Working with GM Performance Parts, GM Performance Division, and the leaders of the performance aftermarket, Reggie Jackson is looking to build the ultimate 1969 Camaro. A life-long, high performance Chevrolet collector and fan, Reggie wants to sample the latest in high technology from GM. To do that, GM will be provided with a pristine 1969 Camaro directly from Reggie’s private collection. Trakon Customs with the support of Classic Industries are completing a quick restoration of the car prior to its deliver to GM, and then it will be an intensive seven week transformation.

The heart of this project is the LSX block, designed by GM Performance Parts with input from legendary NHRA Pro Stock champion, Warren “The Professor” Johnson. It will be filled with a rotating assembly from Lunati and pistons from Mahle before being topped off with our own LSX head (similar in design to the now-legendary LS7 head). Cammed up and carbureted, this 454-inch LSX engine will make well over 600 horsepower on pump gas.

While GM Performance Parts provides the drive train, it’s up to GM Performance Division to completely modernize the chassis, suspension, braking, and creature comforts of Mr. October’s show stopper. The bright red ’69 Camaro will come out of the GM Performance Division’s garages with a complete ZO6-inspired race suspension and aggressive “Pro Touring” stance. We expect this car to run 10-second quarter miles and keep pace with a new Corvette around corners.

This project will be covered by Hot Rod TV with scenes as we tour the Jackson Collection; pick up the project Camaro; stop in at Warren Johson’s shop so that Reggie can hand assemble his own LSX engine; see the action at GM Performance Division as the car takes shape; and end with a reveal of the car on the famous GM Proving Grounds in Milford, MI.

This show will air before SEMA (likely on ESPN) with several supporting magazine stories to follow. In addition to a SEMA display vehicle, the Reggie Jackson Camaro will also benefit from Reggie’s own support as he meets fans, signs autographs, and answers questions about this exciting project.