Chevrolet Camaro Drag Car 1969
Description
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Drag Car – 427ci 640 HP
Experience classic American drag racing performance with this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Drag Car, built around an original zero-rust steel street Camaro and extensively prepared for serious quarter-mile competition. Combining iconic first-generation Camaro styling with a naturally aspirated 427 cubic-inch engine producing approximately 640 horsepower, this car offers a purpose-built combination of power, lightweight components, race suspension, upgraded braking, and proven drag-racing equipment.
The car retains its original steel Camaro body and is specifically noted as zero rust, providing an excellent foundation for a dedicated drag-racing machine. Weight reduction is achieved with a fiberglass front clip, fiberglass doors, and fiberglass deck lid. The car also includes two hoods, providing additional flexibility for setup and maintenance.
Power comes from a 427ci naturally aspirated V8 producing approximately 640 horsepower. The engine and entire vehicle have undergone a complete rebuild, followed by only seven test passes, making this a recently completed racing package. Power is transferred through a two-speed Powerglide transmission equipped with an RPM solenoid shift system and RPM launch selector, allowing the driver to manage shifting and launch characteristics for drag-racing applications.
Cooling and airflow have also been upgraded. The car features a new Griffin race radiator, ceramic-coated competition headers, and a custom K&N high-flow air cleaner. Fuel, brake, and transmission lines have all been replaced with new components.
The chassis and suspension package is designed for drag-strip use. At the rear, the Camaro uses a new 35-spline axle and spool from Strange Engineering, rebuilt adjustable Koni coil-over rear shocks, and large Goodyear 33 x 14.5 x 15 rear tires. Up front are new adjustable QA1 shocks, Weldwood Dynalite drag brakes with new red calipers, and Goodyear 26 x 4.5 x 15 front tires.
Inside, the car is equipped with a new Sparco Evo adjustable racing seat, RaceQuip seat belts, and dual Delco 78-series 800-cranking-amp batteries. The rear braking system uses Weldwood Dynalite MC4 brakes with parking brakes.
The Camaro was previously inspected for IHRA 7.50-second quarter-mile requirements. The provided specifications also note that the applicable requirement was later changed to cars running under 9 seconds.
This 1969 Camaro is a compelling choice for a collector, drag racer, or enthusiast looking for a classic American race car with a strong naturally aspirated 427ci combination and extensive race-oriented equipment.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Year / Model | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro |
| Vehicle Type | Drag Racing Car |
| Body | Original Steel Camaro |
| Rust Condition | Zero Rust |
| Front Clip | Fiberglass |
| Doors | Fiberglass |
| Deck Lid | Fiberglass |
| Hoods | Two included |
| Engine | 427ci V8 |
| Engine Configuration | Naturally Aspirated |
| Claimed Power | Approximately 640 HP |
| Rebuild Status | Complete vehicle and engine rebuild |
| Test Passes | 7 passes since complete rebuild |
| Transmission | Two-Speed Powerglide |
| Shifting | RPM Solenoid Shift |
| Launch Control | RPM Launch Selector |
| Radiator | New Griffin Race Radiator |
| Headers | Ceramic-Coated Competition Headers |
| Air Cleaner | Custom K&N High-Flow |
| Fuel Lines | New |
| Brake Lines | New |
| Transmission Lines | New |
| Rear Tires | Goodyear 33 x 14.5 x 15 |
| Front Tires | Goodyear 26 x 4.5 x 15 |
| Rear Axle | New 35-Spline Axle & Spool |
| Axle Manufacturer | Strange Engineering |
| Front Shocks | New Adjustable QA1 |
| Rear Shocks | Rebuilt Adjustable Koni Coil-Over |
| Front Brakes | Weldwood Dynalite Drag Brakes |
| Front Calipers | New Red Calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Weldwood Dynalite MC4 |
| Parking Brakes | Yes |
| Racing Seat | New Sparco Evo Adjustable |
| Seat Quantity | 2+ configuration as provided |
| Seat Belts | New RaceQuip |
| Batteries | Two New Delco 78-Series |
| Battery Rating | 800 Cranking Amps each |
| Previous Certification | IHRA 7.50-second 1/4-mile inspection |
| Vehicle Status | Race-prepared |
| Sale Condition | As described |
Key Features
- Original zero-rust 1969 Camaro steel body
- 427ci naturally aspirated V8
- Approximately 640 horsepower
- Complete engine and vehicle rebuild
- Only 7 test passes since rebuild
- Two-speed Powerglide transmission
- RPM solenoid shifting
- RPM launch selector
- Fiberglass front clip, doors, and deck lid
- Two hoods included
- New Griffin race radiator
- Ceramic-coated competition headers
- Custom K&N high-flow air cleaner
- New fuel, brake, and transmission lines
- New Goodyear front and rear tires
- New Strange Engineering 35-spline axle and spool
- Adjustable QA1 front shocks
- Rebuilt adjustable Koni rear coil-over shocks
- Weldwood Dynalite drag braking system
- New Sparco Evo adjustable racing seat
- New RaceQuip seat belts
- Two new Delco 78-series batteries
- Previously inspected for IHRA 7.50-second quarter-mile requirements
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Drag Car featuring a zero-rust original steel body, 427ci naturally aspirated V8 producing approximately 640 HP, two-speed Powerglide transmission, RPM solenoid shifting and launch selector. The car has undergone a complete rebuild and has only seven test passes since completion. Equipped with fiberglass body components, Strange Engineering 35-spline rear axle and spool, adjustable QA1/Koni suspension, Weldwood Dynalite brakes, Goodyear drag tires, Sparco racing seat, RaceQuip belts, Griffin radiator, and numerous new race components.
