Real X55 Code 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS Project
The first generation Chevrolet Camaro had a relatively short run of three years, but GM decided to redesign the side sheet metal for 1969, giving the last model before the second-gen cars took over some distinctive one-year-only body styling that appears a bit wider and lower than before, that is unless aftermarket shackle extensions were added! The pony car was a hit, and Chevy produced more than 243,000 units for this year alone, with most shoppers choosing the base model. However, nearly 35,000 buyers took matters up a notch and opted for the SS option, such as this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Super Sport in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
SS buyers had the choice of equipping their Camaro with a big or a small block, with this one born with the latter as evidenced by the X55 code, indicating a 350 cubic-inch V8 making an impressive 300 horsepower right from the factory. Unfortunately, that engine is long gone, so it’ll be up to the future owner to decide what to put under the hood next. The seller states that this one was originally a 4-speed, as a clutch pedal remains intact, but there’s also an automatic shifter, so the transmission was switched out at some point. Presently, neither resides in the opening, so along with engine options, the next driver will also have to choose whether or not he wants to change gears himself.
We get very little information regarding the Camaro’s history, but code 57 on the cowl tag tells us this one left the factory wearing Fathom Green paint. A little bit is remaining, but the sheet metal is also displaying plenty of primer and patina, along with a few areas that look like body filler may have been applied. Granted, the outside is not pleasing to the eye, but maybe if someone skilled at smoothing gets involved some of the panels may be salvageable.
The inside is a mess, so the interior will be a start-from-scratch endeavor, beginning with replacing the floorboards and working your way up. We only get this one photo from the underside, so it’s difficult to evaluate the overall condition of the rails and lower components, but at least the original 12-bolt rear end is still there. While this one will require a complete restoration, an X55 code is a highly desirable prospect, so if you’re ready to take on a project this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS can be found here on eBay, with the buy-it-now price set at $19,000. Is this a reasonable cost for what we’re seeing here?
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19k for this,I wonder if he has any other great deals like this! Ok I slowed downnnnnnnnn!
I was going to say something similar, but you nailed it. I’m not sure there’s 9K worth here.
And I say I concur with the both of you…
Maybe $900?
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Hahaha…no shi* huh.
Bargain day.
Daylight from floors and part corvette with fiber.
19 really?
I wish one luck but I would start with a dynacron at 13,500 and start adding a subframe
https://www.ss396.com/camaro/RF-CONVT.html?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_6Sou422hwMVkGpHAR1qpg1zEAQYAyABEgKlNPD_BwE
Good luck with sale …
more like 1.000
WOW, 19K Really? Every single panel on this car and floor panel needs to be replaced. This is nothing more than a very rusted out ’69 body missing everything. I will be really shocked if it bring 9K!
Even the parts that are left are so pitted are they even useful in a quality restoration? I hope there is other evidence it’s a 4spd car, the seller is using the pedals as a selling point, however, it takes about 2 minutes to swap them, remove one clip, then push the shaft out and replace it with another, reinstall the clip and you are done.
It’s rough, the price is high, someone would be better off in the long run starting with a complete but worn out beater SS for more money upfront.
Steve R
I have a 77 Vette with a brand new crate engine and rebuilt tranny. Newly covered seats. Needs paint, carpet and exhaust. It’s been parked in our garage for a few years, just waiting. I wouldn’t ask anywhere near this price for it. This Camaro is gone…$3500 top price for this. You’re gonna spend 65k getting it where you’d want it. And it’s not a $90K car if it had its original drivetrain and was restored.
“I have a 77 Vette..zzzzzz”
How’d ya know Bud? You added a couple Z’s but those can stand for sleeper I reckon. ZZ4 crate small block—-they crank out 360 HP and 420# ft torque. I have the same setup in the blue one, hit it from any speed and you won’t be sleeping! I also have a 23 Stingray, cranking out 495# ft torque, zero to sixty in 2.9 seconds. You would need to bring a change of shorts.
It was a cheapshot on my part, Cooter. You gave me my comeuppance. Well played.
It’s all in fun Bub! I was a teenager in high school when these were new and wanted one so bad I would’ve sacrificed a finger for it! Dad wouldn’t sign for one when I graduated in 80. I had to “settle” for a used silver 77 Trans Am with the T/A 6.6 400 engine! I know, should’ve kept that too!
19K?? Maybe if it was a Mopar …..
I think the seller sneezed while typing in the price..
Should’ve been $19.50 obo
Free shipping…
About the only thing I can say is that I agree that $900.00 would be absolutely the tops for this thing. Even then, I’m not sure what part of it could be used.
Wow, you mean I get a Gen-u-Wine X55 trim tag for ONLY $19,000 PLUS free scrap metal?
Another money pit
A bankruptcy starter kit for sale!!!
With the rusted floors I would be cautious about the integrity of the rest of the body? Just because it’s a more desirable 69 there’s a reason why it’s still in this condition! 💰 🤑 💸 💲 get the point?
Wow. In 1977 I bought a Fathom green 69 SS RS Camaro for $700. I wasn’t partial to Camaros so sold the front clip for the $700 I had paid for the car, the 4 speed for $200, the nice green bucket seats for $100, the doors for $150 and ended up with the 300 HP 350, 12 bolt 3.55 post and front subframe clip with disc brakes as a bonus. It paid my rent for a couple of months and lift me with a bunch of desirable parts. If only I had stored it for 45+ years maybe I could ask for $20k+. (It was way nicer than this one!)
Re the above post. I was going to college, living in Minneapolis. I started getting letters from the city about the derelict sitting behind the garage. I didn’t want to get the landlords in trouble, so I towed it to a scrap yard, not happy about giving up the 12 bolt or the subframe, but what are you going to do? I had pulled the vin tag and cowl tag and wouldn’t give the yard the title so they wouldn’t take it. I towed it back home and called the city inspector to find out how much trouble I would be in. He told me that the city would just tow it away and I would get nothing for it. No fines or penalties. That weekend it became a very bare shell sitting on 4 scrap tires. 2 weeks later it just disappeared!
Now you are in the ballpark !!!!!! $900.00 at the most .
What is the crush it now price?
Kinda reminds me of Rocky and Bullwinkle, Hey Rocky watch me pull a price for this car out of my hat! Gee 19k, Oh Bullwinkle that price will never work.
All I got is good golly wally
Cash for clunkers called and some great vehicles had their hoods opened, oil drained and engines run until they broke. And vehicles like this survived. The irony.
A piece of junk!
I paid less than 3000.00 new but the car was a runner