Vehicle Description
The 1969 Camaro was recently named the most significant Chevrolet
of the past 100 years, and when you look at this sizzling yellow
Z/28 tribute, it's pretty easy to figure out why. With a 383
stroker under the hood, a 5-speed manual gearbox, and 4-wheel disc
brakes, this Camaro was built to do more than just look good.
No other car wears racing stripes as well as a Camaro; they
practically define the brand. Originally code 55 Azure Turquoise,
the brilliant yellow paint is an outstanding choice for your
high-performance F-body. Projecting an image that says it takes no
prisoners, the paint looks right on the aggressive-looking Z/28,
especially with the usual Z/28 styling upgrades. This car was
repainted several years ago and still looks pretty good overall,
showing a few signs of age and wear but nothing that'll stop it
from being the center of attention. Black SS stripes are almost
mandatory, just like the cowl-induction hood and ducktail spoiler
out back, all of which give this Camaro traditional good looks that
never go out of style. Details like the blacked-out grille,
polished stainless wheel moldings, and black vinyl top elevate this
Camaro above some of its stripped-down brothers, creating a
wonderful contrast between the race-ready Z/28 gear and the
high-impact color.
Houndstooth upholstery is a great choice for a 60s Camaro like
this, and the look is purely OEM. Like the dark paint, the
upholstery gives the Camaro a great deal of style that suits its
price and reminds you why the '69 Camaro is an icon. The carpets
are so nice that they're surely replacements, and the carpets, door
panels, and even the dash pad appear to be newer. The gauges are
cool Auto Meter dials in custom inserts that replace the factory
dials, offering both more information and more style. And while
it's kind of typical to have a Hurst shifter in a Z/28, note that
this one shows five gears on the cue ball, not the usual four. A
modern digital AM/FM/CD stereo system fits into the original
radio's slot and with a tilt column, it's easy to get comfortable
for the serious business of driving. In back, the trunk is bare,
but that means it has nothing to hide and you can see how solid the
sheetmetal really is.
That's a built 383 cubic inch stroker motor that puts big block
power in a small block package. It dyno'd at 390 horsepower at the
rear wheels, so it's definitely got the firepower to match its
look. Many enthusiasts prefer the small block cars for their
superior handling and generally more nimble demeanor, and this
Camaro is no exception. It's nicely finished with some chrome
dress-up and matching yellow paint on the block, along with finned
valve covers and a big aluminum radiator up front. Long tube
headers dump into a cool-sounding dual exhaust system with
Flowmaster mufflers, and the transmission offers crisp shifts and
low effort, not to mention that towering overdrive gear, so it just
loafs along with 3.55 gears in the 10-bolt rear end. Rounding out
this car's list of noteworthy attributes are 4-wheel power disc
brakes, power steering, and Torque Thrust wheels wearing high
performance rubber.
If you haven't experienced the greatest Chevy of all time, this is
an ideal opportunity to do so, and if your goal is fun instead of
investing, then few cars will deliver more fun per dollar than this
1969 Z/28 tribute. Call today!