Rare Carolina Blue 1969 Chevy Camaro Z/28 Auction Bound
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The third and final model year for the first-generation Chevy Camaro was 1969. It would also prove to be the highest production year of the first generation, with 243,085 copies leaving the factory, courtesy of an extended production run that lasted from September 26th, 1968 to February 26th, 1970.
The Chevy Camaro for 1969 had a host of aesthetic changes, with front fenders, rear quarters, rear panel, header, valance, and doors all receiving design tweaks. Wheel wells were flattened for a more aggressive look, and the standard grille had a new look, with sharper angles. Inside, the main instrument binnacle pods shifted to a more squared appearance, but the console-mounted instruments remained unchanged from the previous year. Mechanically, four-wheel disc brakes were now available as an option on any Camaro trim level.
RPO Z28 (special performance) included the high-revving DZ 302 cubic-inch Small Block V8, dual exhausts, emblems on the grille, fender, and rear panel, special front and rear suspension, rear bumper guards, heavy-duty radiator and temperature-controlled fan, quick steering, 15×7-inch wheels, raised white-letter tires, hood and rear deck stripes, and required a four-speed manual transmission, front disc or four-wheel disc brakes. Air conditioning was not available with the RPO Z28. The package had some content changes over the course of the production year.
Our feature 1969 Chevy Camaro Z/28 is believed to be just one of two painted a rare special order hue known as Carolina Blue (this was GMC fleet light blue). With three owners from new, and having covered just 19,719 miles, the Z/28 was the subject of a no-expense-spared, concours quality restoration completed in 2021. The Camaro was completely disassembled, documented, and returned to its original spec by Arone Restoration in Pennsylvania.
The Chevy Camaro Z/28 is incredibly original, boasting all of its original sheet metal, interior, and matching numbers drivetrain. Glass and wheels are also said to be factory fare with correct date codes. This Camaro is well optioned with D55 center console, D80 spoilers, G80 Posi-Traction, J52 power-assist brakes with front discs, Muncie M21 four-speed manual close-ratio transmission, N34 sports styled steering wheel, U17 special instruments, U63 AM push-button radio, and the Z/28 special performance package.
This Chevy Camaro scored a 97-percent Concours Gold Legends judging at the 2021 Camaro Nationals, and was the first Camaro to achieve a perfect score (1,000/1,000) at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals.
Included in the sale of this Chevy Camaro Z/28 are the original owner affidavit, Protect-O-Plate, 1978 transfer of ownership, 1978 title, insurance records, inspection records and NCRS dealer delivery.
This rare, restored Chevy Camaro Z/28 will cross the Barrett-Jackson auction block at their Scottsdale, Arizona event later this week.
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Wow great looking Z28. I have never seen one it this color. It should get big $$$$ at auction.
GM needs to offer colors like this now (at no charge), instead of the usual black, grey, silver, carbon gray, etc.
All 69 z where solid cams
That’s called Baby Blue isn’t she beautiful .trans gender color for both his and hers can’t always be about the man cave …. Haha anyway that’s my dream cougar / merc came out with that same color I believe Ford mustang also I would drive her every day driver …..shes babyblu