1969 Chevrolet Camaro X77 Z-28 Coupé

• An older restoration presenting beautifully
• Offered from long-term storage and never driven on UK roads
• M21 four-speed manual transmission
• Very well specified X77, maintaining many original features.

Ford having created the 'pony car' class in 1964 with the introduction of the sensational Mustang, it was only a matter of time before all the other major US manufacturers tried to grab a slice of this extremely lucrative new market sector. When Chevrolet climbed aboard the bandwagon, it would be with a car destined to become as iconic as its Dearborn rival – the Camaro. Introduced for 1967, the Camaro closely followed the Mustang's successful formula, being almost identical in size though more curvaceously styled.

Like the Mustang, the Camaro was blessed with an generous options list that enabled customers to personalise their cars, a situation that has resulted in no two being exactly alike. Chevrolet left the Camaro pretty much unchanged for 1968 before engaging in a major re-styling exercise for '69 that saw it re-emerge both longer and lower. As before, the car was available as a coupé or convertible.

Carroll Shelby was already racing modified Ford Mustangs with enormous success and so it was inevitable that Chevrolet would have to follow suit with the Camaro. The SCCA's Trans-Am was the most prestigious sedan-racing series in North America and Chevrolet worked with Roger Penske's (unofficially) factory-backed team, winning the Trans-Am championship in 1968 and '69 with Mark Donohue.

The Z-28 Camaro offered here has an impressive factory specification. This car was supplied new to Jackson Chevrolet Co in Summerville, Georgia on 10th February 1969. It is offered for sale from long-term storage and has never been driven on UK roads. The registration process was completed August 2023. An older restoration that still presents beautifully, the car retains many of its original features and equipment, including the original VIN plate on the bulkhead.

Specification highlights include the following: Rebuilt correct DZ-suffix 302/290bhp matching-numbers V8 engine, a correct 4053 DZ Holley four-barrel carburettor and correct distributor and alternator. Correct M21 four-speed manual transmission and an original BU 12-bolt positraction rear axle, along with desirable power disc brakes. Bodily, the Camaro retains its desirable Cowl induction hood along with front and rear spoilers. The car has been refinished in original rally green with white stripes, mated to its wonderful original cream interior including seats, door panels, carpet and dashboard and original finish trunk compartment. It also retains its centre console with gauges and its factory tachometer. Shod on its original 15x7 Rally wheels with its correct Goodyear E70-15 Polyglas tyres this example is worthy of closer inspection