Real Deal Z/28! Numbers Matching DZ 302 V8 & 4 Spd Man, Vintage A/C! 4 Whl Disc!

1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Description

The 1969 Camaro Z/28 has always been a number one favorite among bowtie faithful, but today they're also A-list collectables poised on the cusp of a big run-up on prices. Matching-numbers examples like this Tuxedo Black 1969 Z have been seeing strong gains in the market the last few years, and that almost overlooks the fact that they are quite likely the best-driving first generation F-bodies of all. The right car comes along only very rarely, and in a sea of clones, tributes, and outright forgeries, serious collectors know when to make a move on a car they've been searching for. For those of you looking for a high-grade F-body, THIS 1969 Camaro Z/28 is the right car. Numbers-matching, low ownership, fully restored, and in an awesome color combination, the value of this car is only going up from here.
Who doesn't love Tuxedo Black? Although this beauty was originally Daytona Yellow (not a bad choice, either), during the restoration this car was treated to one of the finest black paint jobs we've ever seen. Although it was done in the late 1990s, it has been wonderfully well-maintained and still looks fantastic today, showing only minor imperfections that could likely be eradicated with a professional cut and buff. I like to think of the Z/28 as a precision instrument, like a scalpel to carve corners (and the competition), and the nasty black paint plays up the contrast between the Z's image and its performance. And as an investment-grade car, no expense was spared to bring it up to show-worthy condition when it was restored, which means arrow-straight panel work, great panel gaps, and a wonderful shine that's the result of hours and hours of tedious hand labor. Cars just don't look this good by accident. It also sports all the correct Z/28 gear, including a cowl induction hood, front and rear spoilers, and, of course, the white vinyl stripes that practically define the first-generation Camaro. Add the right badges and you have a car that's sure to win on the street and the show field.
All the same standards apply inside, where the code 712 black bucket seat interior is pretty much the way it would have been on the showroom floor in 1969. Everything was new when the restoration was completed, with correct deluxe seat covers and headrests that are a nice change from the usual low-grade vinyl stuff you see. Correct carpets, newer door panels, and a center console make this one of the better-looking interiors we've seen in a stock Camaro in a very long time, and even though the Vintage A/C system isn't original to the car, it's very welcomed and pumps cold air through the original Astro Ventilation vents in the dash. Where a lot of guys go for bright white in their black cars, this one sticks to the factory-specified setup and is that much better for it. Wood appliques actually match the woodgrained steering wheel pretty well and warm up the interior a bit, and with correct white-faced auxiliary gauges on the center console, this Z is fully dressed. Other features include the 4-speed Hurst shifter with cue ball knob, a tilt steering column, and a modern retro-style AM/FM/radio in the dash. Detailing is very nicely done and even the trunk carries a fresh mat that fits better than most, along with a full-size spare in tow. Further proof that nothing was overlooked when this beauty was restored.
The legendary, high-revving bespoke 302 engine is why the Z/28 is so special. Yes, the original, numbers-matching DZ-code 302 is still in place, fully rebuilt less than 5000 miles ago and detailed for show - it's what makes this car such a great opportunity for both collectors and drivers alike. For those of you who have driven a Z, you already know what a party it is on the road, and if you haven't, prepared to be surprised by its torque, not to mention its rev range. All the right components are in place, including the air cleaner and those finned valve covers that were unique to this model, all living atop a Chevy Orange block. Long-tube headers feed an X-pipe dual exhaust system with Flowmaster mufflers, so this sucker sounds spectacular at full bore, and power 4-wheel discs with drilled and slotted rotors have been added, a smart idea on a car with this much performance on tap. Power steering does great for a coupe this stealthy, and the numbers-matching 4-speed manual transmission is the perfect complement to the hot 302 under the hood. Polished Cragar S/S wheels obviously aren't correct, but they look so right that nobody's going to complain, and they're carrying big 245/45/17 front and 275/40/17 rear Cooper performance radials.
Highly detailed and a thrill to own and drive, this might be your last chance to get a matching-numbers Z/28 for under six figures. Don't say we didn't warn you. Call today!