Rare 1969 Camaro ZL1 # 12 Chevrolet Chevy & 427 Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On “My Car Story” we're in Rosemont IL at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals on 11-21-19.
We’re looking at a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro in Blue Paint. The car features the 427 CI ZL1 V8 all aluminum engine.
The car's Owner is Eddie Martin. Eddie’s had this car since 1976. Eddie shares when he bought the car it was challenging to verify it was ZL1, and after years of research he was finally able to verify this is a car with a very special engine. This car sounds GREAT!
To see details on the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals show, go to www.MCACN.com
ENJOY!

[@guitarhole]

The Holy Grail of 69 Camaro's . Nice car . Thanks for posting .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bud Lee, High praise for this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@richardmalone4721]

Wow! Owned since ‘76. “That is a good sound Eddy!” I’ll second that! Love that he kept the Day 2 touches as this pinnacle specimen is Gold in any presentation. Amazed about the Jeep and a trailer trek, lol, (DOT roadside inspections aside ;-). Thx Lou...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard Malone, Happy to receive a "Wow! from you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@ImTheDaveman]

Eddie was smiling from ear to ear. If I had that car, I would be too!! Excellent Camaro and excellent coverage, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi ImTheDaveman, Happy to read you're as happy as Eddie watching this episode. Lou P.S. I was smiling ear to ear too :-)

[@kurtzimmerman1637]

I would clean out all the stuff in my garage for this one. great video as usual!🔧🇺🇸

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kurt Zimmerman, Happy to read this one has a place at your home, Lou

[@alexgolovchenko3791]

By far my all time favorite, most loved Camaro of all time.😢

[@loucostabile]

WINNER!

[@gregfoster4541]

Great way to start the day, a cool Camaro a cup of coffee and Lou. Thanks for sharing and as always "Howdy 👍"!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Greg from TX, Happy to read I'm starting your day in a positive way :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Tea for me but still a great way to start a day and weekend..

[@michaelp_42]

Absolutely Stunning ‘69 ZL-1 !!! Happy New Year LOU

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael P, Happy to read this car is a "Absolutely Stunning" :-) Happy New Year, Lou

[@Xplantdad]

Eddie is a great guy too! I've been lucky enough to take a ride to the drag strip in Collinsville, Il. for the SuperCar reunion in Eddie's ZL-1. Have video of it as well. This Camaro couldn't have found a better caretaker than Eddie (and Donna) ! BTW, the car next to Eddie's is Larry Christiansen's 1969 Pilot Z28. Larry knows a ton about Camaro's-and is a friend as well.

[@loucostabile]

HI Xplantdad, Sounds like good Friends & great cars.....Win / Win :-) Lou

[@zarbog8618]

Nothing sounds quite as beautiful as a real deal ZL1! What a beautiful piece of history.

[@loucostabile]

Hi zarbog8 61, Happy to read you appreciate the looks and sounds of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@jamesdalton7191]

Awesome 69 ZL1 Camaro! Those engines are no joke. I put a ZL1 cam in my 427, used a pair of those Winters aluminum heads, only 10.5 compression and a factory GM aluminum intake manifold and got my Camaro to run an 11.83 @ 116 mph in the 1/4 mile. 😎🏁

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@jiveturkey9993]

I remember seeing a car identical to that on one of those TV auctions in like 2006 or 7, right around there and it sold for like 3 million dollars. It was the most expensive car at the auction. That was on the Speed Channel.

[@catfishjenkem2226]

Damn !!

[@loucostabile]

:-0

[@jiveturkey9993]

@@catfishjenkem2226 it was a long time ago. I think my original number was off. Now that I think back, I think it was $850,000. I know it was more than all the Chrysler hemis and the Shelby and boss Mustangs. The car was just about identical. Same hubcaps same color same everything.

[@catfishjenkem2226]

@@jiveturkey9993 Well thats out of my league LOL

[@jiveturkey9993]

@@catfishjenkem2226 same here.

