“It's not very often you stumble across an authentic 1970 Camaro Rally Sport Z28 especially with the original window sticker. GM only produced 8,733 Camaro Z28 models in 1970 and a very limited amount of those were Rally Sport Z28s. This car sports its original color combination of Camaro Gold with black Z28 stripes and black interior. With a factory LT-1 350/360hp V8 and 4-speed manual transmission this car rips!” – Marc Schiliro
This authentic 1970 Chevrolet Camaro RS Z28 is the product of a show quality restoration. It has been certified by Camaro expert Jerry MacNeish of Camaro Hi-Performance on March 24th, 2016. The report and Certificate of Authenticity are included. In 1970, the second generation Camaro was introduced and only 8,733 Z28 models were produced making this a rare and very collectable model. General Motors didn't keep records but it's believed a very limited amount was built with the Rally Sport package. As the NCRS Shipping Data Report documents this example was produced on April 1st, 1970 which was at the Norwood, Ohio factory. As the original factory window sticker documents this example is equipped with the following options: (53-53) – Camaro Gold with black Z28 stripes, (711)- Black vinyl interior, (A01)- Soft-Ray tinted glass, (D35)- Sport mirrors, (G80)- 3.73 Positraction axle, (J50)- power brakes, (M21) – 4-speed close-ratio manual transmission, (U14)- Special Instrumentation, (U63)- AM pushbutton radio, (U80)- rear seat speaker, (Z22)- Rally Sport equipment and (Z28)- Special Performance equipment. The original delivery dealer was Cunningham-Kelley Chevrolet located in Hartsville, Tennessee. From the information gathered this car was a southern car for over 40 years and retains its original sheet metal. Please note there is no supporting documentation to support that claim. The car was the product of a rotisserie restoration and is in show quality condition throughout. It was owned by Legendary Motor Cars in Canada and also by Jim Mattison of Pontiac Historic Services. MS CLASSIC CARS purchased the car in July of 2024 and January of 2025 is the first time it's been listed for sale. MS CLASSIC CARS invested a total of $11,293.98 in service and detail which is documented with an invoice.
The exterior of this car presents very nicely throughout. It appears like a vehicle that was restored recently. The body is straight and the body panel fitment is very good including the hood. As noted above, from the information gathered this was a southern car and retains all its original sheet metal. During the restoration process the body was repainted in its original color of Camaro Gold with black Z28 stripes. This seldom seen color dresses the sporty factory design perfectly. The paint was recently detailed by the team at MS CLASSIC CARS to a brilliant shine. The paint is in overall excellent condition with very little imperfections. It retains all original factory Soft-Ray tinted glass which is in very good condition with only minor scratching. The front windshield and door stainless trim appears original. The front grille, headlight bezels, front bumpers, rear window stainless trim, rear tail light bezels and rear bumper appear to have been restored or replaced. It's been outfitted with the correct style Goodyear Polyglas GT F60-15 tires that were added by MS CLASSIC CARS. Everything on the exterior such as the windshield wipers, headlights, parking lights, turn signals, brake lights and reverse lights are in working order.
The interior of this car is finished in its original black color which complements the exterior perfectly. It appears that everything has been restored or replaced such as the headliner, dash pad, dash woodgrain trim, gauges, steering wheel, door panels, seats and carpeting. It retains the original factory seat belts. MS CLASSIC CARS added a new console which looks beautiful. It was outfitted with the correct style matching black rubber mats. Everything in the interior is in working order such as the interior lights, gauges, clock, radio, key buzzer and heating system. The trunk compartment was restored and refinished in gray. It's equipped with a full size spare and tools.
The engine compartment is nicely detailed throughout with many correct parts. It retains the original trim tag. The firewall, inner fenders and radiator support were refinished in the correct shade of black. It was decorated with factory assembly marks throughout. The car is powered by a date code LT-1 350 V8 that was factory rated with 360 horsepower. As the “010” casted block with “C210” cased dates indicate this engine was built on March 21st, 1970 which is 11 days before the car was built. Although the engine was re-stamped, it's possible the engine was the original engine to the car and during the machining process the original stamp was damaged which was common. Either way it's as date code correct as you'll ever find for a re-stamped block. The engine was completely rebuilt and runs excellent. The engine is equipped with the correct stamped intake, smog, finned valve covers and correct style air cleaner. The engine breathes through manifolds and a correct style dual exhaust system with single muffler that was replaced new. The engine is coupled to a correct “661” case Muncie M21 4-speed manual transmission. The transmission was re-stamped with the dates of March 02, 1970. The transmission was rebuilt and shifts precisely through the gears. The power is transferred to a date code 12-bolt rear axle with 4.10 gears. The axle casting date is April 14th, 1970 which is 13 days after the car was built. The car was originally built with 3.73 positraction rear axle.
The undercarriage is also nicely detailed throughout with many correct parts. The original floors were restored and paint in red oxide primer. The fuel system, power steering system, suspension components and braking system has been all gone through. MS CLASSIC CARS completely redid the entire braking system as indicated on the invoice. This car runs and drives awesome!
