1969 L78 Camaro conv 22k original miles

[ssl78]

Camaro SS L78 Convertible. Unrestored Original / Olympic Gold L78/396, 21,800 original miles, original paint, original numbers matching drivetrain
(Options ) Z-87 Deluxe Black Interior, "Rare" L78/375 Hp Turbo-Jet 396 V-8, M-21 Close Ratio 4 Speed, G-80 Posi-Traction Axle , D-80 Spoiler Air Front/Rear, A01 Soft-Ray Tinted Glass ,B-93 Door Edge Gaurds ,C-05 Black Convertible Top, D-55 Center Console, U-17 Special Instrumentation (Gauges/Clock/Tachometer), N-34 Sport Style Wood Wheel, N-40 Power Stearing, J-52 Power Disc Brakes, U-63 Am Pushbutton Radio, V-80 Rear Seat Speaker, Z-69 Auxillary Lighting , Copy of Original Titles through 1987 pro tecto plate dealer paper work probably the most original example out there. Priced at 225k Please email [email protected] for more pictures

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[DarrenX33]

When one says best of the best. This is it!

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DarrenX33</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When you one says best of the best. This is it! </div></div>

X2! This one is amazing.

Dan

[olredalert]

----Unless Im badly mistaken, John, thats an Ohio car,,,Correct??? Ill bet Grady and some of the northern Ohio guys have seen and lusted after this piece of history if it is the one I saw at Quaker City many years ago. Owner stated it would never be for sale back then, LOL! I just simply cant imagine that there are two with this mileage and option list. It was at the car show at the track during the &quot;Field of Dreams&quot; race weekend in 93 or maybe 94......Bill S

[m22mike]

Found in or near Cuyahoga falls a few years back, one of my frieds had it then and passed it on to someone in MI ??
Later on to BJ for a then big sale of around low to mid 90's ?
Not sure what the dealer was.

Mike

[ssl78]

Thanks guys it is a piece of history. Bill , you must know every car out there this was the Ohio car. It wasnt a dealer who bought it from BJ still in the same collection never has been resold since then.
Everything about this car stills feels brand new when you sit in it you think your sitting in a new car, and there is nothing like driving a original low mileage car. Theese cars actually drove real nice.

[mockingbird812]

I remember drooling over this car when it was at BJ, maybe 6 or so yrs ago. Neat, neat car with all of the right options.

[PhilS]

The L78 rags are my favorite Camaros. This is for sure a good one. It's too bad we don't have a better idea of production numbers. A few years ago I was told that there were about 20 in the CRG database.

[m22mike]

John
What dealer did it come from ? Lyle ?

Mike

[ssl78]

It didnt come from a dealer we bought it at BJ in 2003 can't believe its been 9 years. The guy who ran it thru BJ was from Michigan I do not remember his name I would have to check out the paper work since it was titled in his name not a dealer name.

[Charley Lillard]

I think I would call it &quot;kind&quot; of orig. paint as I think I recall it looked like someone had cleared over the orig. paint.

[DandyDon]

Charlie is right. We saw it locally in Cuyahoga Falls,OH when it first came available years ago. It has been extensively &quot;retouched&quot; and cleared over.

[SupremeDeluxe]

Fantastic car. How is this in my back yard and I've never seen it before?

[ssl78]

I believe the only part touched up is the back of the right rear quarter panel and no one tried hidding it when it was done. I do not believe it was extensively touched up. As for it being cleared the paint looks so nice it looks to be cleared over but there is no evidence of any tape marks or overspray any where if it is cleared it is definetly original paint under it. it possible some one cleared it many years ago I guess but like I said there is no traces of clear the paint just looks to nice.

[ssl78]

The car has been to a few car shows in the area but only has had about 2,000 miles put on it in 9 years.

[SupremeDeluxe]

John...I just made the connection...this is Nick, Jim D's friend. Hope you are doing well. I sold Jim's old green 67 to Rick Hendrick, working on finding a 435 now.

[ssl78]

Hi Nick I was with Jim this weekend and he told me that you sold it. You interested in a 435 hp conv 1969.

[Mr. Chevy]

Neat car.. I remember seeing it at the Solon Commons Tuesday Night Cruise almost every week years back when Freddie owned it...

Rich

[m22mike]

John
Let me re state my question. What I was asking, was who was the seeling Chevrolet dealer when the car was new ? I understood you bought it at BJ. I seem to think it came from Lyle Chevy in Cuyahoga Falls.
A friend of mine in our area bought the car and sold it to the guy in MI. I parked next to your car more than a few times at the local cruise nights. It is a sweetheart.

Mike

[ssl78]

It is a friends car I will have to check the paper work to see who the selling dealer was.

[m22mike]

:bigthumbup:

[Mr70]

Is this GlennL78's camaro?

[Charley Lillard]

This car is a great candidate for Vintage Certification at MCACN if Glenn still has it next year.

[Steve Shauger]

The MCACN show is the perfect venue to get the exposure this car deserves. In addition this would be a great car for Vintage Certification. A team of judges (4-5) spend 3 hours independently evaluating the originality of every car participating in our program. You receive a six page detailed report with our findings which provides provenance to each car.

