Vehicle Description
Five or seven years ago, a 1969 Z/28 Camaro like this unusual
Garnet Red coupe might have sold for $35,000. Today, the nice ones
are twice that much, with top cars crossing the six-figure barrier.
Enthusiasts have finally caught on that going around corners is
every bit as fun as going fast in a straight line.
To answer your first question, this is a real Z/28 with a DZ-coded
engine, and that's why you need to move quickly, because at this
price it just won't last. You'd think that code 52 Garnet Red would
have been more popular, but it's actually fairly rare, making this
Z a better place to park some money than any banker's investment
fund. The paint is probably 20-25 years old but still looks great
wearing the traditional black racing stripes for which these cars
are justifiably famous. Bodywork is quite good, with even gaps and
panels that have been reworked to probably better-than-new
condition, and despite being a party on wheels, the paint has been
beautifully maintained and still looks quite nice. All the Z/28
badges are there and the cowl-induction hood is fully functional,
not an add-on aftermarket piece. The bumpers and gill inserts on
the quarters are nicely chromed, while the blackout grille is
excellent. These are great-looking cars, and since this one isn't a
trailer queen, it looks especially awesome going down the road.
The cowl tag says this one originally had a code 718 medium red
standard interior, but during the restoration it was changed to
black and we certainly can't complain about that. Being a color
change, you know that everything inside was new at the time, and
despite the passage of time, it all remains in very good condition
overall. A center console gauges is always a desirable option, and
that chrome shift lever controls the slick-shifting Muncie 4-speed
underneath. The 3-spoke steering wheel looks sporty, the appliques
on the dash and console look great, while a correct AC speedometer
and 6000-RPM tach remain front and center. The clock works, the
original AM radio pulls in stations, and you'll feel right at home
as soon as you climb in. Only the fuel gauge is a bit wonky,
showing full and then barely moving, but the rest works like it
should. In back, the beautifully finished trunk has been equipped
with a correct mat, space-saver spare, and a correct jack
assembly.
The Z/28's calling card is, of course, the specially-built 302
cubic inch small block which loves to rev, yet delivers plenty of
low-end torque. One of Chevy's more potent machines, it was grossly
underrated at 290 horsepower, which was apparently a number GM
marketers pulled out of thin air. Chevy Orange paint, correct
finned valve covers, and the cowl induction system are all neatly
finished. It's been driven and you can see that it has been
properly maintained, as there are recent hoses and belts, along
with a shiny set of long-tube headers. We believe that this is the
original, matching-numbers DZ block and with a correct DZ Holley
carburetor and distributor, it certainly runs like a Z/28 should.
Out back, the heavy-duty 12-bolt is full of 3.73 gears on a
limited-slip, so it hooks up fast and charges hard. Wearing bright
red paint, the floors are rust-free and solid, much of the hardware
is recent, including the exhaust system with correct transverse
muffler. Four Rally wheels wear 215/70/15 BGF radials that give it
just the right performance look.
Don't miss this opportunity to own a genuine X-33 Z/28 with an
awesome look that's 100% usable. At this price, you can't go wrong
and it'll seem like a bargain in just a few years. Call today!