Significant 1969 Muscle Cars

[SmallHurst]

Great, let me go back to my nap!

[bashton]

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Bahston,

You rang!!!



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Yes Sir...I did.

Consider this your "official" invite to represent the Oldsmobile marque.

You in?

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

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A watershed year, for sure. A favorite year of mine, as I was born that summer

For Mopar, I think you have to have an A12 car, as they really are the epitome of street performance and the influence of the culture coming around and influencing the manufacturers. I prefer the Super Bees, but I have a hard time arguing against a Hemi Daytona. So I vote for a 1969-1/2 Road Runner 440 6bbl. Preferably a 4sp in Rally Green.

For Ford, its easy to pick a Boss 429 Mustang. That motor is awesome. (But I think a 428SCJ Mach 1 is probably the more significant car. Ford's best street motor with the first year of the iconic Mach 1 model makes for a tough combo) Maybe a Boss 429 and a Talladega (all were 428CJ)?

For Mercury, you need a 428CJ Cougar Eliminator (1st year Eliminator pkg) or Cyclone Spoiler. A Spoiler II (ala Talladega) would complement your Daytona in the aero wars display, but I think they were all 351/FMX auto cars, which is kind of a letdown given the swoopy body. As for Boss 429 Cougars, I believe only one is found (in pieces) and its been "awaiting restoration" for over a decade.

Buick-Stage 1 (1st year for that) 4sp ragtop is about the best you can do, but '70 has to be considered their peak, both in styling and performance.

Olds-Hard to beat the H/O. Although I do love a nice black W30 4sp car.

Chevy-ZL1, especially that loaded RS Camaro or one of the Vettes. All the COPOS are worthy, but ZL1 is really the epitome of a '69 only option.

AMC- 2nd on the Hurst built SS AMX. Close second would be the Rambler SC/Rambler. Both potent and quite an eyeful AND '69 only.

Pontiac-Hard to argue with your T/A ragtop selection, but at a public show, my money would be on an Orbit Orange RAIV GTO Judge (1st year) getting more attention, and being more distinctively "1969".

A Mod Top w/matching interior Mopar would be a good addition as well. That's REALLY 1969.

Good luck

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One clarification - Orbit Orange was indeed gorgeous, but it was a 1970 color. The color you're likely thinking about for 1969 is Carousel Red. My vote is for a CR 1969 RAIV hardtop Judge, M21, 4.33s.

Scott

[JAD]

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A watershed year, for sure. A favorite year of mine, as I was born that summer

For Mopar, I think you have to have an A12 car, as they really are the epitome of street performance and the influence of the culture coming around and influencing the manufacturers. I prefer the Super Bees, but I have a hard time arguing against a Hemi Daytona. So I vote for a 1969-1/2 Road Runner 440 6bbl. Preferably a 4sp in Rally Green.

For Ford, its easy to pick a Boss 429 Mustang. That motor is awesome. (But I think a 428SCJ Mach 1 is probably the more significant car. Ford's best street motor with the first year of the iconic Mach 1 model makes for a tough combo) Maybe a Boss 429 and a Talladega (all were 428CJ)?

For Mercury, you need a 428CJ Cougar Eliminator (1st year Eliminator pkg) or Cyclone Spoiler. A Spoiler II (ala Talladega) would complement your Daytona in the aero wars display, but I think they were all 351/FMX auto cars, which is kind of a letdown given the swoopy body. As for Boss 429 Cougars, I believe only one is found (in pieces) and its been "awaiting restoration" for over a decade.

Buick-Stage 1 (1st year for that) 4sp ragtop is about the best you can do, but '70 has to be considered their peak, both in styling and performance.

Olds-Hard to beat the H/O. Although I do love a nice black W30 4sp car.

Chevy-ZL1, especially that loaded RS Camaro or one of the Vettes. All the COPOS are worthy, but ZL1 is really the epitome of a '69 only option.

AMC- 2nd on the Hurst built SS AMX. Close second would be the Rambler SC/Rambler. Both potent and quite an eyeful AND '69 only.

Pontiac-Hard to argue with your T/A ragtop selection, but at a public show, my money would be on an Orbit Orange RAIV GTO Judge (1st year) getting more attention, and being more distinctively "1969".

A Mod Top w/matching interior Mopar would be a good addition as well. That's REALLY 1969.

Good luck

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One clarification - Orbit Orange was indeed gorgeous, but it was a 1970 color. The color you're likely thinking about for 1969 is Carousel Red. My vote is for a CR 1969 RAIV hardtop Judge, M21, 4.33s.





Scott

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How about a 52000 mile unrestored original paint, original drivetrain,original interior,4 speed 3 owner CR RA IV 69 Judge??????
Sorry it's 3:90.

