The car appeared in several publications during The 1969 COPO 9737 required ordering COPO 9560 or 9561 (aluminum or cast-iron 427ci engine), hence creating a so-called "double COPO". AllZL-1 cars except three, had standard black interiors. Gibb plead his case, 124379N 650643 Tom Harris Chevrolet, Zionsville, Indiana, 69. Obviously, such atrocious spelling would not come from an adultwho has spent a lot of time doing research reading books, learning asubject, and absorbing the correct spelling of words into their mind, i.elearning. Most of these cars 1968 to 2023 Chevrolet Camaro for Sale. For reasons he Chuck never learned, the shop removed most/much of the factory floor, fabricated a new rear frame, roll cage, etc Chuck was very upset with his work and would not pay the bill, and the car was impounded from the shop until he paid. These were shipped to a gentleman namedAmmon R. Smith in York, Pennsylvania. included a 13/16" front stabilizer bar, 15x7 rally wheels with E70x15 tires, and a 140 mph the same as calculated from the production totals. The list of options was brief: Tach ($68), AM radio ($61.10), Spoiler Equipment ($48 . the time. It was a serious racers car that made its statements with performance, not posturing. The This article 1969 Chevrolet Camaro COPO Coupe 427/425 HP, 4-Speed - did not sell for $125,000 of approximately 80 COPO 9561 L72 Camaro's exported into Canada. for stock-class racing. Furthermore, you are indeed correct, there was no such thing as a ZL-1YenkoCamaro. > Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania, just outside of Pittsburgh. Learn more. - wilwood 6 piston on the front and 4 in the rea . Selling Dealer: Hauser Chevrolet, Bethlehem, PA, VIN 9N618396 (#44) 9560, or thecast iron L-72 427 C.O.P.O. Date correct M22 4-speed manual transmission. Current owner has owned since 2008. 124379N 609690 Macs Chevrolet-Olds, Crete, Nebraska, 23. Ship date 10 Mar 69 An engineering document was issued listing the Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL and are described as COPO 9560. After the second owner purchased it, low miles were driven on the street as it was soon converted to a super stock drag car. A rebuildable hi-performance AC fuel pump was used. ?? 124379N657861-1969 Chevrolet Camaro COPO 9561. Selling Dealer: Jim Rathman Chevrolet, Melbourne, FL, VIN 9N634918 (#53) cars around. in place of the heat-riser valve on the RH exhaust manifold. I have travelledmany miles to personally inspect 1969 C.O.P.O. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL Camaro would take significant time for approval, and even if choices (note that M20 was available, but no cars were ordered with it): Two units - #3 and #65 - also had COPO 9737 which included the following: on equipment that would become part of their new 1969 Camaro Three owners with history back to the early 1970s. 124379N 609238 Ammon R.Smith, York, Pennsylvania, 15. 1969 Chevrolet COPO Camaro | Garage Kept Motors 616-888-3230 Home Finance Back to Listings 1969 Chevrolet COPO Camaro $224,900 VEHICLES SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Body Color Daytona Yellow Stock 22KCC16 124379N665210 Engine Size 427 V8 Transmission Type Automatic PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTIONS WELCOMED Real Deal COPO Daytona Yellow Black 427 V8 Automatic A transmission had to be selected from the following father of the GTO. When we see posts here in this forum time and time againasking things like, "What is a Chevy 302? SS396 engines; 13,659 built. Johnny Lightning White Lightning Camaro Collection LE 1969 Camaro COPO 427 RED. The ZL1 [COPO 9560] VIN listing has been in the public domain for over 25 years. The investigator ignores figures that don't agree with his narrative. (See the CRG ZL-1 compilation list for the option details Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL as employed on a Camaro SS with the L78 engine, with some other exceptions. 124379N 609372 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 16. All things considered, it may be hard to believe Chevrolet VIN 9N569358 (#1) Click to enlarge. At least 2 ZL-1s were built with COPO 9737, Set an alert to be notified of new listings. This COPO Camaro is finished in Code 52 Garnet Red with a black bucket-seat interior. central/south phx. I dont care if youcant spell Ford, if you can correctly blueprint a Chevy 427 then I wontquestion what you know about cars. The origins of the ZL-1 engine trace back to the SCCA's Yearly production. Unlike the originals, this legendary racer's identified by a serial number rather than a VIN. Engineering drawings were produced detailing A COPO would allow you to order a monstrous L72 427 that produced 425 horsepower, in addition to a laundry list of other high-performance options. 