[@bgjobass]

Love it, Lou! Absolutely Glorioso! My neighbor had the standard Z 28 , same year and color , but I believe it had a 327 or 350, I cannot remember anymore, as I was six years old at the time . Thanks for sharing this deliciously wonderful car! It’s owner is a very fortunate person. What a great way to ring in 2020. Thanks again Lou, always look forward to your posts.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph Trunk, High praise for this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@elnino4306]

The 69 z/28 had a 275 hp/302 c.i.d motor Joseph

[@WELLRESPECTEDAPE]

@@elnino4306 Get your facts straight on the 302... I had 290 h.p. net at the rear wheels for insurance purposes, 365 h.p. at the crank, and with the optional factory cross ram 2x4's, 475 h.p. at 7800 r. p.m.!

[@anthonylaudano9751]

These car's are special. My first muscle car that I bought new back in 92 is my 25th Anniversary camero Z28 and I still own it today with just 16thousand original miles on it. Everyone thinks I just own mustangs and shelbys.As crazy as it sounds my camero is the last car to go in my collection. Basically I will never sell the car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Anthony, Happy to read you enjoy the rarity of this car :-) Thank you for sharing the story on your cool car too, Lou

[@markj2838]

That is a stunning car Lou... oh my he's a lucky fella.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this one Mark J :-)

[@plymouthdie-castreplicas]

Oh, what a stunning and super rare car! It's absolutely awesome to see this Chevy jewel on your channel, Lou! Simply the best Camaro of all time!

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this Camaro Plymouth Die-Cast Replicas :-)

[@lyonheart84]

Wow that really is a monster Lou, I live it. One of the rarest cars you've featured

[@loucostabile]

Hi lyonheart84 UK exotic fruit growing, Happy to read you enjoy this "Monster" :-) Lou

[@irishpat64]

427....Heavy Chevy!! Thx Lou

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome irishpat64 :-)

[@eddiemartin9365]

Thank you for the interview. Lou

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Eddie :-)

[@michaelblackburn4952]

Do you own Martin Peterbilt?

[@eddiemartin9365]

@@michaelblackburn4952 no, I drive a one though.

[@brucebryan3710]

Ultimate camaro... so happy it's with a great owner...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce, High praise :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Wow! Another rare find! You just don't see the real deal ones too often. It's so nice to see one here. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@andrereed2898]

Im glad he couldnt resist. Good healthy exhaust note. Im still smiling

[@loucostabile]

The sounds of this car are awesome :-)

[@StepDownPalaandFTF110]

The Camaro is a car that still looks good to this current time period, but that old school 69 model is what I call an American Muscle.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-)

[@catfishjenkem2226]

Damn what a car !!!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@edb.3313]

Great Camaro Lou, the cream of the crop for sure. :-)

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this Camaro Ed B. :-)

[@michaelmarzano237]

These are the Feel Good stories we love to hear! Well and the exhaust of course!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you appreciate the stories :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@plymouthduster2252]

Another great video Lou love watching your channel. I have never had the opportunity to see one in person. Always loved the ZL1 and COPO and Yenko cars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi PlymouthDuster 225 , Happy to share this car with you :-) Type in KZbin search "My Car Story with Lou COPO" and "My Car Story with Lou Yenko" and let me know if you see some you enjoy, Lou

[@mountainclimber48]

There weren’t all that many ‘60s pony or muscle cars that would actually be considered pretty fast by today’s performance car standards. This car is definitely one!

[@loucostabile]

You're right , and agreed :-)

[@donaldhollums3278]

A great film about a great car. Keep up the great work and keep the cars coming, Mr. Lou. I see lots of nice cars around as I scan the background.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Donald, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Lou

[@MrPappysCobra]

My father in laws dealership sold # 69. Huebner Chevrolet Carrollton Ohio.

[@loucostabile]

AWESOME !

[@AngryAmerican1945]

I have a 427 in my 86 Chevy and it sounds amazing!

[@loucostabile]

Hi RCADDICT, Happy to read you have a 427 in your Chevy too, Lou

[@terrym5023]

One of the best looking cars ever produced. Brings back happy memories. At one point my family had three of these. Dad had a basic 8 cylinder with vinyl top. One brother had a SS and another had a bright yellow RS with hideaway headlights

[@loucostabile]

Hi X K, High praise for the looks of this car and happy to read this video brings back happy memoires for you :-) Lou

[@craigewen2878]

Awesome Eddie shes a beauty for Sure and you've had it most of your life .Great story thx for sharing

[@loucostabile]

Hi Craig, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@alloyrat]

At 6:31 12437 is a V8 Camaro coupe, 51 is Dusk Blue, 711 is standard black vinyl interior, 02D is build info for 4th week of Feb.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing & sharing.

