1969 Chevrolet Camaro Restomod With LT1 Engine For Sale At $...

My expert opinion and pricing analysis on the offer

This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro restomod in Gray with black racing stripes is for sale at $139,999 with 25,849 miles on the odometer. It's been comprehensively rebuilt with a Gen V LT1 V8, Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual, Heidts front suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, and a list of upgrades that reads like someone went shopping with a blank check and excellent taste. The sale also includes a brand-new vertical door kit and build sheet invoices, which is a nice touch for documentation purposes.

According to Classic.com, the average sale price for a custom first-generation Camaro is $93,090, with recorded sales ranging from $12,100 for a rough pro street build to $385,000 for a concours-level restomod. Classics on Autotrader lists the average asking price for a 1969 Camaro at approximately $91,772, with listings ranging from $27,500 to around $260,000. Streetside Classics currently has comparable LT-powered restomods listed between $99,995 and $193,995, depending on build quality and spec.

At $139,999, this Camaro sits about 50% above the custom first-gen average, but that premium is somewhat justified by the Gen V LT1 powerplant, which is a more modern and refined engine than the Gen IV LS motors you'll find in most restomods at this price point. If you want modern reliability wrapped in 1969 sheet metal, this car is a snatch.

The offer

• Make: Chevrolet
• Model: Camaro restomod
• Year: 1969
• Mileage: 25,849 (exempt/TMU)
• Engine: 6.2L Gen V LT1 V8
• Power: Approximately 455 HP
• Transmission: Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual
• Drive type: Rear wheel drive (12 bolt rear end)
• Exterior color: Gray with black racing stripes
• Interior color: Black
• Asking price: $139,999
• Interested in this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro? View the listing here.

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1969 Chevrolet Camaro restomod listing details

The heart of this build is a 6.2-liter Gen V LT1 V8 with electronic fuel injection and a K&N air intake. This is the same engine that powered the C7 Corvette Stingray, rated at 455 horsepower and 460 lb ft of torque in factory trim. It's mated to a Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual transmission, which sends power to a 12-bolt rear end. The Flowmaster American Thunder exhaust system handles the soundtrack, and if you've ever heard an LT1 with a proper exhaust, you know it sounds nothing like an LS. It has a sharper, more aggressive tone that suits the first-gen Camaro's personality.

On the outside, this Camaro wears a restrained shade of gray that lets the black over-the-top racing stripes do the talking. It's a color combination that manages to look aggressive without being obnoxious, which is harder to pull off than most builders realize.

Inside, the original interior has been completely replaced with a modernized cabin that prioritizes comfort and usability. The front and rear seats come from a 2016 Camaro SS, which means actual bolstering and support instead of the bench seat experience your father tolerated. Dakota Digital gauges replace the original instrumentation, a Pioneer digital display handles entertainment duties, and Vintage Air provides climate control that actually works. A custom-riveted wood steering wheel adds some character, and an aftermarket Kenwood sound system handles music.

1969 Chevrolet Camaro restomod quick take

The 1969 Camaro is arguably the most beautiful year of the first generation, the one where Chevrolet got the proportions exactly right before regulations and emissions standards started compromising the design. This particular car takes that timeless shape and fills it with modern mechanicals that make the whole package actually livable. Is $139,999 a lot for a first-gen Camaro that isn't numbers-matching? Yes. But this isn't a car for the person who wants to debate carburetor originality at Bloomington Gold. This is for the buyer who wants the look of 1969 with the drivability of 2016, someone who will actually drive to dinner and back without worrying about vapor lock or whether the points need adjusting.

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This story was originally published April 17, 2026 at 5:30 AM.