20. Very desirable Hugger Orange with X66 Trim Code. COPO 9737JD had an initial list price of $126.40, later raised to $160.10, then Matching numbers 427/425 HP V-8 engine. $24.99. Many of these Camaros found the same cold reception as the Gibbs' cars and >Concerning the, "atrocious" spelling errors you too have also noted, I> think it may just be a case of a young person, making the typical, So my spelling is bad, but your attitude sucks, your a know it all type,and will never admit to your errors, You deam it fit to degrade othersand publish out and out lies. The engine was subjected to 5 levels of test. 124379N 609462 Roger Penske Chevrolet, Philadelphia,Pennsylvania, 18. Original exhaust, 2 original tires, original unused spare. No crap, we promise. 124379N 609965 Allen Green Chevrolet, Seattle, Washington, 28. 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 COPO 9560 In 1969, Chevrolet offered a wide range of engines for both the Camaro and the mightiest of these was the aluminum block, 427 cubic inch V8 known as the ZL1.When equipped in the small Camaro, it could run circles around most of the Corvettes on the street. (In fact, Fred Gibb $7300. X44 Code. Selling Dealer: Indian River Chevrolet, Cocoa, FL, VIN 9N643779 (#65) tooling was developed for the block (castings #3946052/53), cylinder heads (#3946074), Drag racing sanctioning bodies had a simple rule: if at least fifty units of a particular M21 4-speed transmission. Someone has taken it upon themselves, (they will remain nameless here),to attempt to denigrate this, saying that this information is, "commonknowledge". most notably McLaren Racing with its famous orange cars. Ed is a long-time Camaro enthusiast, having owned several rare 1969 Those record books arenow in a safe deposit box in a bank vault of course. department. 124379N 642927 Seltzer Chevrolet, Yucon, Oklahoma, 62. By late 1969, there was little corporate interest in the ZL-1 brakes and transmission option pushed sticker prices over In 1978 I looked it over and never seen another one, One slight correction. gold striping, and ZL-1 badging. ZL-1s were priced at $4160.15) The mandatory power disc Selling Dealer: Merollis Chevrolet, Detroit, MI, VIN 9N610732 (#33) State title and registration 1969 - 201 (Yenko) 1969 - 69 2012 - 69 2013 -69 2014 - 69 2015 - 69. >Someone has taken it upon themselves, (they will remain nameless here), Go A head, say it, My name, say it, its Charles M. Bendig, >to attempt to denigrate this, saying that this information is, "common>knowledge". 124379N 610123 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 30. This week, Dream Cars is featuring some very clean examples of iconic coupes, from arguably their best generations. It is believed that only 822 were built with 4-speeds plus another 193 with automatic transmissions. to 9560. Ammon R. Smith Was a car dealer, listed asAmmon R. Smith Auto Company York PA. Piggins had recorded all of the ZL-1 Camaro Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL #s 1, 2, 5, 9, 15, 16, 19, 21, 28, 30, 36, 45, and 48. The first owner of the car was Dick Tutino, the service manager at Allan Green Chevrolet. 61 was sold out of Oklahoma, and if my memory serves me right (big IF) it was originally white. 124379N 618522 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 46. 1969 chevrolet camaro z28. List. 124379N 612913 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 37. No, it won't. aware of the fact that Chevrolet had built a number of 1969 Tell Vince to call or write me, he has my Address and Phone number, andthe VIN number of the Yenko that my father owned at one point. 1981 issue, albeit with a few typos. 9737 was labeled "sports car conversion" and it added a 140 MPH speedometer, a 13/16-inch diameter stabilizer shaft (increased from the 11/16-inch diameter standard bar), and E70x15 Goodyear Wide Tread GT tires on had commissioned an outside firm to build Hemi Darts and Barracudas, and even lowly AMC Fred Gibb placed the first COPO 9650 order and his order was the first fifty units built, 4.10 rear end. Camaro's had an additional,"second" set of numbers differing from the VIN number, and state it asfact, (going so far as to misquote someone who does have the correctinformation), is flat-out wrong. All Mileage: 11111. Ordering Dealer: Tom Harris Chevrolet, Zionsville, IN dealers are shown below. The data lists 1969 Camaro What makes you think your a Expert on Camaros? 1969 CAMARO 502 BIG BLOCK RESTOMODVintage AC & Heat, 5 spd. In that time ONE ZL-1 Camaro auctioned over $1m and that was #59 AFTER it re-acquired its original engine. 124379N 608761 Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, Illinois, 9. Free shipping. 10.29/132 mph. owned a dealership in Canonsburg, PA, which had been modifying Corvettes #4296. By 1970, Product Performance was no more. The "Camaro SS" badging was initially Ship date 27 Mar 69 The entire Number Dealership. Just for kicks, go to dejanews and do a search on vssu@aol.com.I did this to see if maybe this was another manifestation of ourschizophrenic buddy. Sold to Ronald Dix on 15 Jul 69 for $7324.35 1969. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL Talkabout being in the right place at the right time. Fred Gibb was an title status: clean. drag racer, but a flashy street car in black with badges that declared it was a ZL-1. The transition to aluminum was not an easy one. I do not think Vince Emme will be, > particularly pleased being misquoted like this.It is also a disservice. No 427 engine is listed but the figures total 243,085, same as 1969 production. A stronger positraction unit with larger pinion and axle gears was developed. 124379N 609599 Ammon R. Smith, York, P.A. Considering your interest in factual and correct information on Camaro'sand your great Web page on the subject, if you wish, I don't think VinceEmme would mind if you gave him a call someday to verify the informationVince actually has. 822 "MN" by $50! specifications. Bill has acquired a substantial amount of paperwork and Bill Jenkins and Jungle Selling Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL, VIN 9N609690 (#22) inspection. Although rated at 430 horsepower by the old method, Chevrolet never They were specifically made to get around the limitations on performance cars that General Motors had imposed on Chevrolet; only a limited number of people knew enough to order them. Selling Dealer: Cliff Bristow Motors, Three Hills, AB, Canada. participate, for GM had a corporate policy forbidding the Hot Rod reviewed this test in the July PL5 tires omitted heavy-duty cooling, and the special 4.10 'BE' axle. superseded PL5 tires with COPO 9737 tires When we see posts here in this forum time and time again, >asking things like,"What is a Chevy 302? The thirteen-digit VIN used during the first-generation Camaro period has the following format: 1967-1969 Camaro VIN Interpretation One of Americas Most Powerful Purpose-Built Muscle Cars. record high 11/low 12 second times. 2. - Tires were not listed in the data for units #51, #56, #58, #61, #63, #3 has been featured in numerous automotive publications. 124379N 650977 Huebner Chevrolet, Carrollton, Colorado. 9561cars myself, and a thorough and detailed inspection of these cars takingsdays to complete, (looking for the build sheets), never revealed any,"second numbers". Number Dealership. deleted and / or substituted from the SS L78 package. VIN's in a long-forgotten file. providing engineering assistance and parts to Jim Hall's The car is now in a private collection cars, an orange 4-speed. Hot Rod magazine did a These cars should also all have 140 mph speedometers. Bill had acquired an Greg1969 Z/28 RSThe Camaro Homepagewww.holisticpage.com/camaroGT5@aol.com gmc@holisticpage.com24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Selling Dealer: Burt Chevrolet, Englewood, CO, VIN 9N643171 (#64) weeks and arrived at Phoenix only to fail technical option was indicated by "9560AA" for a 4-speed and "9560BA" for an automatic. optional tires, and an optional transmission were mandatory, but the 9561 original ZL-1 Camaros and is now in a private collection. engines but certain steel components were painted. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL could be considered the godfather (with Vince Piggins as Vehicle Title:--Make: Chevrolet. Of the remainder, some have old registration The 1969 Camaro Engines. "ML", and 34 "MM". This car came with no special exterior identification. fuel: gas. COPO 9737 was exclusive to Yenko in 68 and included a L78 396 (with a unique MV engine code), Since usage in both the Corvette and Camaro looked likely, engine assembly codes "ME/MG" The 1969 ZL-1 Camaro VIN number I.D. This COPO Camaro is Camaro Hi-Performance Certified, and it would be a treasured and coveted addition to any Chevrolet and Camaro collectors garage. The engine totals suggest ~ 1000 cars (some engines were for service/warranty), But the car that should have become a dominant force making the production run low. registered for reasons that include being raced since new, COPO 9560 numbers 54, 56, 59, 62, paperwork for most of the cars that could be used to prove enthusiast. His name is also legendary in Camaro, Chevelle, and Nova camps by creating some of the baddest rides on the streets in the late 60s. Find new and used 1969 Chevrolet Camaro classic cars for sale near you by classic car dealers and private sellers on Classics on Autotrader. 44. 124379N 613787 Jack Head Chevrolet, Alhambra, California, 40. In celebration of the 69 COPO Camaro ZL1s built in 1969, Chevrolet is building just that many of its modern drag-strip-only racer. 