[@jim-er8in]

The Best video Yet !!!!!! Thanks for having him start it up !!!!!

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this episode :-)

[@jeremythompson9122]

I'm a Mopar guy but these are without a doubt my favorite cars ever made by Chevy. The first gen Camaros are great looking cars and the all aluminum ZL-1 427 is the meanest factory built Chevy big block ever. They probably made between 525-550 horses at the crankshaft all while weighing about the same as a 327 small block. This car is just awesome no matter if you're a GM, Ford, or Mopar guy. Super rare. I wonder how many real 69 ZL-1 Camaro's still exist

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeremy, High praise for this rare Camaro :-) Lou

[@yeseniakrueger1863]

Made those for only one year... As the motor cost over $3600 dollars.. So the camaro cost about double what it should. Very hard to sell new... Motion would install a L 88 427 650 hp.. For thousands less....

[@gmoney1061]

Just straight GM built power! Thanks Lou! 🥳👍🏾🤟🏾😎🤴🏾

[@loucostabile]

Just the way we like it Gmoney :-) You're welcome.

[@abefrohman1759]

Awesome find Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you abe frohman :-)

[@randybiby9757]

Great story and absolutely awesome car. I love that blue.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Randy Biby, Happy to read you enjoy this color & episode :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou

[@peteratsalis6432]

Outrageous 🔥🔥🔥

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Looks and sounds healthy live that shade of blue

[@loucostabile]

Hi larry, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) I like this color blue too, Lou

[@freebird7284]

nice to see a "driver" i like that it still has headers and a tach added, no one would ever run smog junk on a beast like those, good job!

[@loucostabile]

Hi f r e e b i r d, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@davethompson3140]

Purr’s like a kitten. What a car. Thx Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, Happy to read you enjoy the sounds of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@kenphillips6550]

Number 12 is a beautiful car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ken, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@louiskats5116]

Hi Lou, Around the corner from where I live in Port Melbourne, Australia is the HQ of Bob Jane T-Mart. Back in 1969 Bob Jane flew over to the States & bought 2 of these ZL1 Camaro's back to Australia. Bob Jane was a racer here back in say similar to a Carroll Shelby & owned & operated the largest tyre franchise in Australia & still is. So when I walk the dogs, drive to work everyday I get a glimpse of an original 1969 Hugger Orange ZL1 Camaro. Unfortunately it hasn't got the original motor that is long gone but it is what it is. Another great video Lou. YOUR number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Louis from Australia, Thank you for viewing and sharing 2 came to Australia. NICE :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and appreciate your kind words and encouragement, Lou

[@jaymailloux5726]

550hp That whip is vicious

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jay, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@wickerman9569]

Super nice car. Thanks for sharing.

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure sharing this car with you :-) You're welcome Wesley.

[@markcrawford8876]

Wow, what a jewel. Didnt even know this animal existed. When that hood came up! Had no clue Chevrolet made an aluminum block back then, a rat at that! Beautiful car, great story. Thanks for shareing that

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark Crawford , Happy to receive a "Wow" from you and glad you enjoy this episode :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

The hub caps RULE.......sounds like the car is waiting for the green light at the strip....CAM sound is wonderful.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, Happy to read you enjoy the hub caps on this one. I agree, this car sounds wonderful :-) Lou

[@jonlennon3348]

Whay is not to like. I have never seen one in the flesh. It took me at least a decade or better to actually see a Thunderbolt in the flesh. But this is even more rare.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share this rare one with you jon lennon :-)

[@jonlennon3348]

@@loucostabile You do the best interviews and you display what gearheads want to see and hear. So thank you very much Lou.

