Is the 1969 Camaro SS a BETTER muscle car than a Ford Mustang GT?

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  • čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
  • The Camaro was created by Chevrolet to compete with the Ford Mustang. On the outside of this 1969 SS you will discover the Cortez Silver paint, gloss black hockey stick stripe, billet 17in wheels and trunk spoiler. On the inside you will be greeted by a restored houndstooth interior. Under the hood is a 396ci V8. Is the 1969 Camaro SS a BETTER muscle car than a Ford Mustang GT?
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  • @mattmekhaeil
    @mattmekhaeil Před 4 měsíci +37

    Old school muscle will never be forgotten. These are so sick

  • @Smackinface
    @Smackinface Před 4 měsíci +47

    That look is legendary

  • @Bowhunters6go8xz6x
    @Bowhunters6go8xz6x Před 4 měsíci +27

    Hey Joe, those "Fog Lamps" are the turn signals, no fog lamps were available. ------ Camaro's and Chevelle's were the beasts back in those years, you could get the 396 Big Block or the small block chevy 302 with 2 4BBL carberators (Z28 302 V8 Cross Ram Dual 4 BBL Carbs) 290 hp. There were 4 396's available - official 1969 Camaro 396 big-block options were the L34 (325 hp), L35 (350 hp), L78 (375 hp, iron heads), and L89 (375 hp with aluminum heads). -------- That shifter was called a (Horseshoe or Lift Gate) shfter for the 350 and 400 Turbohydromatic and lots of guys would put (shift kits) in the transmission for faster shifts. I owned a 1970 Camaro SS with 400 automatic and this same shifter and later I bought a 1970 Chevelle SS with 396 and 4 spd Muncie (rock crusher) manual trans. Both very fast and fun to drive. Joe - To answer your question (the Camaro was GM's direct response to Ford creating the Mustang) so you are probably right that had it not been for the Mustang we wouldn't have ever had the Camaro.

    • @motorcycleboy_reigns
      @motorcycleboy_reigns Před 4 měsíci +2

      I love first gen Camaros, but here in southern cali, there’s a huge over-saturation of them. Mostly hipsters, that don’t know a mopar from a Pontiac. But hey, it’s great for the fabricators and the speed shops turning these cars around, making money. And still great to see more of them than ever on the road. Feel it might be a direct response to having these EV’s being shoved down everyone’s throat.

  • @omarcortes5754
    @omarcortes5754 Před 4 měsíci +86

    The model year 69 is hands down the best Camaro ever made.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Před 4 měsíci +12

      You just may be right!

    • @arizonacolour8793
      @arizonacolour8793 Před 4 měsíci +5

      The best Camaro is the new 2025 Camaro Z28 😊 .............. Oh wait...hehe

    • @charleslanphier8094
      @charleslanphier8094 Před 4 měsíci +5

      Best looking yeah. Today's cars are better in every other way

    • @theshield1613
      @theshield1613 Před 4 měsíci +4

      The best part doesnt require smog

    • @cbutler4645
      @cbutler4645 Před 4 měsíci +1

      ​@@charleslanphier8094Thanks for that revelation...it's called progress mixed in with research and development. I'm pretty sure your oven is better in every way over your grandparents 🙄

  • @nickshepley2566
    @nickshepley2566 Před 4 měsíci +23

    The 1969 Camaro SS was the first muscle car I fell in love with. It was featured in Asphalt Urban GT for Nintendo DS
    The car was black with flame decals on the sides

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Před 4 měsíci +6

      Oh wow! That is so very cool!

    • @deandrecocroft8299
      @deandrecocroft8299 Před 4 měsíci

      My guy if you go on this page koolie B koolin he have the exact same car same color and set he try to get rid if right now I thought this was his car

    • @buzevi6550
      @buzevi6550 Před měsícem

      Hi, this is also my favourite muscle car but does exist better muscle car in terms design and power ?

  • @GORILLAROB
    @GORILLAROB Před 4 měsíci +12

    The best looking cars were back in the day…it’s when people took pride in what they made…different world today…thank you sir for another great video..

  • @RichardsWorld
    @RichardsWorld Před 4 měsíci +6

    My favorite year Camaro, awesome man. I showed up to a local meet over 10 years ago with a 94 Supra, and it was nice. But when I saw a Candy Apple 69 Camaro, I was in shock and awe of that Camaro.