Unfortunately I have never had an opportunity to see this car, but there is nothing like a survivor. Regarding paint, and the question raised regarding the possibility of clear coat being applied I would recommend (carefully) applying a polishing compound (mild abrasive) to the paint in specific areas and verify if gold paint residue is transferred to the polishing cloth. Besides tape lines and paint thickness, it is advisable to verify if any molding or hardware has been removed.

Glen, we would love to have this car participate in MCACN show.

Good luck with the sale.

[Mr. Chevy]

Mike, I think your are correct.. I believe I remember Fred saying that it was a Lyle car..

Rich

[BARRY]

hi i have a gallon of code 65 gold factory rm laquer 100 percent perfect match

[SupremeDeluxe]

John,

I'm sure the 69 is a stand out car, but I'm hunting a 67 435 convertible this time through. Will stop by for show-and-tell once I find it.

Nick

[Kurt S]

Nice car!

Mike,
The dealer was Havre Motors in Ravenna, OH.
Spoiler and wheelwell moldings were added by the MI owner in 2001.

[m22mike]

Thanks Kurt, I seem to remember our Buddy Fredie telling me that, is has been some time since it went bye bye.

Mike

[Mr. Chevy]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kurt S</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice car!

Mike,
The dealer was Havre Motors in Ravenna, OH.
Spoiler and wheelwell moldings were added by the MI owner in 2001. </div></div>

Sorry Mike, I must have been thinking about Grady's Burgandy Beauty!!

Rich

[L30M20]

Mike, I didn't know Freddie was your &quot;buddy&quot;, ho-ho-ho, Craig

[m22mike]

:hmmm:

[black69]

you know, I saw a light green metallic L78 chevelle convert at the latest MCACN show, I think it was a 67. It was 100% original paint, perfect survivor, yet it looked like it was cleared over, it was that nice (yet it was not cleared over). I believe certain paints can age or appear different from one another. There was also a 67 gold camaro in vintage judging, and it too looked almost too shiney (until it was then verified as original paint).

[ssl78]

Whoever is interested in buying this car Im sure will have it inspected. Like every other 40 year old car it is not perfect. I will be willing to say it is probably the most original, lowest mile, original drive train with the most documentation 1969 L78 conv known at this time.

[Woj]

Mike,

I remember seeing the car several times at the Saturday evening cruises in Brunswick. What a beautiful car.

Good luck with the sale.

Phil Woj

[Steven J]

Sycamore IL car show, 2005

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[Stefano]

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[ssl78]

price reduced 225,000 or reasonable offers

[Stefano]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: black69</div><div class="ubbcode-body">you know, I saw a light green metallic L78 chevelle convert at the latest MCACN show, I think it was a 67. It was 100% original paint, perfect survivor, yet it looked like it was cleared over, it was that nice (yet it was not cleared over). I believe certain paints can age or appear different from one another. There was also a 67 gold camaro in vintage judging, and it too looked almost too shiney (until it was then verified as original paint). </div></div>

That may have been a '66 L78 Chevelle Rag Top Survivor, which belongs to a member here. I don't recall a similar '67.

You always see the coolest cars at MCACN.

[DW31S]

I was at Barrett-Jackson that year and I, too remember that car very well. At the time, it might have been the highest (or one of the highest) priced non-ZL-1 Camaro. It really caught mt attention! Boy, where did those last nine years go?!!!

[DW31S]

As for any additional clear---use an Elcometer; not for El Caminos! Some of the buyers at the auctions (normal everyday cars for the dealership used car inventory) use (I do NOT) a tool called an Elcometer that measures the thickness of paint on a METAL panel. Some of the paint work is so good that the meter MIGHT be the only way to detect a previous repair. You can spot the &quot;REAL PROS&quot; when the put the meter on a Corvette or vehicle that is constructed of something OTHER than metal. My buying theory is if the paint work is &quot;GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME, IT'S GOOD ENOUGH&quot;

[ssl78]

still for sale 225k If you need pictures let me know and I can email them to you

[ssl78]

Still for sale one of the nicest and original L78 Camaro Conv. 30 minutes from the MCACN show. For more pictures email me

[ssl78]

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[protree68]

Neat car I've got one like it too
Good luck with the sale

[442w30]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Stefano</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
That may have been a '66 L78 Chevelle Rag Top Survivor, which belongs to a member here. I don't recall a similar '67.


</div></div>

I remember seeing two L78 ragtops facing each other, and I think you're right - they were '66s. I think if it was a '67, I would have remembered it being more remarkable because they're so much rarer.

[Pusher_Man]

does anyone know if this car was ever vintage judged at mcacn?

[ssl78]

no it was never judged

[ssl78]

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[markinnaples]

Love that gold. GLWS.

[protree68]

Could your post a engine bay photo . those turn me on for some reason

[ssl78]

Here is a picture of the engine
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[protree68]

Thank you it's nice to see another curve neck 375 hp car mine came with curve neck too

[black69]

Hey John, tell Glenn maybe that car would sell if you put the american torque thrusts on it <span style="font-style: italic">just</span> like what was done on the white 69 yenko camaro. Obviously some restored originals would make the most sense. Goodyear polyglass (maybe G series in back, F in front). That worked, remember? I think gold cars with real americans look so dang good.

bob

[Mr. Chevy]

I remember seeing this car years ago at a local Saturday night car cruise here.. Very nice car...

Rich

[bbbentley]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: protree68</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thank you it's nice to see another curve neck 375 hp car mine came with curve neck too </div></div>

...and non hook fan on alternator