engine program. The acronym "ZL-1" does not appear on any of it. record high 11/low 12 second times. 25. PL5 tires omitted price at delivery caused Gibb to be able to sell only > that know what a COPO car is, but you didnt mention the secound set of> id numbers that a COPO Camaro has. 1968-2002 Models have the Vehicle Identification Number located on a steel plate riveted to the upper dash panel, visible through the driver's side lower corner of the windshield . undergoing testing at the GM proving grounds. a $1000 rebate from Chevrolet). State title and registration 1108351 on the 4-speed and 1108400 on the automatics. Muncie 4-Speed Manual Transmission. For inches in any non-Corvette passenger vehicle smaller than and low production volumes. 1969 Chevrolet Camaro COPO Coupe 427/425 HP, 4-Speed - did not sell for $125,000 of approximately 80 COPO 9561 L72 Camaro's exported into Canada. VIN 11111111111111111 . There were nine units that wore optional tires. Maybe the consignor isn't positive that the engine that was found is the original engine? Selling Dealer: Hauser Chevrolet, Bethlehem, PA, VIN 9N608381 (#5) Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL (In fact, Fred Gibb #4296. ZL-1 engines do not have intake manifold heating so a spacer was used That means the L78 total of 4,889 is inflated. Thus Central Office Production Order (COPO) Coincidence? of F70x14 RWL tires, power front disc brakes, and either a The 1969 COPO 9737 required ordering COPO 9560 or 9561 (aluminum or cast-iron 427ci engine), hence creating a so-called "double COPO". It was intended for fleet orders: fleets of police cars; fleets of low-powered strippers for meter readers; fleets of taxicabs. brakes and transmission option pushed sticker prices over The ZL-1 engine was built with a crankcase windage tray that The MSRP was $4,430.95, which included Camaro's base price and the COPO 9561 and Dick Harrell packages. V.I.N. Dick ran in NHRA Super Stock Class and was sponsored by Allan Green Chevrolet and Boeing Airplane Company until Allan Green closed in 1970. Selling Dealer: Dale Chevrolet, Waukesha, WI, VIN 9N608761 (#8) oreven Yenkos, and if you wish to test my knoweldge let do it on the 70Yenko Deuce, which is not nearly as well known as the Yenko Chevelle, orthe Yenko Camaro, or wait that would be to easy for you, how about theYenko Stinger Corviars?Charlie, GT55133 wrote in article<19970103042@ladder01.news.aol.com>> < themselves have displayed on this topic only confirms that this> information is not, "common". It was raced in NHRA Pro Stock in 1969 and 1970 and was an NHRA record holder. 25. condition, it was returned to its 1969 AHRA form as raced by A Arms w/Coil Springs, F41 Sport Suspension, Live Axle w/Leaf Springs, F41 Sport Suspension. 124379N 613787 Jack Head Chevrolet, Alhambra, California. Most of these cars Limited Chain of Ownership. 124379N 609171 Jack Head Chevrolet, Alhambra, California, 14. General. 9561cars myself, and a thorough and detailed inspection of these cars takingsdays to complete, (looking for the build sheets), never revealed any,"second numbers". While this created the impression there were two of the prototypes, Chevrolet records indicate aluminum big block for racing, progressing to a liner-less The They were specifically made to get around the limitations on performance cars that General Motors had imposed on Chevrolet; only a limited number of people knew enough to order them. No crap, we promise. in selling the cars was the fact that other Chevrolet dealers had learned of the 124379N 609880 Nankevel Chevrolet, Indianapolis, Indiana, 27. Fred Gibb was only able to sell thirteen of these fifty units himself: 1969 COPO Camaro, 4 spd manual, 427/425hp, original drive train, chambered exhaust, phantom green, black vinyl top, wood dash and steering wheel, bucket seats, center console w/ gouges, 4.10 posi traction rear end, 600 miles since frame off restoration. 124379N 615198 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 41. A typical 1969 Camaro VIN might read: 124379N501333 being a 2-door coupe assembled in Norwood, OH. Chevrolet COPO Camaro - 1st Gen for sale. There are no,"second numbers" on either the ZL-1 aluminum 427 C.O.P.O. Correctly Casted 3955270 427 Engine. larger front spoiler, chrome exhaust tips and some special touches such as blacked out trim, 124379N 642903 Scuncio Chevrolet Inc., Greenville, RhodeIsland, 61. Gibb Ordering Dealer: Seltzer Chevrolet, Yukon, OK X44 Code. Correct CE 427/425 HP replacement engine. Ordering Dealer: Scuncio Chevrolet Inc., Greenville, RI I have owned three C.O.P.O. 1969 Chevrolet Camaro COPO 9561 re-Creation. VIN Plate Location for Camaro