Vehicle Description
This authentic 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS L78 retains its original
color combination and original matching-numbers 396/375hp V8 engine
and 12-bolt posi-traction rear axle. It has been certified by
Camaro expert Jerry MacNeish of Camaro Hi-Performance. This is one
of only 4,889 L78 models produced in 1969, making this option one
of the more desirable models for the Camaro. As the original VIN
tag and original Trim Tag indicate, this car was built on the
fourth week of October 1968 at the Norwood plant as a 1969
Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe. It was ordered with an Olympic Gold
exterior with black Super Sport hockey stripes exterior and a black
vinyl interior. It was also ordered with the following options in
no particular order: Camaro SS equipment, Style Trim group, Rally
wheels, console, AM radio, J52 brakes, 375hp Turbo-Jet 396 V8
engine, 3-speed Turbo Hydramatic transmission and posi-traction
rear end with 4.10 gears. This car was sold new at Earl Wagner
Chevrolet in Minerva, OH. It was purchased by Jason Quinn in 1976,
who exchanged the original matching-numbers L78 engine for a
higher-performance engine and campaigned the car in drag racing.
Quinn decided to sell the car in 2015 after 39 years of ownership
and put the original matching-numbers L78 engine back into the car.
The car was then a product of a rotisserie restoration. It was
inspected by Jerry MacNeish on May 4, 2016, but the original
report, #1236, is not included. Most of the component issues were
corrected over the course of a few years. MacNeish inspected the
car again on October 12, 2020, and the original report, #1601, is
included. The exterior of this car is in excellent condition
throughout. The body is very straight with excellent panel fitment.
The body was painted in its original factory color of Olympic Gold
with black Super Sport hockey stripes. The high-quality metallic
paint was detailed to a beautiful shine. The front windshield was
replaced. The door glass, quarter-glass and rear glass is original
with factory stamps and in very nice condition. Everything on the
exterior was restored or replaced new. The car sits on 15-inch
Rally wheels with new trim rings and center caps. The wheels are
wrapped with Goodyear Polyglas F70-14 tires. The black bucket-seat
interior is in very good original condition, which is reflective of
a lower-mileage car based on drag-racing history. The carpeting was
replaced new during the restoration process. The trunk compartment
was fully restored and highly detailed, including a correct-style
trunk mat. It's equipped with a full spare and bumper jack, dated
8H. The engine compartment is highly detailed throughout with many
correct parts. The hidden VIN stamp in the cowl area is original
and authentic. The car is powered by the original matching-numbers
396ci V8 engine that was factory-rated with 375hp. The engine was
completely rebuilt and runs excellent. It retains an original #4346
Holley carburetor, dated 893. The engine breathes through factory
manifolds and a brand-new dual-chambered exhaust system. It has the
correct tailpipe adaptor plate on driver's-side rear frame rail.
The engine is coupled to a replacement M40 Turbo 400 automatic
transmission that was completely rebuilt. The power is transferred
to the original 12-bolt posi-traction rear axle with 4.10 gears.
The undercarriage is also highly detailed throughout with many
correct parts. The original floors were restored to new condition.
Everything has been restored or replaced, such as the fuel tank,
steering system, suspension components and braking system. It
retains the original five leaf rear springs. The original owner's
manual and selling dealership key chain is included. The fact this
is an authentic 1969 Camaro L78 with its original matching-numbers
engine and 12-bolt posi-traction rear axle makes it highly
collectible. This car was recently serviced and detailed, which is
documented with an invoice that's included. From the MS CLASSIC
CARS Collection.
