Saved (finally) 1968 Z28 raced NHRA S/S 71-75
 

I've been after this car since around 2000. Same owner since 1970 (who also worked at Penske from 1966-1975 and remembered working on all three ZL1's that came through there even remembering what colors they were). Original Rally Green, BV 4.10's (originally). No other options really. Car was originally purchased in Maryland. Owner went to University of Penn and was brought to Penske in 1970 as a theft recovery missing the engine. The tech decided to purchase the car and has owned ever since. Raced in NHRA NE division from 1971-1975 in Super Stock, Stock, and Modified Production. Had a Jenkins prepared 302 in it at first. It blew up and then he went with a Tony Pizzi prepped 302 which is still in the car. Raced the full NED circuit in 1971 and 1972. Has lots of cool parts. Hurst adjustable shocks, tow tabs, Stahl tach, Richmond 5.38's with COPO posi unit, Lakewood square tubes, etc etc. Car went a best of 11.60's. He's still working on digging out photos.

I'm looking for photos of this car at the track. Easy to spot since someone added roof stripes in 1969. Was at Indy, Sanair, etc in 1971.

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Here's some more pics.

Re: Saved (finally) 1968 Z28 raced NHRA S/S 71-75
 

Very cool

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Cool score Matt. It just goes to show, never say die.

Jason

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That is a sweet find! Great story behind it too. I would make sure you have the PO write up a summary to keep with the car. Would be cool to find a old police section of a newspaper on the car theft as well as the brighter brack story on the 302's and its competition days.

What block is in the car?

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Hopefully in due time it will have its own set of QQ plates.... Man do I miss seeing them all summer long. Good luck with her. I'm sure she will fit in with the rest of Gang green there
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One of the original DF Rally wheels were in the woods covered in leaves.

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Good luck with the Resto.

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I might be inclined to freshen-up or restore the interior to a comfortable level but would not rush into the exterior work. Could be a fun car to run around with, and might help to discover olds pics and such from the local area.

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