Vehicle Description
1974 Chevrolet Camaro Type LT Z28
"More L, more T than ever. We call this Camaro the Type LT because
it takes the twin concepts of Luxury and Touring up another flight
of steps beyond the Sport Coupe. Which in itself is quite a
generous helping of comfort and driveability." From the 1974 Camaro
brochure. Just 13,802 Z28's were produced in 1974 and only 3,898 of
them were ordered with the Type LT option.
For consignment, a 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Type LT Z28 showing 11,657
miles but the true miles are unknown. This true Z28 LT started life
with a body shipped from California, then restored by a mechanical
engineer with a couple of friends with names like Edelbrock,
Hedman, Tremec, and Hotchkiss, built to be driven with a few custom
touches for good measure.
Exterior
A burgundy like Medium Red Metallic covers this F-body with two
stage luster unobstructed by the stripe package that was available
in '74 but still wearing the rear spoiler that differentiates the Z
from other Camaro models. No matter where an onlooker stands,
they'll recognize the Z28 by the emblem which appears on each of
the four sides including on the grille and on the back of the
spoiler while a Type LT emblem is affixed to the C pillar. That
black eggcrate grille blends well with the inset black bezels of
the headlights. A body colored front spoiler is hiding underneath,
sport mirrors flank the cabin between a solid roof, and 15-inch
Chevrolet SS wheels carry 225/60R15's. Imperfections include some
missing paint on the bumper, a ding in the rubber part of the
bumper, inclusions in the finish, and some minor scratches on the
wheels.
Interior
Here's where the "L" comes to life beginning on the door panels
which combine clean saddle vinyl with a ribbed cloth insert,
identical to the brochure model, rimmed in a black band of trim.
The front bucket seats and rear 2+2 are constructed in the same way
and all look clean in this handsome interior and the brochure
describes them as "deeper, more restful". An aftermarket cover
protects the rope spun design of the steering wheel which continues
on the center spokes, and the instrument cluster is embedded in
black plastic textured like leather, housing a speedometer and
tachometer prominently in the center. Additional aftermarket gauges
are installed in the dash, canted toward the driver, and a
touchscreen AM/FM radio includes USB, Bluetooth, and phone
connectivity. The stitched center console is home to the Hurst
shifter and nylon cut pile carpet is an upgrade from the 1973's
twist pile and is protected by GM branded rubber mats. A smooth
camel headliner shows only minor waves while the mat in the trunk
shows usage and shares the space with a full size spare.
Drivetrain
Finned valve cover and some chrome components dress up the clean
engine bay where we find the rebuilt 350ci V8 with high compression
heads, a Demon 3-barrel carburetor over an Edelbrock Air Gap intake
manifold. Hedman long tube headers are on board and the whole power
plant is mated to a Tremec 5 speed manual transmission with a Ram
hydraulic clutch sending power to the 3.73 geared 10 bolt axle.
Power brakes temper the forward momentum with disc in front and
drums in the back.
Undercarriage
Clean underneath with a nicely painted rear differential cover,
minimal surface rust, and no signs of fluid leaks. The dual exhaust
comes from the headers and meets a pair of Thrush mufflers before
exiting discreetly in the back. Suspension here is made up of
Hotchkiss lowering springs in the front and leaf springs in the
back with Caltrac bars, along with sway bars front and rear.
Drive-Ability
We enter the clean cabin and find ourselves surrounded by the
familiar F-body configuration, with a bit of distinction thanks to
some LT features. The 350 comes to life and we're on our way,
around the test loop where the car runs well, sounds good, and
handles as well as any mid 70's F-body we've had the pleasure of
running. A well sorted car, the only thing not working is the
reverse lights. All other functional items operate as they should.
While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were
working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these
functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
In the late '70's, Springsteen sang, "I met her on the strip three
years ago, in a Camaro with this dude from L.A....". Could he have
been talking about a 1974 Type LT Z28? Maybe. But given the rarity
of the car, probably not. This is for the person that wanted
luxury, touring and performance wrapped up in a sporty car with
room for four! Here's a code verified, one of less than 4,000
produced, (and how many could be left?), just itching for a new
home and some time on public roads.
1S87T4N140972
1-Chevrolet
S-Camaro Type LT
87-2 Door Coupe
T-350ci 245hp 4bbl V8 (Z28)
4-1974
N-Norwood, OH Assy Plant
140972-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 74 1FS87-1974 Camaro Type LT Coupe
BDY N106638-Norwood Body #
TR 797 A51-Saddle Cloth Special Contour Buckets
PNT 74 74-Medium Red Metallic
12C-3rd Week December
Z28-Z28 Special Performance Package
SAD-Saddle Steering Column Color
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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