The 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is the rarest in terms of production for the second-generation cars, thanks to a UAW strike that lasted nearly six months, cutting production to around 80,000 units that year. That’s still a pretty good amount of 1972 Camaros out there, but of that number, just 2,575 Z28 examples were made, making this one a standout in the marketplace. This one’s got plenty of positives, but it’s at a point where the next owner will have to decide whether to preserve what’s largely original or bring the cosmetics up to a higher level. This 1972 Camaro Z28 is currently in Fort Worth, Texas, and can be spotted here on eBay, where just two bids so far have taken the price to $24,272.
The seller calls this one a survivor, and based on the criteria we like to use at Barn Finds to deem a car such, it’s certainly close. The Sequoia Green paint is said to be original, with some chips and touch-ups consistent with its age, including patina. The driver’s door appears that it may have been resprayed at some point, as it’s an ever-so-slightly different shade from the rest of the panels. Even with some visible imperfections on the outside, the sheet metal seems solid for the most part, and I’m enjoying how this one presents. I’d probably wait a while before prepping the body for a fresh paint job, but could also understand an eager enthusiast wanting to undertake this task immediately.
The good news continues under the hood, as this Z is reported to still have its numbers-matching 350 in place along with the close-ratio Muncie M21 4-speed. The owner states that the Camaro runs powerfully yet smoothly, providing a good driving experience and an unmistakable Z28 exhaust tone. Sadly, there are no prior ownership or maintenance records, but the seller is confident that the photos and correct serial numbers speak for themselves, assuring potential buyers that great care has been taken to maintain the car’s original components.
Inside, the original interior is very well preserved overall, with only the driver’s seat noted as showing any visible wear and tear. The front part of the dash pad has warped a bit in the hot Texas sun over the years, but that’s a quick fix. Fortunately, the radio is included, though it’s not presently functioning. While I can easily comprehend the desire to take this one to the next stage cosmetically, there’s something that makes me hesitate and want to just preserve this 1972 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 the way it is for the time being. What would you do here?
This Camaro has a good drivetrain but does need body work/repaint. Dash looks warped a little and the drivers seat needs work. It has survived the times and seems like a decent car but price should be lower,still a decent car!