"One of the first 25 pre-production Z-28s built specifically for tearing up America’s road courses, this old school Trans Am winner is a one-of-a-kind show car that was driven to fame by SCCA legend Gary Morgan.
In early 1967 the first 25 RPO Z-28 Camaros, all bound for SCCA competition, were delivered to Chevrolet’s top dealers and a few well-known drivers. And in 1968 and 1969 Chevrolet won back to back Trans Am championships officially establishing the Camaro as a serious competitor to the once untouchable Mustang.
Ordered by Heinrich Chevy-Land in Rochester, New York, and driven by Watkins Glen Walk of Fame inductee Gary Morgan, this 1967 Camaro is the 17th pre-production Z-28 built to kick off Chevrolet’s official SCCA Trans Am racing program. During its three years with Morgan at the wheel, the car set both 1967 and 1968 Watkins Glen speed records, collected 11 victories and two second place finishes, claimed an SCCA Area 11 A-Sedan championship, and was bestowed with 4th place honors in the Finger Lakes Region SCCA Northeast Division. As is often the case with successful motorsports campaigns, major publicity lead to major sponsorship and this historic F1 eventually headlined a trio of TV commercials which aired during both the 1968 presidential debate and the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing.
Today, authenticated by both Gary Morgan and well-known Camaro authority Jerry MacNeish, it’s a 100% correct restoration of a racing icon that is believed to be the only complete, pre-production SCCA Z-28 ever publicly displayed."
I'm liking the double horse shoe "Put a kick in your tank" logo on the sail panel, a promotion by Gulf stations back in the 66-69 years. I was watching a "American Pickers" episode where the guys came across a huge stash of the foam rubber sticky back orange double horseshoe (overlapping horseshoes) promotions the attendant who pumped your gas would stick on your trunk lid if you filled up with hi-test. I tried my best to get hold of the picker boys so I could purchase myself a set, but believe it or not, you can't reach them.
I love this car, but boy look at the fuel leaks on that two piece cross ram intake. The stains around the gasket imply giant vacuum leaks --which pistons hate. ...And the stains around the carburetors scream danger.
I had a cross ram once upon a time. It was always such a pain in the butt. Time has really moved on to much smarter air/fuel mixing technology, but they sure are racy looking.
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I'm liking the double horse shoe "Put a kick in your tank" logo on the sail panel, a promotion by Gulf stations back in the 66-69 years. I was watching a "American Pickers" episode where the guys came across a huge stash of the foam rubber sticky back orange double horseshoe (overlapping horseshoes) promotions the attendant who pumped your gas would stick on your trunk lid if you filled up with hi-test. I tried my best to get hold of the picker boys so I could purchase myself a set, but believe it or not, you can't reach them.
Posted on June 6, 2012 by Rick Carey Mecum Original Spring Classic 2012 – Auction Report
Lot # S247 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Race Car; S/N 124377N163228; Red, White stripes/Black; Competition restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $160,000 plus commission of 6.00%; Final Price $169,600 -- Cross Ram dual quads, 4-wheel disc brakes, dark grey painted Torque Thrust wheels with Goodyear Blue Streak tires, Accusump, full roll cage, Corbeau bucket seat. Pre-production Z/28 A-sedan raced by Gary Morgan for Heinrich Chevrolet. Very well restored for a vintage race car, even has painted graphics. Sold at Barrett-Jackson's Palm Beach auction in 2006 for $324,000, then no-saled twice in 2007 at Mecum Belvidere and RM Monterey at $180,000 and $160,000 respectively. With its documented racing history (which was better explained in prior auctions) and impressive presentation this is a superb value in an historic racing car that will be welcome at any event for which it is eligible. This is a good value for the money.
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