493-POWERED 1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO RS/SS396 COUPE 5-SPEED

OVERVIEW

This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS396 coupe is powered by a 493cid big-block V8 backed by a TREMEC TKX five-speed manual transmission. Features include an RS grille with hideaway headlights, a cowl-induction hood, a rear spoiler, an updated AM/FM stereo with subwoofers, a Vintage Air climate control system, a tilt steering column, power steering, an MSD electronic ignition system, and power Wilwood disc brakes. Finished in metallic blue with black stripes and equipped with a black vinyl top over a black vinyl interior, this Camaro comes from the selling dealer with two additional sets of wheels and tires and a clear title.

EXTERIOR – FEATURES

Originally finished in Glacier Blue (code 53) with a black vinyl top (code B), the reportedly rust-free body is now finished in metallic blue with black stripes. Features include chrome bumpers, a front lower spoiler, RS hideaway headlights, black Z28-style stripes, a cowl-induction hood, a fender-mounted antenna, SS427 emblems, wheel opening and rocker moldings, color-keyed mirror housings, a rear spoiler, a black taillight panel, and RS taillights and reverse lights. A walk-around video can be seen below.

EXTERIOR - WHEELS AND TIRES

A set of Billet Specialties Street Lite wheels is wrapped in BFGoodrich front and Nitto drag radial rear tires.

INTERIOR – FEATURES

The selling dealer states that all of the interior except the front seats is from TMI. The pair of Corbeau front bucket seats and the rear seat are upholstered in black vinyl and surrounded by black vinyl door panels and trim. Features include manual windows, power steering, a tilt steering column with a Momo wood-rimmed steering wheel, a center console-mounted manual transmission shifter, a Vintage Air climate control system, an updated vintage-look AM/FM stereo with an unanchored 12-inch trunk-mounted Kicker subwoofer, and woodgrain accents.

INTERIOR – GAUGES

A speedometer and a tachometer are located ahead of the driver. The center console gauges show readouts for the fuel level, oil pressure, battery, and coolant temperature. According to the selling dealer, the odometer reads 893 miles, but the true mileage on this vehicle is unknown.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Originally equipped with a 396cid V8, this Camaro is now powered by a 1969 Corvette 427cid V8, which the selling dealer states was bored out to 493cid. That is backed by a TREMEC TKX five-speed manual transmission with a twin-disc clutch. Engine bay features include Air Flow Research (AFR) aluminum heads, black valve covers, an aluminum intake manifold, an 850-cfm Quick Fuel four-barrel carburetor, a cowl-induction air cleaner assembly with a chrome lid, tube exhaust headers, an MSD ignition, an aluminum radiator, polished fender support rods, and a core support filler panel.

UNDERCARRIAGE

This Camaro is equipped with an independent front suspension with Hotchkis tubular control arms and a 12-bolt solid rear drive axle with 3.42:1 gears, Positraction, and Calvert Racing CalTracs tubular traction bars. Braking is provided by drilled and slotted power Wilwood discs. A dual exhaust system with power header dumps exits at the rear. The selling dealer states that a new floor pan has been installed.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The dealer will include a set of Rally wheels and tires and a set of drag wheels and tires as part of the sale.