[StealthBird]

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Dealer built Supercars, although obviously welcomed and wanted, would not be suitable for this particular display. Factory built racers, like the S/S AMX would indeed fit the criteria.

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So this effectively eliminates the 69 Yenko Novas, Chevelles, and Camaros from the display, along with Buick Stage 2's, Pontiac RAV's, or a cross-ram Z/28?

[tom406]

D'oh! Of course Carousel Red for '69. It's just SO orange. But not Orbit Orange, of course. That's more of a yellow, right? (This inability to name colors properly, and the decision to start naming their cars with letters and numbers instead of proper names surely has something to do with their downfall.)

Bashton-no I don't have a Boss Nine. I have a friend with four (!) of them. There's a guy down south with nine. But there's lots of nice ones in the midwest as well. Go to the Boss 429 section of the Boss 302 Forum (www.boss302.com) and post a request for Boss 429 representation and you should find someone willing to share something nice. Good luck!

[bashton]

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Dealer built Supercars, although obviously welcomed and wanted, would not be suitable for this particular display. Factory built racers, like the S/S AMX would indeed fit the criteria.

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So this effectively eliminates the 69 Yenko Novas, Chevelles, and Camaros from the display, along with Buick Stage 2's, Pontiac RAV's, or a cross-ram Z/28?

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Dealer built Supercars would not meet the criteria for THIS particular display, but let's not forget the sYc Supercars Showcase and also, due to the great response, I see a sYc Members Showcase is needed also!

The Z/28 would be suitable, but I am happy to say we have confirmed a ZL1 for this display.

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

[bashton]

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A watershed year, for sure. A favorite year of mine, as I was born that summer

For Mopar, I think you have to have an A12 car, as they really are the epitome of street performance and the influence of the culture coming around and influencing the manufacturers. I prefer the Super Bees, but I have a hard time arguing against a Hemi Daytona. So I vote for a 1969-1/2 Road Runner 440 6bbl. Preferably a 4sp in Rally Green.

For Ford, its easy to pick a Boss 429 Mustang. That motor is awesome. (But I think a 428SCJ Mach 1 is probably the more significant car. Ford's best street motor with the first year of the iconic Mach 1 model makes for a tough combo) Maybe a Boss 429 and a Talladega (all were 428CJ)?

For Mercury, you need a 428CJ Cougar Eliminator (1st year Eliminator pkg) or Cyclone Spoiler. A Spoiler II (ala Talladega) would complement your Daytona in the aero wars display, but I think they were all 351/FMX auto cars, which is kind of a letdown given the swoopy body. As for Boss 429 Cougars, I believe only one is found (in pieces) and its been "awaiting restoration" for over a decade.

Buick-Stage 1 (1st year for that) 4sp ragtop is about the best you can do, but '70 has to be considered their peak, both in styling and performance.

Olds-Hard to beat the H/O. Although I do love a nice black W30 4sp car.

Chevy-ZL1, especially that loaded RS Camaro or one of the Vettes. All the COPOS are worthy, but ZL1 is really the epitome of a '69 only option.

AMC- 2nd on the Hurst built SS AMX. Close second would be the Rambler SC/Rambler. Both potent and quite an eyeful AND '69 only.

Pontiac-Hard to argue with your T/A ragtop selection, but at a public show, my money would be on an Orbit Orange RAIV GTO Judge (1st year) getting more attention, and being more distinctively "1969".

A Mod Top w/matching interior Mopar would be a good addition as well. That's REALLY 1969.

Good luck

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One clarification - Orbit Orange was indeed gorgeous, but it was a 1970 color. The color you're likely thinking about for 1969 is Carousel Red. My vote is for a CR 1969 RAIV hardtop Judge, M21, 4.33s.





Scott

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How about a 52000 mile unrestored original paint, original drivetrain,original interior,4 speed 3 owner CR RA IV 69 Judge??????
Sorry it's 3:90.

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Joe;

We have our Pontiac for this particular display, (the 69 T/A Convertible), but I would LOVE to have you bring this car to the show!

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

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There are several nice A12 Road Runners available if you post over here - http://a12mopar.com/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=general
How about a "M" code (440) Dart for another Dodge?
Remember that the '70 Superbird had to be out before Jan. 1, 1970 to fit in before the bumper law.

[bashton]

Add two more to the list;

Colin Comer has agreed to bring in two fine cars from his collection;

1969 1/2 M-Code Roadrunner 440+6-barrel 4 speed in my favorite color, Spring Green

His incredible 1969 Unrestored White Boss 429 Mustang.

To read all about these cars, check out www.colinsclassicauto.com

Whew...this just keeps getting better.

Our Thanks go out to Colin for helping us make the "Class of 69" Showcase a sight to see!

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member