Single-Family-Owned 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Convertible Indy Pace Car

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 released 3,675 pace car replicas under the Z11 Indy Sport Convertible package. These cars featured a striking white/orange color combo, and Rally Sport trim. Most were powered by a 350 cu-in V8 and Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 automatic transmission. 

This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z11 RS/SS Pace Car survivor has been in the same New York state family since new and shows 72,702 original miles. 

Highlights 

• Single-family owned 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Pace Car showing 72,702 miles, believed original 

• Standard Pace Car features included: 

  • 350 cu-in small-block V8 (L48, 300 hp) 

  • Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 three-speed automatic transmission 

  • Dover White paint with Hugger Orange Z28-style stripes 

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

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

  • White convertible top 

  • Cowl induction hood 

  • Front and rear spoilers 

  • Rally wheels with Goodyear Polyglas tires 

  • Bright exhaust tips 

  • Custom orange houndstooth/vinyl upholstery 

  • Sport-styled steering wheel 

  • Deluxe seat belts 

  • AM radio 

• Original 1969 invoice ($3,811) noted: 

  • Door edge guards 

  • Power convertible top 

  • Center console 

  • Air spoiler equipment 

  • Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission 

  • Power steering 

  • Electric clock 

  • AM pushbutton radio 

  • Custom deluxe belts 

  • Rally wheels 

  • Special ducted hood 

  • Indy 500 Pace Car AC 

  • Rally Sport equipment 

  • Camaro SS equipment 

  • Custom interior  

Features 

• Pertronix electronic ignition 

• New wires, spark plugs, tires, springs, shocks, and brakes 

• Driver’s side floor replaced 

• New master cylinder  

• New carpet 

• Front seat cushions were replaced years ago 

• Protective undercoating 

• Hidden headlights 

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel 

• 120 mph speedometer 

• AM/FM radio 

• BFGoodrich Radial T/A P215/70R14 tires 

  Known Imperfections 

• Multiple paint imperfections, including crazing, scratches, chips, scrapes, and missing paint/touchups 

• Top is worn 

• Seller recommends replacing the passenger side chassis bushing 

• Original trunk mat is stained 

• No Pace Car door lettering   

Included 

• Original spare tire and rim with cover 

• Additional original rim 

• Original orange convertible top boot 

• Camaro SS rubber floor mats 

• Original order invoice dated June 19,1969 

• Original Delco AM radio 

• Original master cylinder 

• New master cylinder still in box 

• Owner’s manual 

• Keys 

• 2 original Camaro Pace Car matchbooks from dealership 

Ownership History 

This single-family-owned 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Pace Car, located in New York, was purchased new from Multi Chevrolet in Union, New Jersey. The seller says, “It has always been garaged and has never seen rain, snow, or an automated car wash. The engine has never been removed from the vehicle. All internal body panels were rust-proofed when purchased. The car does not have the optional Positraction. It has never been driven out of state nor has it ever been street raced.”