The owner of this 1969 Camaro Z28 doesn’t just claim that this is an original survivor, he supplies the documentation that supports this claim. It is a rust-free classic that has avoided the modifications that can impact the potential values of vehicles like this. It has attracted plenty of attention since it was listed for sale here on eBay, with 26 bids already submitted. The Camaro is located in Eureka, Missouri, and while the bidding activity has pushed the price along to $63,600, the reserve is yet to be met. It’s worth noting that the owner might be willing to consider a partial trade for the right vehicle. I have to say a big thank you to Barn Finder Larry D for spotting the Z28 for us.
The owner’s report in the sale indicates that around 70% of the Fathom Green paint that the car wears is original. Evidence suggests that the hood and some sections of the vehicle’s front have received repaint work, but there is no evidence of prior accident damage. The panels look straight, with no signs of dings or dents. The paint shines beautifully, and I can’t spot any rust problems. The owner supplies photos of the Camaro’s underside, and the floors and frame appear to be spotlessly clean and structurally sound. The only issue worth noting is a small dent in the rear floor, but it isn’t too bad. I believe that this could be addressed with little effort. The White stripes look crisp, while the trim and chrome are in excellent order. The glass is original and flawless, and the Rally wheels are just as impressive.
The Camaro is a numbers-matching vehicle that features a 302ci V8, a 4-speed Muncie M20 transmission, and a 3.73 12-bolt rear end. The V8 would have produced 290hp when the car was new, allowing the Z28 to cover the ¼ mile in 15.6 seconds. Hold the right pedal to the floor, and the Camaro should be able to reach 131mph. The originality of the Camaro extends beyond the major drivetrain components and includes many ancillary items such as the distributor, alternator, and carburetor. The radiator required attention at one point, so the owner had this re-cored rather than replaced to preserve the vehicle’s originality. The engine bay presents well, and there have been no aftermarket additions such as headers or non-standard chrome components. The owner doesn’t specifically indicate how well the car runs or drives, but all of the indications seem to be positive. He includes much of the original dealership paperwork with the Z28, including the Pre-Inspection Report, Retail Installment Contract, and the Protect-O-Plate.
With this Camaro’s exterior presenting so nicely, it’s no surprise to find the interior in a similar state. The Green upholstered surfaces are free from wear and physical damage, while the same is true of the dash, pad, and console. The carpet may be slightly faded, but it isn’t bad enough to justify replacing it, as this would also undermine the vehicle’s originality. Once again, there have been no aftermarket additions, with the AM radio still occupying its rightful spot. The dash features the factory tachometer, while the console-mounted original gauge cluster appears to be in excellent condition.
This 1969 Camaro Z28 isn’t perfect, but it is an original survivor that hasn’t been consumed by rust. It comes with documentation that verifies its originality, and with values continuing to climb, it has the potential to be a solid long-term investment. I’m not sure where the owner has set the reserve, but I suspect that it could be somewhere around $90,000. He mentions some recent sales in six-figure territory, and it is possible that this one could nudge into those sorts of areas if the right people want it badly enough. Do you find this Z28 tempting enough to submit a bid, or are you going to pass on this one?
My favorite color for 69 Z, just not a fan of the green interior. Would prefer black or white. Probably never have the funds to get one of these but its on my wishlist.
Ugh…GM must have gotten a discount on green paint back in 1969…Too many green cars. I remember in the ’80s there was a guy in my local cruisin circles with a yellow Z28 with black stripes roaming the streets. Always sounded healthy and everyone knew his name. Kind of like my hometown version of John Milner from American Graffiti. Always was partial to blue, but black makes a statement and red always looks good too. Just so many green cars and like a friend told me back then (bought an original 1967 hemi Charger from widow of original owner, low mileage, still smelled like new inside…but car was green…ugh), if you want the car, it’s not like you can go order your car and options from the dealer anymore. So color changes I completely understand. I do respect a low mileage original car though. Price will be crazy.
Admittedly my love of green causes bias, but I love how every time a classic comes in that’s green, orange or yellow, a third of the comments are about how people wish it were black, silver or white. People really have been conditioned to believe that grayscale is where it’s at.
If they could all be black, white or silver, then my buddy who calls them belly-buttons would be even more agitated. lol
Made my ’69 RS Z/28 garnet red with white stripe. Wish I had of put it away and kept it.
U and 20,000 other guys.