  • @davidp2888
    @davidp2888 Před 4 měsíci +13

    If I had the resources this would definitely be in my dream car warehouse. My wish list is long!

  • @Irishmanbikes
    @Irishmanbikes Před 4 měsíci +4

    I love this car. Growing up in Potomac, Maryland there were a lot of Camaro SS and Chevelle SS cars. Lots of noise and burnouts.

  • @bigdawgwb2013
    @bigdawgwb2013 Před 4 měsíci +9

    I can listen to that sound all freakin day, thank you Joe Bro for this awesome experience

  • @flanerpete2040
    @flanerpete2040 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Proper American muscle car V-8 exhaust sound! I ordered a '69 Mustang Fastback with a 351 4-barrel 4-speed from the factory in Nov '68 - $3006 out the door.

  • @DWH300
    @DWH300 Před 4 měsíci +2

    The 1969 Mustang lineup was amazing from the Trans Am winning Boss 302. The Cobra Jet Mach 1 and the Nascar homologation Boss 429 with Shelby introducing their GT350 and GT500 lineup.

  • @mitchlu
    @mitchlu Před 4 měsíci +4

    Joe, your uncontrollable laughter when accelerating says it all...great video!

  • @alanklaus7774
    @alanklaus7774 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Doesn't get much more classic than that. Beautiful. Thanks for bringing that review.

  • @marksingo2177
    @marksingo2177 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Joe, you are the Absolute Best ! My first car that i bought when was 15, '69 Camaro..complete piece of junk, lol...My Father worked on it, countless hours..Bless Him ! Thanks for the great memories!

  • @gmpny3945
    @gmpny3945 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Thank you for this retro review. These are the cars I grew up with. Today's cars can outperform the cars of the 60s and 70s but they are still appreciated for all they did back in the day.

  • @sbrown9020
    @sbrown9020 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Excellent car. Still for me I will take a 70-73 split bumper one. Or 70-74 cuda

  • @jtoth1234summer
    @jtoth1234summer Před 4 měsíci +9

    Twinkies back in 69 were twice as big as the Twinkies today. My favorite was the old banana flip.

    • @cheapme1850
      @cheapme1850 Před 4 měsíci +4

      Banana Flips were the best!

  • @Glideslopes
    @Glideslopes Před 4 měsíci +6

    More retro reviews Joe. Loving this.

  • @tomdrummy4984
    @tomdrummy4984 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I love it !! Thanks Joe……really enjoyed that one. All the late sixties and very early seventies muscle cars were amazing…….before the emission crap kicked in.

  • @rickjames6867
    @rickjames6867 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Classic car review greatness, from the best car guy on CZcams. Thanks again Joe. ✌️💙

  • @MisterMikeTexas
    @MisterMikeTexas Před 4 měsíci +3

    Speaking of the 60s, let's add Cream (starring Eric Clapton), Big Brother And The Holding Company (starring Janis Joplin), and The Amboy Dukes (starring Uncle Ted!). 😊🎸

  • @willhouston4493
    @willhouston4493 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thanks for doing these classic cars, always brings a smile and almost a tear. I grew up in this era, my teen years,, and its long gone...sad. oh well, keep em coming Joe.

  • @samswales9280
    @samswales9280 Před 4 měsíci +1

    This is one of the 3 cars that takes pride of place in my dream garage. Killing it as always, Raiti!

  • @aymanlockhartable
    @aymanlockhartable Před 4 měsíci +5

    Wish go back in time buy bunch 1Gen Camaro $3500! Amazing machine!

  • @adamslyfer8629
    @adamslyfer8629 Před 4 měsíci +1

    My dad was a camaro man, he wasn't rich and only got what he could afford ( especially when i was born), ended up getting a 68' firebird in orange and needed alot of TLC tinkered with it for YEARS, he took the badges off and slapped "Camaro" on it, no one knew the difference until he told them and they saw that infamous blue firebird symbol on the side windows, we eventually painted it white with black race stripes on it and we weren't pros, definitely wasn't showroom quality like this one but he didn't care yet always admire the ones that were but best believe he always turned heads, even won an award one time from a car show he went at to his surprise, he never got to have a quality classic like this one and be fortunate Mr. Joe if he was there with you, he'd have wrestled the keys out of your hands to drive it, thank you for reviewing this beautiful relic the way it deserves and going ON THROTTLE it reminded me of the good ole days when I was a kid with him 9/11/13 RIP pops.
    If your curious the car is still in our family, sold it to my uncle ( one of my mom's brothers who always wanted it) several years ago which he fixed up, why you ponder? Because much to the dismay of my pops, I became a charger man 😉 not that he didn't like other classic cars anyway.