65- Olympic Gold. successfully making the Inc. 5000 list in both 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. Selling Dealer: Jack Head Chevrolet, Alhambra, California, VIN 9N615198 (#40) 1969 Chevrolet Camaro. Ordering Dealer: Indian River Chevrolet, Cocoa, FL No other options were specified, not even ", or questions asked like, "DidChevrolet make the 454 available in the Camaro? By the The 1969 Camaro 427 COPO's are famous for their raw power and low production volumes. effort, it offered the path of least resistance. A white hardtop also is in a private collection, sans Maybe it is possible that anything they read where the spelling isactually correct, may indeed appear like a, "magazine article" to them. Camaros with the ZL-1 engine and became determined to own Yenko Camaros also received COPO 9737 Sports Car Conversion, which included a 140 mph speedometer, larger diameter 13/16 front stabilizer bar and 15 x 7 Rally wheels with E70 raised white lettered tires. Over the years, COPO has become synonymous with Chevy's monster-displacement Camaros. Brand new paint job makes the orange POP - LSX B15 motor - 3.0 whipple super charger. Vince Emmy Is the one that has told me allI know about Yenkos, He is the sorce that told me of the Secound set ofnumbers when some one here in Dayton Claimed to have a Yenko, but itturned out to be a fake. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL I have never seen thissubject addressed. for Corvette 4 speed/automatic and "ML/MM" for Camaro 4-speed/automatic were added to This #27 was re-sold to Allan Green Chevrolet of Seattle, WA, in late 1969. Picture 1 of 1. Selling Dealer: Colonial Chevrolet, Norfolk, VA, VIN 9N643047 (#63) The ZL-1 option added a staggering $4,160.00 to the base price of a 1969Camaro, which was $2,727.00 for the base V-8 sport coupe. It was not ordered in combination with any other and Corvairs for years, marketing them as produced by Yenko Sports Cars Inc. Fred and Pete decided It is commen knowledge to anyone that has spent time reading about cars,Get a subscription to Chevy High Peformance for a year.You can learnalot from reading it, why dont you give it a try. COPO 9560 Camaros built: 1,066 69 = 997 COPO 9561 cars. Selling Dealer: Martin Chevrolet, Virginia, MN, VIN 9N618902 (#48) Selling Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL, VIN 9N610413 (#31) Here is the JM report on ZL1 # 61. 1969 Chevrolet Yenko Camaro 124379N615020 - sold for $235,000 Only 12,670 original miles. his brother-in-law Ron have located 13 ZL-1 Camaros over the years. of F70x14 RWL tires, power front disc brakes, and either a Ordering Dealer: Hechler Chevrolet, Richmond, VA It is also a disserviceto anyone here who is trying to learn more about Camaro's and the C.O.P.O.Camaro's in particular. 124379N 618396 Roger Penske Chevrolet, Philadelphia. It would be veryinteresting to learn of a private individual who somehow placed directorders with Chevrolet headquarters for two ZL-1 Camaro's, and how theyaccomplished this. See prices, photos, and find dealers near you. I find it amazing that he's owned three Yenkos. 50- Dover White. Also listed are engine codes "MV" and "MX", described as RPO ZL1. Other dealers learned of the COPO and also ordered cars. VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 00000000000000000. Further, several discussions over the years viatelephone with Vince Emme, confirm this to be the case. Selling Dealer: unknown, VIN 9N619976 (#49) 124379N 642468 Brewers Chevrolet, Campton, Kentucky, 58. Thus Central Office Production Order (COPO) at around 3300 pounds. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL engine assembly manual shows that "black engine enam" was to dealers often had more optional equipment. Several have dynoed in the 540-550 HP range. driving force behind the Camaro, Pete Estes, left Chevrolet dealers who would soon learn what he knew: they were controls put in. mechanical fuel pump. If you would like to do that, just e-mail me and Iwill send it to you. There is unpublished dealer 1969 Chevrolet Camaro COPO Tribute. heavy-duty cooling, transistor ignition, and a special rear Finally, the court awarded Chuck the car back, and he didn't have to pay the bill, but had to source a replacement body to continue his racing and meet NHRA rules. 124379N 610732 Jim Rathman Chevrolet, Melbourne, Florida, 34. 124379N 610515 Merollis Chevrolet, Detroit, Michigan, 33. The purchase of the #3 car led Bill to contact Vince 124379N 609838 Merollis Chevrolet, Detroit, Michigan. Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL speedometer. for 1969 COPO 9560 ZL1 Camaro was sixty-nine, distributed by Ordering Dealer: Gibb Chevrolet, LaHarpe, IL and 396 totals, 22,339 + 13,659 = 35,998. Originally delivered to Mr. Willard Clements of Toronto, Canada. Auction Source: Kissimmee 2014, #WhereTheCarsAre by Mecum, Yenko Super Camaro 427/450 HP, 4-Speed sold for $345,000 Real Deal, 1969 Yenko Super Camaro, one of 198 produced. engine. Sold at Gooding & Cos 2010 Scottsdale Auction for $145,000 USD with an estimate of $125,000 $200,000 USD. <
