The good news about this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, available for sale in Monroeville, New Jersey, here on eBay, is that restoration parts are plentiful for first-generation f-bodies. The bad news, though, is that you’ll have to go deep into the restoration parts catalog to get all the stuff you need to return this example to its former glory.
The Z/28 package was introduced in 1967 as a factory-ready race car designed for competition in SCCA Trans-Am competition. As such, it was equipped with a high-revving 302ci V8 and suspension upgrades that made it better-suited to track duty. The Z/28 package was relatively unknown when the Camaro first hit the market in 1967, but by 1969 word had gotten out, and GM sold more than 20,000 examples that year. With the exception of COPO cars, though, the Z/28 was still the lowest-production Camaro variant in 1969.
According to the seller, this car was part of an estate he purchased. Although the car had a replacement engine in it when he took possession of it, part of the estate included the original engine, so he placed it back into the car. The seller claims that all the original drivetrain parts are present and accounted for, so this could be turned into a numbers-matching restoration if the seller’s claims are true. However, the car will need a significant amount of sheetmetal work and a full mechanical restoration to make it showroom-fresh again.
With two days remaining, bidding on this project is close to $26,000, which must be paid in cash with bills smaller than 100’s. Prospective buyers should also note that the seller cannot ship on Tuesdays, as the Tuesday mail carrier is evil. If this car is as described, it’s a great opportunity to build one of the most desirable Camaros Chevrolet ever made. Before buying, though, I’d want to do a thorough inspection to confirm the seller’s claims and to assess the amount of work needed to make the car presentable again.
That’s the problem with things like this, you really need to inspect the vehicle before you consider buying it and normally when you find out about them you don’t have time to make an informed decision.
By looking at the condition of the vehicle however I really don’t think the price is reasonable for the amount of work it needs to be done.
it would have to be truly for the love of the car . I imagine it was quite a looker when new . It looks beat to me, but I have heard about cars that were worse and brought back to life good luck to whomever gets it
How about getting all the mechanicals sorted and drive as-is? You’ll definitely stand out amongst all the restored & rest-modded cars at shows. People will get tired of staring at perfect paint/nuts/bolts/engine/interior and be drawn to a project.
I’m with Mike on this one. Repair/replace ALL the mechanical, make it safe to drive and enjoy the hell of it until the time comes (and MONEY ! ) along to do a full on restoration. Screw the wieners who make rude comments you must fully restore now – enjoy, have fun with it after the mechanical restoraration – pretty comes later. That’s how I did my ’67 Dart GT convertible, mechanically rebuilt with a fresh 340, front/rear suspension all new, big bolt pattern disc brakes, etc. Rust free body in need of paint, but I don’t care about the rude comments, I’m driving mine till that time comes … maybe never ! Keep cruisin’ !
I’m with Mike, it’s the fun and the cheaper thing to do now with the car – ENJOY IT, pretty later ! That’s how it is with my 1967 Dart GT convertible with a fresh 340, upgraded suspension/brakes – all fresh mechanically – pretty later – cruise in it NOW ! Keep cruisin’ !
I see that same vision ! You get tired of seeing them all shinny and perfect, I’d rather see it mechanicly great and dive it.
Looks like the seller is well versed in what he has. The bottom dropped out of the Z28 market a few years back. Haggerty lists a #3 car at 65K. It may be more economical to drop a Dynacorn body under this one. 25K is actually about right with the original powertrain. These are not cheap to restore. Break even with free labor is the scenario – But these cars are fewer everyday…. oh, and the note about the Tuesday mail carrier actually put the ad over the top for me..LOL
All the comments so far are good, but what a find! How often do you find a 69 Z28, with the original engine and 4 speed M-trans, 8K tach and a decent factory color to bring back? Awesome. Also, to have the story as to what the car is, why it is the way it is, that is pretty cool too.
This is a car and all of those things have a price tag. An expensive restoration yes, for the love of the car ….yes but this particular car will always have value and probably an increasing value at an increasing rate. It is not just another 69 Camaro. a 67 or 68 Z28 are far more interesting to me and far more rare but I don’t think they built a ton of these in 69.
For me the only scary part is the original engine being out of the car, why? Is it rebuildable? In my opinion, a ton of the value this car holds lies within the motor being salvageable and rebuildable.
Great job to the seller on the listing with info, photos and honesty. Super cool find. Iconic car. Too bad about all the rust.
GM made more than 18,000 of these Z cars. Not rare. Horrible ride. For this money, I can buy a 1970 Z 28 in driving condition and a far better car in every respect. A 350 LT-1 will blow this pile of rust away. Overpriced by a ton for all the speculators.
First of all a 1060 z28 has no chanse
First of all a 1970 z28 camaro is a fake compared to a 69 Z. I know I had both and the 69 is much faster and can out rev and lt1. As long as it has the DZ block laying around to rebuild it is a find.
no way in this world does a 1970 Z come close to beating a 69 Z dude!! NO WAY
Odd that nobody has questioned the payment method. Small bills less than $100 denomination! Bring a suitcase with you.
Yeah this guy seems easily spooked, and not trusting. If he knew anything about counterfeit bills, he’d know the $20 is the most commonly counterfeited stateside because they draw less attention than the $100’s.
Actually, the seller also says he will take a wire transfer for payment. He just doesn’t want to deal with anything that may bounce in the long run and he stated he’s had problems with counterfeit hundred dollar bills. Understandable I guess.
When the guy who bought our 70 Mach1 came to pick it up he laid out 35K in $100 bills. I spent 30 minutes counting them. Never had a issue with using any of them so far.
He didn’t say bills smaller than 100’s, he said no 100’s. Who would want 28,000 dollars in 50’s?
$100 bills are the larger bills available in United States currency. They used to be much larger denomination bills but over time they have been eliminated for a variety of reasons including the drug trade.
What is this point of this comment? I know the seller said no hundreds, but there isn’t any logic behind this comment that I can see.
That was written in reply to BoatMan who said “He didn’t say bills smaller than 100’s, he said no 100’s. Who would want 28,000 dollars in 50’s?” I was pointing out that it would have to be bills smaller than 100s.
Mark, my comment was also in response to BoatMan, that’s why it was a reply under his comment and not yours, just showed up below yours as you had already replied. Sorry for the confusion.
I”ll take the 28k in fifties if no one else wants them.
If it’s a real Z. The emblems aren’t brand new that’s a good sign. It’s worth restoring. It’s not like they are going down in price any time soon.
Worth saving this one. a true 302 Z, unmolested except for age. Imagine what this will be worth in 5 or 10 years
Great description and looks honest. Bidding almost to the buy it now. Looks like the real deal for someone willing to take it on. One thing from me being a simple minded gear head– “born with” engine transmission…cars Aren’t born, they are built. People are born. Another silly saying but that makes me crazy these days. Another? it is what it is…I feel better now….
Anyhoo–good luck to the new owner!!
Looks to be the original 15″ wheels as well….thems hard to find even without the proper date code ! Nice….
Ended: Jul 29, 2018 , 8:08PM
Current bid:US $25,725.00
Reserve not met
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Price:US $31,500.00