What starts off looking like a plain-Jane 1973 Camaro is really a pretty rare Z/28 with the optional stripe and wing delete option. Why would you delete the iconic stripes and wing from a Z/28? We're not sure, but this nearly all-original 48,000 mile survivor was ordered this way. Other features include the original blue vinyl top … [Read more...]
Muscle Car Of The Week Video #55: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 302
This week, we're taking a look at a Muscle Car that proves one didn't need the biggest engine to be a bad machine! The 1969 Camaro Z/28 boasted a high-revving 302 cube V8 - a size dictated by the SCCA for Trans Am racing legality. But don't let the relatively small displacement fool you - the Z/28 302 was conservatively … [Read more...]
Tmcp Eric Tingwall Car And Driver Magazine: Down And Dirty With The 2014 Camaro Z/28!
This weeks interview is with Eric Tingwall, Technical editor of Car and Driver magazine. Eric knew what he wanted to do from a young age and and made a plan to capture his dream. I asked Eric on the show specifically to discuss his fantastic review of the new Z/28 in the May 2014 edition of Car and Driver. He personally had the chance to flog the car in depth, and his article … [Read more...]
Big Red Camaro vs. 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
Credit for this story and very cool video goes to "Big Red" 69 Camaro. I stumbled across it and just had to post it up. Enjoy! In February 2014, Hot Rod Magazine invited the Big Red Camaro out to face off against Chevrolet's new 2014 Z-28 Camaro. Big Red has never been one to back down from a challenge and … [Read more...]
1967 Camaro Z/28 With Vintage Speed Goodies
The '67 Camaro Z/28 is one of the most sought-after Camaros, having been designed to bring the Camaro into the competitive world of Trans Am racing. The Mustang and Barracuda had a couple years lead time on the Camaro, but the potent 302-powered pony car came out of the gate running. This one from the Brothers Collection is a … [Read more...]
1967 Camaro Z/28
This week, we're checking out Charley Lillard's '67 Z/28 shot at the Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals http://www.mcacn.com a couple weeks ago. It's a neat car with lots of extras, including head rests, shoulder belts, gauges, fold down rear seat... and an experimental aluminum small block under the hood! Learn how it … [Read more...]