The story of the COPO (Central Office Production Order) Camaro is well known among muscle car enthusiasts. The ability to order specially equipped high-performance cars, unknown to the general public, was a loophole around the rules of GM. Making the average iron block 427 Camaro look an everyday occurrence is COPO option code 9560, or ZL1 as it’s better known. With only 69 produced altogether, ZL1s are the rarest and most desirable Camaros ever built. They had an all-aluminum (block and heads) 427 cubic inch motor that was light and produced a tremendous amount of horsepower. With only professional racers in mind, the cost of this optional drivetrain was an astronomical $4,160, more than the price of a base model V8 Camaro.
This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro replicates the incomparable, highly coveted ZL1-powered COPO 9560, of which only 69 examples were factory built. Beneath the cowl-induction hood is a GM all-aluminum ZL1 427/430 HP engine, casting number 3946053 (tel:3946053), driving a M22 Muncie 4-speed manual and 4.10 Posi-Traction rear differential. This Camaro is finished in the attractive and desirable code 52 Garnett Red) complemented by a factory-correct Red interior.
As original ZL1s are extremely rare and valuable, this Camaro provides the same driving experience and look for a fraction of the price!
1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL-1 Replica
**REAL DEAL 427ci ZL-1 ALL ALLUMINUM ENGINE**
Powertrain & Performance
· Engine: Extremely Rare, Authentic GM 427ci ZL-1 All-Aluminum V8
· Block Casting: Genuine #3946053 ZL-1 Block / Schwartz Machine Company stamp “SMC 1d12-022” – #22 OF APROX 200 BUILT
· Transmission: Muncie M22 “Rock Crusher” 4-Speed Manual
· Rearend: 12-Bolt Posi-traction with 4.10 Gears
· Horsepower: Conservatively factory rated at 430 HP but said to be closer to 550HP
The Legend of the ZL-1
-Conceived for Can-Am and NHRA racing, the all-aluminum 427 shaved 100 lbs off the nose of the vehicle. Only 69 genuine ZL-1 Camaros were originally produced.
– Complete comprehensive, nut and bolt frame-off restoration completed
Build Highlights
Elite-tier re-creation, the centerpiece of this build is the highly coveted, authenticated genuine GM #3946053 ZL-1 aluminum block. Every component—from the high-performance transmission to the 4.10 rear-end—is carefully selected to provide the visceral, raw driving experience of one of the rarest and most powerful factory-engineered drag cars ever conceived.,VIN 124379N669404
Year 1969
Make Chevrolet
Model Camaro ZL1 Tribute
Engine 427
Transmission 4spd manual
Odometer: 9447, MI
Color Red
Location Coast 2 Coast Collector Car Auction
In Yard Yes