[@charleshall9755]

One lucky guy...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Charles, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@MrPappysCobra]

Great car and video Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Mark's Snakepit :-)

[@ralphhaldermanjr5926]

Beautiful camaro

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ralph, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@NewtonWashinton]

Now we are talking Muscle cars !! WoW X2 ,Does not get any better than a 1969 Original ZL1. I don't know if i ever told you Lou in 1969 i was driving a 1960 Olds Super 88, i was working on a farm just a poor boy that loved cars. My Dad wanted a new Caddy so i was with him at the Harry Mae Chevrolet/ Cadillac Dealer in Monroe Mi. And Behold New sitting in the showroom was a Black on Black Nova, I went over to give it a closer look and it was a $3300.00 with a $3000.00 Eng. Option the ZL1 all aluminum 427 cu in. Special Order through Dick Harrell Chevrolet. Now $6,300.00 was more than a 427 Corvette at the time and i have been kicking myself for 51 Years for not buying that car. Yes i gave myself an extra kick today :)))) Thanks Lou for showing such a Awesome car.....

[@loucostabile]

Hi Newton Washinton, Happy to read you enjoy this Muscle Car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@ALABAMAHEADHUNTER]

Now that's a real sleeper there . You would have no idea what it is without the license plate . I guess because I'm a Chevy guy , this is one of my favorite cars you have done . That is one mean ride and absolutely beautiful ! Thank you for sharing !

[@loucostabile]

Hi ALABAMAHEADHUNTER, Happy to read this one is a favorite for you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@bobcrawford5083]

WOW..is all that can be said..I was 19 when these came out and going into the Navy and wanted one so bad..but almost impossible to get one..$7000 seemed like a fortune..which it was back then..2015 one sold for $715k..now Ill bet a cool million..that man has a very nice retirement plan..thanks again Lou..bad ass car still today....and Happy New Year from Pittsburgh

[@loucostabile]

Happy to receive a "WOW" from you bob :-)

[@KhaiMahase]

My dad has an original and numbers matching 1969 z/28 Camaro and an in-progress restore 1969 ss Camaro SS TO RS. Power brakes and steering.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Khai, Sounds like your Dad has a great car. Thank you for sharing, and hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy, Lou

[@HWolfeIII]

Super rare Camaro, one of the most powerful made in that era, great find.

[@loucostabile]

Hi HWolfeIII , Happy to share this one you appreciate with you :-) Lou

[@Blackscorpion1963]

7:13 Correct VIN! This is the REAL DEAL folks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Blackscorpion1963 , Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@Killerhap]

1million $ car!

[@loucostabile]

No idea.

[@edwardbaker8225]

Another great video Lou you should look into getting with Dennis Collins in Dallas Texas you guys will get along just fine keep them coming Lou with the great videos

[@loucostabile]

Hi Edward, Not sure who Dennis is, however if he has great cars, I'd love to meet him, Lou

[@tippey2011]

Nice Camaro Lou! I like the color as well too. That engine sound as you said was breathtaking. I love this owner too he is like a kid in a candy shop with this car. I like his tour of his car as well. Nice Lou very nice! Thanks for sharing!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Happy to read you enjoy the looks & sounds of this car :-) Me too, and you're welcome, Lou

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Rated at 430 HO but likely closer to 500 HP!

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

HP.. Typo...Fat Fingers 😆!

[@junkman6456]

SAE i think and not net hp on the rear tires. But, strong enough!

[@loucostabile]

Might be :-)

[@alloyrat]

430 hp @ 5200rpm is how it was rated.

[@soyounoat]

I like that this owner kept the modifications like headers, ladder bars, tach etc. They were built with some basic parts with the expectation that those parts would be replaced with upgrades for drag racing. Their performance potential was limited by leaving them all stock. Most guys want to retain it's value and trailer it around. I would put upgraded wheels, tires, and suspension on one of these and drive the hell out of it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi soyounoat, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@sandramilenaibarraarenas8015]

the zl1 of 69 is a monster with a 427 ALL ALLUMINIUM L88 7.0 L AND 560 HP

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sandra Milena Ibarra Arenas, Happy to read you appreciate the motor on this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@acts2211]

I'm a forid guy but I believe this is the Holy Grail of all Camaros that they made about 60 of them

[@loucostabile]

Hi acts210, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this Camaro :-) Lou

[@paulcopeland9035]

Did you listen to the video? This is #12 of 69 (69 in 1969).

