1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe L48 350/300 Four-Speed
Description
To compete with the venerable pony car, Chevrolet updated the design of the two-year-old Camaro for 1969, despite an entirely new generation set to debut in 1970. 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. Among marque enthusiasts, 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, such as this example.
This particular Camaro SS was produced in the second week of October 1969 at the Norwood, Ohio plant and finished in Le Mans Blue (71) with a Parchment (E) vinyl top and Ivory (727) vinyl bucket seats. The original owner, Billy Ray Davis, purchased the car new from Jack Williams Chevrolet in Fort Worth, Texas, and retained the car for 38 years until his passing. Today, the Camaro remains a highly original, numbers-matching example with only four private owners from new.
Highlights
Four-owner example, retained by the original owner for 38 years
Original, factory equipment is said to include:
Numbers-matching L48 350 cu-in four-bolt V8 engine rated at 300 horsepower (dated 12 September 1968)
Numbers-matching Muncie M-21 four-speed manual transmission and Hurst shifter and linkage (dated September 1969)
Cylinder heads (dated 11 September 1968)
Rebuilt Rochester Quadrajet four-barrel carburetor (dated August 1968)
12-bolt rear end with 3.31:1 gear ratio
Air pump
Distributor
Alternator
Starter
Radiator (replaced with original included in the sale)
Power steering
Power front disc brakes
Air Conditioning
Ivory seat vinyl interior upholstery
Seat belts
Louvered SS hood
T-3 headlights
All original glass (with the exception of the windshield replaced in 1973)
New and replaced equipment is said to include:
15-inch Rally wheels mounted with redline BFGoodrich Silvertown Radial tires
Gas tank and float assembly
Rebuilt suspension and front end
Clutch
Exhaust and mufflers
Spare Rally wheel and jack
Black interior carpets
Exterior refinished in as-delivered Le Mans Blue with a Parchment top in 2019
This Camaro SS is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just over 76,500 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown
Features
Super Sport Package (RPO Z27) featuring:
10.23:1 compression ratio with cast-aluminum pistons
Low-lift hydraulic camshaft
Cast iron intake manifold
High-performance cylinder heads, 1.94 intake valves, 1.50 exhaust
Simulated rear fender louvers
SS emblems on the fenders, front grille, and steering wheel
Black-finished grille
Heavy-duty suspension
Dual exhaust outlets
Hood insulation
Black-finished body sill
Chrome bumpers, front and rear
Chrome dual exterior rearview mirrors
Parking lights
Two-spoke steering wheel
Delco push-button AM radio
Deep-twist carpeting
Manual windows
Woodgrain-accented dashboard and center console
Locking glove compartment
Known Imperfections
Minor paint imperfection near the windshield wiper cowl
Included
Additional set of four Rally wheels mounted with raised white letter BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires
Original owner’s manual
Ownership History
This Camaro SS was purchased new by Mr. Billie Ray Davis from Jack Williams Chevrolet in Fort Worth, Texas, in December 1968 and remained in his care until his passing in October 2006. The car was inherited by a short-term owner, also in Fort Worth, until it passed to its third owner in Oklahoma in February 2007. The current Missouri-based owner acquired the Camaro SS in January 2011 and has continued its careful preservation since.
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