Make: | Chevrolet |
Model: | Camaro |
SubModel: | Big Block SS |
Type: | Coupe |
Trim: | X66 SS L78 |
Year: | 1969 |
Mileage: | 75,000 |
Color: | Silver |
Engine: | L78 396 |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Black |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Owings, Maryland, United States |
. Numbers matching 1969 Camaro X66 SS 396 375HP TH400, rare automatic, 1 of 4889 L78 engines producedin 69. I bought the car last year in "driver condition" from a gentleman that owned it for approx 25 years. Car has been expertly inspected & verified by Jerry MacNeish, valued at $68-$74k I am fortunate to live close to Jerry & he was gracious enough to spend an extensive amount of time with me inspecting and educating me on the specifics. He described the car as "just an honest, real original 375HP car, not too many originals left out here" Complete report available via e-mail. Jerry agreed to speak to serious buyers with any questions.
Here are some details: 75,149 miles showing on the odometer-possibly original based on the condition of the unrestored parts on the car-Engine: Numbers Matching L78 396 Engine Block Number: 3955272 Engine Assembly Stamp: T0 08JL – (Jan 68, JL=L78/TH400) Engine VIN-CERTIFIED original on pad & oil filter area of block. New Holley 4346 replacement carb (original was missing) original intake manifold (verified date code 68 on bottom & re-sealed),All original deep groove pulleys Crank 3955291 Water Pump 3947824 Power Steering 3941105 original water pump date code 125 8, original brake booster date code 9204 (2 0n frt tab) Original Distributor 1111499 date code 8L22 Original Transmission: numbers matching M40 code TH400 – Special L78 calibration & 6 bolt torque converter (375hp only) Transmission Stamp: CX-69 1518 date code 362 D55 code floor shift console Original Rear Axle: BV 0107 G1 positraction 4.10 Gear Rati, casting 3894860, exhaust manifolds,stainless steel chamberedexhaust. Trim Tag Info: Build date 01B (2nd week of Jan) Paint Code 69-69 Cortez Silver Trim Code 711 (Black Vinyl) Equipment: Power Brakes, AM/FM Radio (appears may have been AM only originally), U57 8 Track player (non-operational), Power Steering. Distributor was rebuilt and calibrated by Jerry MacNeish's Camaro Hi Perf, Transmission case "re-skinned" by MacNeish & then completely rebuilt by ATI Racing in Baltimore, new u-joints in original driveshaft (paint markings still visible), waterpump rebuilt by Arthur Gould Rebuilders, installed new correct radiator hoses, heater hoses, tower clamps, new power steering hoses, newplugs,date code plug wires, correct holders, cap, rotor, points, hidden MSD ignition box (helps 11:1 run on pump gas), new NOS idle stop solenoid, stainless steel trans cooler lines, stainless engine fuel lines, many other small details, nuts, bolts, hoses, etc, reciepts for all parts. Original Harrison radiator recored last August & replaced fan clutch with repro (have original), body is solid, previous owner stated it was repainted in lacquer about 12 years ago.Original GM fenders (date stamp visible), Original doors,Original gas tank (date stamp visible), Front floor pan sections have been replaced in front of the seats only, seat mount area & rear pan is perfect.Trunkfloor and quarters were replaced at some point in the car's life (very nicely done)previous owner had a cowl hood and spoilers on the car, I removed themand installedthe correct SS hood. The front & rear suspension appear to be original & un-restored. Interior is original. Original owners manual, brand new repro tachometer and car cover included. Car starts, runs & drives with no issues.
Please feel free to call me with any questions 443-771-5011 6pm-8pm EST during the week or any time on the weekends.