Nice Burgundy COPO
 

Nicely done. Not sure on the white-striped tires, but the rest of it sure is snazzy. They should fix the 4.56 BE rear-end reference in the copy.

https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0118-31...t-copo-camaro/

No spoiler and white walls, what more could a man want?

Ryan

I believe this was just completed by SCW in Latrobe. Beauty!!!!

Might be correct. Several COPOs were built with COPO 9511, 4.56:1 axle. Still had the BE code.

Thanks William, X2 on that one

Nice looking car.

I know of two and believe both have window stickers confirming ratio.

That is one very nice looking COPO. Any thoughts on what it will gavel for?

Rich

How many documented 4.56 BT axle COPO cars were are known? Would there be a reason why some received the 4.56 BT axle and others like this one received a 4.56 BE axle?

The two 4.56 BE COPOs Steve noted are well known in the hobby. Others are possible.

BT is the code for the 3.55 posi axle. 4.56 was special order only [COPO 9511] for '69. There is a 9511 Z/28 with 4.88s; believe that code is BX, same as '68.

Data indicates 997 L72 COPOs were built. Current body of knowledge includes about 450 cars. Plenty left to learn about COPOs.

Agreed!

COPO 4:56.1 paperwork with WW
 

Copy of the paperwork for 4:56 gear BE

Interesting, NM motor, oops! Thanks for posting the dealer invoice.

I've always wondered on these Copo 4.56 rears, who installed the gear set? Having the BE stamp you would not expect Eaton or Norwood to have installed the 4.56 gear set. Was it up to the dealer to install the 4.56?

Is there any BW (4.56) or BX (4.88) Rear End found on a 69 Camaro?

Sorry, I didn't see Williams post, Thanks

There are two typos on the paperwork. The first is the NM instead of MN, and the rear is 0612 BE not 912 BE....BKH

Is it an M21 or M22?

Ryan

This car is an M22

Leighton Chevrolet ordered two COPO Camaro, one blue, and the Burgundy Camaro. The Burgundy car was special ordered with the M22 and 4:56.1 rear and little else. Am radio console and rally wheels with pin stripe tires. The other was an M21 with 4:10.1. The blue car came in first and the Burgundy car lagged behind. Finally the customer grew tired of waiting, and took the blue car.

Enter Norm Molten. Norm ordered a Burgundy L78 turbo 400 Nova. A call to Norm when the car arrives and Norm hurries to Leighton to see his new Nova. Trading in his 68 Hemi for the Nova. While waiting for the paperwork to get started, Norm walks about Leighton to discover a very curious looking Camaro also in Burgundy. He notices the special hood and the twin chrome pipes out back, but no emblems etc. So he pops the hood only the see the 427 staring back. Norm walks into the office and tells the salesman he is no longer interested in the Nova. The salesman asked whats the problem, the problem was the M22 4:56 427 Camaro. Long story short, Norm makes the deal on the COPO and leaves the Nova behind. That had to be a real cool site IMO. A Burgundy COPO and a Burgundy L78 Nova...BKH

I believe this car was in the Solid Lifter Showroom, At Carlisle this summer for the GM Nats ? Really like the color, rallys & W/W's Killer car !!!

thanks william!

Super nice Copo

I'm really digging this color on a COPO....

https://cdn1.mecum.com/auctions/ch10...09-84983_1.jpg

Rich

Anyone know the current owner of this COPO? PM me please if so,
Thanks, Rich

$214,500.00 Wow.... Great looking car and top dollar.

Rich

SCW restoration make a BIG difference in final value!

Yep:biggthumpup: Selling price was no surprise to me after seeing the car at the Solid Lifter Showroom at Carlisle in June.
Mike

paper work doesnt hurt either.

Stunning car. Saw it at SLS. Price is no surprise if you saw the car.

It was the nicest car at the auction. Wish I could have stayed to watch it cross the block. It was nice to run into Brian and Joe. Owner/seller was very nice to talk with too.