1969 Chevrolet Camaro - $54,999 - Plymouth, MI - If you're reading this, you already know what an amazing machine any early Z/28 really is. Built to take no prisoners, the Z/28 dominated both road and drag racing, and its infamy is most definitely well-earned. This 1969 Camaro is a true X33 code, numbers matching Z/28 RS, not a clone.
This is a rare Olympic Gold and Black Z/28, and it has been nicely restored to a very high standard. The restoration took six years to complete, and was finished in 2008. There are less than 600 miles on the restoration. With these cars seeming to get more valuable by the day, it just makes sense to do the best possible job you can when you have the chance. And that's exactly what happened here. The bodywork is straight, the paint looks dazzling, the body gaps are exact, and the black stripes are the perfect visual warning to complement the Z's performance potential.
This one is also a real Rally Sport, making the grille with hidden headlights a rather rare piece on a Z/28. It also has exemplary chrome bumpers front and rear, crisply polished stainless trim, and correct Z/28 badges on the front fenders. The black vinyl top is beautiful, the glass is excellent with no chips or scratching, and out back the tail light lenses remain bright and clear. This is an extremely clean, authentic Z/28 Camaro.
Under the hood you will find the original numbers matching 302 motor, which makes this Camaro a quick street fighter. The motor runs beautifully and sounds really nice, thanks to its ceramic coated headers and big exhaust system. Everything is nicely detailed, with no trace of abuse anywhere. Heck, it looks like everything is brand new. The only transmission you could get with your Z/28 was a 4-speed Muncie M20, and that's what still lives behind the high-winding small block. It is extremely clean and well built, and it's obvious that no corners were cut during the restoration. Correct Rally wheels give it a true 1969 fresh look.
The Black Deluxe Interior (7 12 trim code) is in excellent condition throughout. The bucket seats, fresh carpets, and door panels are just as fresh as they were when the restoration was completed. In fact, the back seat looks completely unused and there's no evidence that this car has spent any notable time out in the hot sun, as neither the dash pad nor the carpets have faded one iota. The headliner looks brand new and fits tight across. The center console houses a Hurst shifter, the gauges are clear and functional and the factory A/C blows ice cold.
With the prices of matching-numbers Z/28s rapidly closing in on six-figures, that will obviously move them into the "too nice to drive" category. But if you're the kind of guy who believes in putting his hardware on the road, in the feel of a perfectly executed downshift, and the banshee wail of a powerful small block, then this exceptionally clean and fast Z/28 is a bargain. Beautifully restored, and a pleasure to drive, you'll be proud to answer, "Yes!" every time someone asks if it's a real Z/28.
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