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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Garage Talk => Topic started by: 69Z28-RS on February 09, 2021, 05:27:52 PM
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https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/02/09/10-of-the-coolest-1969-camaros-ever?refer=news&utm_source=edaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2021-02-09
Nice article spouting the greatness of the '69 Camaro and it's many engine options... :)
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But the 67 was first. 😁
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And BEST.
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The '67 and '68 were great 'stepping stones' ... to reach the greatness of the '69! :)
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Several inaccuracies:
Many think the cowl induction hood and front and rear spoilers were standard on the Z/28, but they were extra-cost options.
As of April, ’69, spoilers were included with the Z/28 option and the MSRP increased to $506.60.
Of the 243,085 Camaros sold in 1969, 34,932 were equipped with Regular Production Option (RPO) Z27, which was the Super Sport Package. It cost an extra $295.95.
That was the initial option MSRP. Increased to $311.75 as of January ’69 and $327.55 May ’69 when chrome tailpipes were added.
Just 4,889 L-78-powered Super Sports were sold.
Technically correct. However, all COPO Camaro [1,066] build records list the L78 engine. Actual L78 production was 3,823.
The RS package was available on any Camaro in 1969…It included…pinstripes over the wheel wells…
Except on Z/28 and cars built with D90 striping.
Chevy also sold Indy pace car replica coupes in 1969.
Z10s were not involved with the Indy 500.
Total [COPO] production has been estimated at 1,300 cars.
COPO Camaro production was 1,066 units based on production figures furnished by Chevrolet. There were 69 COPO 9560 ZL1 Camaros and 997 COPO 9561 L72 Camaros.
In 1969, for the first time, you could order your SS 396 Camaro with aluminum heads. But they were extremely expensive and few buyers went for it. Adding RPO L89 to your L-78 396 cost $710.95.
Aluminum heads were first available in 1968. The L89 option [$394.95] required ordering the L78 engine [$316.00] for a total cost of $710.95.
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The '67 and '68 were great 'stepping stones' ... to reach the greatness of the '69! :)
C’mon man. 😜
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My take on the first gen Camaros: The '67 and '68's were definitely female with all the curves and sweet styling cues. The '69's were definitely male with the squared off wheel wells and more muscular look. I like all 3 years. I've owned 2 69's and 2 67's, one of which I still have. I would love to find the right '68 to buy as I've never owned one and that was my high school graduation year.
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My take on the first gen Camaros: The '67 and '68's were definitely female with all the curves and sweet styling cues. The '69's were definitely male with the squared off wheel wells and more muscular look. I like all 3 years. I've owned 2 69's and 2 67's, one of which I still have. I would love to find the right '68 to buy as I've never owned one and that was my high school graduation year.
I'm the same, what is there not to like about all three years ? I was always partial to '69's because I've owned my Z for so many years, then added the Pace Car, L78 and then the '68 Z. I would love to have a '67 Z myself, would really round out my small collection. I feel pretty fortunate to own 30% representation of the Hemmings "Top 10 1969 Camaros".
Check out this claimed unrestored '68 Z in Hemmings March issue - www.hmn.com/2454192 . It seems to be a real jewel -
Regards,
Steve
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The Hemmings link said that that particular ad was no longer available. Thanks anyway. I still keep my eyes out for a '68.
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Nice article, thanks for posting.
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So if you like 69’s you are into dudes.?. Makes sense.. :-X ;D