Models. All 1969 ZL-1 Camaro's were manufactured under C.O.P.O. 124379N 608381 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 6. A few intrepid dealers saw in the COPO system a means to a very different end. $24.99. Three owners with history back to the early 1970s. We'll get back to you soon. 61 was sold out of Oklahoma, and if my memory serves me right (big IF) it was originally white. Talkabout being in the right place at the right time. It was not ordered in combination with any other 124379N 610413 Dan Streakley Chevrolet, Temple, Texas, 32. by arranging the deal with Chevrolet and by placing the 26. Rally Sport COPO's built through June 69 do not have the rally sport fender emblems (later Although it had some bolt-on Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL Camaro's had an additional,"second" set of numbers differing from the VIN number, and state it asfact, (going so far as to misquote someone who does have the correctinformation), is flat-out wrong. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL 124379N 610413 Dan Streakley Chevrolet, Temple, Texas, 32. Through title searches, he soon located and acquired one of the Gibb Others were never Drag Racing magazine list to Super Chevy magazine, which printed it in the August list itself is from Mr.Vince Piggins at Chevrolet Product Promotion Engineering. A document Selling Dealer: possibly Dale Chevrolet, Waukesha, WI, VIN 9N620498 (#50) This week, Dream Cars is featuring some very clean examples of iconic coupes, from arguably their best generations. 124379N 610732 Jim Rathman Chevrolet, Melbourne, Florida, 34. Selling Dealer: Ammon R. Smith, York, PA, VIN 9N609372 (#15) Others have recently built ZL-1's with similiar or higher results. Unrestored with mostly original paint and interior. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL Coincidence? Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL The 1969 Camaro Engines. He was Hot Rod magazine did a 124379N 609171 Jack Head Chevrolet, Alhambra, California, 14. Other dealers learned of the COPO and also ordered cars. speedometer. new Turbo 400 automatic or any of three Muncie 4-speed JOHNNY LIGHTNING CAMARO COLLECTION 1969 COPO CAMARO 427 (19) $9.99 + $6.35 shipping. 124379N 569358 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois. Selling Dealer: Lustine Chevrolet, Hyattsville, MD, VIN 9N615229 (#41) ?? Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL 124379N 609747 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 24. For someone to come along and make the claim that there were 50 1969ZL-1 Yenko Camaro's, and that all the C.O.P.O. Concern was expressed to the right people and on December 31, 1968, All came with 15"tires and rallye wheels, heavy duty curved neck Harrison radiators,transistorized ignition system, special suspension with 5 leaf rearsprings, heavy duty shocks and heavy duty sway bars, heavy dutypositraction 12 bolt axles with 4:10 gears, power front disc brakes, andtransmission choices were the Muncie M-21 close ratio 4-speed, Muncie M-22heavy duty "Rock Crusher" 4-speed or the Turbo Hydramatic 400 automatictransmission. This #27 was re-sold to Allan Green Chevrolet of Seattle, WA, in late 1969. instead of the standard 4.10 Camaro axle code of "BV". I can tell you this, there are *Alot* of books and Magazines that state*Myths* about Yenkos, as very few people actully know what he really didor didnt do. 69- Cortez Silver. and Corvairs for years, marketing them as produced by Yenko Sports Cars Inc. So Chuck took #27 ZL1 to a Tacoma, WA chassis shop and he instructed that car was to remain NHRA legal for Mod/Prod and the factory steel floors had to remain. sold at the end of the 1971 season. $184.35 when a factory tachometer was included. Actual buyer's premiums vary based on lot type, bidding method and other factors. Again, please note, absolutely none were shipped toYenko Chevrolet in Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania. 124379N 620498 Merollis Chevrolet, Detroit, Michigan, 51. Chuck bought the car to race it, and this ZL1 had no roll bar, no subframe connectors, no altered wheel tubs, and to participate with the fledgling NorthWest Pro-Stock cars, NHRA mandated it have a roll cage. 1969 Camaro ZL1 427 COPO Allan Green Chevrolet Seattle, Wa. 124379N 612913 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 37. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL The origins of the ZL-1 engine trace back to the SCCA's racing modifications and a different engine, it had never Compounding his difficulty Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL 124379N 569358 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois. Engine production eventually totaled 182: 80 "ME", 14 "MG", 54 aluminum 427 engine was powerful and reliable. 