LS3-Powered 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe Restomod 5-Speed

Description

The first-generation Camaro quickly established itself as both a hot seller and a formidable rival to Ford’s Mustang. Introduced in 1967, Chevrolet’s new pony car offered buyers remarkable flexibility, boasting 80 factory options and 40 dealer-installed accessories. Special models like the Z/28 and SS, along with engine choices from a 230-cu-in inline-six to the COPO’s thundering 427-cu-in V8, ensured that there was a Camaro for every taste and budget.

By 1969, Chevrolet sharpened the Camaro’s look with a more aggressive design. Updates included squared-off wheel arches, a bold V-shaped grille, vented rear quarter panels, and a sleek rear valance. These refinements elevated the Camaro’s presence, making the ’69 model a high-water mark in the eyes of many enthusiasts.

The seller of this 1969 Camaro states that he spent approximately $90,000 to retain its iconic styling while also providing modern-day acceleration, handling, and road manners. He swapped in a 525-horsepower, fuel-injected LS3 crate engine and 5-speed manual transmission three years ago, and has added 6,400 miles since.

This LS3-powered 1969 Chevrolet Camaro restomod is now offered with service and ownership history documents and a clean Arizona title in the seller’s name.

Highlights 

• 6.2L LS3 V8 crate engine rated at 525 hp 

• Sniper EFI system and intake manifold 

• 5-speed Tremec TKX manual transmission

• Finished in black with believed to be original black interior 

• Reinforced chassis with upgraded subframe and braces 

• Ridetech suspension with tubular A-arms and adjustable shocks 

• Wilwood disc brakes with 6-piston calipers front, 4-piston calipers rear 

• Dakota Digital 160-mph speedometer, 8,000-rpm tachometer, oil pressure, coolant temperature, voltage, and fuel level gauges  

• Vintage Air air conditioning

Factory Equipment 

• Sport Coupe body 

• Z/28 styling including cowl-induction hood, Rally stripes, and Z/28 emblems 

• Chrome bumpers and bright-accented rear fender louvers 

• Vinyl interior with Strato-bucket seats

• Soft-Ray tinted glass 

Modifications 

• 17” front, 18” rear American Racing wheels wearing 235/45ZR17 front, 245/45ZR18 rear Kumho tires 

• Moser rear end with Truetrac differential and 3.70 gears 

• Transmission mount is shimmed for proper driveline angle

• Headers and dual exhaust system 

• Griffin aluminum radiator with dual electric fans 

• Proforged steering box with 12:1 ratio 

• Smoothed firewall and upgraded floor pans 

• Custom center console and steering wheel 

• Power windows  

• Sony touchscreen stereo with amps, JL Audio speakers, and sub box 

• Upgraded factory-location stereo 

• Z/28 floor mats 

Servicing

From the seller: “The car was completely redone—floor pans, chassis, transmission, engine, shocks, brakes, power windows, power steering, Holley Performance electronic fuel injection (EFI), etcetera!” 

Known Imperfections 

• Some paint chips including on the nose and rear spoiler 

• Paint scuff above passenger side rear bumper

• Front bumper missing fasteners 

• Axle seal leak in rear differential  

• Front end hitting bump stops

• Passenger side window misaligned 

• Two patch holes in trunk floor   

Ownership History

This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro was acquired by the seller in 2022. The seller states, “I did a motor swap three years ago and upgraded to an LS3 crate motor. The shown miles are the miles that I put on the new motor. Every system — mechanical, structural, and cosmetic — has been brought to modern standards with premium components.”

Included Items 

• Various service and ownership history documents 

• Two sets of keys