This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible is equipped with the Z11 option, which added the RS and SS packages as well as trim and decals in the style of the Camaro pace car used at the 1969 Indianapolis 500. The car was refurbished under previous ownership and is refinished in white over orange vinyl and houndstooth cloth upholstery. It is powered by a 350ci Turbo-Fire V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission and equipped with a convertible soft top, 15″ Rally wheels, front disc brakes, power-assisted steering, orange stripes, retractable headlights, chrome bumpers, front and rear spoilers, a Hurst shifter, an aftermarket AM/FM radio, and air conditioning. This Camaro SS convertible was acquired by the selling dealer in 2023 and is now offered with a clean South Carolina title.
The Z11 package was introduced in early 1969 to outfit a limited run of production convertibles with trim replicating that of the official pace cars built for the 53rd Indianapolis 500. Fewer than 3,700 cars were sold with the option, all finished in Dover White with Z/28-style stripes in Hugger Orange. This is example was refinished under previous ownership. Exterior equipment includes a convertible soft top, orange stripes, retractable headlights, front and rear spoilers, and chrome bumpers. Blemishes are shown up close in the gallery.
The 15″ Rally wheels are mounted with 215/65 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires. The car is equipped with power steering, and braking is handled by front discs and rear drums.
The cabin features front bucket seats and a rear bench upholstered in orange vinyl and houndstooth cloth. Interior appointments include an AM/FM radio, lap belts, a Hurst shifter, and air conditioning.
Instrumentation includes a 120-mph speedometer and a fuel-level gauge. The five-digit odometer shows 251 miles, though total mileage is unknown.
The 350ci Turbo-Fire L48 V8 was factory rated at 300 horsepower.
The engine stamping is shown above. The HA suffix corresponds with a 300-horsepower, 350ci L48 V8 for use with a manual transmission.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission.
Decoding the Fisher body tag reveals the following information:
- Style: 69 12407 – 1969 Camaro
- Body: NOR271225 – Norwood, Ohio, assembly, body number
- Trim: 720 – Orange vinyl and houndstooth cloth
- Paint: 50-50 – Dover White
- Z11: Indy Pace Car Accents convertible
