When Jim Levesque, of “Alcoholic” ’71 Plymouth Satellite BB/FC fame, sent me this eBay listing I couldn’t decide whether to laugh, cry, or buy it! Okay, clearly I’m not buying it because it is roughly 30 times more expensive than I can afford, but it’s still cool in a whacky sort of way. I mean who has a funny car they can drive on the street? The dude selling it! That’s who.
This ’69 Camaro Funny Car was built in 1969 and raced by various drivers over the years. The chassis is a Logghe, and the tin work was done by Al Bergler. Clearly the 262 cubic inch blown small block isn’t going to set any records, and the turbo 350 trans isn’t as fun as a Lenco with a clutch, but oh well. There is tons and tons of info on this thing below the photos, and over 90 photos on eBay. Click the link at the bottom of this page if you want to see more.
In the meantime, check it all out and let us know what you think. Would you drive it?
Own a piece of drag racing history with this street legal 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Funny Car. Having previously toured on the ISCA circuit, this eye catching car won awards in Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Dayton, and Cincinnati. Perfect for nostalgia drag racing events, this car’s custom paint work is an attention getter!
In addition to eye catching looks, this funny car has an impressive history, having been built by the top builders of funny cars of the era. It was originally built for Jack Brown in 1969 and subsequently sold to Mickey Hart of Hart Automotive in Cleveland, Ohio. It features a chassis built by the legendary Logghe brothers, which was updated by Larry Sikora and Chuck Finders. In addition, the tin work on this car was completed by Al Bergler, Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame inductee. It was originally driven by Bill Levic and Ken Mott. An impressive collection of photograph copies that document the appearance and history of this car over the last four decades will be included with sale.
Mechanical specifications include the following:
- · Blown 262 CID V-8 generating approximately 400 HP
- · TH 350 automatic transmission
- · Chrysler 8.75 rear end
- · Rear disc brakes
Completely street legal, this Camaro also features lights, mufflers, legal tires, horn and safety harness. Its hydraulics can be operated from the cockpit or remotely.
Painted approximately 15 years ago, this car has had $2,000 of recent paint updates by R&R Auto Body of Cleveland, Ohio. The fiberglass body and paint do exhibit some imperfections and superficial stress cracks given age and use through the years, but these items do not detract from the overall appearance of the car.
Recent maintenance and mechanical work performed includes an oil change, fresh plugs, a new heat gauge, and newer tires.
A presence at numerous shows over the years, a 26’ Hallmark trailer with winch, plexiglass show signs, and stanchions and ropes for indoor shows are also available. Please inquire.
Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to own a unique piece of automotive history that has not been available in the market for over 30 years.
Can’t say anything but wow, way cool. Gotta wonder how it does on the road, especially in traffic with no grill opening for cooling, but can’t imagine that would be tough to solve if it’s an issue.
This car would be the star attraction at any cruise night.
I’d love to see somebody bring an “Econo” funny car to Drag Week . . . just not a ’69 Camaro . . . or something which such a pedestrian mill. .
where’s the ebay link?
It would have fit right in at the Car Craft Street Machine Nationals.
i was wondering just last week (since you guys like posting odd stuff) about street legal funny cars , i remember many years ago a hot rod magazine had done an article on street legal funny cars and had photos of 3 or 4 of em
i would like to see the look on the po po’s face when i drove it through town !!!!!!!
Very cool, but it would be even better if it was restored to its 1969 paint scheme.