The year 1967 marked the Chevrolet Camaro’s introduction as Chevy’s competitor in the hotly contested “Pony Car” scene. In addition to being a smashing sales success for the company, the Camaro also saw great success on race tracks throughout the country. Throughout the years the Camaro has also paced the Indianapolis 500 a total of seven times: 1967, 1969, 1982, 1993, 2009, 2010, and 2011.

Despite the massive success throughout the years, the 1969 model stands out above the rest, Chevrolet even paid a tribute to the 1969 pace car with the 2011 Camaro pace car. Sporting its Dover White paint accented by sunburn-bright Hugger Orange graphics; its distinctive Rally Sport grille and taillamp treatment; and of course, its unapologetically showy orange and black interior with houndstooth upholstery. They even placed the four-time Indianapolis 500 champion, A.J Foyt, behind the wheel

On May 30th, 1969, for the Indianapolis 500, Chevrolet supplied 133 identical white and orange 1969 Camaro pace cars. 130 of which were just replicas used as courtesy cars to ferry around VIPs, officials, and the press. 2 were the actual cars used during the event, sporting bigger motors and beefier gearboxes and the last 1 was reserved for the race winner who would end up being the infamous Mario Andretti. 

The 1969 Camaro Pace car came equipped with the Super Sport powertrain. The iconic 350 V8 engine was paired with a Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 automatic transmission. The privilege to own one came with a fairly high price tag at $3,405 for a base model. To make the experience of pace car ownership as close to the real deal as possible, Chevrolet offered and recommended piling on a few options such as Positraction, power steering, a power top, AM radio, and front and rear spoilers. Chevrolet initially planned to build approximately 6,400 examples of the pace car, working out to 1 per dealership. In reality, though, only 3,675 1969 Camaro pace cars ever came to be. The Pace Car edition remains an iconic vehicle in Chevrolet’s history and serves as an eye-catching reminder of the storied past of the Camaro lineup. 

The 1969 Chevrolet Camaro pace car on offer here, chassis #124679N610056, presents in excellent condition having been cosmetically restored and showing only 10,701 miles. Well equipped, this Camaro Pace Car is complete with the correct Z11 trim tag and was optioned with desirable extras such as power brakes, power steering, rally pack gauges, and AM/FM radio. It is also worth noting the heat shield in the hood is a new old stock OEM piece that is a considerably hard find today. The ignition system has also been overhauled and replaced with an upgraded MSD Ignition system to improve the livability of the car. A recent professional detail on the car’s exterior has served the car well upon visual inspection. This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro presents an opportunity to own one of collectors’ favorite Camaro pace car replicas in stunning condition both cosmetically and mechanically.

Included in the sale of this vehicle are the owner’s manual, correct bumper jack, spare tire, and OEM trunk mat.

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