The first Chevrolet (Camaro) Camaro was launched in 1966, and the price was only $2,466 at that time. Such a low price also created a miracle in sales. Chevrolet sold 220,000 Camaros in just one year, and this car also became one of the greatest American muscle car at that time.
Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 is still the most powerful version in the car series. Because of its excellent performance in the competition, many car enthusiasts suggested that Chevrolet mass production. The first generation Camaro Z/28 was quickly put into mass production, and 7,199 units were sold in 1968.
As one of the rarest Camaros ever, the Z/28 introduced today is not the collection of a certain automobile museum, but is also a car that has been forgotten in the soil in the suburbs of the United States for 43 years. This car is said to have experienced natural baptism such as mudslides!
According to historical documents, the Z/28 in the photo was produced in July 1968, and it was the last one produced by this model in 1968. Not long after leaving the production line, the car was sold through a Chevrolet dealer in Pennsylvania, USA. It is equipped with a 4-speed manual transmission, front disc brakes, white racing stripes and a rear spoiler. It is also one of the 697 optional Z/28s that can be used to support steering.
Time is 2019. The car was sold again after being abandoned outdoors for 43 years. The car was forgotten by his owner and has always been taken care of by Mother Nature! When the current owner discovered the car, the overall condition looked very bad, but after taking it home, I found that everything was a bit unexpected. The whole body was well maintained because there had been no accidents and it was not as bad as I thought! In addition, the original engine number does not match the initial one. We guessed that it might be because some faults replaced the engine at that time, and later the car replaced a Hurst transmission.
968 Camaro Z28's 302 cubic inches (4.9 liters) V8 engine can produce a maximum power of 290 horsepower and a peak torque of 211 Nm. This number is very powerful at the time! Not only that, the Z28's 000 acceleration takes only 7 seconds, and its maximum speed can reach 210km/h. These numbers are not behind today, let alone more than 50 years ago! In addition, some car enthusiasts tested this car and found that the official figures were obviously too conservative. The maximum power of the factory in China can reach more than 400 horsepower!
This car is no longer in Pennsylvania . It is now in Oklahoma. The owner is still waiting for parts to repair the entire body. These include NOS panels, new bumper , front air intake grille, fenders, etc. It is worth noting that GM's after-sales department is still supplying these accessories today, but the owner said the original price was too high! I like those "baby goods" with high quality and low price. At the same time, the owner also said that after the overall repair is completed, he will post photos as soon as possible to enjoy them!
Today, the 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 remains one of the most popular cars in the automotive industry. The same model was sold for $253,000 at the 2014 auction.
