Short answer: if you’re shopping the first-generation Camaro market, 1969 is the year RK Motors knows best, and the data backs that up in a way few dealers can match. Of the 453 Chevrolet Camaros RK Motors has sold to date, 228 of them, just over half, are 1969 models. That’s nearly five times the 46 sold 1967s and more than triple the 68 sold 1968s. When collectors think “Camaro,” RK Motors’ own transaction history says they’re thinking 1969.
What RK Motors’ Own Data Shows
We don’t publish raw buyer information, but our sold and current inventory is a matter of public record, and it tells a consistent story. Of the 228 sold 1969 Camaros in our archive, 52 are documented Pro Touring or restomod builds, roughly 23% of the total. The remaining share splits across stock-specification SS and Z/28 cars, numbers-matching restorations, and lightly modified original-drivetrain examples, including entries like a certified original-engine Tuxedo Black Z/28 with its factory DZ 302 and an unrestored, original-drivetrain Z/28 RS.
Current traffic patterns echo that history. RK Motors’ one currently available 1969 Camaro, a Kenne Bell-supercharged, Detroit Speed-chassised Pro Touring convertible listed at $189,900, has drawn 9,982 page views to date. Among recently sold 1969 Camaros, view counts ranged from 6,661 for a restored LS3-powered RS convertible up to 19,878 for a high-end GMPP ZL1-powered show build, placing both comfortably among the more heavily trafficked listings in RK Motors’ broader inventory of 62 current vehicles.
RK Motors’ current 1969 Camaro Pro Touring convertible, listed at $189,900.
Two Ways to Buy a 1969 Camaro
RK Motors’ sold history shows collectors approaching the 1969 Camaro from two distinct directions, and neither one has faded. The first is the factory-correct path: stock-specification SS and Z/28 cars, numbers-matching drivetrains, and original documentation, where the goal is authenticity rather than modern convenience. The second is the restomod path: Pro Touring builds on modern chassis platforms like Detroit Speed or Art Morrison, running LS- or big-block-based V8s, four-wheel disc brakes, and contemporary electronics, where the goal is a car that drives like it was built this decade.
RK Motors’ current $189,900 listing is a clear example of the second category: a 530-horsepower Kenne Bell-supercharged LS2, a Detroit Speed hydroformed front subframe and QuadraLink rear suspension, Baer disc brakes, and a fully modernized cabin, built around the classic first-generation body rather than in spite of it.
Sold: this GMPP ZL1-powered 1969 Camaro convertible drew 19,878 page views.
How Restomod Pricing Compares to the Stock Market
Hagerty’s Price Guide values a #3 (“Good” condition) 1969 Camaro SS with the 396/350hp L34 V8 at $59,900 as of July 2026, with a market range between roughly $53,400 and $66,300. A comparably conditioned Z/28 with the numbers-matching 302 V8 carries a higher Price Guide value of $70,400, reflecting the Z/28’s smaller production numbers and its performance pedigree. Hagerty’s tracked auction results over the past several weeks show real transactions landing on both sides of that guide, from $42,000 for an automatic Z/28 up to $182,500 for an exceptional manual-transmission example, and SS sales ranging from roughly $47,500 to $122,850 depending on condition and documentation. Across the broader 1967-1969 Camaro market, Hagerty recorded 676 vehicles sold in the past 12 months for a combined $60.2 million, a 15% increase in the number of cars sold and an average sale price of $89,100.
Set against that backdrop, RK Motors’ $189,900 Pro Touring convertible runs roughly three times the Price Guide value of a #3 stock SS or Z/28. That premium buys a comprehensively engineered modern chassis, a documented forced-induction drivetrain, and a fully sorted, low-mile build rather than a car left for a future owner to finish or maintain. It’s worth noting, though, that the top of the stock market is closing the gap: the strongest documented original Z/28s are already trading above $180,000 at auction, within reach of a well-built restomod. For collectors, that means both paths can arrive at serious money. The difference is what that money buys, matching-numbers originality on one side, engineered modern performance on the other.
What to Look for Either Way
Whichever direction a buyer leans, a few details separate a strong example from a risky one. On a stock or numbers-matching car, that means verifying the VIN, engine, and cowl tag against factory documentation, and confirming any restoration work with invoices or a marque-expert inspection. On a restomod, it means understanding the whole system: chassis origin, drivetrain documentation, and how the brakes, cooling, and suspension were matched to the power on tap, not just the horsepower number on the listing. Title history matters in both categories; RK Motors discloses this on every listing, including cases involving a branded or rebuilt title, so buyers can weigh that information before making an offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between an SS and a Z/28?
The 1969 SS was a performance and appearance package available with several big-block and small-block engine options, including the 396-cubic-inch L34 and L78 V8s, aimed at broad performance appeal. The Z/28 was a more specialized, race-bred package built around the high-revving 302-cubic-inch V8, originally engineered to meet Trans-Am racing displacement rules. Both could be ordered with the RS appearance package, and both are independently tracked in Hagerty’s Price Guide, with the Z/28 currently carrying a higher #3-condition value than the comparable SS.
How much does a 1969 Camaro restomod cost?
It depends heavily on chassis, drivetrain, and finish level. RK Motors’ current Pro Touring 1969 Camaro convertible, built on a Detroit Speed chassis with a supercharged LS2 V8, is listed at $189,900. Sold examples in RK Motors’ archive have ranged from modestly upgraded small-block convertibles to six-figure, big-block-powered show builds, so the final number tracks closely with how comprehensive the build is.
How does a restomod’s price compare to a stock 1969 Camaro?
Hagerty’s Price Guide lists a #3 (“Good” condition) 1969 SS 396/350hp at $59,900 and a comparable Z/28 at $70,400 as of July 2026. RK Motors’ current $189,900 Pro Touring convertible runs roughly three times that stock benchmark, though top-tier original Z/28s have sold at auction for as much as $182,500 in recent months, showing the best factory-original cars can approach restomod territory.
How many 1969 Camaros has RK Motors sold?
RK Motors’ sold inventory currently shows 228 1969 Camaros, more than any other model year in the Camaro lineup and just over half of all 453 Camaros the company has sold to date.
Are 1969 Camaro restomods a good investment?
We’re not able to offer investment advice. What we can share is observable demand: Hagerty’s tracked market shows rising transaction volume for 1967-1969 Camaros over the past year, and RK Motors’ own page-view data shows strong, sustained interest in documented 1969 builds. Anyone buying with investment in mind should treat it as a discretionary purchase first and consult an independent financial advisor about their own situation.
Does RK Motors ship 1969 Camaros?
Yes. Every RK Motors listing, including the current 1969 Camaro, can be shipped anywhere in the world, and each vehicle receives a comprehensive, multi-point inspection before it’s listed for sale.
Where can I see RK Motors’ current and sold 1969 Camaros?
The current Pro Touring 1969 Camaro convertible is available now. You can also review recently sold examples, including this LS3-powered RS convertible and this GMPP ZL1-powered convertible, or browse RK Motors’ full current inventory. Call (704) 445-9105 to schedule an inspection or ask about a specific build.