  • @suzanneflowers2230
    @suzanneflowers2230 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much, Joe. This is what the joy of driving is all about. That's how an engine should sound!! I can't wait for your next retro classic review!!

  • @Jack.Smith80
    @Jack.Smith80 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Nice classic muscle car, Joe but I do like John Wick's car Mustang Boss 429 .1969.😁

  • @moflow99
    @moflow99 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Yours may be faster Joe, but the 1st gen will always be the best looking and the coolest. 😁

  • @zuhayerahnafaziz6956
    @zuhayerahnafaziz6956 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Love it but its also painful to know that there have an uptick of thefts of Camaros around the US. Please have your keyfobs safe and secured people.

  • @FlamerSmasherMBXCar
    @FlamerSmasherMBXCar Před 4 měsíci +1

    I do remember a time when Anna Silk/Bo Fae Succubus Lost Girl drove a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS like this one, but hers is a convertible version of a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS.

  • @remander3873
    @remander3873 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Beautiful restoration! I love the balance of stock and more modern features.

  • @andymesenbrink6946
    @andymesenbrink6946 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I don’t think there is a more universally liked body style than the 69 Camaro. I had a chance to buy a Hugger Orange RS/SS 396 for 10k back in 2000 and have regretted not buying it ever since.

  • @KDragg4
    @KDragg4 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Wow!. It looks much better. Thats for sure.

  • @tbuddy3372
    @tbuddy3372 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Raiti you look like the guy who played in Insidious 😂🤣

  • @suzanneflowers2230
    @suzanneflowers2230 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I hope you find a Buick GSX. Many younger folks are unaware of Buick's powerhouse past.

  • @MisterMikeTexas
    @MisterMikeTexas Před 4 měsíci +3

    $4100 was a pretty steep sum in 1969 though. That was easily Oldsmobile territory. Still not sure I'd gamble eating a 55 year old Twinkie. 😬

  • @iNeverHadMercy
    @iNeverHadMercy Před 4 měsíci +3

    Hands down....69 Camaro! The ULTIMATE Automotive equivalent of a "One-Shot Deal" or in this case a "One-Shot Model Year" true Classic 💰🍺

  • @HossLUK
    @HossLUK Před 4 měsíci +3

    My dad's got a 68 in the garage. We're gonna build it up when we get enough money, and he'll pass it on to me.

    • @darylharvey2865
      @darylharvey2865 Před 4 měsíci

      Better have him put that in writing... 😂😂

  • @ChristianLaRochelle
    @ChristianLaRochelle Před 4 měsíci +3

    My dream car right there

  • @elizabethpayette9115
    @elizabethpayette9115 Před 4 měsíci

    The first car I owned was a 68 Camaro, it had Cragar Mags, Hurst Shifter, Holley 4 barrel and other cool stuff, the first time I laid eyes on it I was in love, still think that year and model is the most beautiful car ever made.

  • @LESTER7L1
    @LESTER7L1 Před 4 měsíci

    I was 9 in 1969 Joe. I REMEMBER THIS RIDE WELL! I can totally DIG IT. Thanks for bringing it to us!( MOST CARS were a COUPLE grand back in the day, WE WILL NEVER SEE THOSE DAYS AGAIN!!) Thanks guys.SEE you on another ride!

    • @LESTER7L1
      @LESTER7L1 Před 4 měsíci

      STEVE! Thanks so much for the great work you do on production!

  • @Fishfreq
    @Fishfreq Před 4 měsíci

    Love it Joe!! Keep doing vintage car reviews mixed in with your new cars!! You bring good insight on little nuances! You could even dive deeper into certain technical features, I know I’d enjoy it 👍💪👊😎!!

  • @charleslanphier8094
    @charleslanphier8094 Před 4 měsíci +2

    More muscle car reviews please. Everybody reviews new cars. DO IT, DO IT NOW.

  • @andrewSUN17
    @andrewSUN17 Před 4 měsíci

    Awesome video Joe. Nothing like those early days of American muscle to inspire! Gets your heart racing every time!

  • @codtide
    @codtide Před 4 měsíci +2

    55 year old car and it's still cool.

