Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Pace Car 396, 1969

Location: Auburn, Indiana

$75,000 - $85,000 USD | Not Sold

For the second time in three years the Camaro was selected to pace the Indianapolis 500. Chevrolet capitalized on the publicity and released 3,675 limited edition “Pace Car Replicas” in the coupe (RPO Z10) and convertible form (RPOZ11), like this car.

Chevrolet RPO (Regular Production Option) Z11 is “Indy 500 Pace Car Accents,” which basically created the orange-striped Z28 hood and deck lid stripe for the Indy pace car replicas. The Z11 option cost just $36.90, but resulted in a slew of options: white convertible top, spoilers, deluxe seatbelts, Rally wheels, cowl induction hood, Rally Sport, Super Sport, and custom orange Houndstooth cloth interior.

Every pace car is an SS, and this pace car is also an RS, which explains the presence of the vacuum-operated doors over the headlights. They open and close with a switch but also permit limited lighting to pass through the closed doors; this car also has the headlight washers.

Any 1969 Camaro with the SS package is highly collectible. Add the RS option and the car further increases in desirability. Add the pace car package to the mix and the car becomes even more interesting. This is a 396-cid, 325-hp V-8 engine version that is connected to a M20 Muncie four-speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter and 12-bolt rear end. The Dover White with Hugger Orange beauty has been restored in a complete, nut-and-bolt fashion that is well-demonstrated throughout. Other desirable features include bucket seats, center console with factory gauge package, AM/FM radio, dual mirrors, tilt steering; power top, brakes and steering.

The Camaro has an ownership history dating back to Michigan in 1986 and the trim tag verifies this pace car as being built in the Norwood, Ohio facility in the fourth week of February, 1969.

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