Sweet! Back in 69 I knew 2 people with Z28’s, one was Orange and the other was Green like this one. Both impressed the heck out of me but I was not able to drive either one of them, though I wish I could have. This one is way out of my price range but it would be fun to see how it drives.
The rare survivor that appears to actually warrant the term. Beautiful Z28.
I have a picture of this exact car with cragar ss wheels and a cowl induction hood on the wall of my garage. It belonged to my older brother and he lives just north of where this car was sold new. I’ve driven it and its a bit of a handful (as are most of them) but a very nice car that will probably bring top dollar. I sent him the eBay ad to confirm it’s his former car.
…and he sold it to purchase a new Camaro ZL-1 that is such an incredible car to drive it left me speechless.
I knew a guy who had a John Deere green 1969 Z/28. He told me that after driving it for 30 miles and shutting it off he would have to wait for the engine to cool before trying to restart it due to piston expansion – could this be true?
No. GM starters often had issues with hot starts, especially if a car had headers or the battery cable connections to the starter solenoid was degraded. He was either pulling your leg or making things up because he didn’t know either.
Steve R
Agree, heat soak was a big issue with GM’s, especially if it was a high compression engine. There are several companies that sold add-on heat shields that slid onto the starters and helped keep heat away from the starter.
Big Blocks were much worse then the small blocks. and headers made it all the worse.
No. he had other problems
No.
Something about the stripes on the rear of the car looks off.
I’m rapidly becoming my Father. I don’t get it. I could list my own cars here and would be called out as impossible, but having a family franchise made wholesale or less the norm. This was a great car for the era, as it wound up like it had compression release, and with front and rear sway bars stayed where you pointed. But, poor stiffness and neglected lash upkeep made a two year old 20k miles into a pot lot contender. And, anyone who bought a Z28 for its quarter mile time was clueless. Nostalgia has its place, but for $100 large I’ll buy a Basquiat sketch, a ZR1 (90s vintage) or maybe just a Continental R.
As a proud owner of a 1969 Camaro Z/28 Garnet Red , White Stripes and, white interior, I love the Z/28 I think they all look good. I show my car at the bigger car shows here in New Mexico and one comment I get that has become a bit of joke because at every show someone who doesn’t know about early Z/28s ask me WHY would I put a Mustang engine in a Camaro so I explain the engine anyway nice car
If he’s interested in a family owned since new 74 TR-6 I’ll work a trade!
I’m guessing not
Made my ’69 RS Z/28 garnet red with white stripe. Wish I had of put it away and kept it.
I had a 69 Z28. I bought it new. The car had zero issues. My foot made it hard on tires. It could get 12-15 mpg on I-70 crossing Kansas. It could also get 8-10 mpg in town when I was busy impressing my girlfriend (later my wife for 40 years). My only change to the car would have been to add A/C and power steering. Z-28s never got those – the motor spun up too many rpm. 290 HP was measured about 3/4 up the rev range. Most felt that something a lot closer to 400 was the real number. The staggered dual 4bbl cars were even higher.
Cars like this will never come again. The 60-70s were the time to be alive.
No rear sway bar in 69
I bought a new 1969 Z-28 in August of 1969. After I broke it in, my best time at Lyons Drag Strip in So. Cal was 13.8.
The starter so hot it would not turn was indeed common. My ’67 Pontiac Bonneville, with the 400 cu, 400 HP (supposedly) engine was proof. If the engine was hot, and I was not going to stop for at least 10 minutes, I kept it running, such as to buy gas. Otherwise, hood up, and wait. The late 40’s Buick straight 8’s had the same issue, if you look at photos from the 40’s and 50’s and antique car tours in the 60’s and 70’s when people were still driving their Buicks long distances, you will see them with their one piece side lifting hoods up, angled to catch the breeze. I tried an aluminum foil shield, well an aluminum cooking pan to be exact, and it helped a little.
Hood and Front Fenders REPAINTED OR Repaired = Wrecked……JMHO.
There was a gentleman that lived about a mile from where I grew up that bought a 69 Z new. It was yellow with black stripes and interior.
It was never wrecked. It was drag raced as it only had 4,5xx miles on the odometer. The whole front end did not match the rest of the car. I had heard that the front ends of these cars were painted elsewhere and not at the same time or spot as the rest of the car. Who knows…
The McNeish report shown in the auction pics states deluxe interior, when this car obviously has a standard interior. Something is not right…..