In the classic car world, original survivors will always grab their share of attention. This is especially true if the vehicle in question is a low-mileage car that is in exceptional condition. This 1969 Camaro ticks all of those boxes, making it easy to understand why it has already attracted 24 bids since it was listed for sale here on eBay. It is located in Williamsburg, Virginia, and all of that bidding action has pushed the price beyond its reserve to $36,600.
While the owner doesn’t expressly state it, I get the impression that the Olympic Gold paint that graces this classic’s panels could be original. There is no evidence of any repair or touch-up work, which tends to support my belief. If it is the factory finish, it has survived quite nicely. It holds a beautiful shine, and any defects are virtually impossible to spot in the supplied photos. The original owner ordered the car with a Brown vinyl top, and its condition is as impressive as the rest of the exterior. When you combine this with that person’s decision to specify Rally wheels and a pair of factory spoilers, it gives the car a sense of purpose without going over the top. The panels look straight, with consistent gaps. There is no visible rust in any of the photos, with the floors and frame appearing to be clean and sound. The car’s cause has undoubtedly been helped by it always being garage-kept. It seems that the original owner was partial to their comfort touches, which would explain the decision to order the Camaro with tinted glass. All of this is intact, and apart from a single flaw in the windshield, it is in good condition.
Lifting the hood, we discover that this Chevy is a numbers-matching classic. What the buyer will be receiving for their money is a 307ci V8 that is capable of producing 200hp. The original owner also chose a 3-speed Hydramatic transmission, power steering, and power front disc brakes. This combination made the Camaro a solid, although not devastating, performer. Aimed down the ¼ mile, the journey would take 17.3 seconds. The owner claims that the Camaro has a genuine 58,173 miles showing on its odometer, but he doesn’t indicate whether he holds verifying evidence. However, he has spent a few dollars on the car in recent times. The work includes replacing the transmission filter and pan gasket. He has also replaced the pan gasket on the engine, rebuilt the front brake calipers, installed a new water pump, rebuilt the power steering pump, recored the radiator, and fitted a new master cylinder. He does note a couple of minor fluid drips under the car but rightly points out that this is not unusual in a vehicle with 52-years under its belt. The engine bay presents faultlessly, and it doesn’t flatter to deceive. This Camaro runs and drives well and is ready to be enjoyed by its lucky new owner.
Opening the doors of the Camaro reveals an interior that doesn’t disappoint. Apart from a replacement dash pad, the rest of the trim is original. One of the few faults worth noting is a small seam separation on the top corner of the driver’s seat that could be repaired by a competent upholsterer. When you look beyond that, it appears to be flawlessly original. There is no appreciable wear on any surfaces and no signs of rips or tears. The original owner ordered the vehicle with a console, a Teakwood tilt wheel, an AM/FM radio, and air conditioning. There are a few functional faults for the buyer to consider, but none of these will require immediate attention. The A/C doesn’t function, and it appears that its main issue is a faulty clutch on the compressor. The fuel gauge doesn’t read correctly, so there could be a fault with the sender unit. Finally, the radio powers up, but it doesn’t play. The buyer might choose to drive and enjoy the car in the short term and tackle these few faults during the long and cold winter months.
Ignoring the mileage claim for a moment and focusing our attention on its overall condition, this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro looks like a real gem. It presents beautifully, it is rust-free, it has a spotless interior, and it is in sound mechanical health. All of those attributes make it easy to understand why it has already generated so much interest. If the buyer can confirm the mileage claim, that would be the icing on a pretty tasty cake. There are still four days left on this listing, which leaves scope for the bidding to head ever upward. I wouldn’t be surprised to see it nudge beyond $40,000, so it will be interesting to see if I am close to the mark.
In a ’69 Camaro world of COPO, 427, 4 speed, 12 bolt posi, chambered exhaust clones….I’ll take this one, please.
I agree, why go over board on HP when just the right amount is best. (the Goldylocks scenario) Though, I have often questioned the choice of the 307 over the 350. Would seem a more natural choice, though the 307 is a solid engine and has nothing to be embarrassed about. This seems like a stylish well appointed car, why not have the better engine? The 350 would drive better, but not have the negatives of the HP engines. (low MPG, rough running, higher maintenance costs, higher insurance) As far as the air, besides the compressor, I noticed no mention of the elephant in the room, Freon. It is at least a grand to have the gas upgraded (if you hire it done) and then it really doesn’t work as well as our old ozone killing friend. The days of 69 cent a can Freon are over, if you can find it at all, the seller is going to wet his pants with delight at what he is going to charge you for it.
