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SOLD-SOLD-SOLD- TO ROCK-HILL SOUTH CAROLINA

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1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO SUPER SPORT COUPE W/ RS HEADLIGHTS


 FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT WANT A REAL BEAUTY, IN THE SINGLE MOST POPULAR COLOR, LOADED WITH EQUIPMENT- YOU FOUND ANOTHER CLASSIC DREAMCAR. THIS IS A REAL SUPER SPORT NORWOOD BUILT IN HUGGER ORANGE WITH BLACK STANDARD BUCKET SEATS AND BLACK VINYL TOP WITH THE RALLY SPORT HEADLIGHTS ADDED. IT WAS BORN WITH THE 350 / 300 H.P. MOTOR AND FOUR-SPEED TRANSMISSION. IT HAS 'ALL THE RIGHT STUFF' INCLUDING: OPTIONAL X-11 SUPER SPORT PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDED SPORT STRIPING, SS GRILLE & FENDER BADGING, BLACK GRILLE, 350-300 HP TURBO-FIRE V8 AND REAR BUMPER GUARDS. PLUS, IT IS OPTIONED WITH CONSOLE & CONSOLE GAUGE PACKAGE, TILT STEERING COLUMN WITH WOODGRAIN DELUXE "SS" STEERING WHEEL INSERT, AM/ FM RADIO ( CD IN GLOVEBOX), 7,000 RPM (MAX) TACH, SHOULDER BELTS, POWER STEERING, D-80 SPOILERS, X-33 STAINLESS TRIM ADDED, TINTED GLASS, POWER FRONT DISC BRAKES, VINYL TOP, ORIGINAL SMOG EQUIPMENT, DUAL MIRRORS, THE OPTIONAL COWL INDUCTION HOOD (AVAIL. ON SS'S AFTER NOV. '68) W/ CORRECT AIR CLEANER, ENGINE DRESS KIT AND THE SELDOM SEEN BUT, UNIQUE SUPER SPORT CHROME WHEELS. TO BOOT, IT HAS FLOWMASTER 2/1/2 " STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST SYSTEM, THE "RS" RALLY SPORT DISAPPEARING HEADLIGHTS AND LEMANS STRIPES WERE ADDED. THE PAINT AND ORIG. INTERIOR ARE OUTSTANDING, AS WELL AS, THE RUNNING CONDITION. THE UNDERSIDE LOOKS LIKE A FRAME-OFF RESTORATION COMPLETED RECENTLY... AS IT LOOKS AS GOOD ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR AS THE TOP. THIS CAR IS A REAL EYE-POPPER AND A GREAT BUY ON AMERICA'S #1 MOST REQUESTED CAR - THE 1969 CAMARO. PRICED TO SELL AT $43,950 FIRM. SOLD

THE STORY:


 In the World outside our country, trouble's worsened in Northern Ireland while the Russians and the American's opened the Salt I talks over Disarmament of Nuclear Weapons. Meanwhile at home, Chicago's Weathermen vowed to "lead white kid kids into armed revolution", Nixon unwrapped his Campaign Promise to withdraw Troops while all the time expanding the bombing. But, in most people's memory the Big News for 1969 was at Max Yasgur's Farm in Woodstock, New York. It was simply called "A Celebration of Life and Music" but, it drew about 110,000 people. It turned out not to be just about the performers (most of whom left by helicopter when done playing) but, about the attendees themselves. Sanitation facilities proved inadequate, and steady rains turned the Festival Grounds into a virtual mud bath. Drug overdoses were abundant. Yet, despite the appalling conditions, food shortages and herbal abuse everybody just smiled, rolled in the mud and grooved on the whole affair. (One memorable public address system announcement was: "......the brown acid circulating now, is not very good"). The Concert featured luminaries like "The Who", "Sly & The Family Stone", "Janis Joplin", "Jefferson Airplane", "Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young", "Santana", "Arlo Guthrie", "Joe Cocker", "Canned Heat", "Country Joe & The Fish", ...and many more. Sadly, the Age of Aquarius was at hand and this event was then followed by The Altamont Festival in California. It was actually The Rolling Stones that threw a disastrous concert at which a young black guy was stabbed to death by their own Security Staff, The Hell's Angel's. Best Cult Films that year included "Easy Rider", "Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid" and, one of the First "R" Rated Movies; "Midnight Cowboy". Nov. 14th : 'The March of Death' brought 250,000 people to Washington while later, 100,.000 marched in San Francisco. Dwight Eisenhower, Ho Chi Minh and Joseph Kennedy (Sr.) all passed on that year, while Steffi Graf and Bobby Brown came bopping their way into the World as Newborn's. Penthouse Magazine came into existence on the New Stands, The First Jumbo Jet hit the skies and The First Automatic Teller was installed at Chemical Bank in New York. This was also the year Sen. Edward Kennedy skillfully drove off the Chappaquiddick Bridge, fleeing the accident, heartlessly leaving Mary Jo Kopechne to explore the creek bottom.


If it could be said; in the Sixties Automakers were more like 'Drama Queens' than today. They quickly responded to customers needs and wishes. Instead of delivering dyed-in-the-wool , stamped out copies of what every one else was building or making you buy stupid options you don't even need.... they actually made an effort to Design and Build cars to respond to the Marketplace and you could order exactly what you wanted. Encumbered by only minimal Emissions Controls and costly Safety Requirements, they supplied High Performance Cars that exceeded all expectations. Competing against Ford's Mustang, Chevrolet was only too happy to fill their customers requests for Bigger Engines, More Horsepower, Better Custom Features and Quality Design. The folks at Ford started to tremble even before Chevrolet opened the barn door to release it's New Models. Despite Ford's offering their Mighty 289/271 V8, Camaro's 396/375 h.p. towered over the competition by offering more than 100 h.p. Plus, the Ford Mustang had to compete with two models; the Super Sport and Z/28 with just one car. By 1969 Ford had to offer the Boss. Today, when you stack the Ford Mustang against the Chevrolet Camaro in Quality and (resale) Value - there's One Clear Winner...

Most consider the 1969 Model the Most Aggressive and Handsome Body style of the First Generation Camaro's. The overall proportions were the same as before- long hood - short deck but, the 1969 Camaro was 2 inches longer and about 1 1/2 inches wider. This 'stance' made the 1969 model less 'pretty' but, more meaty then the 1967-1968 Models. The "Coke Bottle" Contour's were less pronounced and two, new character lines ran horizontally rearward from the wheel openings. The Shark Fin Simulated Louvers on the Rear Quarters were All Show, No Go but, they added more character to an already beefier body line. Chevrolet made numerous other changes like moving the Ignition Switch to the Steering Column (for steering wheel lockdown) and updating the Instrument Panel for starters. The larger body opening made for more shoulder room and a few more inches hip room for the bigger guys. Although no Cadillac Eldorado, the buyer on a 1969 Camaro could create a Luxurious Car if he wanted to. There were three different Interiors, Air Conditioning and a host of Power options to choose from. With it's new extra size and weight it was better suited for comfort than previous models. With the Factory UAW Strike in full effect Chevrolet experienced delays in getting the next heavily revised Camaro to the marketplace so, the 1969 Camaro remained in production 3-4 months longer than usual... till Nov. of 1969. This 'delay' helped establish the enduring mystique that will stick with this car until time immortal. When you look at Chevrolet's New Concept car that was released into 2008 production- there's only One Car it resembles- .....the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro.