Vehicle Description
We're convinced that the 1969 Camaro is the world's favorite muscle
car. Machines like this 1969 Z/28 with a full mechanical makeover
remain popular year after year, and when they're this well built,
we know they just won't last long. And this one gets everything
right, from a built stroker motor to a competent suspension to the
fantastic Z/28 look, there's just no reason not to take it
home.
The sinister black paint is just about as good as it gets. There
are thousands of hours tied up in the build and it shows in every
single aspect of the car. It keeps everything that makes the '69
Camaro the best-looking F-body ever built and builds on it by
adding just the right amount of modern tech. Some of that modern
tech comes in the form of two-stage urethane paint, which gives
this incredible car a depth and shine that few others can match.
They skipped the stripes, which is perfectly OK with us, and the
final wet sand and buff that it received ensures that it's
practically seamless. There are a few very, very minor signs of use
but this high-impact car needs no excuses, especially with just 290
miles on it since it was built. The chrome and trim is either new
or freshly restored, the Z/28 badges are correct, and the argent
silver grille looks like it means business. Add in a cowl induction
hood and the slick stance and you get a car that's everything
that's awesome about the Z/28 and then some.
The black and white houndstooth interior is like the exterior,
offering factory goodness where it matters and smart upgrades where
they count. The changes are subtle, including a leather-wrapped
wheel that looks a lot like the original 3-spoke unit, five gears
showing on the Hurst cue ball knob, and fantastic workmanship. The
original gauges are still in place and monitor the 383 cubic inch
stroker motor under the hood, including the auxiliary gauges down
on the console. The original center console looks quite stock,
particularly with the Hurst shifter for the 5-speed sticking out,
and it works perfectly with the overall theme of the car. Fresh
carpets and door panels were installed at the same time, while the
rear bench is in excellent shape. The trunk, like the rest of the
interior, is in fantastic condition and it's just a repro mat away
from being properly finished.
The engine is a 383 cubic inch small block with big block levels of
performance. With a big 4-barrel Holley carburetor, long-tube
headers, a somewhat lumpy cam, and MSD ignition, it pulls hard
through every gear, yet is civilized enough to drive every day.
Clearly someone knew what they were doing when this engine bay went
together, because it's all gloss black with a few accents, all
looking very professional indeed. It cackles and snarls like a
proper Z/28 thanks to long-tube headers from Doug's and a pair of
throaty out back. 383s are famous for their willingness to rev and
bottomless torque reserves, and this one definitely doesn't
disappoint, particularly when linked to the slick-shifting 5-speed
gearbox. The front suspension is a Heidt's setup with adjustable
shocks, tubular A-arms, and a rack-and-pinion setup, while out
back, the stout 12-bolt rear carries 4.11 gears on a Posi and hangs
on a Detroit Speed 4-link upgraded with adjustable coil-over
shocks, and 4-wheel disc brakes. Gorgeous 18-inch Foose wheels wear
245/40/18 front and 275/40/18 rear performance rubber.
This is resto-mod done right, where there's plenty of horsepower
and other smart upgrades to support it. A great-looking Camaro that
runs like a modern car, what could be better? Call today!
