70Z28

[Late BrakeU2]

SOLD Classic Copper M22 4:10 born in driveline. Never on internet, I bought from third owner in 09 who had it since 92. Excluding a couple years in Hawaii with second owner( who moved there with it from here) a Cali car entire life. Car has two registered owners only, been off road since eighties. Restoration by Rick Nelson, nuff said bout that. Car is 99% done, still at his shop. It was restored using Charlie's benchmark 70Z as a blueprint,(also Classic Copper/white stripes/ VN build)and was a same week build if memory serves.Sold new a couple miles from the plant at Tom Carrell Chevy in San Fernando. Featured in John Hoopers book in unrestored condition, specifically for the correct NA9 engine bay. Extensive documentation includes Window sticker, 2 build sheets, POP,old registration cards,insurance cards, period photos in original condition.Complete owner history, retains original blue base CA plates. Pics are from the Gibb show this year, and MCACN last fall(concours award) Complete photo documentation of resto. One of the finest 70Z's in existence,and defines a no excuses car.105k


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[Xplantdad]

Beautiful car Mark! Rick does great work....good luck with the sale!

[70 Forest Green Zee]

Mark....I've seen the car in person at MCACN and it is spectacular! Rick's work is second to none and he's a really great guy to boot! If I had the cash that car would be in my garage.....good luck with the sale.

[Salvatore]

saw this car in Chicago. Xtremely correct and well done by Rick and Company. have not seen any better.

[Dicky]

It is a very well done car (Yea, Rick/Annie) <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif
What I find interesting is the Destination charge
for a 9.0 mile trip. $162.75
way to go GM! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif

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Dicky <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif

[Lynn]

Wow, what a car.

[SS427]

My apologies for not getting the requested photos to Mark in time yesterday so I will post them now. I might add that when we media blasted the car it not only retained 100% of it's original assembly line steel, there was absolutely NO rust anywhere and only one small damaged area in the drivers rear taillight panel. Also, every assembly line grease pencil marking showed up clearly. I have 1641 photos of the car during the restoration so little is left to the imagination. It was restored EXACTLY how it was found in it's mostly original paint so all overspray, drips, undercoating, sound deadener, blacked out areas, interior primers, etc were all matched to pre-existing photos. There was not a single bolt or component that was not completely restored on this car. It is in fact a BRAND NEW CAR. I took special care to try and use assembly line parts during the restoration and not just NOS parts. As far as the stamps and stencils, all were made using the originals as templates and them ink stamped on the hoses. Here are some shots during the restoration.

[SS427]

Here are the chassis shots. I am a big block guy and was under the impression that Flint engines were not painted with the bellhousings attached. However, the original housing on this engine was and after MANY hours of research I found this to often times be the case so it was replicated. All paint inspection marks were photographed before, during and after the part was cleaned and all were duplicated. None were arbitrarily added under any circumstances. What you see it what was there from new.

[Bill Pritchard]

Wow....amazing..... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif

[SS427]

Engine and interior shots and a couple of NA9 shots thrown in. If you are a serious buyer email me and I can give you more detail about the restoration.

[Tenney]

Awesome car (and detail!)! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif GLWS

[SMGCO]

Great !

[Material_Boy]

I saw this car at the MCACN last year too. Absolutely beautiful car. Rick's attention to detail is second to none.

[47Hammer]

Wow! This car really came out incredible, very nice Rick. Have been working on the cash to buy this car since we picked it up from the seller and brought it out to you.

The trip out to you is a story for another day. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

[Late BrakeU2]

Car is now located back in CA, price reduced to 95k.

[69ssoramac]

PM sent requesting some info please. Thanks.

[Jonesy]

Wow Rick, that's unbelievable!! good luck with the sale!!

[TimG]

Nice documentation, too.

[SS427]

70 Z28, born with and still retains it's original LT1, M22, 4.10 drive train, all original sheet metal, loads of paperwork, original NA9 car and very few owners. It does not get much better than that.

[SS427]

Mark cut no corners on this restoration and every component was either rebuilt, restored or replaced with NOS. He made it clear that he wanted the hidden details restored just as well as the exterior ones even though most could not be seen. All of the painting techniques, undercoating and sound deadener application, black outs, inspection marks and decals, etc were done exactly how they were found. Most of the decals and stamps were made specifically for this car's restoration. Even the under hood insulation is exact and not your typical over the counter reproduction part. The hood and deck lid stripes were repainted exactly as found.

[47Hammer]

Great work Rick! I love this car. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif

[Stefano]

Amazing, GLWS.

[mockingbird812]

Wow - that under dash shot is impressive. Few restorations can stand the scrutiny of a flash photograph! Well done (not surprised) Rick!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Late BrakeU2]

Lowering price to 90k,which was the cost of the restoration alone. I just can't bring myself to drive the car- it needs to be in a collection. Consider interesting trades +/- that I could actually drive and not squirm about dust getting on the undercarriage. Might put it in the Mecum Anaheim Nov or Scotty in Jan.