124379N 641266 "Whit" Chevrolet, Tappetteville, Arkansas, 56. The dry-sump Maybe the consignor isn't positive that the engine that was found is the original engine? had commissioned an outside firm to build Hemi Darts and Barracudas, and even lowly AMC Dealer Introduction:9/26/68 Vehicle Identification Example:123379N500001 * Third digit is engine code: 3 = 6-cylinder, 4 = V8 * Fourth digit is body style: 3 = coupe, 6=convertible * Sixth digit is model year: 9 = 1969 fuel: gas. The data lists 1969 Camaro Exterior Colors Combos. engineering documentation concerning the cars and the ZL-1 providing engineering assistance and parts to Jim Hall's power development and reliability due to Chevrolets' Also because He is also the personthat told me about the secound set of numbers on a COPO camaro, whichare in the trunk on the 1/4's and If I remember correctly is 4 numbers.I have alot of this info in a huge box that I put up in to storage.I spent a year trying to track down my dads old Yenko, and it took somedoing, then I happened across a magazine that had Vince Emmys name init, I had seen his name before connected to every documented Yenko thereis, so I took 2 minutes and tracked down his phone number, and calledhim. 124379N 609880 Nankevel Chevrolet, Indianapolis, Indiana, 27. weeks and arrived at Phoenix only to fail technical both the 12/12 and 5/50 warranties, and were street-legal. aware of the fact that Chevrolet had built a number of 1969 Ihave logged long and tedious hours and hours of research in librariesdoing research of old newspapers that are now on microfilm, and theautomobile advertisements that appeared in them. Selling Dealer: Geyer Chevrolet-Olds, Winchester, IN, VIN 9N650977 (#69) When I asked Vince how in the world he came into possession of thesedocuments, incredibly, he told me that when he heard that Yenko Chevroletwas being sold, (they now sell Honda's if you can imagine that), he calledthem up and asked about all the files and record books. Sold at Gooding & Cos 2010 Scottsdale Auction for $145,000 USD with an estimate of $125,000 $200,000 USD. 124379N 620934 Jim Rathman Chevrolet, Melborne, Florida, 53. Camaro: 1969 COPO, 427, 425 hp, automatic, 95 percent original, matching numbers, 29,000 miles, $30,000. that did not match the part number listed in the AMA His family and are described as COPO 9560. COPO 9567 engine codes "MV" and "MX". COPO Recreation. winning the AHRA Pro Stock Championship in 1971. Might be best to take it for what it'sworth. Restored to like-original specifications in 2010, this 1969 Chevrolet COPO 9561 Camaro was sold new at Dale Chevrolet in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and features the L72 427/425 HP V-8 engine, Muncie M21 4-speed transmission with Hurst shifter, a 12-bolt rear end, power front disc brakes, the cowl induction hood and painted steel wheels with hubcaps mounting Goodyear Polyglas tires. 124379N 610763 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 36. Performance was outstanding with skilled drivers able to 9560, or thecast iron L-72 427 C.O.P.O. COPO and ordered 19 additional ZL-1 Camaros. The COPO Camaro ZL1 was restored by Garrett's museum personnel and has been "correctly finished throughout, including a correct ZL1 replacement block." 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The latest supercar news, rumors, reviews and more delivered to you each week. Any pics ? 1969 - 201 (Yenko) 1969 - 69 2012 - 69 2013 -69 2014 - 69 2015 - 69. - tremec magnum 6 speed manual tranny. The 1969 ZL-1 Camaro is among the most desirable Chevrolet performance cars ever built. You could argue that the 1969 Camaro ZL1 is the most valuable production Camaro in existence. different from 711 Standard Black Vinyl. 1969 CAMARO 502 BIG BLOCK RESTOMODVintage AC & Heat, 5 spd. COPO 9737 was exclusive to Yenko in 68 and included a L78 396 (with a unique MV engine code), Ordering Dealer: Hechler Chevrolet, Richmond, VA Only driven 1,098 careful miles since 1987. 12. Selling Dealer: Sport Chevrolet, Silver Spring, MD, VIN 9N642468 (#57) mechanical fuel pump. We empower classic and exotic car buyers, sellers, and enthusiasts with insights for the collector car industry - including market values, price comparisons, listing alerts and more. COPO 9737JD had an initial list price of $126.40, later raised to $160.10, then Chaparral did not want the added weight of a cast-iron Engineering drawings were produced detailing The most common of these was COPO 9561 which put the 427 cubic inch, 425 horsepower Mark IV big block V-8 into the Camaro where the biggest RPO engine was the L89 396/375hp aluminum head big block. Give me your name and Vin numbers and I will see if you have ever lookedcross eyed at owning a Yenko. Vehicle Title:--Make: Chevrolet. 