Vehicle Description
*1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28*In September 1966 Chevrolet released
the Camaro as direct competition for the exceptionally popular Ford
Mustang which went on sale a year and a half before. Unlike the
Mustang though, right out of the gate Chevrolet outfitted the
Camaro with some truly potent engines and a great chassis
underneath which even made a pretty standard Camaro a respectable
performer on the track. But for the true driving enthusiast, there
was only one option in the Camaro lineup - the Z/28. Conceived by
GM performance legend Vince Piggins, the Z/28 was designed as a
direct competitor to the Mustang Boss 302 in the SCCA Trans Am
series with just minor modifications.This 1968 Camaro Z/28 was sold
new at Sellman Chevrolet in Orange, CA and remained in the hands of
the original owner for 29 years. The car has been under the care of
the consignor since 2012, and remains in very good condition
throughout. Finished in LeMans Blue with White Stripes, this Z/28
sits on a 15-inch set of Rallye wheels with period-appropriate
redline tires and a matching spare in the trunk. The car is fitted
with a cowl hood as well as a lower front spoiler and a decklid
spoiler that were designed to be used on the competition models.The
inside is fitted with a pair of bucket seats with a center console
separating them and a rear bench. The three spoke steering wheel
frames a speedometer and "tic-toc" tachometer with the Z/28
appropriate 6,500 rpm redline. On the center console, the car is
fitted with a four-pack of auxiliary gauges in what became one of
Camaro's most defining interior styling elements.Sitting under the
hood is a numbers matching 302ci V8 that is rated from the factory
at 290 horsepower and 290lb-ft of torque. It was rebuilt by Nelson
Automotive in Portland, OR in 2009 and has seen minimal use since.
Although not the most powerful engine from a numbers perspective,
what made the Z/28 special was this engine's short stroke, aluminum
intake manifold and solid lifters to make it rev. Notoriously, with
just a few simple modifications it could become a full-on race
motor. In this car, the engine is backed by a Muncie M21 4-speed
manual gearbox that sends power to the rear wheels via a 12-bolt
rear end with 3.73 gears. To make the car more pleasant to drive,
it is fitted with both power steering and power disc brakes.To
anybody that knows muscle cars, Z/28 means performance. From its
racing roots to its thinly veiled competition engine, the Camaro
Z/28 is a car that will long be sought after for its excellent
driving characteristics. This is the perfect example for a
collector who wants a Z/28 they can use that is running strong,
shifts in that perfect notchy way and handles remarkably well.*Key
Features* * 302ci V8 * 290hp * 290lb-ft * Numbers Matching Block *
Rebuilt in 2009 * M21 4-Speed * 12-Bolt Rear End * 3.73 Gears *
Rallye Wheels * Tic-Toc Tachometer * Power Disc Brakes * Power
Steering * AM Radio*Additional Information* * Original Owner's
Manual * Original Jack * Some Paperwork * NCRS Shipping DataFor
more information on this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 or any of our
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