One of the best muscle cars around is the 1969 Camaro by Chevrolet.  This car was a really hot seller in its model year and a testament to the Big Three automaker.

 It just so happens that 1969 marked the last year this particular body style was offered by the carmaker.  In addition, sales of 1969 Camaro were helped by the fact that the 1970 Camaro was delayed in its release.  This might have contributed to the fact that the 1969 Camaro is considered one of the best and most popular styles by collectors.  In fact, through comparison it is easy to see how the 2009 model of this car was influenced by its predecessor.

 This particular car was different from many others of its time and Chevy prided itself on the long, low look that appealed to car aficionados and drag racers alike. The varying engines a buyer could have placed in this car sealed the fact that this car was pure American muscle.

 The top speed for the four speed manual transmission clocked in at 120 mph and the Z28 of this model was incredibly popular amongst the road racing crowd.  There were some suspension components that were required on this car if you planned on really pushing the envelope and that was specifically to avoid some of the “hop” that could be kicked from this car.

The 1969 Camaro is a force to be reckoned with, both back in the day and to the enthusiast who is interested in working on this classic.  It offers the type of classic muscle that is often imitated, but never duplicated.

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