1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS Frame-Off Resto-Mod, 383 Stroker, NSRA Award Winner Why This Car Is Special The 1969 Chevrolet Camaro is widely regarded as the high-water mark of the first-generation platform. Chevrolet redesigned the body that year with a longer nose, a more aggressive roofline, and sharper character lines changes significant enough that many collectors treat the 1969 model as its own category rather than simply a continuation of the 196768 cars. Chevrolet produced just over 243,000 Camaros for 1969, and the RS (Rally Sport) package identified in the VIN by the model designation added the iconic hidden headlight system, specific RS badging, and a blacked-out grille treatment that gave the car a distinctly different face from the standard model. It was a pure appearance package, not a performance upgrade, which made it easy to combine with the SS or Z/28 hardware underneath. This particular 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS has gone several steps beyond what any factory ever offered, built as a full rotisserie, frame-off resto-mod to a level that earned it NSRA recognition. The Pro Pick Prize at an NSRA event is not handed out casually judges at that level are looking at fit, finish, engineering, and execution as a complete package. This car checked every box. Features List 383 Stroker V8 with Holley Sniper EFI Hydraulic roller camshaft, roller lifters, and roller rockers 10:1 compression forged pistons Aluminum cylinder heads with Edelbrock intake manifold HEI ignition Chevrolet Orange paint on engine, valve covers, and air cleaner 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive 3,500-stall torque converter Heavy-duty Fab 9-inch rear end 3-inch ceramic-coated exhaust with X-pipe and Magnaflow mufflers Beefed-up performance suspension with new front and rear shocks 4-wheel Wilwood disc brakes with drilled and slotted rotors Power steering and power brakes Staggered Billet Specialties wheels 18x8 front, 18x9.5 rear (approximate stagger) Front: 225/45/18 Nitto radials Rear: 285/40/18 Nitto radials Dark Blue Metallic modern basecoat/clearcoat finish Cowl induction hood and ducktail rear spoiler Detroit Speed electric hideaway headlights Blacked-out grille with oval fog lights and chin spoiler Chrome bumpers and brightwork Black vinyl high-back bucket seats with matching rear seat and door panels Dakota Digital gauges main cluster and Rally-Pac Tilt steering column with 3-spoke wood-rimmed wheel Vintage Air air conditioning Bluetooth AM/FM/AUX stereo with upgraded speakers and Kicker subwoofer Factory-style center console with horsesh shifter New stainless fuel tank, new fuel lines, and new brake lines throughout Full rotisserie, nut-and-bolt restoration NSRA Award Winner including Pro Pick Prize Mechanical The engine in this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS is a 383 cubic inch stroker built on the small-block Chevrolet architecture. The stroker displacement is achieved by combining a 350 block with a 400 crankshaft, which increases stroke from 3.48 inches to 3.75 inches and brings total displacement to 383 cubic inches. The result is a small-block that breathes like a big-block more torque, more usable power across a wider RPM range, and none of the weight or packaging compromises of a true big-block swap. The short-block uses forged pistons running a 10:1 compression ratio, which is a real-world performance spec, not a show number. The hydraulic roller camshaft, roller lifters, and roller rockers reduce internal friction significantly compared to a flat-tappet setup and allow for more aggressive cam profiles without the wear trade-offs. Up top, aluminum cylinder heads keep weight down while improving heat dissipation, and the Edelbrock intake manifold feeds the Holley Sniper EFI system. The Sniper is a throttle-body fuel injection unit designed to look period-correct while delivering modern fuel management closed-loop operation, self-tuning capability, and cold-start reliability WeBe Autos Specializes in Marketing and Advertising Muscle, Classic, Vintage and Specialty Cars. We offer Professional Photography, HD Movies, and Staging that Sells Cars. Let us showcase and sell your specialty car. Please visit our website for more details. Keep in Touch, Michael Runnalls Specialty Car Marketing & Media WeBe Autos Ltd. Long Island, NY 11780 Michael@WeBeAutos.com www.WeBeAutos.com (O)631-339-0399 (C)516-729-2003 Skype: webeautos (F)631-389-2605 - - - Contact Michael Runnalls at 631-339-0399 or Michael@WeBeAutos.com for more information. -
