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6k-Mile Engine: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

The Camaro Z/28 began in 1967 as Chevy’s entrant in the Trans Am division of the Sports Car Club of America. Production began slowly until it became recognized as the pony car’s leading performance machine. The second-generation Camaro arrived… more»

4-Speed Project: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The longer I stare at this 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28, the more I feel like it’s promising project material, and for a couple of different reasons.  I’m not really talking about a comprehensive restoration here, but this one seems… more»

32k Original Miles: Fully-Loaded 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

An expression that has almost disappeared from our everyday language is “clothes maketh the man.” It signifies that the correct attire will not only influence how others perceive us, but also how we view ourselves. That same philosophy can… more»

1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 30th Anniversary Edition

Three decades of consistent production for any model is a cause worth celebrating in the auto community, and Chevrolet did not disappoint when the Camaro had its 30th birthday.  A special package, corporately known as RPO code Z4C, was… more»

Unrestored and Mostly Original 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

We featured an unrestored 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 on Barn Finds yesterday, with many of our readers stating that they feel it should remain in as-is condition and just be preserved.  Another mostly original Z/28 has also recently turned… more»

Real Deal Z: Unrestored 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

The Z/28 would go on to become a mainstay in the Chevrolet Camaro lineup in the years following 1967, but the inaugural model is one rare F-Body, with a total of only 602 produced.  In fact, many potential Camaro… more»

Cheap Project: 1982 Johnson Phantom

When hunting for a project to restore, it’s often beneficial to be patient and wait for one that won’t require an exhaustive amount of work, if it’s a mass-produced model that enters the marketplace frequently.  However, if your dream… more»

T-Tops and 396 Power: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Almost everywhere you look, this 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 has gotten some custom touches, including the outside, inside, and especially in the performance department.  I’m pretty confident the seller is correct when he says this Chevy is a head-turner,… more»

Running Project: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The second generation of Chevy’s “pony car,” the Camaro, was nearing the end of its run in the late 1970s. Yet, the car achieved record sales in 1979. A downturn in the U.S. economy helped sales fall by half… more»

Nicest 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Left?

The 1974 model year was pivotal for the Chevy Camaro, seeing an increase in sales of 57%. That may have been helped by the market leader, the Ford Mustang, shifting to a subcompact platform. And don’t forget there was… more»

Barnyard Find: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Despite being almost unchanged in 1979, the Chevy Camaro had a record sales year (beating the extended 1969 15-month run). Perhaps buyers hadn’t yet taken to the new Fox-body Ford Mustang that replaced the Mustang II that year. This… more»

Astronaut-Owned: 1995 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

From its introduction in 1967, the performance-oriented Z28 Chevy Camaro would be a popular model for many years. That included its original run through 1987, and its return from 1991 to 2002. In 1995, the Camaro was still in… more»

Fire Victim: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Shortly after Chevrolet introduced the Camaro in 1967, the Z28 was created to compete in the Sports Car Club of America’s Trans Am Series. As such, its engine was limited (at the time) to 302 cubic inches and that… more»

Unrestored Driver: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

The Camaro was Chevrolet’s entrant into the new “pony car” market in 1967. And, the Z/28 would be the designation for the version assigned to compete in the SCCA’s Trans Am racing series. That group limited engine displacement to… more»

Stored for 30 Years: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The second generation of the Chevy Camaro was in its 9th year in 1978. Styling got a big refresh as the cow-catcher bumpers fore and art were now covered with body-colored urethane, which looked sleeker. Sales were solid that… more»

Numbers Matching Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The Z28 was a performance option on the first-generation Chevrolet Camaro. It was Chevy’s way of competing in Sports Car Club of America’s Trans Am Series (racing) which limited engine displacement to 302 cubic inches. The Z28 Camaro had… more»

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