1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Sport Coupe

Description

Chevrolet’s response to Ford’s pony car was worth the two-year wait, the Camaro proving to be a worthy answer to the Mustang with strong sales. The last update of the first-generation Camaro in 1969 was also the most popular, with new squared-off wheel arches, a ‘V’-shaped grille, vented rear quarter panels, and a sleek rear valance panel all made for an overall more aggressive appearance. 

Most of the major mechanical underpinnings were carried over from the previous year, including a plethora of small block V8s and automatic or manual transmission options. The 1969 Camaro is considered to be the ultimate blend of muscle and good looks, especially when equipped with the extra-cost L48 350 cu-in V8 and Z22 RS trim, such as this example. 

This particular Camaro RS/SS was produced in the third week of April 1969 at the Norwood, Ohio plant and finished in Dover White (50) with a Black (B) vinyl top and Black (712) vinyl bucket seats. The original owner, Mr. Nathan Miller, purchased the Camaro from Dick Fencl Chevrolet in Oak Park, Illinois, on 29 April 1969. The odometer shows 15,542 which are believed to be original based on its preserved condition, and received a score of 96 out of 100, earning it “Legend” status from Vintage Certification in 2004. 

Highlights 

• Showroom original 1969 Camaro offered from The Carolina Collection 

• Odometer reads 15,542 from new 

• Earned “Legend” status from Vintage Certification (96/100 score) 

• Original paint, vinyl top, and upholstery 

• Orignal tires and spare

• Original 350 cu-in 300hp L48 Turbo-Fire V8 

• Original Turbo Hydra-Matic three-speed transmission 

• The Body by Fisher tag decodes as: 

  • 04C – Build date third week of April 1969 

  • 308113 – Body build order  

  • 69-12437 – 1969 Custom interior coupe  

  • NOR – Body Assembly - Los Angeles (Van Nuys), California  

  • Paint: 50-B – Dover White with a Black vinyl top 

  • Trim: 712 – Black Sport Coupe with Custom Interior and Strato-Bucket seats (RPO Z87) 

  • X11 – Z22 Rally Sport trim 

• The chassis number (124379N632783) decodes as: 

  • 1 – Chevrolet division 

  • 2 – Camaro model 

  • 4 – V8 engine 

  • 37 – Coupe body style 

  • 9 – 1969 model year 

  • N – Norwood, Ohio, final assembly plant 

  • 632783 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• Factory options include: 

  • 3.31:1 Positraction rear end  

  • Air conditioning  

  • Power steering 

  • Power brakes (disc front) 

  • Tinted glass 

  • Console with bucket seats 

  • AM/FM radio and 8-track player 

  • Rear speaker 

  • Rally wheels with Uniroyal Tiger Paw white-letter tires 

  • Dual exhaust 

  • Instrument gauge package  

Known Imperfections 

• This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS is presented as a highly preserved original example and is said to be free from any substantial imperfections 

Included 

• Original Bill of Sale

• Original payment book

• Protect-O-Plate

• Other dealer paperwork

• Original jack

Ownership History 

This 1969 Camaro RS/SS Sport Coupe received a score of 96/100, earning it “Legend” status from Vintage Certification. For over 20 years, Vintage Certification has been “providing recognition, status and provenance to unrestored cars” and they “adhere to the emerging philosophy that an original car showing wear is preferable to one that is restored”. The odometer reads 15,542 which are believed to be actual. The Dover White paint (with black hockey stripes) is all original and has been paint meter verified. The black vinyl top and interior are original as well. The 350 cu-in 300hp L48 Turbo-Fire V8 engine is original to the car, as is the Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission and the 3.31:1 Positraction rear end.

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: Donnie Gould   Phone: 954.647.0779    email: dgould@hagerty.com