Written by independent automotive journalist Tom Jensen

This immaculate 1969 Camaro Resto-Mod (Lot #1313.1) will sell with No Reserve at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale.

It’s little wonder that Resto-Mods are one of the hottest segments of the collector car industry these days. Combining the classic looks and style of a vintage muscle car with modern amenities that greatly improve drivability is a winning formula for sure.

There will be Resto-Mods galore at the 49th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, where buyers will have a huge selection of great custom builds to choose from, including a very unique 1969 Chevrolet Camaro built to look great and run great.

Introduced as a competitor to the Ford Mustang in the fall of 1966 as a 1967 model, the first-generation Camaro was a huge hit. While the 1967 and ’68 Camaros featured largely the same styling, for ’69, the Camaro got a one-year-only sheet metal makeover, though it’s still considered a first-generation Camaro.

In stock form, the ’69 Camaros are attractive and desirable muscle cars, with values fluctuating dramatically depending on how it was equipped from the factory and how original it remains today.

On the other hand, the beauty of the Resto-Mod process is that it makes no difference what engines, options, colors or any other features a car had when it first rolled off the assembly line. In crafting a perfect ride, the only limitations are the imagination of the builder and the budget of the owner.

And that brings us to this jewel of a Camaro (Lot #1313.1), which was constructed with top-of-the-line components and painstakingly crafted to exacting standards. A casual glance shows this car has great colors – deep Crystal Ice Gray paint over a bright red custom interior – and a great stance, too. It looks fast just sitting still.

Rest assured that, in this case, beauty is far more than skin deep with the custom Camaro Resto-Mod. Under the hood is a 6.2-liter, high-performance Chevrolet LS3 engine, a highly modified and upgraded version of the powerplant that was introduced as the base engine for the 2008 Corvette.

Engine enhancements on this gray beauty include a custom aluminum intake manifold, air filter, Eddie Motorsports drive system and a 3-inch Flowmaster exhaust system. The engine connects to a 4-speed automatic transmission for impressive performance and efficient drivability.

The workmanship under the hood is also worthy of mention. The engine is heavily chromed, and the inner panels in the engine bay are painted the same Crystal Ice Gray as the body. The workmanship under the hood – and in the whole car – is impeccable.

Naturally, the chassis has received modern components to make the car corner as well as it goes in a straight line. Among the myriad enhancements underneath are a set of RideTech coilovers for improved handling and massive set of Wilwood disc brakes that feature 6-piston calipers up front and 4-piston units out back. This car is built the right way inside and out.

Speaking of inside, the one-off custom interior in bright red distressed leather works sensationally well with the rich gray paint. Interior features include leather bucket seats, a Fesler custom dash pad, billet steering wheel and Dakota Digital gauges. The red details extend into the trunk, which is fully finished.

To make driving more comfortable, there are power windows and a Vintage Air climate control system, too.

Last but certainly not least, pay attention to the thought and craftsmanship that went into the details of this Camaro Resto-Mod: The polished billet door handles, hood hinges, exterior trim, headlights and taillights add class and sophistication to the build. And a set of 17-inch chrome wheels up front and 20-inch wheels out back give it the right stance, while the custom red line tires offer a perfect stylistic accent to the gray paint.

There are a lot of Resto-Mods on the market these days, but very few measure up to this immaculate 1969 Camaro that will sell with No Reserve at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale.

For up-to-date information on this vehicle, click HERE. For a look at all the vehicles headed to the 2020 Scottsdale Auction, click HERE.