Is the 1969 Camaro SS a BETTER muscle car than a Ford Mustang GT?

[@mattmekhaeil]

Old school muscle will never be forgotten. These are so sick

[@omarcortes5754]

The model year 69 is hands down the best Camaro ever made.

[@RaitisRides]

You just may be right!

[@arizonacolour8793]

The best Camaro is the new 2025 Camaro Z28 😊 .............. Oh wait...hehe

[@charleslanphier8094]

Best looking yeah. Today's cars are better in every other way

[@theshield1613]

The best part doesnt require smog

[@cbutler4645]

​@@charleslanphier8094Thanks for that revelation...it's called progress mixed in with research and development. I'm pretty sure your oven is better in every way over your grandparents 🙄

[@Bowhunters6go8xz6x]

Hey Joe, those "Fog Lamps" are the turn signals, no fog lamps were available. ------ Camaro's and Chevelle's were the beasts back in those years, you could get the 396 Big Block or the small block chevy 302 with 2 4BBL carberators (Z28 302 V8 Cross Ram Dual 4 BBL Carbs) 290 hp. There were 4 396's available - official 1969 Camaro 396 big-block options were the L34 (325 hp), L35 (350 hp), L78 (375 hp, iron heads), and L89 (375 hp with aluminum heads). -------- That shifter was called a (Horseshoe or Lift Gate) shfter for the 350 and 400 Turbohydromatic and lots of guys would put (shift kits) in the transmission for faster shifts. I owned a 1970 Camaro SS with 400 automatic and this same shifter and later I bought a 1970 Chevelle SS with 396 and 4 spd Muncie (rock crusher) manual trans. Both very fast and fun to drive. Joe - To answer your question (the Camaro was GM's direct response to Ford creating the Mustang) so you are probably right that had it not been for the Mustang we wouldn't have ever had the Camaro.

[@motorcycleboy_reigns]

I love first gen Camaros, but here in southern cali, there’s a huge over-saturation of them. Mostly hipsters, that don’t know a mopar from a Pontiac. But hey, it’s great for the fabricators and the speed shops turning these cars around, making money. And still great to see more of them than ever on the road. Feel it might be a direct response to having these EV’s being shoved down everyone’s throat.

[@RichardsWorld]

My favorite year Camaro, awesome man. I showed up to a local meet over 10 years ago with a 94 Supra, and it was nice. But when I saw a Candy Apple 69 Camaro, I was in shock and awe of that Camaro.

[@nickshepley2566]

The 1969 Camaro SS was the first muscle car I fell in love with. It was featured in Asphalt Urban GT for Nintendo DS The car was black with flame decals on the sides

[@RaitisRides]

Oh wow! That is so very cool!

[@deandrecocroft8299]

My guy if you go on this page koolie B koolin he have the exact same car same color and set he try to get rid if right now I thought this was his car

[@buzevim]

Hi, this is also my favourite muscle car but does exist better muscle car in terms design and power ?

[@GORILLAROB]

The best looking cars were back in the day…it’s when people took pride in what they made…different world today…thank you sir for another great video..

[@davidp2888]

If I had the resources this would definitely be in my dream car warehouse. My wish list is long!

[@RaitisRides]

I know that feeling David!

[@Irishmanbikes]

I love this car. Growing up in Potomac, Maryland there were a lot of Camaro SS and Chevelle SS cars. Lots of noise and burnouts.

[@bigdawgwb2013]

I can listen to that sound all freakin day, thank you Joe Bro for this awesome experience

[@adamslyfer8629]

My dad was a camaro man, he wasn't rich and only got what he could afford ( especially when i was born), ended up getting a 68' firebird in orange and needed alot of TLC tinkered with it for YEARS, he took the badges off and slapped "Camaro" on it, no one knew the difference until he told them and they saw that infamous blue firebird symbol on the side windows, we eventually painted it white with black race stripes on it and we weren't pros, definitely wasn't showroom quality like this one but he didn't care yet always admire the ones that were but best believe he always turned heads, even won an award one time from a car show he went at to his surprise, he never got to have a quality classic like this one and be fortunate Mr. Joe if he was there with you, he'd have wrestled the keys out of your hands to drive it, thank you for reviewing this beautiful relic the way it deserves and going ON THROTTLE it reminded me of the good ole days when I was a kid with him 9/11/13 RIP pops. If your curious the car is still in our family, sold it to my uncle ( one of my mom's brothers who always wanted it) several years ago which he fixed up, why you ponder? Because much to the dismay of my pops, I became a charger man 😉 not that he didn't like other classic cars anyway.

