There have been many changes in the collector car market in the past 8 months. Cars that were once easy sales for top dollar have now dropped in value, sometimes significantly. This has allowed many new owners, who a few years ago felt priced out of the market, to find the car of their dreams at a price that they could afford.
One of these is the 1967-1969 Camaro Z28. A few years ago, nice examples of the Z28 would change hands for more than $75,000 with some selling for as much as $100,000. Times have changed, and if you search hard, you can find these cars now for considerably less money.
But there are so many fake Z28 cars out there you should do your research and, even better, find an expert to examine any Z28 you might be looking at. I have seen re-stamped blocks, re-stamped frames and every other forgery technique under the sun, so be careful.
I would recommend starting by getting Jason Scott’s fine book entitled Original Chevrolet Camaro 1967-1969 to learn what is correct on these cars.
The Pick of the Day looks to be one to buy, a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 RS coupe offered on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Salt Lick, Kentucky.
This is a true, completely numbers-matching Camaro, according to the seller, equipped with its original 302cid. engine, a M21 4-speed manual gearbox,, 373 posi and 12-bolt rear end, and finished in correct Corvette Bronze paint.
The Camaro received a comprehensive restoration 10 years ago, the seller says, and the pictures with the ad show that it was well-restored and has held up well.
Of all the first-generation Camaros, the 1968 RS Z28 is my favorite. It has the awesome hideaway headlights that add a jet-age European flair to the car, and the Z28 drivetrain makes for a fun and usable performance car.
Other great things about this car are the full compliment of gauges including the tick-tock tach, which combines a clock with the tachometer.
Now, for the best part. This apparently wonderful Camaro Z28 has an asking price of just $50,000 or best offer. That is a good price if this car checks out as advertised and would be very welcome in my garage, if someone is thinking about getting me a late Christmas present.
To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.
Pretty Rare Color,Only 504-510 Produced in That Paint.Very Nice Example.
Pretty Rare Z,As Only 7% of Camaros That Year Were Produced in That Corvette Color,Which Comes Out To About 504-510 in Corvette Bronze
Now, that is my dream car. It’s incredible.
The entire emission control system including the smog pump is missing off of this “original” Z28. Look closely – The exhaust manifolds have been plugged.
They didn’t have emissions BS in 67′
Come On DA….
Yup, they did! My CA car had the smog plumbing; don’t know about other staes requirements.
Yup, they did! My CA 1967Z had the smog plumbing; don’t know about other states requirements.
Jason Scott’s book covers 1967 to 1967 ????
Appreciate the eyes Dwight. Updated.
A real beauty, miss my 67″ Camaro… I sold it to pay for the Dr. and Hospital bills plus all of the baby accessories needed in 76″… It was a good swap for to me, I still have the son…