There is a fear amongst enthusiasts that the supply of desirable barn finds will eventually trickle to a halt. If this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is an accurate guide, that day should be many years into the future. The seller believes it went into storage in the 1970s, but they have recently revived it and returned it to its rightful place on our roads. It retains its numbers-matching drivetrain, increasing its desirability among purists. The seller has listed the Z28 here on eBay in East Aurora, New York. They set their BIN at $119,000 for a classic that appears to need nothing.
Ford and Plymouth effectively created the pony car class in 1964 with the release of the Mustang and Barracuda. They caught General Motors off-guard, with the Pontiac Firebird and Chevrolet Camaro joining the party in 1966 for the 1967 model year. Chevrolet Buyers welcomed the new model with open arms, shifting 220,906 cars during the first year. The SS and RS versions proved extremely popular, but the company had a hidden ace up its sleeve. It introduced the Z28 with no fanfare as a homologation special for the cut-throat Trans Am series. It was a well-kept secret, with only 602 buyers splashing the cash for a genuine thoroughbred. Our feature car is from the first year and has led a sheltered life. The seller recently released it from hibernation, with documentation suggesting that it hadn’t fired a shot since 1977. They don’t specifically state that it has undergone restoration, but the listing seems to suggest that it has received NOS quarter panels and fenders. The Ermine White paint can be considered high-end driver quality. It retains a deep shine, and any imperfections are too minor to warrant attention. The panels are straight, while the underside shots reveal no evidence of penetrating rust or other unwelcome surprises. The glass and trim are excellent, although it is worth noting that this car is missing its front fender badges.
The 1967 Camaro Z28’s exterior was considered quite subtle, but it packed some punch below the surface. Chevrolet developed the vehicle to compete in the 5.0-liter category during the Trans Am Series. Its 302ci V8 managed to barely sneak below that figure, and it was a pretty special engine. It wasn’t designed for strip work but for the flowing twists and turns of a race track. Chevrolet quoted official power and torque figures of 290hp and 290 ft/lbs, with many believing that both figures were extremely conservative. That may be particularly true of our feature car which the first owner ordered with the ultra-desirable Cowl Induction system that helps to deliver copious cold air to the carburetor. The driver shifts ratios with a four-speed M21 close-ratio manual transmission, which feeds the power to a 12-bolt Posi rear end. The ¼-mile ET of 15.4 seconds was a secondary consideration for many, as these classics could nudge 134mph off the showroom floor. That made the Z28 ideal for circuit racing, and although Chevrolet only finished third in that year’s Trans Am Manufacturers Championship, it returned in 1968 and blitzed the opposition. The seller confirms that this classic is numbers-matching and that the revival included an engine rebuild to its original specifications. The listing suggests an odometer reading of 66,368 miles, and if this classic only saw a decade of service before hibernation, that figure could be genuine. The Z28 runs and drives perfectly, and is ready to be enjoyed by its new owner.
The Z28 may have been created for competition duties, but this car features a few factory options that potential buyers will welcome. These include a console, an AM radio, a tachometer, and the console-mounted sports gauge cluster. The Black vinyl trim is in good condition for its age, with no signs of significant abuse or distress. The painted surfaces are clean, with the same true of the dash and pad. An in-person inspection may reveal minor faults, but if potential buyers consider this Z28 purely as a driver-grade classic, the condition is comfortably acceptable.
The 1967 Camaro Z28 demonstrates how easily a well-kept secret within the automotive world can easily become a staple of a badge’s model range. Few people knew of the Z28 in 1967, with only 602 buyers driving one off the lot. That number rose to 7,199 the following year and climbed to 20,302 in 1969. Chevrolet’s secret was out, and the Z28 had cemented its place in American classic folklore. This car isn’t cheap, but the seller’s price is realistic. If you are struggling to find the right thing to buy yourself for the festive season, this Camaro could be a strong candidate.
So many rear gear options on these Z28s. GM delivering a supreme drivers car.
Awesome car. But at that price would you even dare take it out on the road? For somebody with money to burn.
I can see it now. You take the car out to the local grocery store to buy Snuggles some cat food, and a DUI creams you at the first intersection.
Or a driver who is texting, or going thru video menus trying to adjust the heater, etc. on his or her brand new all lookalike 4 dr “car”.
No kidding. I was rear ended at a stop light yesterday. The guy that hit me had no license, no insurance and no registration. I called the police because he wouldn’t give me any information, but eventually did, when they came they wouldn’t write a report or even cite him, they wouldn’t even ask for his ID. So far this morning I’ve gotten several texts saying it’s my fault and I need to give him money. I told him I have no money and he needs to call my insurance, I have a feeling I haven’t heard the last from him.
After the guy that hit me left the cop started trashing their policies and said the smart thing to do is move out of state. He knows the policies are insane but he can’t fix them.
