1969 Chevrolet Camaro $139,900 | |
Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
Price: | $139,900 |
Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
Location: | Charlotte, NC |
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SUMMARYRestored in 2005 / Freshened in 2014496 cubic inch all-aluminum Donovan V8 / Twin Turbonetic turbochargersTurbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed automatic transmission / Gear Vendors overdriveDana 44 differential / 3.54 gearsDeluxe Black Houndstooth interior / Full roll cageModern air conditioning / Modern audioCustom chassis / Fourth generation Corvette suspensionPower rack-and-pinion steering / Wilwood 4-wheel disc brakes1-off 18-inch Colorado Customs wheelsBuilt to compete for the 69 Camaro speed record at the Texas Mile By now youve probably realized the folks here at RK Motors Charlotte really enjoy finding killer first generation Camaros. The faster the scarier the more unique: THE BETTER! In the past few months weve brought you some of the most mind-blowing potent and flat-out nasty pro-touring muscle on the planet. And based on the countless times weve watched these cars roll out of our showroom almost as fast as they roll in you guys seem to enjoy them just as much as we do! Then again how could anyone not love a classic that can outrun out turn out stop and out class machines that are half its age and twice its price? Combining the best of yesterday with the best of today and tomorrow this impressive F1 built to compete for the 69 Camaro speed record at the Texas Mile is tailored to the muscle car fan who wants the absolute best. And if youve been languishing at your desk debating a purchase while your favorite F-Bodies vanish from our inventory its a rare chance at sweet redemption! BODYWORK/TRIM The beneficiary of a professional restoration that was completed in 2005 and thoroughly freshened in 2014 this slick Super Sport wraps smooth Tuxedo Black base in traditional Dover White stripes. Steal one glance down the sides of the cars rock-solid body and youll find that great care was taken to ensure all seams are both narrow and precise. Step closer to the cars mirror-like paint and check out flat surfaces that are the product of both rust-free original sheetmetal and high quality replacement panels. Grab the cars well-adjusted hood and feel how smoothly it closes to provide an excellent fit thats set off by a glossy clearcoat sheen. And ultimately it all adds up to one very well done classic thats ready to be the center of attention both on the road and at the show. When it comes to purity of form I really cant think of a better looking car than the first generation Camaro. Its a solid and straightforward design that continues to age exceptionally well especially in the company of its exaggerated and extroverted competitors. At the front of this sinister F1 a chrome-trimmed grille hangs stylish Rally Sport headlights above a body-matched bumper a custom valance and a traditional D80 chin spoiler. Above that grille a ZL-2 cowl induction hood floats between a bright Camaro header emblem and fresh glass thats seated behind straight trim mirrored wipers and a pliable vinyl roof. At the sides of that glass familiar door handles and a correct chrome mirror combine with chrome wheel lips and dent-free rocker guards to frame modern ZL1 emblems stylish rally sport scripts and ornate quarter louvers. And at the back of the car a guarded bumper splits a clean Z/28 emblem correct Rally Sport taillights and a familiar D80 deck spoiler. ENGINE As you probably already know setting any kind of speed record takes some mighty impressive horsepower. Toss this Chevys scooped hood and youll find 496 cubic inches of turbocharged Donovan big block thats wedged inside a clean professionally detailed engine bay. At the top of the aluminum mill dual throttle bodies and a custom sheetmetal intake mix wind sourced from custom coated air tubes with fuel thats supplied by direct-port injection. Under those injectors Charcoal valve covers cap Dart CNC-ported aluminum heads which back custom-plumbed 76mm Turbonetics turbochargers. All that high performance heat is kept in check by custom intercoolers and a custom |