[@flanerpete2040]

Proper American muscle car V-8 exhaust sound! I ordered a '69 Mustang Fastback with a 351 4-barrel 4-speed from the factory in Nov '68 - $3006 out the door.

[@marksingo2177]

Joe, you are the Absolute Best ! My first car that i bought when was 15, '69 Camaro..complete piece of junk, lol...My Father worked on it, countless hours..Bless Him ! Thanks for the great memories!

[@DWH300]

The 1969 Mustang lineup was amazing from the Trans Am winning Boss 302. The Cobra Jet Mach 1 and the Nascar homologation Boss 429 with Shelby introducing their GT350 and GT500 lineup.

[@mitchlu]

Joe, your uncontrollable laughter when accelerating says it all...great video!

[@alanklaus7774]

Doesn't get much more classic than that. Beautiful. Thanks for bringing that review.

[@sbrown9020]

Excellent car. Still for me I will take a 70-73 split bumper one. Or 70-74 cuda

[@gmpny3945]

Thank you for this retro review. These are the cars I grew up with. Today's cars can outperform the cars of the 60s and 70s but they are still appreciated for all they did back in the day.

[@moflow99]

Yours may be faster Joe, but the 1st gen will always be the best looking and the coolest. 😁

[@MisterMikeTexas]

Speaking of the 60s, let's add Cream (starring Eric Clapton), Big Brother And The Holding Company (starring Janis Joplin), and The Amboy Dukes (starring Uncle Ted!). 😊🎸

[@tomdrummy4984]

I love it !! Thanks Joe……really enjoyed that one. All the late sixties and very early seventies muscle cars were amazing…….before the emission crap kicked in.

[@willhouston4493]

Thanks for doing these classic cars, always brings a smile and almost a tear. I grew up in this era, my teen years,, and its long gone...sad. oh well, keep em coming Joe.

[@Jack.Smith80]

Nice classic muscle car, Joe but I do like John Wick's car Mustang Boss 429 .1969.😁

[@jtoth1234summer]

Twinkies back in 69 were twice as big as the Twinkies today. My favorite was the old banana flip.

[@cheapme1850]

Banana Flips were the best!

[@aymanlockhartable]

Wish go back in time buy bunch 1Gen Camaro $3500! Amazing machine!

[@suzanneflowers2230]

Thank you so much, Joe. This is what the joy of driving is all about. That's how an engine should sound!! I can't wait for your next retro classic review!!

[@samswales9280]

This is one of the 3 cars that takes pride of place in my dream garage. Killing it as always, Raiti!

[@rafaeltorovip]

WOW. Thank you for bringing this awesome review. That is my dream car, along with the 57 Chevrolet Bel Air and the 53 Corvette.

[@Glideslopes]

More retro reviews Joe. Loving this.

[@MegaRetr]

That look is legendary love it)))

[@rickjames6867]

Classic car review greatness, from the best car guy on KZbin. Thanks again Joe. ✌️💙

[@zuhayerahnafaziz6956]

Love it but its also painful to know that there have an uptick of thefts of Camaros around the US. Please have your keyfobs safe and secured people.

[@Omar_Cortez17]

Wow that’s a very jaw dropping experience from that 1969 Camaro 😮

[@remander3873]

Beautiful restoration! I love the balance of stock and more modern features.

[@suzanneflowers2230]

I hope you find a Buick GSX. Many younger folks are unaware of Buick's powerhouse past.

[@MisterMikeTexas]

$4100 was a pretty steep sum in 1969 though. That was easily Oldsmobile territory. Still not sure I'd gamble eating a 55 year old Twinkie. 😬

[@KDragg4]

Wow!. It looks much better. Thats for sure.

[@elizabethpayette9115]

The first car I owned was a 68 Camaro, it had Cragar Mags, Hurst Shifter, Holley 4 barrel and other cool stuff, the first time I laid eyes on it I was in love, still think that year and model is the most beautiful car ever made.

