autoevolution 21 Jan 2021, 13:33 UTC ·
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Tired of seeing American icons such as the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and the 1970 Dodge Challenger getting the garage queen treatment to make those big numbers at auctions? So are we, and, fortunately, the piece of footage we have here brings quite a relief, as it showcases those two being thrown at each other on the drag strip. 5 photos
The Chevy in question is a machine with seven-figure potential these days, but let s leave the financial matters and focus on its specs, shall we?
The 69 Camaro ZL1 was part of the COPO (Central Office Production Order) adventure, a loophole allowing dealers to circumvent GM s limitations for go-fast Chevys of the era. As such, it was gifted with an all-aluminum 427 cubic-inch (7.0-liter) big-block straight from the factory, whose 425 hp and 450 lb-ft (610 Nm) official muscle numbers made for an understatement.