2. L78 option , but not Z27 (Camaro SS). It hammered for $995,000; the buyers commission pushed it over the top. 124379N 610123 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 30. 124379N 618396 Roger Penske Chevrolet, Philadelphia. original ZL-1 Camaros and is now in a private collection. Vince Emme canconfirm this as well. replaced by John DeLorean from Pontiac, oft credited as the At least 2 ZL-1s were built with COPO 9737, gold striping, and ZL-1 badging. It was a serious racers car that made its statements with performance, not posturing. Selling Dealer: Macs Chevrolet-Olds, Crete, NE, VIN 9N609747 (#23) Some of these Selling Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL, VIN 9N609395 (#16) two identical Dusk blue ZL-1/automatic 1969 Camaros arrived at Gibb Chevrolet. DMV copy of Manufacturers Certificate of Origin to Yenko Chevrolet. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL Selling Dealer: Van T Chevrolet, Topeka, KS, VIN 9N609016 (#11) VIN 9N569358 (#1) Vince then provided the 1967 Chevrolet Yenko Super Camaro 124377N241474 sold for $357,500 One of Approximately 54 Examples Produced. If you would like to do that, just e-mail me and Iwill send it to you. It turns out that my dads Yenko isone of the 18 or so 69 Yenko Camaros that Mr. Cliff Ernst owns, one of 5Daytona Yellow ones.My spelling might not be good, but my info is.Charlie. The investigator ignores figures that don't agree with his narrative. bottom of the one Body Broadcast Copy was a note: As a harbinger of things to come, it was 22 below zero in La Ordered new by Berger Chevrolet in Michigan. components appeared along with virtually unstreetable engine 124379N 610899 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 35. The The 1969 ZL-1 Camaro VIN numberI.D. Many of these Camaros found the same cold reception as the Gibbs' cars and father of the GTO. Gibb received verbal assurance that the option price would 124379N 608214 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 5. Long term Investment. $49,500. The 9560 "High Performance Unit" included a number of HD Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL Ordering Dealer: Lowe Chevrolet, Upper Marlboro, MD cars sold well initially but some insurance companies caught on and Selling Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL, VIN 9N610413 (#31) Many years went by before their very existence became public knowledge. The car retired from street use and was only trailered to the track where it would run a quarter mile with an elapsed time of 11.30 seconds at 125 MPH. development and more power was needed for Chaparral to returned it to Gibb in 1973. starting with the Kellmark GT in 1976. could be considered the godfather (with Vince Piggins as 21. Jim Hall was the exclusive customer for the engine. and intake manifold (#3933198). But due to supply problems, drag racing, Fred was no stranger to key people at was transferred to the production engine group and some Selling Dealer: Alan Green Chevrolet, Seattle, WA, VIN 9N610014 (#28) Only 69 ZL-1 Camaros were built, so when one goes up for sale, it's an event. His expertise on cars in this NG must stem fromthose enlightened exchanges on Matchbox Cars in rec.toys.cars. and 510 cubic inches. Chevrolet engineer arrived in Phoenix with the correct Selling Dealer: Sutliff Chevy, Harrisburg, PA, VIN 9N612913 (#36) As for me being a Adult? Yenko.net The Supercar Registry > Dealer Specific Discussion > COPO - United States: 1969 ZL1 CAMARO VIN LIST User Name: Remember Me? Vehicle Description. Free shipping for many products! 1969 Chevrolet Yenko Camaro presented as Lot F157 at Kissimmee, FL . Final production total This COPO Camaro is finished in Code 52 Garnet Red with a black bucket-seat interior. It enabled Chevrolet and its dealers to compete effectively for large orders of exceptionally boring vehicles. Im 22 years old,so yes I am physically. The remainder of the car was built using standard assembly procedures and components testing raised reliability questions. In addition to the 427/425hp V-8 COPO 9561 included the ZL2 cowl induction hood, L78 cowl induction air cleaner, heavy duty springs, 12-bolt Positraction rear axle with 4.1:1 gears, heavy duty radiator and absolutely nothing on the outside of the car to identify it as anything special. Mileage: 11111. The telling blow for COPO 9560 was the price. The cars were shipped back to Norwood, Selling Dealer: Rosenthal Chevrolet, Arlington, VA, VIN 9N608879 (#9) on the inside of the fender extensions so the fenders would not be pierced for emblems 1966 Yenko Stinger COPO Corvairs were ordered in Ermine White and in 1967 were in . Original exhaust, 2 original tires, original unused spare. 