[@LESTER7L1]

I was 9 in 1969 Joe. I REMEMBER THIS RIDE WELL! I can totally DIG IT. Thanks for bringing it to us!( MOST CARS were a COUPLE grand back in the day, WE WILL NEVER SEE THOSE DAYS AGAIN!!) Thanks guys.SEE you on another ride!

[@LESTER7L1]

STEVE! Thanks so much for the great work you do on production!

[@juanbland41]

Chirping in 2nd gear ...speechless.Im a 70s kid and igrww up around cars and horsepower and this one is a perfect example of what you can do with these cars. Well done to the owner 👍👍👍👍👍

[@FlamerSmasherMBXCar]

I do remember a time when Anna Silk/Bo Fae Succubus Lost Girl drove a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS like this one, but hers is a convertible version of a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS.

[@andymesenbrink6946]

I don’t think there is a more universally liked body style than the 69 Camaro. I had a chance to buy a Hugger Orange RS/SS 396 for 10k back in 2000 and have regretted not buying it ever since.

[@iNeverHadMercy]

Hands down....69 Camaro! The ULTIMATE Automotive equivalent of a "One-Shot Deal" or in this case a "One-Shot Model Year" true Classic 💰🍺

[@codtide]

55 year old car and it's still cool.

[@charleslanphier8094]

More muscle car reviews please. Everybody reviews new cars. DO IT, DO IT NOW.

[@GMfan746]

That V8 muscle sound makes my heart so happy ❤️❤️

[@andrewSUN17]

Awesome video Joe. Nothing like those early days of American muscle to inspire! Gets your heart racing every time!

[@jaywri35]

Love the 69 Camaro Me and my dad found one in a field in Oklahoma in 1990 and restored it still have the car today

[@dominickirkwood]

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍

[@ScottParisi]

This was the review I didn't know I needed. A 1969 Chevelle SS 396 four speed with AC and dual outside mirrors is my dream muscle car.

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

Yes of course Joe and can't wait to buy one.

[@ChristianLaRochelle]

My dream car right there

[@kgthegreatone943]

That's definitely a dream car. Someone's dreams are going to come true when they get this car.

[@LoudModeOn]

What a beauty! This, and a C1 Corvette are my dream two muscle car garage.

[@HossLUK]

My dad's got a 68 in the garage. We're gonna build it up when we get enough money, and he'll pass it on to me.

[@darylharvey2865]

Better have him put that in writing... 😂😂

[@kanervatie]

My dream car right there. It's the small things, like the rear fenders that just make it so much more cooler than a 67-68.

[@xrmerkur]

the Camaro was always a worthy competitor, and many times the superior performer. but I'll always have the original pony car on a pedestal.

[@zingwilder9989]

This is right down your alley, Joe: Pure history!!

[@richki.24]

'67-'69 are so sweet ..

[@arnoldguisa4155]

I’m a millennial 88’ and my father had one of these of course I know how the rolling windows works 😅

[@mystictk4149]

My dad loves this car so much!! he misses the orange one he had in his 20's.

[@johnstonis7977]

Sweet ride! I own a 1971 RS/SS. Every car lover has a 1969 Camaro on their top 5 list. Beautiful car!

[@KDragg4]

I think the ultimate muscle car is the 71 Cuda, but they are way out of my price range

[@teddydavid2816]

That car is beautiful

[@KMantle]

They implemented the 5mph bumper because they knew in the future car manufacturers would forget how to make functional brakes.

[@gramb5611]

A 69 Camaro and a 69 Twinkie ? My $4100 check is on the way 😂 Awesome Joe 🤙🏼 Thanks

[@fordmuscleluis9710]

Glad you got this muscle car Chevrolet Camaro to review and test drive

[@MurseTech64]

I'm about actual performance so I'll wait on the Charger Daytona Banshee.

[@mikebrown2425]

This 69 SS 396 is just a beautiful piece of Americana muscle 💪🏻

[@RaitisRides]

You got that right Mike!

[@HardRockVermont]

Awesome piece Joe! When it comes to classic street muscle, I love them all. Love the old school features from that era, didn't need a touch screen...lol

[@KhaiMahase]

oh yeahl.. we own 2 69 camaros! Their awsome!

[@shamako4ever718]

Alright Joe I’m all about the OG

[@MisterMikeTexas]

I almost thought that was Emelia Hartford's 69 Camaro!

