Vehicle Description
Looking at the collector car market over the past several years,
it's obvious that there are few safer places to park some cash than
in a 1969 Camaro of any kind. They aren't skyrocketing in value
like the Hemis did, so you won't lose your shirt overnight, but
buying a quality example like this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 is
about as safe as any investment gets. Few collector cars can
deliver the same promise.
This beautifully restored Z/28 is finished in its original code 57
Fathom Green with white stripes, and looks like a million bucks.
The comprehensive restoration returned a solid original car to
better-than-new condition in every way, with outstanding gaps and
paint that would make a GM designer in 1969 weak in the knees. The
restorer took no liberties, and everything is as it was when the
car was delivered new, including the quarter panel trim, bright
bumpers with oversized optional bumper guards, and the traditional
ducktail spoiler out back. The cowl induction hood is a steel piece
that remains fully functional, feeding the high-winding 302 a
steady diet of cool, clean air from the base of the windshield. The
stripes follow the correct pattern, narrow at the front and wider
at the rear so that they appear parallel when viewed from the
front. All the chrome and stainless is fresh, and it wears correct
badges in all the right places. It's worth noting that all the
sheetmetal is original save the right front fender, which is why
there is no antenna; they decided not to install it and mar that
beautiful paint job.
The code 723 Dark Green bucket seat interior is anything but basic,
and the green-on-green combination is rather unusual for a Z/28.
Fresh seat covers, including the federally-mandated headrests, were
installed when the car was restored, but with about 3800 miles
since it was completed, everything is still very fresh inside. This
car is loaded with options, including a lovely woodgrained center
console with white-faced auxiliary gauges and a correct AC tach
with a 6000 RPM redline. There have been no deviations from stock
in this high-point F-body, so that means the original AM/FM radio
remains in the dash, the base steering wheel still manages the
front wheels, and there are matching Z/28 logo floor mats
protecting the carpets. In back, the spotless trunk offers correct
spatter-finish paint and includes a reproduction mat and a
full-sized spare tire assembly with jack.
The Z/28's legendary DZ-code 302 cubic inch V8 was created by
stuffing a 283 crank inside a 327 block, and the over-square design
means the Z love to rev. Some of GM's best-flowing heads were
installed up top to feed the snarling small block, and an oversized
carburetor makes sure it doesn't starve. Expertly detailed for
show, the engine bay shows Chevy Orange paint on the block, proper
finned aluminum valve covers, and reproduction hoses and clamps
throughout. Even the original exhaust manifolds were retained and
left raw, so they look just like they would have moments after
rolling off the transporter. All Z/28s were 4-speeds and this one
has a rugged 12-bolt out back with 3.73s inside, as well as a
correct transverse exhaust system and a new gas tank. Four Rally
brand new wheels wear 215/70/15 BFGoodrich T/A radials that look
racy on this very serious Camaro.
Beautifully finished and an absolute blast to drive, this is an
extremely high-quality Z/28 that probably counts as an investment
but remains ready to drive. It's also documented with a
reproduction window sticker and invoice, restoration photos,
manuals, and other important pieces of paper. Don't miss this
chance and call today!