  • @MisterMikeTexas
    @MisterMikeTexas Před 4 měsíci +1

    I almost thought that was Emelia Hartford's 69 Camaro!

  • @BB-eb8lq
    @BB-eb8lq Před 4 měsíci +4

    Awesome thank you for that!

  • @heartbreakkid8708
    @heartbreakkid8708 Před 4 měsíci +4

    What a hoot!!!

  • @ScottParisi
    @ScottParisi Před 4 měsíci

    This was the review I didn't know I needed.
    A 1969 Chevelle SS 396 four speed with AC and dual outside mirrors is my dream muscle car.

  • @gramb5611
    @gramb5611 Před 4 měsíci +1

    A 69 Camaro and a 69 Twinkie ? My $4100 check is on the way 😂 Awesome Joe 🤙🏼 Thanks

  • @Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219
    @Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Yes of course Joe and can't wait to buy one.

  • @noelbgood8845
    @noelbgood8845 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Things just got a little heiry… take the wheel Joseph!

  • @HardRockVermont
    @HardRockVermont Před 4 měsíci

    Awesome piece Joe! When it comes to classic street muscle, I love them all. Love the old school features from that era, didn't need a touch screen...lol

  • @MurseTech64
    @MurseTech64 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I'm about actual performance so I'll wait on the Charger Daytona Banshee.

  • @zingwilder9989
    @zingwilder9989 Před 4 měsíci

    This is right down your alley, Joe: Pure history!!

  • @shamako4ever718
    @shamako4ever718 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Alright Joe I’m all about the OG

  • @KMantle
    @KMantle Před 4 měsíci +1

    They implemented the 5mph bumper because they knew in the future car manufacturers would forget how to make functional brakes.

  • @JoshuaSoler17
    @JoshuaSoler17 Před 4 měsíci +4

    I like them both

  • @Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790
    @Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Amazing review Joe.

  • @rafaeltorovip
    @rafaeltorovip Před 4 měsíci +1

    WOW. Thank you for bringing this awesome review. That is my dream car, along with the 57 Chevrolet Bel Air and the 53 Corvette.

  • @KhaiMahase
    @KhaiMahase Před 4 měsíci +2

    oh yeahl.. we own 2 69 camaros! Their awsome!

  • @xrmerkur
    @xrmerkur Před 4 měsíci +2

    the Camaro was always a worthy competitor, and many times the superior performer. but I'll always have the original pony car on a pedestal.

  • @McLeanGary
    @McLeanGary Před 4 měsíci

    My favorite year Camaro, timeless lines. Awesome offering Team Raiti!

  • @user-gy7cy2it4p
    @user-gy7cy2it4p Před 4 měsíci

    Now, this is a car!!! Thank you for sharing.

  • @kanervatie
    @kanervatie Před 4 měsíci

    My dream car right there. It's the small things, like the rear fenders that just make it so much more cooler than a 67-68.

  • @mystictk4149
    @mystictk4149 Před 4 měsíci

    My dad loves this car so much!! he misses the orange one he had in his 20's.

  • @juanbland41
    @juanbland41 Před 4 měsíci

    Chirping in 2nd gear ...speechless.Im a 70s kid and igrww up around cars and horsepower and this one is a perfect example of what you can do with these cars. Well done to the owner 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @kgthegreatone943
    @kgthegreatone943 Před 4 měsíci

    That's definitely a dream car. Someone's dreams are going to come true when they get this car.

  • @johnstonis7977
    @johnstonis7977 Před 3 měsíci

    Sweet ride! I own a 1971 RS/SS. Every car lover has a 1969 Camaro on their top 5 list. Beautiful car!

  • @Omar_Cortez17
    @Omar_Cortez17 Před 4 měsíci

    Wow that’s a very jaw dropping experience from that 1969 Camaro 😮

  • @richki.24
    @richki.24 Před 4 měsíci +1

    nice review Joe ...

  • @LoudModeOn
    @LoudModeOn Před 4 měsíci

    What a beauty! This, and a C1 Corvette are my dream two muscle car garage.

