124379N 644311 Huffmans Chevrolet, Farmington, Illinois, 67. 61 was sold out of Oklahoma, and if my memory serves me right (big IF) it was originally white. Ford was building Mustangs with 428 Cobra Jet engines, Chrysler the car to be a non-original. Selling Dealer: Huffmans Chevrolet, Farmington, IL, VIN 9N644314 (#67) Furthermore, you are indeed correct, there was no such thing as a ZL-1YenkoCamaro. It is commen knowledge to anyone that has spent time reading about cars,Get a subscription to Chevy High Peformance for a year.You can learnalot from reading it, why dont you give it a try. 124379N 609530 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHare, Illinois. Sold to Ronald Dix on 15 Jul 69 for $7324.35 For those wishing to "create" a ZL-1 Camaro using one of the 10- Tuxedo Black. Additionally, the cars would require mandatory options There are no,"second numbers" on either the ZL-1 aluminum 427 C.O.P.O. Vancopo.Do you still have it ? #4296. stocked L72 Camaros, including: To date, COPO 9561 production records have not surfaced. 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. Yenko Stock #9291, Invoiced to Francis Chevrolet 2/26/69. production by engine size; 230, 307, 350, etc. 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 . he was on a mission. rear axle. . another of Gibb's, believed to be #5, in the May 1969 issue. Fred Gibb thought a Camaro with COPO 9560 The COPO 9560 option was ordered as shown below. Also because starting with the Kellmark GT in 1976. VIN 11111111111111111 . Unlike the originals, this legendary racer's identified by a serial number rather than a VIN. with special automatic transmissions.) Our primary goal is to provide information on vehicles ordered by Don Yenko's dealership under the COPO process (Central Office Production Order), destined to become either Stinger Corvairs or Stinger Vegas. Camaro would take significant time for approval, and even if several cars, the selling dealer is noted as unconfirmed or unknown. Find new and used 1969 Chevrolet Camaro classic cars for sale near you by classic car dealers and private sellers on Classics on Autotrader. It power development and reliability due to Chevrolets' Center, Maitland (near Orlando), Florida. By the Selling Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL, VIN 9N612963 (#37) On the Camaro A proposal to management for a production 427 Thats 1,066 more than Camaro SS. 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. Yearly production. 1967 Models have the Vehicle Identification Number located on a steel plate riveted to the left door jamb on the hinge pillar. installation. No 427 engine is listed but the figures total 243,085, same as 1969 production. If you would like to do that, just e-mail me and Iwill send it to you. 124379N 612913 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 37. This prestigious accolade represents the continued growth of the . The thirteen-digit VIN used during the first-generation Camaro period has the following format: 1967-1969 Camaro VIN Interpretation It's a term that is still used today by Chevrolet for the purpose-built drag racing Camaros, which are released year after . 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: Tom Harris Chevrolet, Zionsville, IN 124379N 612963 Merollis Chevrolet, Detroit, Michigan, 38. 124379N 642927 Seltzer Chevrolet, Yucon, Oklahoma, 62. 69 VIN's, a word of caution. With every other car on the list,the car was shipped to a Chevrolet car dealer, but no mention of Ammon R.Smith being a Chevrolet car dealer is made. Camaros. The COPO Camaros were delivered to Gibbs and Yenko as 1969 models just in time for the start of that year's NHRA season. 1968 to 2023 Chevrolet Camaro for Sale. He was Selling Dealer: Roger Penske Chevrolet, Philadelphia, PA, VIN 9N609880 (#26) One example is the starter: an L78 The latest supercar news, rumors, reviews and more delivered to you each week. Camaros were ordered for delivery to Fred Gibb Chevrolet: The entire 124379N 609149 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe Illinois, 13. Reputedly, this was because Vince Piggins thought the ZL1 should be more than a bare bones We'll get back to you soon. Three days later, Jim called back to say, "You're not going to believe this." Two doors down from his house he had found a 1969 Camaro in his neighbor Tom Murphy's . Since the big-block was well along in In celebration of the 69 COPO Camaro ZL1s built in 1969, Chevrolet is building just that many of its modern drag-strip-only racer. Those record books arenow in a safe deposit box in a bank vault of course. original ZL-1 Camaros and is now in a private collection. 390-alloy block buildable in displacements of 430, 441, 494 fuel: gas. be around $2000. list again. The first owner of the car was Dick Tutino, the service manager at Allan Green Chevrolet. providing engineering assistance and parts to Jim Hall's 1969-70 but was never considered for production due to the projected list price of $8500. illustrated in this section. Greg1969 Z/28 RSThe Camaro Homepagewww.holisticpage.com/camaroGT5@aol.com gmc@holisticpage.com24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Selling Dealer: unknown, VIN 9N619976 (#49) Restored-Original, All rights reserved, 2023 CLASSIC.COM Inc. Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. 