of the car that's not original. The
engine bay is extremely accurate and things like the alternator,
carburetor, and even the air cleaner assembly are original. As a
high-end piece of muscle, they also spent a lot of time on the
little stuff that makes a big difference, so fasteners, clamps,
clips, and other little pieces are correct throughout the engine
bay. New pieces include the shocks, gas tank, and the hoses, which
are held in place by proper tower hose clamps. The TH350 3-speed
automatic transmission shifts beautifully and feeds the original
12-bolt rear, which is stashed ahead of the newer exhaust system
with transverse muffler. The original, coded Rally wheels with
reproduction F70-14 Goodyear Polyglas tires round out the
package.
This car includes extensive documentation, lest you think it's just
an interesting story. It also includes maintenance receipts and an
owner's manual. In a world filled with fakes, this is one pace car
you can buy with confidence. Call today!
