Original 302DZ Engine. Daytona Yellow with Black Interior. Outstanding Condition

To start with, let me first say that I am listing this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 for a well-known classic and muscle car dealership and in doing so, I will be acting as an agent for this dealership. The owner, who is a friend and someone that I have known for over 20 years, founded his dealership in 1996 and has been a veteran of the car business for over 30 years. All of his vehicles are chosen for the highest standards and quality. A careful and complete analysis is done on every one before they offered for sale.

I understand that there is a lot of information in my ad. I also understand that this may be boring to the person who is just looking and not buying. However, for the person who is looking to buy and spend their hard earned money, I feel that there is never too much information.

As to myself, I am a (67) year old kid that loves muscle cars. For my work, I am retired from managing a Correctional Facility here in Maine and had worked for the Maine Department of Corrections for (40) years. I am also a respected member of my community. I mention this only because of the value of this car and so that prospective buyers will have some idea as to who they are dealing with. Also, please check out my eBay feedback which is 100% with (1,154) transactions. Many of those have been muscle cars which I have sold to individuals all over the country as well as Canada, England, France, Switzerland and Australia.

First, a little history on the Z28. The name Z28 started out as only a Regular Production Order (RPO) option code but has since grown into one of the most recognizable three letters in Camaro automotive history. It may just be a coincidence that the RPO code for the Camaro Super Sport (SS) package was Z27 and that RPO Z28 just followed it sequentially or maybe not. Whatever the case may be, it was nothing more and nothing less than a RPO option code at first.

Some people mistakenly believed that the Z in Z28 stood for Zora Arkus-Duntov the Corvette engineer. Actually a man named Vincent W. Piggins had put a name on the original 283 “Z28″ prototype Camaro before he presented it at the October 1966 “show-and-tell” session with top management at the GM Proving Grounds. The name that he had chosen was Cheetah. However at the last moment Vincent took the handmade decal off the car mumbling something like, “Well, a name is a name is a name.”

There wasn’t any suggestion of what they were going to call this car. When it came down to having to decide, somebody just said, Hey, its option RPO Z28; let’s call it Z28! So the name just grew from there. The graphics people did things with the Z, and that’s how the designation stuck. The car got its name from the actual option number.

Originally, the Z28 was going to have the 283 put into it but it was suggested that it might be a lot better to take the 327 block and put the 283 crank into it, giving the Z28 a 4 x 3 bore and stroke. That would put displacement at 302.4 cid, just under the SCCA’s 305 limit. This configuration produced a high revving 302 cid small block with a modestly rated 290 hp (probably more like 350hp) and 290 pound-feet of torque (probably more also).

One of the amazing facts of the first generation Z28 was its warranty. Chevrolet didn’t flinch and applied the same 2-year 24,000 mile warranty to the Z28 automobile as a whole and its 5-year 50,000 mile warranty to the power train. That went beyond expectation and contrary to the practice of warranties for most high performance packages.

This documented original 1969 Z28 Camaro has the original “born with” 1969 DZ 302 engine with the VIN stamped near oil filter on the side of the block. The VIN on the block is: 9N628747. The cast number on block 3956618. The date code on the block is: C.27.9 ( March 27, 1969). The engine stamps on the front of the block pad behind the alternator are: V0401DZ. The DZ engine heads are a matched pair and are original to the car with a casting number of: 3927186 and dated D.3.9. The intake manifold is also original with the Winters stamp ans a casting number of: 3932472. The Z28 also retains the factory Z28 valve covers without drippers with a casting number of: 3932418 and is specific for 1969 Z28 only.

The transmission is a Muncie 4-speed close ratio M21 and is correct for the 1969 Z28 and rebuilt 3-10-2010. The real axle is also the correct 12-bolt posi traction unit with the “BU” stamp and 3:73 gears.

The following are also original/correct for this Z28:

· Power disc brakes;

· J52 components;

· “309” master cylinder;

· “9204” brake booster;

· F-41 quick ratio steering;

· Pitman arm;

· Disc brakes rotors (2-piece);

· Under-dash wiring harness;

· Engine harness;

· Rear tail light harness;

· Seats;

· Door panels;

· Dash;

· Hurst shifter;

· Factory gauges

· 800 RPM tach;

· Package tray.