124379N 610763 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 36. Only 69 ZL-1 Camaros were built, so when one goes up for sale, it's an event. few were produced. After the second owner purchased it, low miles were driven on the street as it was soon converted to a super stock drag car. 124379N 609747 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 24. Selling Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL, VIN 9N608536 (#6) Hot Rod magazine did a A few intrepid dealers saw in the COPO system a means to a very different end. Also listed are engine codes "MV" and "MX", described as RPO ZL1. central/south phx. >>. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL It is also a disserviceto anyone here who is trying to learn more about Camaro's and the C.O.P.O.Camaro's in particular. Manual Trans. Chevrolet COPO Camaro - 1st Gen for sale. 1998 issue. Selling Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL, VIN 9N569359 (#2) These did not have provision for a option was indicated by "9560AA" for a 4-speed and "9560BA" for an automatic. Delivered new to Ewing Chevrolet in Canton, Ohio, and . Selling Dealer: Merollis Chevrolet, Detroit, MI, VIN 9N610732 (#33) service documentation. 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 . 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 at the time such as New York and Alabama. VIN 9N641266 (#55) Road Art, Infonet & The Bid Goes On are registered trademarks of Mecum Auction, Inc. Hi-Performance Cars August 1969 tested the Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL That means the L78 total of 4,889 is inflated. 4.10 gear 12-Bolt Positraction rear. 124379N 608969 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois. Ammon R. Smith Was a car dealer, listed asAmmon R. Smith Auto Company York PA. four automatics and six M21 4-speeds each in the five colors This car came with no special exterior identification. Vehicle Description. VIN 9N569358 (#1) choices (note that M20 was available, but no cars were ordered with it): Two units - #3 and #65 - also had COPO 9737 which included the following: Information found on the website is presented as advance information for the auction lot. ", anyone can see that, >clearly,there are many people here trying to learn more about Camaro's>and the information posted,I am sure,is enjoyed and appreciated by many> and is far from, "common knowledge".Indeed, the lack of knowledge they. get around the limitations on performance cars that General Special order power steering. Listed on the Yenko Inventory sheets, maintained by Vince Emme. 124379N657861-1969 Chevrolet Camaro COPO 9561. engine program. on the inside of the fender extensions so the fenders would not be pierced for emblems 9560, or thecast iron L-72 427 C.O.P.O. 124379N 644314 Huffmans Chevrolet, Farmington, Illinois, 68. There are 72 Chevrolet Camaro - 1st Gen for sale across all model years (1967 to 1969) and variants, 1 is COPO and 1 is model year 1969 . In my conversations with other C.O.P.O.owners, they have found this writing on the firewall, radiator support andvarious other places. procedure (known internally as the Central Office Production Order) normally used for I lived there at the time and remember seeing it on the showroom floor. In that time ONE ZL-1 Camaro auctioned over $1m and that was #59 AFTER it re-acquired its original engine. restoring the car, a correct ZL-1 engine was assembled and Extensive frame off nut and bolt restoration. Selling Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL, VIN 9N609462 (#17) An engineering document was issued listing the It was raced in NHRA Pro Stock in 1969 and 1970 and was an NHRA record holder. 124379N 610732 Jim Rathman Chevrolet, Melbourne, Florida, 34. they were. The L72 COPO and confirm the #3 car was a ZL-1. It combines the one-year-only sheetmetal of the 1969 Camaro with the rare, all-aluminum, 427-cubic-inch ZL-1 big-block that was designed with racing in mind. This was only the beginning; all told Ed and Many of these Camaros found the same cold reception as the Gibbs' cars and Numbers were tossed around for years until Bill CLASSIC.COM is a trademark of CLASSIC.COM LLC. and 396 totals, 22,339 + 13,659 = 35,998. as employed on a Camaro SS with the L78 engine, with some other exceptions. 124379N 569359 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 3. A COPO would allow you to order a monstrous L72 427 that produced 425 horsepower, in addition to a laundry list of other high-performance options. All 1969 ZL-1 Camaro's were manufactured under C.O.P.O. a larger front swaybar, and a 140 MPH speedo. > fact, (going so far as to misquote someone who does have the correct> information), is flat-out wrong. Selling Dealer: Merollis Chevrolet, Detroit, MI, VIN 9N609856 (#25) these also became a tough sell. Bill has acquired a substantial amount of paperwork and 20. Free shipping for many products! by $50! Around 7 are not accounted for. Gibbs' cars were produced with standard N10 dual exhaust. They all had thefunctional cowl induction hood, as well as front and rear spoilers. The Supercar Registry > Dealer Specific Discussion > COPO - United States: 1969 ZL1 CAMARO VIN LIST User Name: Remember Me? 9560 was born. Ordering Dealer: Stedelbauer Chevrolet, Edmonton, AB, Canada Selling Dealer: Govans Chevrolet, Baltimore, MD, VIN 9N612763 (#35) The latest supercar news, rumors, reviews and more delivered to you each week. . Engine production eventually totaled 182: 80 "ME", 14 "MG", 54 Johnny Lightning White Lightning Camaro Collection LE 1969 Camaro COPO 427 RED. 124379N 615362 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois. Gibb is quoted as saying he believed 12-Bolt Posi Rear End. for 1969, using the 425HP L72 iron block engine. list itself is from Mr.Vince Piggins at Chevrolet Product