  • @jngobngo
    @jngobngo Před 4 měsíci

    These are the cars I cant wait seeing you drive

  • @mikebrown2425
    @mikebrown2425 Před 4 měsíci +1

    This 69 SS 396 is just a beautiful piece of Americana muscle 💪🏻

  • @dominickirkwood
    @dominickirkwood Před 4 měsíci +1

    Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍

  • @xghost2522
    @xghost2522 Před 4 měsíci

    That V8 muscle sound makes my heart so happy ❤️❤️

  • @kinghill500
    @kinghill500 Před 4 měsíci +4

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @edwardvalivonis23
    @edwardvalivonis23 Před 3 měsíci

    Jesus Christ, that sound was unbelievable

  • @AndresAndrade.
    @AndresAndrade. Před 4 měsíci

    Classic beauty and that sound 🤯

  • @MegaRetr
    @MegaRetr Před 4 měsíci

    That look is legendary love it)))

  • @jaywri35
    @jaywri35 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Love the 69 Camaro Me and my dad found one in a field in Oklahoma in 1990 and restored it still have the car today

  • @matrox
    @matrox Před 3 měsíci

    A classmate in 6th and 7th grade older brother had a brand new 69' Camaro SS in in white with orange rally stripes and a 4 speed.

  • @darrenkiehn6165
    @darrenkiehn6165 Před 4 měsíci

    Just love the sound of that.

  • @fordmuscleluis9710
    @fordmuscleluis9710 Před 4 měsíci

    Glad you got this muscle car Chevrolet Camaro to review and test drive

  • @wardellward
    @wardellward Před 4 měsíci +3

    Classic

  • @matrox
    @matrox Před 3 měsíci

    I had drum brakes on my 69' Road Runner back in the day in the 70s. Had them on my 65 Barracuda, my 67 Ford. All non power brakes. They stopped fine if adjusted properly just takes more pressure. If you can lock up the wheels the brakes are fine. Peeps who have never even driven older cars make it sound like because they have Drum or non power brakes the car won't stop. The stopping depends on how much pressure you apply.

  • @terryrutherford2114
    @terryrutherford2114 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Joe, thankyou for profiling one of my favorite cars. I wanted a 1st gen Camaro when I was 17 (1984), I ended up with a 1970 Camaro Z28 clone, which was okay. I have a disagreement with you. I love the looks of the hidden headlight Camaros. I would love a 1969 RSSS. Maybe after I'm done with my C7 Z06. haha! Thanks for the video!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Před 4 měsíci +1

      That is so wonderful Terry! Awesome story from your past. I forgive you for liking the hideaway lights! LOL

  • @matrox
    @matrox Před 3 měsíci

    18:15 A friend of my mother bought a brand new 68' Camaro with a 6 banger. I remember we went to the beach in it. My mother, older brother and myself 11 or 12 piled into the back seat and a passenger in the front seat. And yeh it was cramped. The beach was about an hour away, but nobody complained. My current car is a 17' Camaro SS, 6 speed Manual. Had a 2011 Camaro before this. Both nice cars but the 6th gen is step up from the 5th gen.

  • @robertruiz5417
    @robertruiz5417 Před 4 měsíci

    Amazing review

  • @sgod5902
    @sgod5902 Před 4 měsíci

    Old school muscle is a different level. Wish I could’ve experienced it

  • @elray4932
    @elray4932 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Totally awesome!!!

  • @LovelyBreakingWaves-gu2cv
    @LovelyBreakingWaves-gu2cv Před 4 měsíci

    The 60s was the coolest time man!

  • @Brad-Ley
    @Brad-Ley Před 4 měsíci

    Gen Z was my age era, but my favorite GM era was the early 70's (1970-1973). Truth: My dad's dream Camaro is a '69 model year (RSSS or Z28). Side note: I'd like to request you review a classic MB or VW in a future video.

  • @mistamaog
    @mistamaog Před 4 měsíci

    I was loving the car, but the biggest zonk, no third pedal! I can only imagine how much more excited you would've been with that third pedal.

  • @MinionInc
    @MinionInc Před 4 měsíci

    Joe is becoming my favorite car reviewer.

  • @arnoldguisa4155
    @arnoldguisa4155 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I’m a millennial 88’ and my father had one of these of course I know how the rolling windows works 😅

  • @silentpasta718
    @silentpasta718 Před 4 měsíci

    Joe you're a naughty boy for this one!

  • @milsonaqui
    @milsonaqui Před 4 měsíci

    Where's your Ford Ranger review? You're my go to youtube car reviewer. Hoping to see that review soon! More power!

  • @michaeljones5986
    @michaeljones5986 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Got my entry in! Gunning for that ‘69 Camaro, it is sweet!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Před 4 měsíci

      Oh Man I hope you will this one Michael!