1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS Coupe “Project Darkness” Restomod

Description

Chevrolet’s response to Ford’s pony car was worth the two-year wait, the Camaro proving to be a worthy answer to the Mustang with strong sales. The last update of the first-generation Camaro in 1969 was also the most popular, with 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.

“Project Darkness” completely transformed this 1969 Camaro Coupe. Under the matte black skin is a full tube chassis featuring C6 Corvette front suspension, a nine-inch Detroit Locker rear end, adjustable tri-link rear suspension, and C6 Corvette disc brakes all around. Motivation comes from a Corvette Z06 427 LS V8 stroked to 440 cu-in through a Tremec six-speed Dodge Viper-spec manual transmission. BFGoodrich g-force tires, 18x8 up front and 20x14 in back, attempt to contain the Z06 power. Inside is a complete competition interior with racing seats and Leaf Racewear harnesses. Underneath is a flat sheet metal belly pan with a removable panel for drive shaft and transmission access. With great attention to detail and specification this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS brings on the darkness.

Highlights

• Professionally built by RPM Motorsport and Webber Chassis of Ontario, Canada

• Complete tube frame and roll cage

• Corvette Z06 427 cu-in LS V8 stroked to 440 cu-in

• Tremec T56 Dodge Viper-spec six-speed manual transmission

• BFGoodrich g-force tires, 18x8 inch front, 20x14 inch rear

• NASCAR-style competition interior

• Full underfloor belly pan with access panels

• The chassis number (123379N514533) decodes as:

  • 1 – Chevrolet

  • 2 – Camaro

  • 3 – Six-cylinder engine

  • 37 – Coupe

  • 9 – 1969 Model Year

  • N – Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant

  • 514533 – Plant serial number starting at 500001

• This 1969 Camaro Restomod is offered with the six-digit odometer currently showing just over 232 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown

Features

• Matte black paint

• Lift-off “tunnel ram” hood

• Concealed headlights and running lights

• Front splitter

• NASCAR-style side exhaust

• Nine inch Detroit Locker differential

• C6 Corvette front suspension

• Adjustable tri-link rear suspension

• C6 Corvette disc brakes

• QA-1 coil-over springs and shocks

• Tilt steering wheel

• Racing seats

• Leaf Racewear five-point harnesses

• Classic Instruments gauges

• Twin Optima Yellow Top AGM batteries

• Wilwood master cylinders and pedals

• Fuel cell

Known Imperfections

• This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS Restomod is presented in fine modified condition with no known imperfections at the time of cataloging

Ownership History

Professionally built by RPM Motorsport and Webber Chassis of Ontario, Canada around 2010.

Additional Notes

Sales Tax Notice to Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia Bidders: Because this car is located in Florida, Hagerty Marketplace may be required to collect and remit Florida sales tax on your purchase, even if you plan to register it outside of Florida. Unlike most other states, the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia may not provide a full credit against sales taxes paid to Florida. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Florida that are sold to residents of another state.