Steve R
Now you’re receiving threats? Why our society even entertains people like this is beyond me. smh
Nelson, no threats, just wants money. Hopefully he won’t go down that road. The car runs and drives, his wife was in the car and he left it idling for nearly an hour as I was trying to get his information. He was probably changing lanes, he hit my the passenger side rear bumper with his drivers headlight and front fender, but missed his hood and grill. His texts said he needed his car to drive to work and has to pay rent and take care of his kids.
Got to go, he just started texting me again. He probably got done talking to my insurance company.
Steve R
In most states, if you are hit from behind, it is for sure not your fault. What is the problem with the cops? Or, were you changing lanes? Then it is your fault. What damage is there on your car? What kind of car is it? Do you have a clean driving record? I knew a guy who had a few DUIs and got hit by someone else and it obviously was not his fault, yet the cop just laughed at him and said it was. Some cops take old history very seriously.
Based on the replies here, I know this is closing the barn door after the horse gets out, but Steve, I strongly suggest getting a dash cam. Something similar happened to me only the other driver turned in front of me at a green light. The cops wouldn’t or couldn’t establish fault, and the driver knew the “rules” too. He wouldn’t give me his information and told the cop, out of earshot, his own song and dance. The impact was light so their wasn’t much damage, but my car isn’t fixed and I’ve never heard from this guy, never even got his name. My own insurance is liability only.
Thanks got the suggestion, that’s a great idea. I’m going to look into it.
Steve R
Why would you only have liability? Seems rather foolish with all the poor drivers on the road today.
If I bought this I’d drive it on short weekend trips and car shows. You have to enjoy this vehicle and if someone cracks it up that’s what Hagerty is for.
Okay am I missing something here….high back seats introduced in 1969 Camaros? I owned in the past a 69 Rally Z28.
“Chevrolet’s 1967-1969 Camaro interior features showcased a blend of practicality and style, offering options that appealed to a wide range of drivers. The seat design evolved over the three years, becoming more supportive and comfortable. In 1969, the Camaro introduced high-back bucket seats in some trim levels, enhancing both safety and aesthetics.”
Its a beautiful car and rare for the first year Z28,
For that price being asked; I would have an inspection provided by a renown Camaro expert to prove driveline and lineage is correct.
Good luck with sale….
These aren’t high back seats, Camaros started using those in 1971, these are seats with headrest, which were optional in 1967 and 1968 but became standard equipment for 1969. The headrests are different for the 1967/1968, but I don’t remember the specifics at the moment. Compared to the Z28 option and how much of its original components are still present, the headrest are more of a talking point than something that drives value.
Steve R
Now I know why mom always said, no more break neck speeds.
My 57 Belair didn’t have headrests.
Steve R,
Did the guy who hit you even have any ID? Or a D.L.?
Billy, ID from Honduras, no DL.
Steve R
Well, hate to say it but I would have bet money on your reply.
Damn.
Best of luck with that crappy deal. Damn illegal border hoppers. Hopefully that will come to a screeching halt!
Hope you can make the best out of a bad situation.
Billy
Billy, despite Steves bad situation, most of those people are good and decent. They just want to lay low, not attract attention, and take care of their families. Our daughter is an ER doctor. Despite living in a “sanctuary” city, she says she hardly ever treats one. Of course there are exceptions, but government studies have proven they are committing crimes at a third the rate of a native born citizen. I think we need to lower the temperature of our discussions about them. After all, WWJD?
Based on the fit and finish (or lack thereof, where the fenders meet the doors) of the front clip and the missing fender tags, I’m thinking accident repair. For over $100k, I’m sure potential buyers will go over this with a fine-tooth comb.
If it is truly all that the owner sez that it is. Why is it not on Bring A Trailer?
That is all I have.
Sure looks nice.
Merry Christmas ya’all!
So I agree the fenders to doors gaps could be better,…but the 67’ model year Z/28 Camaros did NOT use fender badging, so this car is correct there….the 68’ Z models used 302 badging on the fenders (early) then went to Z/28 badging later in the model year…..very nice rare Z/28……
I like the back end of any Camaro a lot better with a spoiler on the back
John
Agreed 100%. They look too left out. Kinda like the south end of a north bound elephant.
What about ’67-’69 firebirds? NONE! came from factory with a rear spoiler except for ’69 t/a’s – & how many of the latter did u see? – i only ever saw ONE.
I like any Camaro a lot better with the back end. Know everyone has their own opinion. Merry Christmas to all.
John
Meant to say with a spoiler on the back end. Sorry
John
On a day of rare cars this is a winner.
I can’t see getting a heavy(back then) factory radio or even pb on this racing machine.
How hard is it to break 1 of those monoleaf springs?
I’m guessing that heavy sideways muffler robs horsepower.
