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Title: 1969 Indy 500 1969 Camaro RS/SS Z11 Festival Cars in Pre Race Festivities May 30
Post by: SMKZ28 on May 04, 2020, 04:09:51 PM
Several of the 1969 Camaro RS/SS Z11 convertible festival cars were used to chauffeur celebrities and VIP's in a parade around the track on race day.  This parade was part of the pre-race festivities held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway prior to the running of the 1969 Indianapolis 500 on Friday, May 30, 1969.  This thread will showcase photos of these cars on race day.

Over 1,400 photos of the events held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway can be seen here, including these photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/thehenryford/albums/72157646145380356/page1
Title: Re: 1969 Indy 500 1969 Camaro RS/SS Z11 Festival Cars in Pre Race Festivities May 30
Post by: SMKZ28 on May 04, 2020, 04:11:07 PM
https://www.flickr.com/photos/thehenryford/albums/72157646145380356/page1
Title: Re: 1969 Indy 500 1969 Camaro RS/SS Z11 Festival Cars in Pre Race Festivities May 30
Post by: SMKZ28 on May 04, 2020, 04:12:40 PM
More from https://www.flickr.com/photos/thehenryford/albums/72157646145380356/page1
Title: Re: 1969 Indy 500 1969 Camaro RS/SS Z11 Festival Cars in Pre Race Festivities May 30
Post by: SMKZ28 on May 04, 2020, 04:16:17 PM
These photos show actor Kirk Douglas and Football star and Chevrolet spokesman O.J. Simpson riding in one of the Camaros.  They don't seem to be very happy in the first one.

Photos:

1) https://dmr.bsu.edu/
2) www.gettyimages.com
3) https://www.flickr.com/photos/thehenryford/albums/72157646145380356/page1
Title: Re: 1969 Indy 500 1969 Camaro RS/SS Z11 Festival Cars in Pre Race Festivities May 30
Post by: SMKZ28 on May 04, 2020, 04:22:43 PM
1) https://auto.howstuffworks.com/chevrolet-camaro3.htm (Unknown)
2) https://www.flickr.com/photos/thehenryford/albums/72157646145380356/page1  (Barbara McNair - Singer/Actress)
3) http://ulib.iupuidigital.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/Indy500Fest/id/14552/rec/36 (500 Festival Queen Janet and Borg-Warner Trophy)
4) http://ulib.iupuidigital.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/Indy500Fest/id/7001/rec/24 (500 Festival Queen Janet)
Title: Re: 1969 Indy 500 1969 Camaro RS/SS Z11 Festival Cars in Pre Race Festivities May 30
Post by: SMKZ28 on May 04, 2020, 04:29:02 PM
1) http://ulib.iupuidigital.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/Indy500Fest/id/14994/rec/43 (unknown)
2) http://ulib.iupuidigital.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/Indy500Fest/id/7713/rec/46 (Actress Kathy Garver - Cissy from TV show Family Affair)
3) http://ulib.iupuidigital.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/Indy500Fest/id/7858/rec/76 (Actress Agness Moorehead - Endora from TV show Bewitched)
4) Facebook (Actress Agness Moorehead - Endora from TV show Bewitched)
Title: Re: 1969 Indy 500 1969 Camaro RS/SS Z11 Festival Cars in Pre Race Festivities May 30
Post by: SMKZ28 on May 04, 2020, 04:32:18 PM
1) http://ulib.iupuidigital.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/Indy500Fest/id/14751/rec/71 (unknown)
2) http://ulib.iupuidigital.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/Indy500Fest/id/14804/rec/82 (500 Festival Queen Janet)
3) http://ulib.iupuidigital.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/Indy500Fest/id/14822/rec/84 (Miss World)
4) http://ulib.iupuidigital.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/Indy500Fest/id/14943/rec/110 (Miss Universe)
Title: Re: 1969 Indy 500 1969 Camaro RS/SS Z11 Festival Cars in Pre Race Festivities May 30
Post by: SMKZ28 on May 04, 2020, 04:34:02 PM
1) http://ulib.iupuidigital.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/Indy500Fest/id/14944/rec/111 (unknown)
2) www.camaropacecars.com (Actress Kathy Garver - Cissy from TV show Family Affair)
Title: Re: 1969 Indy 500 1969 Camaro RS/SS Z11 Festival Cars in Pre Race Festivities May 30
Post by: SMKZ28 on May 04, 2020, 04:36:04 PM
Facebook
Title: Re: 1969 Indy 500 1969 Camaro RS/SS Z11 Festival Cars in Pre Race Festivities May 30
Post by: SMKZ28 on May 04, 2020, 04:37:59 PM
1 & 2) Ebay
3) Worthpoint (Notice the rear center section/hub cap is missing from the Rally Wheel)
4) https://www.flickr.com/photos/thehenryford/albums/72157646145380356/page1
Title: Re: 1969 Indy 500 1969 Camaro RS/SS Z11 Festival Cars in Pre Race Festivities May 30
Post by: MO on May 07, 2020, 03:39:50 AM
Some great pics!
Title: Re: 1969 Indy 500 1969 Camaro RS/SS Z11 Festival Cars in Pre Race Festivities May 30
Post by: crossboss on May 08, 2020, 09:23:06 PM
Quote from: SMKZ28 on May 04, 2020, 04:16:17 PM
These photos show actor Kirk Douglas and Football star and Chevrolet spokesman O.J. Simpson riding in one of the Camaros.  They don't seem to be very happy in the first one.

Photos:

1) https://dmr.bsu.edu/
2) www.gettyimages.com
3) https://www.flickr.com/photos/thehenryford/albums/72157646145380356/page1



My mom knew Kirk, and she mentioned he did not like to do 'promotions'. It does appear in the first pic all three of them are not happy about some arrangement. Its possible the publicist promised something other than what is was supposed to be. Anyways, the other photos show that it was resolved and a good time was had by all.
Title: Re: 1969 Indy 500 1969 Camaro RS/SS Z11 Festival Cars in Pre Race Festivities May 30
Post by: ZLP955 on May 08, 2020, 10:44:48 PM
Any guesses what the 'TT' at the top of the windshield signified? Looks like it was on at least 2 of the pictured cars, as one has paint runs and another doesn't.
Title: Re: 1969 Indy 500 1969 Camaro RS/SS Z11 Festival Cars in Pre Race Festivities May 30
Post by: crossboss on May 08, 2020, 11:04:42 PM
Quote from: ZLP955 on May 08, 2020, 10:44:48 PM
Any guesses what the 'TT' at the top of the windshield signified? Looks like it was on at least 2 of the pictured cars, as one has paint runs and another doesn't.




Could have been a code for VIPs or celeb ride alongs(?)