YES IT’S REAL! Jerry MacNeish says so! Featuring it’s “born with” DZ coded 302/290hp race inspired legendary small block, its’s Muncie M-22 “ROCK CRUSHER” close ratio transmission and it’s correct 12 Bolt, 4.10 Posi-traction rear axle, this car has withstood the test of time and the temptation to modify it. The odometer currently reads 35,000 miles!
Painstakingly restored, that features EVERY correct casting, date coded item that has been meticulously reconditioned by some of the best names in the business.
Starting with a correct X77 coded Base Z/28 built in the Norwood, OH assembly plant on the first week of May, 1969 (USA), painted in it’s correct Fathom Green exterior (PNT 57/57) and Standard Green Interior (TR 723), with original Delco AM radio. This car began it’s restoration to current condition in 2005 and required 3.5 years to finish with originality being the paramount goal.
The body was completely stripped, new NOS full rear quarter panels leaded in at the factory sail panel locations and correctly spot-welded back into place with the rear inner fender wells. The body was then prepped for paint and expertly sprayed at a cost of $14K, to give you an idea of the attention to detail.
The born with 4-11-69 cast 3956618 engine block was returned to original condition with the addition of a +.030 bore, factory forged 11:1 domed pistons and GM 1178 Forged steel crankshaft. A Duntov 30/30 solid lifter camshaft, with .485 valve lift completes the engine’s factory specs. Correct 3927186 cylinder heads were also expertly reconditioned to factory specs. The engine has the correct smog equipment restored by Bill Hodel.
We have a complete listing of every part number, serial number, and date coded engine bay component, as well as hidden VIN numbers and they are all correct for this car.
The legendary M22 Rock Crusher 4 speed is Serial NO 19N641163, corresponding to the VIN on the car and features a production date of P9C21C…March 21, 1969, corresponding correctly to the production of the car. Only 2,117 Camaros in 1969 featured this legendary transmission (the majority of which went in to big block Camaros), out of a total of 18-month production run of 243,085 Camaros.
The original intake manifold 3932472, date coded 9-20-68, and restored by Z/28 expert Jerry MacNeish, is the resting place for Holly LIST # 4053 3923289DZ Date coded 912 denoting 2nd week of Jan, 1969.
New chambered exhaust, all new brake components, including the original 2-piece rotor front disc brakes (featuring stainless steel lines) and new emergency brake cables were used under the chassis for looks, sound, and durability. New Stainless steel and correct fuel lines run from the tank to the fuel pump.
New suspension bushings and components as well as original reproduction spiral shock absorbers complete the undercarriage detail. The subframe has been powder coated.
The car began it’s life being shipped and sold new through Kidder-Knoepfler Chevrolet in Sioux City, IA according to NCRS shipping manifests. Kidder- Knoepfler is still doing business today in Sioux City since 1922. An official shipping date from the Norwood, OH plant was 5/8/1969.
The Kidder-Knoepfler trunk emblem is included with the sale but is unmounted.
I challenge you to find a more accurate, correct, and detailed AUTHENTIC 69 Z/28. With this being one of the most sought after and legendary cars of the muscle car era…doesn’t it really pay to have the nicest one?
Say it with me …. DZ302, M22, 4.10 Posi-Traction .… Repeat!
Car is currently stored in Kansas City and is available for inspection. Additional Photos and/or Video available upon request. Jerry MacNeish has verified this car as real and authentic by his data analysis (not an on-site inspection) Winner of auction will pay a $2,000.00 deposit via Paypal within 24 hours of auction end with remainder due within 5 days via wired funds. More info or questions 9134881459 don’t let this one get away!