Vehicle Description
This is a real-deal 1969 Camaro Z/28 with a great color
combination, and the ultra-desirable RS package. Beautifully and
expensively restored, it's a prime example of the real-deal legend,
but not quite a trailer queen that can never be enjoyed out in the
open-air, and we're quite certain you'll have a hard time staying
out of the driver's seat. This is one heck of a driver!
Shockingly enough, this is an original code 69 Cortez Silver car
and they kept it that way when the car was fully restored not long
ago. Paint and bodywork are very nice, with virtually zero issues
with prep or final finish, making this high-end Z/28 look
absolutely spectacular. But it's not like all the Hugger Orange
cars out there, and even with black stripes, this is a very subtle
hammer for prowling the streets and chances are that nobody will
notice what a ferocious piece this is until it's way too late. A
few dress-up pieces like the bright chrome bumpers, "gill" inserts
on the quarter panels, and proper RS hidden headlights give it a
precision look and the cowl induction hood is always a welcome
option on a high-performance car like this. A chin spoiler up front
and a ducktail spoiler out back makes it look suitably racy and all
the proper Z/28 badges are in place right where they're supposed to
be. Nobody will mistake this for anything other than what it is,
and we've found that cars like this are always in demand.
Basic black has always suited the Camaro best, and with the Z/28's
all-business attitude, the surroundings are ideally suited to
high-performance driving. The buckets wear quality reproduction
seat covers that are more defined then most and the door panels are
nicely rendered with great bright trim. Lots of desirable options
include a center console, factory tachometer and clock, and the
rally gauge package ahead of the shifter. The original AM radio was
swapped-in for a correct-looking AM/FM/Cassette unit, but if you
want modern hardware it's either time for an upgrade or maybe you
just like it that way, because the song of the V8 is so much better
than anything on the radio anyway. The woodgrain on the 3-spoke
steering wheel, dash, and console is gorgeous and adds some warmth
to the all-black interior, and the plush carpets below and taut
headliner above finish off the cabin nicely. This car also sports a
recent trunk mat that fits very well, plus a full-sized spare and
jack assembly.
That is a professionally built 350 V8 under the hood, cackling and
snarling like it should with hydraulic lifters and correct for Z/28
202 double hump heads. The bright Chevy Orange paint, finned valve
covers, and functional cowl induction air cleaner all add to the
performance air under the hood, and it's got all the correct little
pieces, too. A few other modifications make the most of the
deep-breathing abilities, including a set of long-tube headers and
a fresh-looking stainless-steel exhaust system with Flowmasters
that sounds absolutely spine-tingling at full bore. The 4-speed
Muncie M21 snaps through the gears with authority and a heavy-duty
12-bolt rear end with 3.73 gears and a Posi limited slip keeps up
without complaint. The underside is extremely clean and nicely
refinished, but again, it's going to be hard to relegate this one
to car show-only status despite the quality. There's a new gas tank
out back, fresh lines and hoses practically everywhere you look,
and power steering and power front disc brakes to help keep it
planted on modern roads. Correct Rally wheels offer the right look
and carry period-perfect E70-15 Goodyear Wide Tread GT bias-ply
tires for an accurate look.
The 1969 Z/28 is the most desirable of the early Camaros,
particularly with the RS package. Beautifully restored but with an
eye towards the street, we can guarantee this Z won't last long, so
call today!