Documented Restoration w/nearly $60,000 in receipts

Matching-numbers DZ-code 302 and 4-speed manual transmission. 58. 00 original miles and in the same ownership since 1980. Recent. high-quality restoration costing approximately $60. 00 (receipts included).

 A 2011 $60. 00 restoration returned it to a high level. but it isn't a concours piece and that's completely intentional. In fact. it appears that this car was purchased in 1969 with only one intention: kick ass. take names. Wearing its correct shade of code 67 Burgundy with white SS stripes. this car looks the part of a predator. Super clean bodywork is the result of careful ownership over the years. including the current owner in whose care it has resided since 1980. The Z's no-nonsense attitude is evident everywhere you look. but it's also quite attractive with a high-gloss finish that was given a professional cut and buff to make it shine like no 1969 enamel ever could. Panel gaps are very good and you can easily see in the photographs how straight the bodywork is. They didn't bother with "upgrades" like folding headlights or a cowl-induction hood. since they weren't on the car when it was new. and instead focused on getting the basics as clean and straight as possible with spectacular results. This is one of those cars that gets better and better the more you look at it.

The entire black bucket seat interior was replaced during the restoration. including seat covers. carpets. and door panels. as well as fresh weather-stripping throughout. so it seals up nicely. The factory instruments are unrestored. but given the low mileage they're in excellent condition and fully functional. Perhaps the only demerit inside is a cracked steering wheel. which is notable only because the rest is so good. The original AM radio is still in the center of the dash and works properly. a somewhat rare find on any old car. The trunk shows off what we believe to be original spatter-finish paint as well as a full-sized spare and jack assembly. and an inexpensive reproduction mat would be a smart investment for the next owner of this car (Harwood Motors can install one before delivery if you'd like).

The DZ-code 302 cubic inch V8 is this car's original. numbers-matching engine. fully rebuilt and detailed properly. Finned valve covers are the Z/28's most noteworthy feature and they've been restored along with the rest of the nicely finished engine bay. Accurate details like the reproduction GM-stamped hoses and tower hose clamps. oversized alternator pulley. and reproduction wiring harness give it a very authentic look under the hood. A Thrush dual exhaust system gives it an amazing bark as you power through the gears and terminates in correct-looking tips under the rear bumper. The original. numbers-matching 4-speed Muncie gearbox shoves torque back to a heavy-duty 12-bolt rear end with 3. 73 gears inside. so the sucker is insanely responsive on the street and gets to the sweet spot in its powerband quickly. It appears that the floors are original and while the chassis is not detailed for show. it's quite clean and shows a life in a warm climate without the usual issues these cars face. Correct Rally wheels were fitted with 225/60/15 Uniroyal radials that are a nice compromise between ride and handling. making this Z a very pleasant car to drive and a wonderful car to drive hard.

These agile pony cars are my personal favorites and I particularly admire the take-no-prisoners attitude of this very attractive Z/28. An ideal blend of provenance. quality. drivability. and price.

For more details and photos. please visit HarwoodMotors. com or for immediate attention call 724-996-1288

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