427-Powered, IRS-Equipped 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

Description

The first-generation Camaro was a formidable rival to Ford’s Mustang. In 1969 Chevrolet sharpened the look with an aggressive V-shaped grille, squared-off wheel arches, vented rear quarter panels, and a sleek rear valance. Its new design was instantly classic, with many enthusiasts considering the ’69 Camaro as one of the most stylish cars ever built.

Equipped with the COPO 9560 option, the Camaro ZL-1 was the pinnacle of Camaro performance. The ZL-1 included a "430-hp" aluminum-block 427 backed by an M21 or M22 four-speed manual or an M40 three-speed automatic transmission, a Positraction axle with heat-treated 4.10 gears, an F41 suspension, and additional heavy-duty items like a four-core radiator and the ZL-2 cold air induction hood. Only 69 ZL-1s were ever built, and their mid-11-second quarter miles with just headers and slicks are legendary.

This Camaro convertible, while not a ZL-1, channels much of that swagger. It is powered by an Anniversary Edition 427ci Chevrolet crate engine, which passes its muscle through a five-speed manual transmission to a Positraction rear end. Underneath, it features an Art Morrison front and Kugel independent rear suspension design, which works in concert with custom gray 18" front and 20" rear wheels wearing performance tires to stick the corners. Its black paint has been reapplied to a body wearing RS nose styling, a cowl-induction hood, monochromatic trim, and ZL-1 badges.

The dark theme extends to the bucket-seat interior as well, which has been enhanced with custom stitched leather upholstery, custom gauges, an aftermarket steering wheel, and a custom console sporting a Hurst shifter and an amplified Alpine stereo system with a touchscreen head unit.

This modified 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible is now offered by the selling dealer with a clean Florida title.

Highlights

• Offered from the Burnyzz Collection of May vehicles

• Highly modified '69 Camaro drop top with a limited-edition 427 V8 and fully independent suspension

• Refinished in Axalta Cromax Black with textured stainless-look silver stripes

• Black leather upholstery featuring suede inserts and red stitching

• Power black convertible top

• Anvil Auto cowl induction hood, carbon fiber front spoiler, inner fender apron, supports, and radiator cover

• 18" and 20" Budnik metallic gray wheels wearing Nitto tires

• Vintage Air air-conditioning system with digital display

• Chevrolet Anniversary Edition 427ci V8 crate engine

• TREMEC 5-speed manual transmission

• Art Morrison GT Sport C6 Corvette front suspension

• Kugel 9-inch independent rear suspension with inboard disc brakes and coil over shocks

Factory Equipment

• Sport Convertible body styling

• 108" wheelbase and 186" body

Modifications

• Crate engine was cast from the original GM 1969 big-block V8 tooling

• Gray painted air cleaner lid and valve covers

• Gray painted aluminum intake manifold

• Holley 870-cfm 4-barrel carburetor

• Roller camshaft

• Headers and custom 2.5" stainless dual exhaust system with central Borla muffler and side exits

• Serpentine belt drive system

• Aluminum radiator with overflow tank and dual electric fans

• Four-wheel Wilwood disc brakes featuring four-piston front calipers and inboard rear discs

• Smoothed and shaved blackout body trim

• Custom side air vents

• Kindig-It flush door handles

• Sequential rear tail lamps

• Custom reupholstered bucket seats and back seat with matching door panels, dashboard, and trunk

• Custom Dakota Digital gauges

• Power rack and pinion steering with tilt column and Budnik steering wheel

• Custom center console with power window switches and a Hurst shifter

• Carbon fiber door sills

• Carbon fiber and aluminum pedals

• Custom interior lighting

• Pushbutton switches for headlights, electronic parking brake, and trunk release

• Underbody lighting with remote control

• Alpine touchscreen head unit with 3 Alpine amps, 2 subwoofers, upgraded speakers, and a dedicated battery

• Avital keyless entry and trunk release with remote fob

Ownership History

This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro is offered from the Burnyzz Collection of May vehicles.

Additional Information

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