Description

The Z/28 performance package was quietly introduced for the 1967 model year so that Chevrolet's new Camaro could head straight to the track and face off with the Mustangs and Barracudas in the SCCA Trans Am series. The Trans Am series had a class for 2.0L to 5.0L V-8 four seat production cars, but this limited the maximum cubic inch engine allowable at 305ci. While the new for 69' 350CI small block V-8 was all the rage, it wouldn't qualify to go racing with. Chevrolet performance wizard Vince Piggins went back to the drawing board and devised a plan to make a high performance, high revving, small displacement V8 using parts that were already on hand at Chevrolet Motor Division. The 327CI engine block was chosen for its 4.0-inch bore, and in went a 283CI crankshaft with its 3.0-inch stroke. This produced an engine with a final displacement of 302 cubic inches that would happily rev to 7,000rpm thanks to a solid lifter camshaft borrowed from the fuelie Corvette and HD valve springs to keep the valves from floating. This mighty mouse engine was bolted to a M21 Muncie close ratio four speed, backed up with a 3.73:1 posi rear axle, heavy duty cooling system, quick ratio steering, heavy duty shocks and springs, and wide (for its day) 7.35"x15" tires. This combination of off the shelf components turned the Camaro into a track day warrior, and with the help of Roger Penske and driver Mark Donahue, the Camaro went on to clinch the Trans Am series championship for Chevrolet in 1969.
The rare code 52 Garnet Red over red vinyl Z/28 pictured here for sale is a beautiful example of the breed. This Van Nuys, California built Z/28 has a date code correct DZ 302 V-8 under hood, with correct solid lifter camshaft, 850cfm 4-bbl Holley carburetor on an aluminum intake manifold(casting#3932472), 4-speed Muncie gearbox (casting #3925660), OEM dual chambered exhaust, and correct 3.73 12-bolt Posi rear axle(casting#BU0613G1).The exterior paint is in excellent condition as is the very original interior. This Camaro Z/28 is a joy to drive and loves to rev. It pulls hard to redline with the factory dual exhaust blaring the sound of American muscle out the back. This meticulously restored Camaro Z/28 needs nothing but a new garage to call home. Contact Brian at 352-307-1968 and take this legendary automobile home today! Financing and transportation services are available.
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