1969 Chevrolet Camaro for sale $129,900

Start talking muscle cars and the first generation Camaro is almost always directly referenced. Offered in trim levels ranging from stripped economy champ to ferocious pavement prowler Chevrolet produced F1s that were capable of satisfying nearly every buyer and every wallet. That legacy of universal appeal has continued throughout the last 50 years giving fans and aficionados the parts and inspiration to create their own unique hot rods. Take this 69 resto-mod for example. Equipped with a coveted Ram Jet ZL1 and proven Tremec 5-speed during a detailed ground-up build this tastefully modified Chevy turns a traditionally appealing platform into an off-the-charts super star. If youre ready to hit the streets in a tough head-turning muscle car check out this stunning panther!

HISTORY/BODYWORK

Many of our readers might remember that roughly ten years ago Hot Rod Magazine executed a major build they lovingly nicknamed Hot Rod 1. The idea was to celebrate both the longevity of the first generation Camaro and introduce Dynacorn Internationals all-new all-steel 1969 Camaro body. What those astute fans might not remember is that Hot Rod Magazine also coordinated the creation of 69 continuation cars. This Chevy continuation #2 was built by Jim Barber and the pros at Classic Automotive Restoration Specialists. Unlike the car it was modeled after which wore a slick coat of brilliant Rally Green this trick F-Body sports glossy DuPont Chroma Premier 2-stage that manifests as bright Honda Milano Red. That pigment is dressed in broad black stripes which blend well with a power-operated top. Under those contrasting aesthetics solid Dynacorn sheetmetal exhibits tight panel fitment. And presently the car rolls as one high quality cruiser thats primed for Main Street!

An innately attractive road warrior thats been converted into one of the sickest rides around via choice customization this red-hot drop-top is a picturesque classic thats sure to be the center of great memories. At the front of its body a stainless-trimmed Rally Sport grille hangs a bold HOT ROD 1 emblem above a painted bumper modern parking lamps and a requisite D80 chin spoiler. At the top of that grille a familiar cowl induction hood founds two more HOT ROD 1 emblems in front of clean glass clean stainless and a polished drivers mirror. At the sides of that hood a sculpted profile floats traditional door handles above functional quarter scoops and fifth generation Corvette marker lamps. And at the back of the car a traditional black valance centers factory taillights and a fourth HOT ROD 1 emblem between a modified deck spoiler a second painted bumper and polished exhaust tips.

ENGINE

Toss the glossy hood and youll find a rare GM Performance Parts Ram Jet ZL1 that combines ultimate muscle with ultimate exclusivity! Twisting 510 horsepower into 493 lb./ft. of smooth torque this brutal mill is 1 of only 200 all-aluminum 454s cast from GMs original ZL1 tooling. At the top of the port-injected engine a familiar Kandamp;N air cone drops wind in to a big BBK throttle body. Behind that juice box a coated ram jet intake feeds 110cc oval-port heads that are built with stainless valves and aluminum roller rockers. Beneath those heads a standard roller cam caps an increased stroke thats provided by a forged steel crank forged and shot peened rods and forged aluminum