1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe L48 350/300 Four-Speed

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 were carried over from the previous year, including a plethora of small block V8s and automatic or manual transmission options. Among marque enthusiasts, the 1969 Camaro is considered to be the ultimate blend of muscle and good looks, especially when equipped with the extra-cost L48 350 cu-in V8, such as this example.

This particular Camaro SS was produced in the second week of October 1969 at the Norwood, Ohio plant and finished in Le Mans Blue (71) with a Parchment (E) vinyl top and Ivory (727) vinyl bucket seats. The original owner, Billy Ray Davis, purchased the car new from Jack Williams Chevrolet in Fort Worth, Texas, and retained the car for 38 years until his passing. Today, the Camaro remains a highly original, numbers-matching example with only four private owners from new.

Highlights

• Four-owner example, retained by the original owner for 38 years

• Original, factory equipment is said to include:

  • Numbers-matching L48 350 cu-in four-bolt V8 engine rated at 300 horsepower (dated 12 September 1968)

  • Numbers-matching Muncie M-21 four-speed manual transmission and Hurst shifter and linkage (dated September 1969) 

  • Cylinder heads (dated 11 September 1968)

  • Rebuilt Rochester Quadrajet four-barrel carburetor (dated August 1968)

  • 12-bolt rear end with 3.31:1 gear ratio

  • Air pump

  • Distributor

  • Alternator

  • Starter

  • Radiator (replaced with original included in the sale)

  • Power steering

  • Power front disc brakes

  • Air Conditioning

  • Ivory seat vinyl interior upholstery

  • Seat belts

  • Louvered SS hood 

  • T-3 headlights

  • All original glass (with the exception of the windshield replaced in 1973)

• New and replaced equipment is said to include:

  • 15-inch Rally wheels mounted with redline BFGoodrich Silvertown Radial tires

  • Gas tank and float assembly

  • Rebuilt suspension and front end

  • Clutch

  • Exhaust and mufflers

  • Spare Rally wheel and jack

  • Black interior carpets

• Exterior refinished in as-delivered Le Mans Blue with a Parchment top in 2019

• This Camaro SS is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just over 76,500 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown 

Features

• Super Sport Package (RPO Z27) featuring:

  • 10.23:1 compression ratio with cast-aluminum pistons

  • Low-lift hydraulic camshaft

  • Cast iron intake manifold

  • High-performance cylinder heads, 1.94 intake valves, 1.50 exhaust

  • Simulated rear fender louvers

  • SS emblems on the fenders, front grille, and steering wheel

  • Black-finished grille

  • Heavy-duty suspension

  • Dual exhaust outlets

  • Hood insulation

  • Black-finished body sill

• Chrome bumpers, front and rear

• Chrome dual exterior rearview mirrors

• Parking lights

• Two-spoke steering wheel

• Delco push-button AM radio

• Deep-twist carpeting

• Manual windows

• Woodgrain-accented dashboard and center console

• Locking glove compartment

Known Imperfections

• Minor paint imperfection near the windshield wiper cowl 

Included

• Additional set of four Rally wheels mounted with raised white letter BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires 

• Original owner’s manual

Ownership History

This Camaro SS was purchased new by Mr. Billie Ray Davis from Jack Williams Chevrolet in Fort Worth, Texas, in December 1968 and remained in his care until his passing in October 2006. The car was inherited by a short-term owner, also in Fort Worth, until it passed to its third owner in Oklahoma in February 2007. The current Missouri-based owner acquired the Camaro SS in January 2011 and has continued its careful preservation since.

Optional vehicle service contract available for $1,000. Learn more about the program here. *Sales tax may be applicable.