1969 Chevrolet Camaro

1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS Restomod 437ci DART Small Block TH400 RideTech Suspension Wilwood Brakes This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS combines classic first-generation Camaro styling with a thoroughly upgraded drivetrain, chassis, braking system and interior. Finished in a sharp silver metallic with charcoal SS-style striping, this Camaro underwent an extensive restoration and mechanical rebuild with substantial supporting documentation. The result is a serious street-driven restomod powered by a custom-built 437ci small-block Chevrolet, backed by a Turbo 400 automatic transmission, and supported by modern RideTech suspension and Wilwood braking. Highlights 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS Restomod Custom-built 437ci Small Block Chevrolet V8 DART performance engine block AFR aluminum cylinder heads Hydraulic roller camshaft Holley electronic fuel injection Performance aluminum intake Duratech Racing Engines components Turbo 400 3-speed automatic transmission Performance floor shifter 12-bolt Positraction rear end 3.73 rear gears RideTech front and rear suspension Front coilover suspension 4-link rear suspension Upgraded sway bars Wilwood 4-wheel power disc brakes Drilled and slotted rotors New front subframe installed during restoration New wiring harness Aluminum radiator with electric cooling fans Air conditioning Power steering Silver metallic exterior Charcoal SS-style hood and deck stripes Front and rear spoilers SS grille and exterior badging Polished staggered wheels Michelin Pilot Sport tires 215/45ZR17 front tires 245/45ZR17 rear tires Black Deluxe-style interior with houndstooth inserts AutoMeter Sport-Comp instrumentation Custom tachometer and auxiliary gauges Woodgrain dash and steering-wheel trim Sound-deadening and insulation added throughout interior Extensive restoration/service documentation included Under the hood is where this Camaro separates itself from a typical restoration. The original-style small-block configuration has been replaced by a purpose-built 437ci Chevrolet V8 based around a DART block, fitted with AFR aluminum cylinder heads and a hydraulic roller valvetrain. Fuel delivery is handled by a modern Holley EFI system, providing much of the response and drivability expected from electronic fuel injection while retaining the character of a large-displacement small-block. Power is sent through a Turbo 400 automatic transmission to a 12-bolt Positraction rear axle with 3.73 gearing. The combination provides a strong, straightforward drivetrain well suited to the Camaro's performance-focused build. Considerable attention was also paid to the chassis. Restoration documentation shows extensive structural and suspension work, including installation of a replacement front subframe, renewed body-mount components and substantial rear chassis repairs. The suspension was modernized with RideTech components, including front coilovers and a rear 4-link arrangement, along with upgraded sway bars and supporting hardware. Braking was likewise brought well beyond original specifications. The Camaro is fitted with Wilwood power disc brakes at all four corners, including large drilled and slotted rotors and red Wilwood calipers clearly visible behind the polished wheels. Michelin Pilot Sport tires measure 215/45ZR17 up front and 245/45ZR17 at the rear. The silver metallic body is accented by charcoal striping extending across the cowl-induction-style hood and rear deck spoiler. SS grille badging, Camaro SS fender emblems, front spoiler, rear spoiler and polished brightwork preserve the unmistakable appearance of a '69 Camaro while the lowered stance and modern wheel package give the car a more contemporary attitude. Inside, the build retains the traditional Camaro theme with a particularly attractive black and houndstooth interior. Bucket seats and matching rear upholstery are joined by woodgrain trim, an SS steering wheel and a performance f