1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible

This 1969 Camaro RS/SS convertible was sold at the Mecum 2010 Indianapolis auction for $56,000. The mecum description read; began life as a nicely appointed example powered by a 350 CI small block, but during full rotisserie restoration it receive a massive infusion of power in the form of an L78 396/375 hp big block Muncie 4-speed transmission and a 3.73 Positraction rear end.  Gleaming Garnet red paint with black fender striping… At the Mecum 2020 Dallas auction a 1969 Camaro SS convertible sold for over $90,000.

 I purchased this car in 2013 from Brighton Motors/Joe Saunders, pitcher with Arizona Diamondbacks.  The odometer reading was 43,441 when I purchased it and currently has 47,658.  It is Garnet Red with Black Paint with Houndstooth seats. This car has 4-speed, power steering, power brakes and Classic Air A/C (using the factory controls and air center air outlet).  The engine is a period correct 396, 375 hp.  A Ron Davis aluminum radiator, shroud and dual fans were installed. It has a vintage looking radio with a jack to accept music input. Drive it anywhere as everything works – including the clock!

 Once I purchased the car, I had the engine pulled and completely overhauled. Engine was sent out for complete remanufacture, block was cleaned squared decked and bored .030. Crankshaft was a machine 10/10 and heads received a complete high-performance valve job with new valves, springs, seals and keepers. The completed rotating assembly was balanced. Engine was reassembled with Federal-Mogul bearings, pistons were to provide a 9.5 compression ratio and new rings installed.  A new Comp Cams hydraulic roller camshaft, lifters and pushrods were installed with a new double roller timing set.  All new gaskets and seals were used in re-assembly. Halogen headlights were installed.

 Ignition was updated with Petronix Ignitor and coil.  A new Edelbrock 1406 carb with electric choke replaced a Holly 4 bdl.  Front wheels were removed bearings cleaned/packed with new seals and Delco brake pads. Rear end was disassembled and new Richmond 3.08 gearset installed with new carrier bearings, new pinion bearings and seal. I have the 3.73 gears that came out of the car.

Original rims and tires taken off and replaced with new Cragar mags and Goodrich radial tires.  I have the original rims and period correct tires.

 I have a clear Texas Title. Offered @ $88,000.  Serious buyer only for blue chip classic muscle car. 713-598-5816