1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Description

1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 350

History

The first-generation Chevrolet Camaro appeared at Chevrolet dealerships in September 1966, and for the 1967 model year on a brand-new rear-wheel drive GM F-body platform. It was available as a 2-door, 2+2 seat, hardtop or convertible with a choice of six-cylinder and V8 power plants. The first-generation Camaro was built through the 1969 model year.

The 1969 Camaro carried over the previous year's drivetrain and major mechanical components, but all-new sheet metal, except the hood and trunk lid, gave the car a substantially sportier look. The grille was redesigned with a heavy "V" and deeply inset headlights. New door skins, rear quarter panels, and rear valance panel also gave the car a much lower, wider, more aggressive look. This styling would serve for the 1969 model year only.

Why This Car Is Special

Collectors often debate the merits of smooth, rounded lines of 1967 and 1968 model versus the heavily creased and sportier looks of the 1969. In 1969, the SS Camaro had a X55 Trim Tag Code to verify this 1969 Camaro was a real one, not a clone. Other factors that this SS Camaro has is Power Front Disc Brakes, dual exhaust, a #3970010 stamped engine, and a 12-bolt rear end.

Mechanical

The Engine Block Casting code is one of the best ways to identify a 1969 Chevy Camaro SS engine block
and the engine block casting code 0f #3970010 (see picture) identifies this engine to be an original 1969 350 cubic inch engine for this Camaro. It was rated at 300hp in 1969 and is backed by a Turbo Hydro 3-speed automatic transmission.

Underneath it is super clean and our Camaro has Factory Front Power Disc Brakes, Rear Drum Brakes, Power Steering, 225/70/15 Dunlop White Letter Tires front and rear on Rally Wheels, GM 12-Bolt Rear End, air conditioning, and more.

The motor has been improved with the addition of many performance and appearance items such as Chevrolet chrome open element air cleaner and matching valve covers, Edelbrock aluminum intake, performance carb, Performance spark plug wires and looms, and headers.

Interior

The Camaro SS Black and white Houndstooth bucket seat interior features a Factory 120 mph Speedometer, Center Console with horseshoe automatic shifter, Factory Gauge and aftermarket gauges and SS console gauge cluster, wood grain trim, aftermarket stereo radio system with speakers, and all of it looks as new.

Exterior
The Trim Tag verifies this 1969 has the correct LeMans Blue paint on the exterior like it came with from the factory. A lot of things were changed from the factory on the 1969 Camaro SS model year.
Tail light bezels were changed to a triple-lens styling, the angle of the standard grille was increased to make it more pointed and the size of the grille openings was increased, a rear quarter panel side "louver" impression was included in the sheetmetal in front of the rear wheels.

All the SS trim and emblems, Wheel Lip Moldings, Grille, chrome Front and Rear Bumpers, Cowl Induction hood and rear spoiler, as well as the finished trunk, also look as new.

Conclusion

This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS we have at Skyway Classics is the real deal, an X55 code SS Camaro with all the right parts. You need to come see this gem as the photos does not do it justice. You need to come see this car to believe all the time, money, and restoration that has went into it. One of the nicest 1969 Camaro SS's in the country you will ever find can be yours today

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