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the assistance of an electric motor,   front end was discarded by a prior   age-appropriate imperfections are
        allowing the internal functions of   owner several years ago, an exact   present, many of which obviously
        the engine to be viewed with ease;   duplicate was built using original   due to the rigors of constant
        however, the display rests in static   and NOS GM parts to complete the   transportation, assembly and
        condition as offered.               “Double Header” Camaro display.     teardown between shows, the
                                            After a 10-year search, one of the   seller has thankfully preserved
        Following service in high-profile
        auto shows, this “Double Header”    original GM Straight-6 cutaway      this compelling ensemble,
        Camaro display was kept privately   show engines was located, restored,   rather than subjecting it to full
        away from public view for the past   installed and hooked to a GM       restoration. Even much of the
        52 years. Upon acquisition, the     Powerglide automatic transmission,   control circuitry for the display
        consignor performed an exacting     making the 6-cylinder nose          still remains mounted inside the
        preservation consistent with the    authentic in detail.                trunk and behind the front valance
        display’s originality. Only those   As offered, the Camaro’s body       panel. The original heavy cover,
        parts unavoidably requiring         remains in highly original          used to protect the display during
        restoration or replacement were     condition from the time it was first   transportation, is also included,
        altered. Since the original 6-cylinder   modified for display. While some   along with a selection of original
                                                                                blueprints and wiring schematics.
                                                                                The original title documenting
                                                                                the Camaro’s 2.4 actual miles
                                                                                is included, plus a Certificate of
                                                                                Authenticity from Camaro expert
                                                                                Jerry MacNeish.
                                                                                Selling with No Reserve at the
                                                                                2022 Scottsdale Auction, this
                                                                                1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS
                                                                                “Cutaway” Coupe (Lot #1369) is
                                                                                ready to take the top position in
                                                                                any collection.
                                                                                – David C. Neyens
                                                                                For up-to-date information on this vehicle,
                                                                                visit Barrett-Jackson.com

















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             AMONG THE CAMARO’S MANY SPECIAL
          FEATURES AND DETAILS, IT WAS PREPARED
           FOR SHOWS WITHOUT DOORS, ALLOWING
          VIEWERS TO ADMIRE THE WELL-APPOINTED
                INTERIOR WITHOUT OBSTRUCTION.
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