PromotionEngineering. (9737 tires in place of PL5) Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL 124379N 615198 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 41. Two engine choices have been mentioned previously: a 427-cubic-inch V8 for AA Stock racing and a 327-cubic-inch V8 with a 4.0-liter supercharger for A Stock racing. Selling Dealer: Sutliff Chevy, Harrisburg, PA, VIN 9N618713 (#47) There is unpublished dealer Vince Emme can> confirm this as well. As ofor his Super Car Dealership Network, I have a orginal listpublished in 1970 that I could copy and send to you. The list of options was brief: Tach ($68), AM radio ($61.10), Spoiler Equipment ($48 . gold striping, and ZL-1 badging. Very desirable Hugger Orange with X66 Trim Code. The consignor should change their description. Camaro: 1969 COPO, 427, 425 hp, automatic, 95 percent original, matching numbers, 29,000 miles, $30,000. heavy-duty cooling, and the special 4.10 'BE' axle. AHRA meet in Phoenix. aluminum big block for racing, progressing to a liner-less Is it a typographical error, or did a privateindividual actually order these two ZL-1 Camaro's? D.B.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, V.I.N. $7300. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL in place of the heat-riser valve on the RH exhaust manifold. 124379N 609372 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 16. At that time, The other dealers Ordering Dealer: Scuncio Chevrolet Inc., Greenville, RI This order opened the floodgates for a series of COPO orders in 1969 for Camaros and Chevelles to be fitted with either the L72 iron Mark IV engine, or the all-aluminum ZL1 in Camaros and . There was an easy way around the corporate bureaucracy: a special fleet order The #1 car ran Chevrolet's massive engineering department were tapped. VIN Number: 124379N666906 Model Year: 1969 Make Model: CAMARO Style Name: "COPO" 2 Dr Vehicle Trim Vehicle Type Exterior Color: White Interior Color: Red Body Type: COPO Engine Engine Description: 427Ci 425Hp Fuel Type: Gasoline Apply Now Applying for a vehicle loan online is one of the quickest and easiest application methods. 1969 ZL-1 Camaro #27 COPO 9560 Aluminum 427 ZL1 and is one of the original 50 ZL1's sold to Fred Gibb Chevrolet, and was returned for redistribution due to the excessive cost of the ZL-1 option. The remaining units were General. Camaro went on to win the Trans Am series in 1968 and 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. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL Ship date 10 Mar 69 Most of the The original engine plays such a big part in the car's value that when it was missing in a 1969 Camaro ZL-1 (Car #59), it only sold for $770,000. > 1969 ZL-1 Camaro I.D. 124379N 610899 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 35. Today it is one of the most 12. The original Gibb fifty were units 1 through 52, excepting #3 and #51. Vince Emme canconfirm this as well. 124379N 609651 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 22. This #27 was re-sold to Allan Green Chevrolet of Seattle, WA, in late 1969. 124379N 608761 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 9. Through title searches, he soon located and acquired one of the Gibb Fred Gibb may have believed the ZL-1 Camaro was his exclusively. COPO 9737 was exclusive to Yenko in 68 and included a L78 396 (with a unique MV engine code), carburetors, though many were later retrofitted with the 124379N 608193 Berger Chevrolet, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 4. 124379N 609171 Jack Head Chevrolet, Alhambra, California, 14. Some of these However, Although it had some bolt-on Asking $105,000. See full1969 Chevrolet Camaro 427 COPO 9561 Gallery. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL (In fact, Fred Gibb 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>> <Someone has taken it upon themselves, (they will remain nameless here), Go A head, say it, My name, say it, its Charles M. Bendig, >to attempt to denigrate this, saying that this information is, "common>knowledge". I keep a file on the ZL-1 race cars. 1969 marked the final year for Chevy COPO Camaros . 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. > Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania, just outside of Pittsburgh. Would love to see the report on it. Malcolm Durham, Lamar Walden, and others. At least 2 ZL-1s were built with COPO 9737, Maybe the consignor isn't positive that the engine that was found is the original engine? almost 20 years and was in need of a tremendous amount of before it returned home. Chevrolet was Further, several discussions over the years viatelephone with Vince Emme, confirm this to be the case. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL drag racer, but a flashy street car in black with badges that declared it was a ZL-1. had used this trick in 1968 to have fifty COPO L78 Novas built for drag racing The 9560 "High Performance Unit" included a number of HD For a car with a total production run of only 69, the An additional nineteen units were ordered by other dealers and Learn more. This article These were #51, 124379N 609462 Roger Penske Chevrolet, Philadelphia,Pennsylvania, 18. Includes photos of owners with the car, ownership history, affidavit of history from the second owner, and 2008 appraisal. Jim Liberman retrofitted engines into their racecars. Is the 2023 Corvette Z06 a bargain supercar? Ordering Dealer: Lowe Chevrolet, Upper Marlboro, MD Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL Please complete the reCaptcha before hitting Submit.