1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS

Description

To compete with the venerable pony car, Chevrolet updated the design of the two-year-old Camaro for 1969, despite an entirely new generation set to debut in 1970. New squared-off wheel arches, a ‘V’-shaped grille, vented rear quarter panels, and a sleek rear valance panel all made for an overall more aggressive appearance. Most of the major mechanical underpinnings carried over from the previous year, with the exception of the 396 cu-in V8 made available in the SS and Z28. However, there was an even larger, monstrously-powerful 427 cu-in V8 that was never offered as a factory option as GM forbade displacement larger than 400 cu-in in their small and mid-size vehicles. A limited number of these 427 cu-in V8s were special ordered by dealers, installed, and sold in period, while others earned drag strip glory with retrofitted 427s. Among marque enthusiasts, the 1969 Camaro is considered to be the ultimate blend of muscle and good looks, especially when equipped with the prized 427 cu-in V8 such as this example.

This car is part of the Retro Motors Collection, which comprises over 30 cars largely from the 1950s through today, with a focus on American muscle and high-powered European sports cars. View the full collection here.

Highlights

• Factory 350 cu-in Camaro fitted with the coveted 427 cu-in ‘L88’ V8 engine producing 480-horsepower, mated to a four-speed manual transmission

• Finished in Daytona Yellow with a rare matching Yellow ‘Deluxe Houndstooth’ cloth and vinyl interior

• Believed to be one of only 150 Camaros finished in this color specification for 1969

• Well-appointed from the factory with air conditioning, power steering, and power brakes

• Subject to a comprehensive frame-off restoration completed in the mid-2010s

• Displaying 8,741 miles at the time of listing

Features

• Steel 15-inch wheels

• “SS” badging

• Concealed headlights

• Simulated “injector style” hood

• Parking lights

• Front and rear spoilers

• Two-spoke steering wheel

• Tilt steering column

• Strato-bucket front seats

• Analog clock

• “Rally-Sport” embroidered floormats

• Faux wood interior trim

• Delco push-button AM radio

• Hurst shifter

• Dual exhaust outlets 

Known Imperfections

• Chip in the driver’s side window 

• Paint flaking on “SS” fender badges

• Some fading on the driver’s side door card

Included

• Two keys

• Spare

• License plate 

• Vehicle info placard

Ownership History

The Camaro was recently reacquired by the Texas-based consignor in 2022 after previously having owned it from 2016-2019.

Additional Notes A Broad Arrow Group Car Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner for this vehicle. Contact: Hunter Harris Phone: 772.925.9304 E-mail: hunter.harris@broadarrowgroup.com

Optional vehicle service contract available for $1,450. Learn more about the program here.