1969 CHEVROLET DICK HARRELL COPO CAMARO
Lot #F118
Featured At: Mecum - Indy 2021, May 21, 2021
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- One of five known 1969 Dick Harrell COPO Camaros
- The only example with three Harrell-type modifications including American Racing Products rear spoiler, wide cowl stripe and rear quarter panel/door stripes
- Purportedly one of two shop demonstrators from 1969-1970
- Ordered new through Bill Allen Chevrolet in Kansas City, Missouri, the primary Kansas City dealership in collaboration with Harrell in 1969
- Built on June 30, 1969
- Sold to first owner as a used car on February 22, 1971
- Factory built with the MO-suffix L72 427 CI V-8 engine, CX-code Turbo 400 transmission and BE-code 12 bolt rear end
- Original engine replaced in 1983 with an LE-suffix 1969 LS1 427 CI V-8 with 512 casting
- Currently equipped with a CO-code Turbo 400 transmission and BS-code 3.31 Positraction rear, dated July 1969
- Recent preservation restoration completed in 2019 retaining original components when possible
- Original sheet metal
- Estimated 500 hours invested in prep and paint with 3M products and Akzo Nobel Lesonal paint system
- Paint digitally matched to original OEM firewall cowl tulip panel paint
- Comprehensive digital photo portfolio of work performed
- Retains 1971 Day 2 appearance
- Chrome headers
- Bilstein shocks
- New reproduction 4 core curved neck radiator
- Heavy duty rear super stock springs
- Front subframe rebuilt with new bushings and correct grade 8 hardware
- New direct-bolt Cragar SS 15 inch wheels
- Coker Firestone wide oval tires, G70 front and F70 rear
- Three of four Dick Harrell emblems are original to the car
- NCRS shipping data report
- Copy of original invoice