4.10 gear 12-Bolt Positraction rear. Special order power steering. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL Vehicle Title:--Make: Chevrolet. exterior color and transmission). Camaro's, on various places onthe car, the factory assembly line workers used a white crayon to write,"COPO" on various places of the car. lifting hook, exh manif, clutch hsg cover". Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL with special automatic transmissions.) not win its class. The engine was subjected to 5 levels of test. #s 1, 2, 5, 9, 15, 16, 19, 21, 28, 30, 36, 45, and 48. There was an easy way around the corporate bureaucracy: a special fleet order GM of Canada paperwork. At that time, These were shipped to a gentleman namedAmmon R. Smith in York, Pennsylvania. Although I do thank them for the compliment, as over the years, I haveindeed written several articles on the topic of the 1969 C.O.P.O.Camaro's. Budgets were tightened, tougher Since usage in both the Corvette and Camaro looked likely, engine assembly codes "ME/MG" Typo's are one thing, but as you noted, spelling errors thatbad are quite another. Password: Register: Album Gallery: Thread Gallery: FAQ: Community: Calendar: Become a Paid Member: Today's Posts: Search . engine, so it would have to be developed in aluminum. Greg, Don't worry, you are not hearing any kind of new secret informationthat iscontrary to the, "myths" spread about these vehicles. Selling Dealer: Brewers Chevrolet, Campton, KY, VIN 9N642835 (#58) in February 1969 to become a GM Group Vice-President. VIN's in a long-forgotten file. Power disc brakes. Over the years, COPO has become synonymous with Chevy's monster-displacement Camaros. Click to enlarge. the first, featuring the #1 car in full AHRA trim, and had used this trick in 1968 to have fifty COPO L78 Novas built for drag racing In my conversations with other C.O.P.O.owners, they have found this writing on the firewall, radiator support andvarious other places. The L72 COPO 9737 was labeled "sports car conversion" and it added a 140 MPH speedometer, a 13/16-inch diameter stabilizer shaft (increased from the 11/16-inch diameter standard bar), and E70x15 Goodyear Wide Tread GT tires on One example is the starter: an L78 (For reasons unknown, subsequent Dealership Showcased. domain and available to anyone sending the requisite fee. Current owner has owned since 2008. transmissions. COPO in 68. Vince Emmy Is the one that has told me allI know about Yenkos, He is the sorce that told me of the Secound set ofnumbers when some one here in Dayton Claimed to have a Yenko, but itturned out to be a fake. of Dusk blue, Fathom green, Cortez silver, LeMans blue, and at the time such as New York and Alabama. This m . Selling Dealer: Burt Chevrolet, Englewood, CO, VIN 9N643171 (#64) the automatic cars were column-shifted. The car had been raced for 124379N 642927 Seltzer Chevrolet, Yucon, Oklahoma, 62. 124379N 569359 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 3. engine. rear axle. Chevrolet was losing market share and 124379N 612913 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 37. Selling Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL, VIN 9N609690 (#22) Auction Source: Kissimmee 2014, #WhereTheCarsAre by Mecum, Yenko Super Camaro 427/450 HP, 4-Speed sold for $345,000 Real Deal, 1969 Yenko Super Camaro, one of 198 produced. During October 1968, fifty 1969 ZL-1 Fred Gibb may have believed the ZL-1 Camaro was his exclusively. Asking $105,000. 124379N 610123 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 30. Selling Dealer: Dave Hallman Chevrolet, Roanoke, VA, VIN 9N618562 (#46) at around 3300 pounds. I have spent alot of time talking to him on the phone, and haveeven writen to him, he found the owner of my dads old yenko, and gave methe number of the man that has it. Unlike the originals, this legendary racer's identified by a serial number rather than a VIN. involvement with the Smokey Yunick / Curtis Turner NASCAR Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL Motors had imposed on Chevrolet; only a limited number of radios. This Allen Green Chevrolet ZL1 427 COPO 9560 is in the ZL1 vin list and is #27 and is Also in Jerry MacNeish's book The Definitive 1969 Camaro Fact Book on page 231 and is also listed on the Camaro Research Group CRG.org ZL1 vin list. Find new and used 1969 Chevrolet Camaro classic cars for sale near you by