1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z11 Pace Car Convertible

This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible is equipped with the Z11 option, which added the RS and SS packages as well as trim and decals in the style of the Camaro pace car used at the 1969 Indianapolis 500. The car is finished in Dover White over orange vinyl and houndstooth cloth upholstery, and it is powered by a 350ci Turbo-Fire V8 paired with a three-speed Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission. Equipment includes a white convertible soft top, orange stripes, 14″ Rally Wheels, front disc brakes, power steering, retractable headlights, front and rear spoilers, and an AM/FM radio. Acquired by the selling dealer in April 2023, this Z11 Camaro convertible is now offered at no reserve with a clean New Jersey title. The Z11 package was introduced in early 1969 to outfit a limited run of production convertibles with trim replicating that of the official pace cars built for the 53rd Indianapolis 500. Fewer than 3,700 cars were sold with the option, all finished in Dover White with Z/28-style stripes in Hugger Orange. The selling dealer notes that the white convertible soft top has been replaced and that the car was refinished circa 2015. Pace Car graphics are on the doors, and additional details include retractable headlights, dual side mirrors, front and rear spoilers, and chrome bumpers. The 14″ Rally Wheels are mounted with 205/70 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires. The car is equipped with power steering, and braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums. The front bucket seats and rear bench are upholstered in orange vinyl with houndstooth cloth inserts. Woodgrain trim accents the dashboard and center console, while replacement black carpeting lines the floors. An AM/FM radio and a cabin heater are equipped. The two-spoke SS steering wheel is adorned with woodgrain trim. Instrumentation includes a 120-mph speedometer and a fuel-level gauge. The five-digit odometer shows 45k miles, a handful of which were added under current ownership. The 350ci Turbo-Fire L48 V8 was factory rated at 300 horsepower. The selling dealer reports that the carburetor is a replacement and that the engine was painted at the same time of the refurbishment in 2015. A portion of the engine stamping is shown above. The HB suffix corresponds with a 300-horsepower, 350ci L48 V8 for use with a three-speed Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission. Photos showing additional identification numbers are presented in the gallery. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission. Decoding the Fisher body tag reveals the following information: Build Date: 03B – Second week of March build date Style: 69 12467 – 1969 Camaro convertible Body: NOR280089 – Norwood, Ohio, assembly, body number Trim: 720 – Orange vinyl and houndstooth cloth Paint: 50 – Dover White A: White soft top Z11: Indy Pace Car Accents convertible