Some of the restoration history includes;

· Paint and body restored in 1990-1991;

· 100% GM sheet metal;

· Full GM quarters;

· GM doors;

· GM front fenders;

· GM cowl hood;

· GM deck lid and spoiler;

· All pieces 100% authenticated and GM;

· Original DZ 302 engine rebuilt in 1998;

· High performance off-road Z28 cam option installed at that time vs. traditional 302 camshafts;

· Muncie M21 transmission rebuilt on 3-17-2010;

· Undercarriage and engine bay re-detailed in 2015;

· Lacquer paint job consistent with original correct restoration.

Some new items include:

· Carpet;

· Weather strip;

· Window felts;

· Seat belts (dated 1969);

· Shoulder belt option;

· AM radio;

· GM rubber floor mats;

· Window cranks;

· Dome light;

· Sill plates.

Note: The things that are not original to this car are:

· 15” rally wheels;

· Distributor;

· Holley carburetor;

· Muncie transmission date coded 1970;

· Exhaust system. (We intend to install the original style exhaust system with a transverse muffler.)

This 1969 Z28 Camaro drives extremely nice, handles like a dream with quick ratio power steering. The cars older paint however is held up really nice. Driven sparingly with only a few minor flaws in the cars exterior paint finish but overall considered an excellent driver quality X77 Z28.

Decode Information:

Vin. Number Decode 124379N628747

1 Chevrolet

24 Camaro 8-Cyl

37 2-Door Sport Coupe

9 1969

N Norwood Assembly Plant

628747 Sequential Number

Body Tag Decode

ST 69 12437 NOR300917 BDY

TR 711 76 76 PNT

04C X77

ST Style of Car

69 1969

12437 2 Door Sport Coupe Camaro 8-Cyl

BDY Body Assembly Plant

NOR Norwood Assembly Plant

300917 Sequential Body Number

TR Interior Trim

711 Black Vinyl

PNT Exterior Paint

76 Daytona Yellow Lower Paint

76 Daytona Yellow Upper Paint

04C Body Build Date

04 April 1969

C 3rd Week of April 1969

X77 Option Codes

X77 Z28 Camaro

Exterior: Older paint that has held up nicely with only a few minor flaws and should be considered excellent driver quality.

Interior: The car’s interior is in overall excellent condition showing minimal wear on the cars original seat covers.

Engine: High attention to detail under the hood on this 69 Z28 with a restored steering box, new power steering hoses and GM style hoses and clamps. Correct style heater hoses, deep groove pulleys, new engine bay wiring harness and stainless steel brake lines are also new.

Trunk: Inside the car’s trunk is detailed with a full size spare with original jack and trunk mat.

Undercarriage: Looking at the cars underside is extremely clean and nicely detailed in GM satin black paint. New fuel lines, brake lines, E-brake cables all new front end components, ball joints, shock, upper and lower control arm bushing new sub frame bushing, gas tank rear springs, 2 ½ exhaust with dual flow master original style exhaust is on order, sway bar links front springs

Photo Documentation:

Some Flaws:

I do not claim to know everything about these Dusters. It is your responsibility to ensure that all of you questions or concerns are resolved prior to bidding and not after.

WINNING BIDDER DOES NOT HAVE THE OPTION TO LOOK THIS DUSTER OVER AFTER THE AUCTION CLOSES TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THEY WANT TO BUY. INSPECTIONS "MUST" BE DONE PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF THE AUCTION WITH NO EXCEPTIONS.

I have tried very hard through description and photos to present this1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28honestly and fairly.

Having said that, ask any and all questions before bidding and not after the auction ends and you are the winner of this1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Terms of Sale:

This pre-owned vehicle is being sold "as-is, where is" with absolutely no warranties and/or guarantees either expressed or implied. Winning bidder must contact seller within (48) hours of auction close to confirm purchase by e-mail. A $500 non-refundable deposit is required within (2) business days of auction close. Remainder of selling price is due within (5) business days of auction end. All funds must be in the form of a cashier’s check, certified bank check, wire transfer or cash. If there is no confirmation, seller has the right to offer the vehicle to other bidders. Buyer is responsible for all transport costs. This auction and your bid/participation in this auction are binding contracts and will be dutifully, lawfully enforced.

Seller reserves the right to end the auction early without any liability to the seller.

BID WITH CONFIDENCE AND CHECK OUT MY FEEDBACK WHICH IS 100%

THANKS FOR READING THIS AD. GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY BIDDING.

On Jan-24-17 at 15:31:23 PST, seller added the following information:

First I am sorry that I inadvertently had the word DUSTER in the bottom of my ad. That was an obvious mistake by me and I apologize.