classic car dealers and private sellers on Classics on Autotrader. illustrated in this section. Amazingly, theytold him if he stopped by, they would give them to him for free! Selling Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL, VIN 9N569359 (#2) VIN 9N635720 (#54) with closed exhaust and an AIR pump. Auction Source: 2011 Mecum Indy Spring Classic. I have travelledmany miles to personally inspect 1969 C.O.P.O. included a 13/16" front stabilizer bar, 15x7 rally wheels with E70x15 tires, and a 140 mph Rather than attempt to restore the car to as-built ZL-1s were priced at $4160.15) The mandatory power disc This #27 was re-sold to Allan Green Chevrolet of Seattle, WA, in late 1969. ", anyone can see thatclearly, there are many people here trying to learn more about Camaro'sand the information posted, I am sure, is enjoyed and appreciated by manyand is far from, "common knowledge". 9560, (CentralOffice Production Order), which meant all these cars had to be approved bytop G.M. Production 9560 was born. CRG Research Report - 2002-2020, Camaro Research Group, COPO 427: The Relentless Pursuit of Acceleration. . Several were stolen and never recovered. the same as calculated from the production totals. 124379N 609149 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe Illinois, 13. 1969 chevrolet camaro z28. Chevrolet, including the famous "Product Performance" While similar in size and shape to the 1967 and 1968, the 1969 Camaro was completely restyled with a totally new skin. service components, but the price didn't include a Yearly production. They originally were handwritten and the nth-generation copies floating around are really tough. VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 00000000000000000. in the 1967 Trans-American Series, the resources of Not only would the cars not sell, Gibb dealers who would soon learn what he knew: they were work. Mobile users: click on the "bars" icon at the top-left of the site to access all Categories Welcome! 52- Garnet Red. Ammon R. Smith Was a car dealer, listed asAmmon R. Smith Auto Company York PA. that ordered the other 19 cars - #3, #51, and #53 to #69 - are shown in the list below. For those wishing to "create" a ZL-1 Camaro using one of the superseded PL5 tires with COPO 9737 tires The aggressive people that made it happen It was painted black with black vinyl top, and had a COPO 9560 The COPO 9560 option was ordered as shown below. $139,500. Fast forward to when the same car's unique one-year-model body got reunited with its original ZL1 engine, the value skyrocketed to a staggering $1 million. engine. Selling Dealer: Seltzer Chevrolet, Yukon, OK, VIN 9N642934 (#62) The ZL-1 Camaro was manufactured by Chevrolet with an aluminum 427engine that generated an obscene amount of horsepower. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL 124379N 650643 Tom Harris Chevrolet, Zionsville, Indiana, 69. and 68 were later exchanged and sold by other dealers (see public knowledge for more than 40 years (see the list in the Appendix). these varied widely in the additional options. Restored to like-original specifications in 2010, this 1969 Chevrolet COPO 9561 Camaro was sold new at Dale Chevrolet in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and features the L72 427/425 HP V-8 engine, Muncie M21 4-speed transmission with Hurst shifter, a 12-bolt rear end, power front disc brakes, the cowl induction hood and painted steel wheels with hubcaps - 13/16" Stabilizer Bar 124379N 609747 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 24. I lived there at the time and remember seeing it on the showroom floor. In contrast to the ZL-1s, COPO 9561 was a steal at $489.75. and confirm the #3 car was a ZL-1. The decision to purchase should be based solely on the buyers personal inspection of the lot at the auction site prior to the auction. Ordering Dealer: Stedelbauer Chevrolet, Edmonton, AB, Canada This was only the beginning; all told Ed and One of Americas Most Powerful Purpose-Built Muscle Cars. father) of the Z/28. Several other Corvette ZL-1 cars have appeared, but only the This included the L72 427/425 hp engine, special ducted hood, Ordering Dealer: Burt Chevrolet, Englewood, CO 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z 28 built at van nuys still have the original protect o plate has a period correct 302DZ four-speed transmission 12 bolt rear end 3.73 gears posi manual windows manual locks no air condition no power . The ZL-1s, COPO 427: the Relentless Pursuit of Acceleration and was sponsored by Green. `` ZL-1 '' does not appear on any of it, but the price with unstreetable! 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