[@tbuddy3372]

Raiti you look like the guy who played in Insidious 😂🤣

[@FLEXjs]

I'm 56 and these cars were ridiculously cheap when I was a teenager. My friend had a '68 Convertible 327. I need a time machine so I can go back and buy them all.

[@matrox]

A classmate in 6th and 7th grade older brother had a brand new 69' Camaro SS in in white with orange rally stripes and a 4 speed.

[@michaeljones5986]

Got my entry in! Gunning for that ‘69 Camaro, it is sweet!

[@RaitisRides]

Oh Man I hope you will this one Michael!

[@matrox]

I had drum brakes on my 69' Road Runner back in the day in the 70s. Had them on my 65 Barracuda, my 67 Ford. All non power brakes. They stopped fine if adjusted properly just takes more pressure. If you can lock up the wheels the brakes are fine. Peeps who have never even driven older cars make it sound like because they have Drum or non power brakes the car won't stop. The stopping depends on how much pressure you apply.

[@noelbgood8845]

Things just got a little heiry… take the wheel Joseph!

[@matrox]

18:15 A friend of my mother bought a brand new 68' Camaro with a 6 banger. I remember we went to the beach in it. My mother, older brother and myself 11 or 12 piled into the back seat and a passenger in the front seat. And yeh it was cramped. The beach was about an hour away, but nobody complained. My current car is a 17' Camaro SS, 6 speed Manual. Had a 2011 Camaro before this. Both nice cars but the 6th gen is step up from the 5th gen.

[@milsonaqui]

Where's your Ford Ranger review? You're my go to youtube car reviewer. Hoping to see that review soon! More power!

[@motorcycleboy_reigns]

Mentioned Pontiac twice, TA’s and firebird’s, but forgot about the GOAT!

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Jesus Christ, that sound was unbelievable

[@Fishfreq]

Love it Joe!! Keep doing vintage car reviews mixed in with your new cars!! You bring good insight on little nuances! You could even dive deeper into certain technical features, I know I’d enjoy it 👍💪👊😎!!

[@richki.24]

nice review Joe ...

[@AndresAndrade.]

Classic beauty and that sound 🤯

[@MinionInc]

Joe is becoming my favorite car reviewer.

[@TheSpeedDemon64]

I love this classic! My favorite Camaro alongside the 5th gen. Definitely better than the Mustang

[@rockybalboa2526]

: ) NOW THIS IS A "CAR"..... NO SENSORS! NO COMPUTERS! NO BULLLLL SH*T! GREAT REVIEW RAITI!

[@ToddMcCallum-hr7vw]

Cruising in classic style...real head turner.

[@JohnnyUtah9173]

Still rolling through those stop 🛑 signs. Cmon Joe, tighten it up.

[@BB-eb8lq]

Awesome thank you for that!

[@heartbreakkid8708]

What a hoot!!!

[@RaitisRides]

You better believe it!

[@LovelyBreakingWaves-gu2cv]

The 60s was the coolest time man!

[@Brad-Ley]

Gen Z was my age era, but my favorite GM era was the early 70's (1970-1973). Truth: My dad's dream Camaro is a '69 model year (RSSS or Z28). Side note: I'd like to request you review a classic MB or VW in a future video.

[@Thebuscommunityleader]

Amazing review Joe.

[@AndrewM83]

Don't make em like they used to. That sound!

[@elizabethpayette9115]

In 1968 you could get a tick tock tach, they combined a clock and a tach.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right Elizabeth!

[@mistamaog]

I was loving the car, but the biggest zonk, no third pedal! I can only imagine how much more excited you would've been with that third pedal.

[@terryrutherford2114]

Joe, thankyou for profiling one of my favorite cars. I wanted a 1st gen Camaro when I was 17 (1984), I ended up with a 1970 Camaro Z28 clone, which was okay. I have a disagreement with you. I love the looks of the hidden headlight Camaros. I would love a 1969 RSSS. Maybe after I'm done with my C7 Z06. haha! Thanks for the video!

[@RaitisRides]

That is so wonderful Terry! Awesome story from your past. I forgive you for liking the hideaway lights! LOL

[@sgod5902]

Old school muscle is a different level. Wish I could’ve experienced it