454-Powered 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe SS 396 Tribute

Description

Established in 1979, PJ’s Auto World is one of the original collector car dealerships in the USA, located in beautiful Clearwater, Florida. PJ’s specializes in a wide array of classic and muscle cars, street rods, sports cars, classic pickup trucks, and resto-mods. More than 150 cars are available at a time within the collection, including this February limited release of 10 cars offered exclusively for auction, each ready for a driver to relive a memory or create a new adventure.

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The 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe marked the final — and for many enthusiasts, the finest — year of the first‑generation Camaro. Designed as Chevrolet’s answer to the Mustang, the Camaro had firmly established itself in the pony‑car field by 1969. For its third model year, Chevrolet delivered the most dramatic styling update of the generation. Although it continued to ride on the proven F‑body platform, the ’69 Sport Coupe adopted a wider, more aggressive stance with deeply sculpted body sides, a reworked grille, and squared‑off wheel openings that emphasized its performance identity.

The Sport Coupe remained the most popular body style, thanks to a broad engine lineup ranging from the thrifty 230‑cubic-inch six cylinder to muscular small‑block and big‑block V8s, including SS and Z/28 performance options.

This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe has been modified far beyond factory specifications and is meant to replicate the look of an SS 396 — but with much more power. Features include a 454ci V8, automatic transmission, cowl induction hood, front and rear spoilers, 15-inch Magnum Super Sport wheels with BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires, SS badging and steering wheel, Sunpro console gauges, a ColdMaster air conditioning system, and a RetroSound AM/FM stereo with rear window speakers. It wears a Frost Green (59) exterior with black stripe package over a Black Houndstooth bucket seat interior.

The Camaro is now offered by the selling dealer with a clean Florida title.

Highlights

• Offered from PJ’s Auto World

• 454ci V8 engine

• Three-speed automatic transmission

• Refinished in Frost Green (code 59) paint

• Black vinyl upholstery and houndstooth inserts

Factory Equipment

• Power steering

• Power disc brakes

• Dual exhaust

• 12-bolt rear end

• Center console with gauges

• Lap belts

• The data plate decodes as:

  • Style: 69-12437 – 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe

  • Body: VN235684 – Van Nuys build number 235684

  • Trim: 723 – Midnight Green with standard bucket seats (now black vinyl bolsters and houndstooth inserts)

  • Paint: 59 59 – Frost Green

  • Date: 1B – Built in the second week of January 1969

  • G261 – Fisher Body internal code

• The chassis number (124379L516268) decodes as:

  • 1 – Chevrolet

  • 2 – Camaro

  • 4 – V8 engine

  • 37 – Two‑door sport coupe

  • 9 – 1969 model year

  • L – Los Angeles (Van Nuys), California, assembly plant

  • 516268 – Sequential production number

Modifications

• 454ci V8 engine with Holley 870 CFM carburetor, MSD electronic ignition, chrome engine accessories, and headers

• CVF serpentine belt accessory drive system

• Aluminum radiator with electric fans

• Refinished paint with black stripe package

• Cowl induction hood

• SS and 396 badging

• SS steering wheel

• Black vinyl upholstery and houndstooth inserts

• Front and rear spoiler

• 15-inch Magnum Super Sport wheels

• Sunpro console gauges

• ColdMaster air conditioning

• RetroSound AM/FM stereo with rear window speakers

Service & Documentation

• BFGoodrich Radial T/A P235/60R15 tires

Known Imperfections

• Paint chips around rear SS badge

Ownership History

This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe is offered from PJ’s Auto World.

Included Items

• Carpeted Camaro floor mats