In 1969, the Camaro with the SS package took Chevy Camaro performance
and styling to another level. First, the Camaro carried updated sheet
metal for an aggressive and eye-catching appearance, and the
ultra-high-performance 427 big-block engines were available for the
first time. As history proved, 1969 was the pinnacle of performance and
styling for the first-generation Chevy Camaro.
Author and muscle
car expert Bobby Kimbrough provides a comprehensive examination of the
all-time classic 1969 Camaro SS in Volume No. 4 of CarTech's In Detail
series. He delves into the design, manufacturing, and equipment of
Chevrolet's premier pony car. For the first time in its history, the
1969 Camaro SS had a full slate of high-performance small-blocks as well
as big-blocks to conquer the competition on the street and track. The
engines included several iterations of the 350 and 396. In addition, the
ultimate big-block Camaro, the COPO 427 is profiled. The Camaro SS made
such an impression, that it became the Indy 500 Pace Car once again in
1969.
All In Detail Series books include an introduction and
historical overview, an explanation of the design and concepts involved
in creating the car, a look at marketing and promotion, and an in-depth
study of all hardware and available options, as well as an examination
of where the car is on the market today. Also included is an appendix of
paint and option codes, VIN and build-tag decoders, as well as
production numbers.
Pages: 96
Size: 8.25 X 9 (inches)
Format: Paperback
Illustrations: 104 color
Publisher: CarTech