Exactly! Not everything needs the biggest engine possible, SS badges, Yenko stripes, or mirror finish paint job. The green is nice, so hopefully someone polishes this one up and just drives her.
So nice to see an unmolested stock ‘69. Cool color combos and a nice Turbo350 vs a PG. I’ll be watching this one!
I am guessing that the man who ordered this is long gone. Any young person who ordered it in the sixties, would be almost ready for the boneyard today themselves, but a young person would probably not driven it so sparingly for all sorts of reasons. Hence, my idea that it was bought by a more mature person then, and today they have to be dusty, but the beautiful car lives on. There is something nice about the idea of something you have lovingly cared for much of your life to “live on” beyond you. I know at least some of my cars will still run after I no longer am here (if there is petrol to run them). I plant trees for the very same reason. I have trees on my property that I mail ordered decades ago they arrived in my mailbox and today are towering giants. Knowing that even when I am decaying and putting C02 into the world, my trees will help clean the air and provide shade and beauty as well. In my own simple way, I can leave a legacy. Might not have any buildings with my name on them, or mention in the history books, but my trees silently remember that I was here.
No greater legacy with the exception of children.
Kids? O course, but after that do you mean the cars or the trees?
Trees lol cars are much further down the list.
I bought a 69 SS 396/375 brand new and I’m still here! ( Paid $3,200 for it)
No greater legacy with the exception of children.
You’re on fire today, Adam. Another fantastic find.
Love the color combo, that green and rosewood interior compliments the gold and brown amazingly well.
The buyer is sure to be thrilled. Congratulations! 👍👍
I had th 1969 327 Camaro in 1969. I used to eat Mustangs all the time. ——-Here is info about the engines:. The Camaro’s standard drivetrain was either a 230 cu in (3.8 L) straight-6 engine rated at 140 hp (104 kW) at 4400 rpm and 220 lb⋅ft (298 N⋅m) of torque at 1600 rpm; or a 327 cu in (5.4 L) and 307 cu in (5.0 L) (in January 1969) V8s, with a standard three-speed manual transmission.
If it’s been in Williamsburg, VA for a long time I wouldn’t be too concerned about rough usage. The town centre is known as Colonial Williamsburg and is preserved to look like the early 19th century. Horse and Buggies are the only transport allowed there!
Trees lol cars are much further down the list.
Bummer, 307 was kind of dud motor .
A very nice Camaro indeed, but that is not a teak steering wheel, they were a Corvette-only option in Believe in 1965/1966 only. But once again, this appears to be a fantastic Camaro.
My wife and I just finished rt 66 trip with our stock 69 Camaro convert with a 307 and stock powerglide .This will run anywhere at legal speeds with no problems. Averaged between 17-18mpg.Not a race car but what a blast!
There was no “decision to order the Camaro with tinted glass.” Opting for air conditioning has netted you tinted glass on virtually every American car and truck built since at least the mid 1950s.
I have to say I enjoy reading about this car so much more than another SS car, 396, etc. Love the uniqueness of the 307, nicely equipped, just a nice decent car that you wont see on every street corner. Excellent job preserving it and GLWTS
Over 40K now with 2 days to go.
Very nice Camaro, but prices for 307 / Autos are now in unreasonable / scary territory.
Besides maint items, i would think at the very least, the driver’s armrest pad, & prone-to-crack steering wheel have been replaced(or refurbished).
I doubt this car was driven in bad weather or left out in the hot sun much.
Pretty nice ride. The 307 indeed is a pig. Can’t imagine that a 350 would have cost that much more. My family had a 68 Chevelle with a 307. Better than a straight 6, but the base 350 would have been so much better.
$40K is a bunch for a pretty basic car. A basic 69 Corvette coupe in nice condition can probably be bought for that kind of money, or even less. Not a Top Flight car, but a nice driver. 350/300 4speed.
With 9 to 1 compression, not sure if it could run on today’s 87 octane regular.
If 8.5 to 1 like on the 6 cyl, yes.
http://www.enginefacts.com/chevrolet307
Rockauto lists an air pump for a ’69 307. Not sure if it should be here.
The lighter in weight 250 6 cyl is good for this & Nova with 3:07 rear – with few options & for snow duty.
Really nice car,love the gold paint and don’t mind the green seats either, the 307 was a very durable engine, and a step up from the six banger and 1-barrel,my brother had a 73 chevelle with the last year 307,he really liked it, and never complained about the fuel mileage.