Chevrolet redesigned its popular Camaro pony car in 1970, but production delays resulted in the car not arriving in showrooms until February (instead of the prior Fall). The Z28 was still in the mix with an LT1 350 cubic inch V8 that produced at least one horsepower per cubic inch. The seller’s car appears to be one of the 8,733 built in the 1970 model year, but it’s a roller with no engine or transmission. And may largely be in pieces. Located in Accokeek, Maryland, this significant project is available here on eBay for $15,000. This time, “Curvette” brings us a Camaro as a tip!
Supposedly, problems at Fisher Body delayed the rollout of the all-new 1970 Camaro. So, Chevy extended the production run of the 1969 models by at least three months. That resulted in a record number of assemblies, and by the time the real 1970s came out, their numbers were about 50% of the 1969s. The Z28 was no longer limited to a 302 CI V8, thanks to changes within the Sports Car Club of America/Trans Am division. So, a beefed-up 350 landed under the hood of the new cars, and it was powerful.
We’re told the seller bought this car with the goal of turning it into a restomod. Photos show it mostly together and, on a trailer, and then on a lift, so we assume that’s how he acquired it. Later photos show it down to a shell with parts and pieces here and there. So that’s presumably how you’ll find it when you go to collect it. It was once finished in Daytona Yellow paint with black stripes, so it should have been an exciting-looking ride 56 years ago.
Damaged sheet metal has been replaced already, including the floorboards. And some of the old pieces have been saved, and you can have them if you want them. Some new mini-dubs were purchased, and you’ll also get a collection of seats and front and rear spoilers. The clutch pedals are intact, confirming that a 4-speed tranny once resided here. And the car didn’t have its 12-bolt rear end when the seller bought it. The asking price reflects the seller’s investment, and he wants to use the cash to buy a Japanese 240Z.
Swiss cheese, anyone? With a plate of donut holes for dessert?
15k for a VIN tag?
He simply messed up the ad. He put the decimal point in the wrong place?
Humpty Dumpty, for only 15k… Yeah… Nope.
So not much left of the original carcass. I could see it in a bone yard or a swamp before found then all new metal added.
I would pass and seek an original metal car . Sure more money but well worth it.
Good luck with sale
As a member of organized labor my entire adult life. I would consider it as not only a sin but un-American to sell your Z28 to buy a 240Z. Although I don’t think he will collect the 15K for the partial Z28, I sure wouldn’t tell anybody my intentions.
About 10k too high for some wheels and tires and a frame.
no seeing this bringing asking price, i would say 5k. this seller better get ready for a bath.
The way I see it, the seller made a terrible financial decision and now needs some poor slob, to bail him out. $15k for this pile of bones is humorous.
So he now wants something even harder to work on ??????
Maybe we are being too hard on this guy. I mean who hasn’t purchased a “dream car”, taken it home, disassembled it until there is nothing left to take apart, then changed our mind having decided that it is not the car we wanted because we have found something that is the exact opposite of what our dream car is, then assumed we could sell our current dream car and make a tidy profit, before we started on the polar opposite dream car? Come on we have all been there, right? Hello? I’m not sure this is posting, because surely this guy and myself aren’t the only ones. Must be an error from the website, because it’s not just 2 of us right??? Hello??
If it was a 69 Z in this shape, Patker would pay 15K all day long. I have driven a 69 and 70 Zs. A 70 is far superior in every possible aspect.
Looks like he got over his head on the build
I own a 1970 Z28 one of 8733 produced and one of 1873 with that drive train. All my numbers match I own it 51 yrs one finished it’s worth alot. BUT FINDING the numbers to match that will be hard because it’s so limited in production and most are totaled or junked.you can build a 1969 out of a book they make every part you need for then 1970 is all by it’s self.
I own a 1970 Z28 one of 8733 produced and one of 1873 with that drive train. All my numbers match I own it 51 yrs one finished it’s worth alot. BUT FINDING the numbers to match that will be hard because it’s so limited in production and most are totaled or junked.you can build a 1969 out of a book they make every part you need for then 1970 is all by it’s self.
Should be some kind of rule – You don’t take apart a car ,leave it / try to sell it , then want to dissemble another car. FIX WHAT YOU TAKE APART !