Get ready, muscle car collectors, because a true piece of dealer-built history is about to hit the auction block. Mecum Auctions is offering an incredibly rare 1969 Chevrolet Nickey Camaro Stage III at its upcoming Dallas/Fort Worth event. This is not your typical big-block Camaro. It’s a well-documented, award-winning example from one of the most famous names in supercar history.
The Heart Of A Nickey Legend
Nickey Chevrolet in Chicago was legendary for stuffing the biggest engines GM offered into Camaros, creating street terrors that could dominate the dragstrip. This particular car features the ultimate Stage III option: a monster 427-cubic-inch V8, topped with dual Holley carburetors on an Offenhauser intake, cranking out an estimated 550 horsepower. A four-speed manual transmission and a stout BV-code 4.10 Positraction rearend back up the engine; Nickey built this Camaro for one thing: performance. It even retains correct Nickey-specific parts like the Pro Stock traction bars and the aggressive “stinger” hood.
Authenticity Of This Chevrolet Nickey Camaro Stage III
Documenting dealer-built supercars can be tricky, but this Fathom Green beast comes with serious credentials. It includes a two-page opinion letter of authenticity from Nickey Chicago, confirming its heritage. Adding to the story is an affidavit from a previous owner who had the car for an incredible 35 years, having purchased it way back in 1977 as a Nickey Super Camaro. Its impressive score of 985 out of 1,000 points at the 2012 Winter Nationals, which earned it a Platinum certificate, further proves its quality.
Details That Matter
Beyond the drivetrain, the car is packed with correct details. It rolls on classic Nickey/Cragar S/S wheels wrapped in period-correct Goodyear Polyglas tires – fat L60s in the back, naturally. Inside the black bucket-seat interior, you’ll find a Hurst shifter poking through the console and correct Sun gauges, including the signature column-mounted tachometer. Power brakes with front discs help haul the car down from speed.
Crossing The Block In Texas
This exceptional 1969 Chevrolet Nickey Camaro Stage III is scheduled to cross the Mecum auction block in Dallas/Fort Worth on Saturday, November 1. It represents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly authentic, award-winning example of perhaps the most famous dealer-built supercar program of the muscle car era. Expect the bidding to be fierce for this one.
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