When guys think of rare First Generation Camaro's, Zl1's, Yenko's, & Z28's come to mind. When a woman thinks of the ideal rare First Gen Camaro, it is one with all the comforts of home, user friendly, and a striking color that is all female. For the car girl that has everything, this is that car and the only one known to exist.
This car sold on December 12, 1968 to Patricia Murray from Huntington Beach California, at Fletcher Chevrolet, Encino, California for $4,590.24. The Chevrolet Corvette & Ford Shelby GT500 sold for the same price in '69. The '69 Z28 sold for less. Only the '69 Yenko & Zl1 sold for more.
What makes this car comparable in price to the above list of highly sought after classics? It was ordered with 28 factory options. Many of which are extremely rare. Not only is this the most highly (Factory) rare optioned '69 Camaro ever built, it is the most highly rare optioned First Gen period. I realize this is a bold statement but I have researched these cars for almost 10 years. In the most informative First Gen on-line sites. Not once has one showed up with this many rare options, all in one package.
Having all these options in a First Gen Camaro is enough to satisfy any First Gen enthusiast, but what really sets this car apart from all the rest is it's "Special Order Paint" option: GM Paint Code 80; "Powder Blue". This is the only known '69 Camaro out of 243,932 built that came off the "ASSEMBLY-LINE" with this "FACTORY" color. In addition, this GM paint code was not available in '67 or '68, which adds to the rarity of this GM color.
Options; RS pkg, SS pkg, Special Order Paint, Am/Fm "Blue Light" Stereo, Electric Clock, Center Console, Head Restraints, Deluxe Seat Belts, Speed Warning Device, Auxiliary Lighting Group, Air Conditioning, Tilt Steering Column, Power Windows, Steering Wheel & Dash Wood-grain Accents, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Vanity Mirror, Light Monitoring System, Mirror-Outside Left Remote Control, Space Saver Spare, Front & Rear Bumper Guards, Spoiler, Vinyl Roof, Tinted Glass (original), Stripe Delete, & SS Chevelle Type Wheel, Spoiler, Guards- Door Edge.
A bit of trivia: 1969 vs 2016 buying power; The Am/Fm "Blue Light" Stereo sold for $239.10 = to $1,499.16. A/C sold for $376.00 = to $2,357.52. Tilt Steering Column sold for $45.30 = to $284.03. Power Steering sold for $94.80 = to $594.40. Power Brakes sold for $42.15 = to $264.28. Light Monitoring System sold for $26.35 = to $165.21. Mirror-Outside Left Remote Control sold for $10.55 = to $66.15. Vinyl Roof sold for $84.30 = to $528.56. Soft Ray Tinted Glass sold for $32.65 = to $204.72. SS Chevelle Type Wheel (available for Camaro SS Prior to 1/08/69) sold for $75.00 = to $470.25.
Please note; The term; "Numbers Matching" is often used in an attempt to market high end classics. This First Generation Camaro is the epitome of a number's matching classic. Years of research has culminated, not only in the "Decode" photograph's above, but also in a 187 page book which includes additional detailed photographs. Many of these photographs taken of the car are used to illustrate the options listed above, and have been cross referenced with; "1969 Camaro 12000 Series Assembly Instruction Manual". The pages of this manual that pertain to each of the options are also included.
In addition, the Table of Contents includes (but not limited to); "The First Generation Camaro", "A Rare 1969 Camaro", "Uncovering the History of the Car", "1969 Camaro RS/SS-L48" and "Numbers Matching Car". All with many more detailed photographs.
Not a new restoration but shows like it is. Seen by appointment only.
Phone; 505-450-634eight
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