1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

In 1967, Chevrolet unleashed a little-known option package that quickly became a performance legend — RPO Z28, which transformed the new Camaro into a competitive road-racing car. The heart of the package was a de-stroked 327 cubic-inch small-block engine yielding 302 cubic inches, fitted with free-breathing cylinder heads and an aluminum intake manifold mounting a Holley four-barrel carburetor. Chevrolet underrated the new engine at 290 horsepower; in truth, the high-winding engine was proven to produce 350 to 400 horsepower.

By 1969, over 20,000 examples were built, and 1969 was the final year for the first-generation Camaro. For many performance enthusiasts, the 1969 Z28 was, and is, the ultimate Camaro. Finished in its original code 69 Cortez Silver with dual black racing stripes, this example sports a cowl-induction hood and ducktail spoiler — both factory options.

Being a Z model, it carries bright chrome bumpers, grill inserts, and polished stainless rocker trim. Other features include a front chin spoiler, bumperettes, and twin tailpipes. Under the cowl-induction hood lies a correct date-code 302 V-8 engine mated to a Muncie 4-speed manual transmission.

Interior options include an AM radio, defrost, and a Hurst shifter.