427 engine options for 1969

[Keith Tedford]

Although the L72 and ZL1 weren't RPOs, they were easy to order. If you knew the COPO code, it too was as easy as going in to your dealer and ordering the car. Unfortunately the COPO codes weren't overly advertised, but they were out there for those eager to look. The dealer we worked through sold three COPO Chevelles and an L88 Vette, not to mention quite a few SS Chevelles and hipo Camaros.

[HiHorse]

The original owner to my '69 Camaro said that he was aware of the 427's (racer at Cayuga) but ordered the L78 because he would of had to wait.

[Keith Tedford]

My buddy ordered his COPO Chevelle in early calendar year 1969 and it didn't come in until July. The other two COPOs were roughly in the same time frame. I have the notion that perhaps Yenko may have been give a very good opportunity to sell his cars before the rest were released. Just a thought.

[TimG]

Ah what could have been. Could you imagine a tri-power L89 427 Camaro, Nova or Chevelle? How about an L88 Nova from the factory. There are so many amazing combinations to ponder that could have appeared from the factory.

[HiHorse]

Looks like the Corvette had every 427 combination in 1969 except for L72. I would think 1969 was the most exciting year for the BigBlock high horse fan.