1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z11 RS/SS Indy Pace Car Convertible

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Chevrolet has long played a central role in the history of Indianapolis 500 pace cars, becoming the most frequent and iconic brand associated with the event — and in the late 1960s, the Camaro was in the spotlight. The popular pony car made its Indy debut in 1967, followed by a memorable return just two years later in ’69, when a Dover White Camaro Convertible with Hugger Orange stripes led the field for Indy’s 53rd running.  

Chevrolet produced 133 specially prepared Camaros for the event, including two official pace cars, equipped with high-performance 396 cubic-inch V8 engines, Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 transmissions, and heavy-duty components for high-speed reliability. These replicas were used as festival and courtesy cars during Indy Speedweek. To capitalize on the excitement, Chevrolet also released 3,675 pace car replicas under the Z11 Indy Sport Convertible package. Most were powered by a 350 cu-in V8 and Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 automatic transmission.  

This well-maintained 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z11 RS/SS Pace Car was No. 35 of 43 festival cars that were on the track with the original pace taking dignitaries on a parade lap. It wears its original pace car stickers, including “Official Pace Car of the 53rd Annual Indianapolis 500 Mile Race, May 30, 1969” on the doors and “500 Festival” on the rear fenders. 

Highlights 

• Pace Car No. 35 of 43 festival cars on the track during parade lap 

• 36 years of current ownership 

• Powered by a 350 cu-in V8 rated at 300 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque; rebuilt in 2010 with approximately 81,000 miles (cam, pistons, rings, valves, etc.) 

• Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 three-speed automatic transmission 

• All 1969 Camaro Pace Cars built under Regular Production Option (RPO) Z11 were Dover White RS/SS convertibles with: 

  • RS (Rally Sport) appearance package: Hidden headlights, special grille, and trim  

  • SS (Super Sport) package: Performance suspension and badging  

  • Hugger Orange Z28-style striping 

  • Orange houndstooth deluxe interior 

  • White power-operated convertible tops 

  • Rally wheels (originally with Goodyear Polyglas tires) 

  • Cowl induction hoods 

  • Bright exhaust tips 

  • Rear spoilers 

  • Deluxe seatbelts 

  • Special ducted hood 

  • Hidden headlights with washer 

  • 120 mph speedometer and 7,000 rpm tachometer  

• The chassis number (124679N609352) decodes as: 

  • 1 – Chevrolet 

  • 24 – Camaro 

  • 67 – 2-door convertible 

  • 9 – 1969 model year 

  • N – Norwood (Ohio) assembly plant 

  • 609352 – Sequential production number

Features 

• Power steering 

• Power front brakes 

• Limited slip differential 

• Addition of rear-mounted yellow flags 

• AM/FM stereo 

• Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 P225/70R14 tires 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor paint imperfections up front 

• Trim below driver’s door is dented 

• Clock does not work 

• Cassette portion of stereo malfunctions (and eats your tapes) 

• Power convertible top operates intermittently

Included 

• Original orange convertible top boot  

• Rubber Chevrolet floor mats 

• Spare tire with cover 

• Original jack 

• Trunk mat 

• 1969 Indy Pace Car vanity plate 

• Fire extinguisher  

• Original AM radio 

• Automobile magazines and catalogs 

Ownership History 

The Michigan sellers of this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS Convertible Indy Pace Car have owned it since May 1989. It is offered with a clean Michigan title in the seller’s name. 

Additional Notes  

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty. 

Contact: Craig Zimmerman Phone: 586.707.5811‬ email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com