Those are huge optional headrests – must be an early design.
To answer Joe’s question, the transverse muffler was a restriction. It and the cast iron exhaust manifolds were usually the first things to go.
With 4.56 rear end gears this car’s top speed will be more like 115 MPH, but it will get there in a big hurry. My friend had a stock 69 Z/28 in the early 70’s, we figured it was good for 135 MPH with 3.73 gears. We knew some college girls in the next town up the road. It was 15 miles, we could usually make it in under 9 minutes including going through a small town.
We did that pretty regularly, fortunately his father was the judge so he usually got off with a warning. We were in our 20’s and didn’t understand that the average Pennsylvania white tail deer has no respect for a 135 MPH Camaro.
I ended up with my friend’s car, but that was after it burned in a garage fire. I found another 69 Z/28 that had been sitting in a basement garage for 20 years with no motor or transmission. So I married the two and at least part of the original car lives on
To answer another of Joe’s questions, I have no direct information about the 1967 mono-leaf springs, but everybody thought they were a bad idea and they went away after 1967 and never reappeared on a Camaro. That should tell you something.
Well ladies and gentlemen what we seem to have here is one of the coolest cars on the planet, albeit a tad bit optimistically priced. This one is in cross ram 4-wheel disc brake driver quality territory but damn this a nice car. Couple of quick observations regarding the authors write up. Not having Z-28 badges on the front fenders is correct, and 15.40 in the 1/4 mile is off by a mile. Testing done by various publications done when these were new put the times at between 14.70 and 14.80 with 3.73 gears, which was the factory default. I had a bone stock (except for Doug Thorley headers) ’69 RS w/3.73s and it would run a consistent 13.60 or 13.70 thru the mufflers with 9″ cheater slicks.
Steve R: It seems to me that you have mentioned in previous posts that you live in the bay area, so my question to you would be, don’t they enforce even basic laws there? The police show up at an accident scene with damage to both cars and they don’t ask for driver’s license or proof of insurance? Did you tell the cop that you had requested that information and he wouldn’t provide it? To the best of my knowledge, it is against the law in all 50 states to operate a motor vehicle on a public roadway without basic insurance. This whole thing sounds a little screwy. As far as the guy calling you asking for money, the next time he calls tell him that you are taking him to court for payment of actual damages plus attorney fees and pain and suffering.
Oldrodder, the state and local governments vary a bit, but not much. Around here only the CHP will respond to a non-injury accident, but only on a highway. The city officer eventually came, but it was right after the guy gave me his information, which was basically useless. The officer said since the information was exchanged, regardless that there was no DL, and the proof of insurance and registration were both out of date he couldn’t write either a report or issue a citation. You could tell he didn’t like it and had a few choice words to say after the guy that hit me left. He said it’s more common than not, regardless of where the drivers are from. People take advantage of the lack of accountability. That’s the reason both my homeowners and auto went up by 50% with the latest renewal even though I’d never filed a single claim in the 25+ years I’ve had coverage through them.
As for the guy that hit me, he has no money. He was driving a beat up 2002 Honda Accord with a salvage title. Luckily I updated my policy last time I renewed to up my coverage and add rental coverage. I filed a claim last night, today they determined the driver was 100% at fault and waived my deductible. That’s about the best I could hope for from them. What will be even better is if I never hear again from the guy that hit asking for money.
Steve R
Steve, I’m glad that it seems to have worked out OK. It would still really tick me off to have that happen to me. Good luck.
Oldrodder, thanks. I’m not happy about it either. All that’s certain is that I’m moving as soon as it becomes possible.
Steve R
Sounds like you live in a bad state. Ever consider getting out?
I remember looking over a ( must have been 1968 ) brand new Z-28 up on a lift that had no transverse muffler, but 6 ft or so of the pipes had a bare metal looking sleeves, with large dimples in them. It was pretty loud. That had to be the factory set up.
Back then I owned a 1965 Nova SS , which had monoleaf springs, and one day had the rear shocks off for replacement and decided to drive to get lunch. Big mistake. the thing was un-drivable ! The least deceleration caused the rear end of the car to reach for the sky, and sway terribly. Super dangerous, but I made it home.
The exhaust you saw was factory “chambered” exhaust, same as Corvette side pipes. Had it on my ’69 and it was cool. albeit a little loud.
When I see cars like this l say to myself.America will never again capture the simplicity and raw power of the muscle car era of the mid sixties to early 70’s again. These cars were simply works of art.
I could not agree more. Anyone that didn’t live through that time period can never know how cool it was.
Could 1 get a ’67 or ’68 z28 with stripe delete, whitewalls, & hubcaps? That would be a heck of a sleeper & lot less likely to attract cops, especially if u added a luggage rack. lol
Rally’s were the only wheels available and came on all 67-69 Z28’s.
Steve R