[@acts2211]

@@paulcopeland9035 I didn't listen to the entire video I wrote my comment in the first 2 minutes of the video thank you for clarifying

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Those vanity ZL 1 12 plates are another nice touch!

[@loucostabile]

Agreed :-)

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

The Fred Gibb Chevrolet jacket is a nice touch and fitting for the ULTIMATE 69 Camaro..

[@loucostabile]

Cool detail to have :-)

[@20alphabet]

Great that he still has his dream car!

[@loucostabile]

Agreed :-)

[@DwainDwight]

Wow. Ultra cool. I bet it's quick. Love the story. owner very nice guy. just a cool car. not over the top until you let it rip of course. thx Lou. I'm in love. ha ha bet it's worth a pretty penny.

[@loucostabile]

Hi D Wnright, Happy to read your "in love". I now pronounce you man and car....you may start the engine :-) Lou

[@kennyellis7961]

The baddest Camaro ever!!!,I always loved the look of those cars,so plain and simple but one hell of a car!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kenny Ellis, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@darrincassidy9045]

Beautiful example,the car is a credit to its owner. I wonder how many matching numbers ZL1 s survive.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Darrin, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Very few matching number ZL1's. Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Sure sounds like 500 HP!

[@edcain3676]

With the HEADERS,PROBABLY MORE LIKE 525-550

[@loucostabile]

Might be :-)

[@jonathanolsen7254]

Back in 71 had a hot rod guy next door to me , He always had motors that most people could not get or have, Some how he had a Zl1 on his engine stand with blankets over the motor, He told me that it was a ZL1 and it was in a Camaro but the car was in a roll over smash up on some track in eastern part of the United States, He did not have the 4 speed that was in that Car or the Rear end just the motor and the carb set up and the stock exhaust manifolds so after a while he got a 69 RS Camaro that had no motor but it had a M21 4 speed and a 12 bolt rear end. So he put that 427 in that Camaro and that looked neat and ran good as well. Then sometime in the 90s he split with his wife and had to sell that car and give her 1/2 of the funds, Man what a downer loss, I am talking about the Camaro..

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jonathan, sad ending to your story :-( Lou

[@patrickhale2270]

WOW! What a beautiful 69! Very nice Sir!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Patrick, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@joe6096]

These days every common production car has an all aluminum engine. That was absolutely not the case in 1969. Aluminum was still an exotic, rare, and expensive metal. Most engines were all cast iron. Which is heavier and thus leads to less performance. That’s part of what makes these ZL1s so special.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joe, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car, and thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@joshlaubach8166]

My favorite is the 69 z28 but I would love this motor in one.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Josh, Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@josephromano6825]

Hi Lou! What a car! Now that’s a camaro!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, Agreed :-) Lou

[@gregfair1749]

Nice ultra rare 69 ZL1 Camaro!!!!!! BTW: I absolutely love that you have a Viper at the end of some of your videos!!!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Greg Fair, High praise for this Camaro :-) Glad to read you enjoy my Viper too :-) Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Another great Car Story and video! Very nice Camaro - thanks!

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Jeff :-) My pleasure sharing with you. Lou

[@Doug-mc3dd]

It looks like a cowl induction hood because it is one.

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for viewing and sharing what you notice.

[@goneshootin61]

That is a cowl induction hood lou not almost !

[@loucostabile]

You're correct steve s

[@tpock63]

Amazing car amazing story

[@loucostabile]

Hi Todd O, Happy to read you think this car & story are "amazing" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@sydrider6023]

I met a guy at my local car show that claims he owns an aluminum block 1969 Camaro. Not sure if the engine is original to the car, my guess is probably not but the engine could be from one of the disappeared originals.

