396-Powered 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Description

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After a two-year wait, the stylish 1967 Camaro proved to be a worthy answer to Ford’s Mustang. And by 1969, the Camaro’s design was even edgier, with squared-off wheel arches, a V-shaped grille, vented rear quarter panels, and a sleek rear valance panel. Camaro had over 130 regular production options, along with six- and eight-cylinder engines, for near-limitless customization.

And the powerful Camaro SS was available with a 350 or three 396 V8s, and the choice of a manual or automatic transmission. The SS harnessed that power with a heavy-duty suspension, wider wheels, and power front disc brakes. Visually, SS versions got a unique hood, black grille (with black SS cars getting a silver grille), and SS badges on the grille, on the sides below the Camaro script, and on the taillight panel. Sport stripes accentuated the body, and front fender badges displayed engine displacement. With big power and incredible styling, it’s no wonder why the 1969 Camaro SS is one of the world’s most desirable cars.

This 1969 Camaro is a great example of a timeless muscle car: it has new paint, a new interior, and a refurbished chassis, and is powered by a 396 big block.

Highlights 

• Mechanically and cosmetically updated 1969 Camaro 

• Rebuilt 396 cu-in big-block V8

• Three-speed automatic transmission believed to be original 

• Refinished in White with a Red interior 

• Black sport stripes 

• The chassis number (124379L521533) decodes as: 

  • 1 – General Motors  

  • 2 – Camaro 

  • 4 – Eight cylinder engine 

  • 37 – Coupe  

  • 9 – 1969 

  • L – Van Nuys, California assembly plant 

  • 521533 – Sequential production number  

• The trim tag decodes as: 

  • 01D – Build date fourth week of January 1969 

  • 256268 – Body build order  

  • 69-12437 – 1969 Camaro coupe  

  • VN – Van Nuys, California body assembly  

  • 57 – Fathom Green paint (now White)  

  • 725 – Midnight Green trim with custom bucket seats (now Red) 

Features 

• 18-inch American Racing Torq-Thrust II chrome wheels  

• 225/45R18 front, 245/40R18 rear BF Goodrich tires 

• Power front disc brakes 

• Cowl-induction hood 

• 140-mph speedometer and fuel level gauge, with aftermarket oil pressure, coolant temp, and voltage gauges

• Dual-plane intake manifold with a four-barrel carburetor 

• Undercarriage has been restored, sealed, welded, and painted 

Known Imperfections 

• No air conditioning 

• The radio doesn’t work 

Included 

• Keys 

• Original spare tire 

Ownership History

This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro was purchased from Hanksters Hot Rods in Daytona, Florida.