Hey, Valentine’s Day is coming up. Do you need a hug? How about a Hugger Orange Chevrolet Camaro? Our Pick of the Day is a 1969 Z/28 tribute listed finished in that eye-catching color. It is listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Marshfield, Massachusetts.
During the heat of the muscle car wars, Chevrolet took a unique spin on its Camaro marketing. Instead of focusing on the car for being simply “straight-line-fast,” the company talked about the car’s prowess with regard to agile handling. One magazine advertisement said, “Camaro! The road-hugging, hill-flattening, fun car from Chevrolet. Lower, wider, and heavier than any sportster at its price. Comes poised for action on a computer-designed suspension system and a stance just short of five feet wide.”
With that road-hugging skillset in mind, General Motors launched a color in 1969 called Hugger Orange. The hue was identified by paint code 72, and it was an instantly recognizable, distinct shade for various GM performance cars (the Chevelle and Corvette had similar options – for example “Monaco Orange” on the Chevelle).
The listing for today’s featured car says, “A fully restored, rust-free Camaro Z/28 tribute powered by a new V8 engine style to replicate the legendary DZ 302, mated to a new TH400 automatic transmission.” Some of the car’s standout features include a new houndstooth interior, upgraded gauges, and a center console. The seller says, “The interior is comfortable, the ride is solid and rattle-free, and the car starts on the first crank.”
The orange exterior is eye-catching indeed. Some of its features include white racing stripes, a chin spoiler, fog lamps, dual side mirrors, an antenna, a spoiler, a dual exhaust system, and BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires on Rally wheels. The seller says that body panel fitment is good, and based on the photos, the quality of the build is evident.
While not specifically named Hugger Orange, some later-model muscle cars have used similar colors. (Check out this Challenger for a recently featured example). In the sea of grayscale vehicles that we see out on the roadways today, a vivid orange color is always a welcome sight.
As for the 1969 Camaro, Chevrolet said, “This kind of thoroughbred balance makes Camaro ride solid and steady like a big car, yet handle like a spirited sports car. Next time get things get a little slow, buckle up a Camaro.”
The asking price is $69,495 or best offer.
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