[@loucostabile]

Hi SYD Rider, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@loucostabile]

Thought you might like this one too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWXHn2mYZdRnsLM

[@markgiraldes4062]

You are one lucky dude !👍😎

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@jackkeller3172]

There were only 69 of these made it out of the factory 300 were scrapped and maintenance men use torches and blowed holes in the motor so the motor couldn't be retrieved from the car after it was crushed general motors considered this car a insurance liability because it didn't come with a blow proof bell housing that would release a flywheel and cut the door hinges off the car sitting next to it my father worked in this factory where they came from I had a COPO Camaro cast iron drag raced it religiously for four and a half years never wrecked it never killed nobody did the grace of God I beat the living hell out of the ultimate heartbeat of America thank you Lord

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jack, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Lou

[@JJj-xratedgt]

DUSK BLUE!!!! I'M IN LUV W YU

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@rcfred_689]

This is my favorite Camaro - the ultimate. I have a video of the 1987 Supercar Showdown on my channel which is the "grandfather" to the pure stock drag racing events. There is an "authentic" 1969 ZL-1 Camaro that was entered and made it to the quarter-finals, owned by Rusty Symmes. It was running 12.7 at about 108 - in complete stock form. I don't think you would find any authentic ZL-1's in today's events, too valuable!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi RCFred_68, Happy to read this is your favorite Camaro :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome Lou《☆》I'll have to share this to my Son :*: He's the Chevy guy in the family but I love this one as well. The blue is perfect & the engine sounds magnificent :*: Greetings from Florida my friend🤓🗣🔊☯️🕛☮🙏2020

[@loucostabile]

Hi BDOG JR, Happy to read your Son will enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@motorTranz]

Beautiful car. Beautiful color. Thank you.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car and you're welcome :-)

[@yafois988]

I had the f-body cars . The design needed a frame tie especially these with this torque on them. Street driven was still brutal on the body with these cars even when the rear tires were vaporizing. .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Yafo, Is, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

Always found it interesting that 1969 was the only year for this "second-gen" Camaro/Firebird. I like it the best if for that reason alone, besides being plain beautiful. I'm partial to first gens as my mom bought a brand new Firebird when they first came out.

[@loucostabile]

Sounds like your Mom had a great car :-)

[@just_some_internet_guy]

Hi Lou. Thanks for this episode. That engine rev sounded like it echoed through the entire hall!! I bet one of the best sounding vehicles on your channel. One question, I don't know if anyone else asked, at 4:25 when you look at the pedals the brake has a shiny silver disc on it. I don't recall seeing it on other cars. Do know why?

[@loucostabile]

Hi kiddycat17, My pleasure sharing this episode with you, and you're welcome. Agreed, this car sounds great :-) Not sure about the shiny solver disc, and hoping a Viewer can share knowledge, Lou

[@alloyrat]

Power disc emblem (power front disc brakes). All ZL1 cars had them.

[@timholder4002]

I can see Lou owning this car and one day having a argument with his wife and instead of sleeping on the couch he sleeps in this car in the garage and it takes a week for him to move back inside.

[@loucostabile]

One weeks sleeping in this car is a bargain to have this one :-)

[@fordsrule35]

Awesome Car! Sounds wicked! Great story. Happy New Year Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi fordsrule35, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Happy New Year, Lou

[@dotd7763]

Amazing car, truly beautiful

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@mikescaffo4850]

I think iam in love

[@loucostabile]

NICE !

[@maxredman1015]

Another Great Car Lou ! 120 mph Speedo seems so Inadequate for that All Aluminum 427 Motor. I think a 160 mph Speedo would have been a Better Match to its Potential. I mean from GM, from the Factory, when this Beauty was new, of course. Also a Factory in Dash 8,000 RPM Tach should have been Standard. That 427 was meant to be Driven with a Capital "D". My compliments to the owner for sharing, Thank you !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Max, Good idea on the speedometer :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@alloyrat]

A good upgrade is to put 2 block heaters (freeze plug style), 1 on each side of the engine. Reason being the valve lash shrinks .012" from hot lash to cold lash. Friendly for the valve train and cam when starting cold.

[@loucostabile]

Hi alloyrat, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@drippinglass]

Wow! What a beautiful 69 Camaro! I love the dark blue paint and the fact that it looks like a 6 cylinder secretaries car. Eddie’s story makes it though... how Kool is that?! Did that Mopar in the background ever start? As a Mopar owner, I know that gear reduction sound. 🙃

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this Camaro :-)

[@stacydornan9765]

I have a 427 1969 NOVA SS UP HERE IN LONDON ONTARIO CANADA

[@loucostabile]

That sounds like a fun car :-)