As a brand, Chevrolet turned out great muscle cars back in the day, but sometimes you need a little more, even beyond what those scarce COPO 427s releases from 1969 featured. This beautiful 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible was constructed by a private Chevrolet specialist and restoration expert with the idea of both high performance and visual enjoyment. With only mild upgrades visible at first glance, it has the look of a day-two street machine, but it’s underneath where things get more interesting. Thanks to the modern era, if there is no replacement for displacement, you can make that happen right from GM, as a 502 CI Chevrolet-branded big-block V-8 crate engine is under the hood here. This GMPP example wears an aluminum intake, Holley 4-barrel carburetor, upgraded ignition, open- element air cleaner, factory black valve covers, Hedman headers and dual exhaust. This powerplant and the detailed engine bay is backed up by an automatic transmission, and this car has both power steering and an upgrade to 4-wheel power disc brakes. Attention to detail on the outside begins with the Daytona Yellow paint with black hockey-stripe side graphics, ZL2-type special ducted hood with custom “502” callout tags, and the factory-design decklid spoiler. Like those COPO releases, there are no SS tags here. This car has received a modern, canvas, power convertible top as well, which covers a well-detailed interior. That includes yellow and black Houndstooth bucket seats, a factory-type console with horseshoe-style shifter and added gauging, an upgraded AM/FM radio, wood-grain trim accents and a three-spoke sport steering wheel. Making the shine outside are rechromed bumpers, polished exhaust tips, dual side mirrors, OEM Bowtie emblems, rear quarter trim and a set of period-type Cragar SS wheels, which are wearing upgraded blackwall radial tires. Though modified, this car’s sale will include its Protect-O-Plate and factory owner’s manual, as well as a binder of associated documentation. Built as a car to make a statement on or off the throttle, the next owner of this Camaro convertible could be the center of attention wherever they go.