1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z11 Pace Car Convertible 396

This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 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 was sold new from Bill Heard Chevrolet of Columbus, Georgia, and it was repainted in Dover White with orange stripes after it was purchased by the owner in 2022. Power is provided by a 396ci Turbo-Jet V8 paired with a TH400 three-speed automatic transmission and a Positraction differential. Inside, the front bucket seats and rear bench are trimmed in orange vinyl and houndstooth cloth and accompanied by a center console, an AM/FM radio, and power windows. The car is equipped with power steering and power-assisted front disc brakes as well as 14″ Rally wheels and a dual exhaust system. This Camaro pace car convertible is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with its Protect-O-Plate, a 1969 dealer invoice, an owner’s manual, and a Virginia title in the owner’s name. 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. This example was repainted during the refurbishment completed in 2023, and equipment includes a white convertible soft top, orange stripes, retractable headlight covers, dual side mirrors, and front and rear spoilers.