[Late BrakeU2]

Will be auctioned @ Mecum Anaheim lot # S138 Sat aft 11/19

[92646]

Mark,
I saw your car at the auction yesterday. My gosh words can not describe just how nice it is but I can honestly say it is by far one of the nicest 70 Z/28 Camaros I have ever seen and the detail is spectacular. Good luck when it goes through today.

[Bill Pritchard]

Only bid to $67K, 'the Bid Goes On'.... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif

[Spooky]

That car is truly stunning! GLWS


Scott

[Late BrakeU2]

Mark,all credit goes to Rick. That was a horrible auction-should have just waited for Scottsdale. Ran in to Dave L., sorry I missed you brother!

[Z28DL]

Hi Mark,
It was great seeing you at Mecum's. Your car is awesome and worth twice that price. I didn't think there were any buyers there for cars of your Z/28's quality!If your ever down in this area stop by and check out my Man Cave with lots of automobilia and a few old Chevy's!

Mark S. where were you hiding out! I hung out with Dana a few times but didn't see you!
I did win the bid for a 1952 Seeburg jukebox and the 1969 Chevrolet Monza promotional go kart! More stuff for the Cave!

Dave L.

[Late BrakeU2]

Likewise Dave,yeah everyone left their wallets at home that was the last auction they will hold there for a reason. People will bid 110k on a 23 window VW bus but none of the quality muscle got anywhere close. Next stop Scottsdale.

[Xplantdad]

Mark, hope to see you when you are out here! Bring the &quot;other&quot; Mark and Dave L. too! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

[92646]

Dave and Mark I am sorry I missed you guys at the auction. I sold one of the Camaros but at a loss as I expected. People have lost interest in this auction and the Newport Beach auction for some reason and it is a real shame. Mecum is going to have a new auction in February in Pomona (Los Angeles) and I am fairly certain they will make that one start out strong. Mark who are you going to use for your Z/28 in Scottsdale?

[Late BrakeU2]

Bruce will do! Mark, good chance the car might be sold, if not it will be at R&amp;S at their new location at Talking stick.

[Late BrakeU2]

Sold, going in to a private collection and staying in CA.

[al8apex]

beautiful car, it must have been a tough decision to restore such a nice car

understand not wanting to drive it now, another tough decision



really minor question ... is that a 71 turn signal stalk ... ?

[Tenney]

Cool - congratulations (on both sides!)! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[47Hammer]

Congratulations on the sale! It was a beautiful restoration. Good luck. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

[Stefano]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tenney</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Cool - congratulations (on both sides!)! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif </div></div>

[wayoutz]

Well shes Sold and coming Here to NJ. I have never been so happy about A special Z28 like this one. Rick Restored this car better than any car I have ever seen or owned. I want to personally thanks Roger, Chad, Rick, and Kelly for helping to put these deal together.
This has to be one of finest 2nd generation Z28s out there and Iam proud and honored to be its next caretaker...

[Xplantdad]

Congrats....an amazing Z28!:headbang:

[Late BrakeU2]

Well shes Sold and coming Here to NJ. I have never been so happy about A special Z28 like this one. Rick Restored this car better than any car I have ever seen or owned. I want to personally thanks Roger, Chad, Rick, and Kelly for helping to put these deal together.
This has to be one of finest 2nd generation Z28s out there and Iam proud and honored to be its next caretaker...

Very special car with some of the best documentation you could ask for and of course restored by the best! Great memories of filling the enclosed trailer to the roof with parts and delivering it to Rick in a million pieces in zero degree weather!

[wayoutz]

Very special car with some of the best documentation you could ask for and of course restored by the best! Great memories of filling the enclosed trailer to the roof with parts and delivering it to Rick in a million pieces in zero degree weather!

Thanks Mark. You done an awesome with Rick on the restoration of this car and I feel very honored and blessed to buy it. A member on the forum reached out to me and let me know it was on the market again. Thanks Roger and Chad.
I will keep you posted on where I intend to show it again and can't wait to smell that sunoco 260 through the exhaust. It's a shot of Viagra for the LT1. Iam sure you and I will very much stay in touch. Thanks Harry

[ronzz572]

Would love to see this car at the camaro nationals this year. Any chance you would bring it?

[SS427]

Very special car with some of the best documentation you could ask for and of course restored by the best! Great memories of filling the enclosed trailer to the roof with parts and delivering it to Rick in a million pieces in zero degree weather!

And he's NOT exaggerating! ;)

[Xplantdad]

Where's the shorts and flip flop pictures?:headbang: :shocked: :headbang:

[wayoutz]

And he's NOT exaggerating! ;)
Oh my god, thats awsome

[wayoutz]

[QUOTE=ronzz572;1622213]Would love to see this car at the camaro nationals this year. Any chance you would bring it?[/QUAre
Are the Nationals in Carlisle?

[ronzz572]

No actually east of carlisle. Morgantown pa at the classic car auto mall.

[wayoutz]

Hey Folks. Anyone interested is seeing this Z28 again or for the first time on east coast she will be at the 2024 Camaro Nationals in Morgantown PA in July.

[southernfriedcj]

Hey Folks. Anyone interested is seeing this Z28 again or for the first time on east coast she will be at the 2024 Camaro Nationals in Morgantown PA in July.

July of 2024?

[wayoutz]

yes 18th 19th and 20th