Vehicle Description
Camaros are easily the most popular car we sell here at Streetside
Classics, and 1969 Camaros in particular are virtually impossible
to keep in stock. So when this well-done 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
SS350 showed up a few days ago, we realized that it was yet another
short-termer that's going to find a new home really quickly.
The medium red on the classic Camaro shape isn't quite a factory
color, but nobody's going to argue that it doesn't look awesome.
Has anybody ever complained about a red Camaro? Never! Fortunately,
the workmanship is quite good, so the shiny paint works with super
straight bodywork to offer a combination that truly stands out and
someone was sweating the details when it was going together. A
cowl-induction hood certainly helps and it's been treated to black
Z/28 style stripes, one of three patterns available on early
Camaros, with these being painted on and buried under the clear.
Panel fit is quite good, with doors that close easily and a trunk
lid spoiler that sits right and with those stripe stretching from
nose to tail, there's really no place for shoddy workmanship to
hide. Nice chrome bumpers, including a set of oversized rear bumper
guards, look great against the red paint and correct SS emblems
have been installed in the usual locations.
Black and white houndstooth is probably the coolest interior choice
of the muscle car era and this Camaro wears it better than most.
Accurate reproduction seat covers, complete with federally-mandated
headrests, plus a cool custom center console with more houndstooth
cloth make it look very neatly finished. A few woodgrained accents,
including the steering wheel and center console, add some warmth
while the door panels and carpets are recent replacements.
SS350-logo floor mats help keep things looking fresh well into the
future and a full complement of Dakota Digital instruments,
including a tach and auxiliary gauges, make it complete. The
4-speed manual gearbox is topped by a Hurst linkage and cue ball
knob, while the original AM radio is even still in the dash, so
there's room to upgrade if you want or just leave it stock. The
trunk is nicely outfitted with black carpets that add a consistent
feel to the build.
A 350 cubic inch ZZ5 crate motor is a welcome sight under the
Camaro's cowl-induction hood. It's clear that big money was spent
here, with the engine offering 400 real-world horsepower, a 4-bolt
main block, forged crank, roller cam, and fast-burn heads with
oversized valves. A big Holley 4-barrel carburetor on a Bowtie
intake and HEI distributor make it go and it's been nicely detailed
with plenty of chrome and aluminum. There's a serpentine belt drive
system for reliability and easy service, while a newer dual
reservoir mater cylinder powers the front disc brakes. The Muncie
4-speed and 10-bolt rear end were rebuilt at the same time, with
the rear end carrying 3.42 gears on an Auburn limited slip.
Long-tube headers feed a dual exhaust system, so it has that snarl
that you've always appreciated. The undercarriage is sanitary with
lots of satin black paint, so little things like the brake lines
and hardware really stand out. Classic Cragar mags are a nice
change from the usual Rallys and they carry 215/60/15 front and
255/60/15 rear BFGoodrich T/A radials for a performance look.
The cars that sell most rapidly are just like this: beautifully
finished, fun to drive, great colors, and lots of options. Like I
said, I don't think this one will last long, so call today!