Saturday, November 2, 2019

1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 - $70k high bid

The first-generation Chevrolet Camaro appeared in dealerships on September 29, 1966. The brand-new rear wheel drive GM F-body platform was available as a 2-door, 2+2 seat, hardtop or convertible, with the choice of either a straight-6 or V8. The first-generation Camaro was built through the 1969 model year.

The Z28 option was available with the 302 cu in (4.9 L) small block producing 290 hp at 5800 rpm and 290 lb⋅ft at 4200 rpm.
Transmission was a Muncie four-speed with a Hurst shifter connected to a 12-bolt rear axle with standard 3.73 gears. The 302 featured 11:1 compression, forged pistons, forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods, solid lifter camshaft, and Holley carburetion on a dual-plane intake manifold.

20,302 Z28s were built in 1969.
Hagerty suggests a concours 1969 Z28 is trending around $ 88k. This example appeared at Mecum's.

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