Wanted 1969 Camaro Z/28 in Code 10 / 40 / 76 Color

[Belair62]

I have never seen a BY 69 Camaro...

[JChlupsa]

Would be coded 40 but not many around as I have yet to see one either. Looks better of 68's

[hugger_69]

I have never seen one other than this picture that someone posted on Team Camaro a year ago. I love that color on a 69 Z/28 and the more I look at it, the more I like it. I checked the stats and it appears they made 126 of these with this color or .08% of 20,302 cars produced.

[hugger_69]

Here are some pictures of the car I was talking about. I bought it today after a close inspection and it truly is a beautiful car inside and out. Price was a bit fat but no regrets at all as the car can't be built for anywhere close to what was paid for it. It has quite a bit of paper work with the car including the original manual, warranty paper, and a ton of receipts. It received an intensive body on resto performed back in 1984 through 86. All GM parts throughout and over 50K spent on the restoration back in the 80's. That was truly tons back then. It does not have a protect-o-plate as was originally thought, but that does not worry me after viewing the car and its parts list. The car has total eye appeal and it's as fresh looking now as it was when restored 20 years ago. Guy I bought it from is a local collector and a really great guy. He has owned it for 14 years now. A really good friend of mine rebuilt the entire drive line and knows the car and its owners dating back 24 years. I will also be calling the owner who restored the car to see if he has the POP plate. It's not certain that it is a Canadian car or not, but I will run the VIN with GM in case it is. If the documents work out when checked, that will be a bonus. In either case, I bought the car regardless of paper strictly due to how nice this car is. It's definitely a keeper and I hope to have it for its next 36 years.









This will end up being my driver car as I restore another 69 car during the next couple years. I may then rotisserize this car and do the underside which by the way is in mint original condition with all metal intact. More information regarding this recent purchase is posted on my web site at http://www.x33d80.com/home.htm

Graeme

[Stuart Adams]

That is going to be your daily driver! Studded tires or chains won't look good!!!!!Better hire Hulk Hogan to stand guard when you go to WalMart. Oh by the way, very nice car, what color is that?

[hugger_69]

Hello Stuart.

The color is Grotto Blue which is the correct 68 color for this car and is marked as DD on the trim tag. I mentioned this will be my driver car, but that does not mean daily driver. It simply refers to the car being my main muscle car and it will only be driven to show and shines, or car related events. Other than that, it will stay covered up indoors. I have a couple daily driver cars already.

[hugger_69]

Well here is the latest on this 68 car. It is a documented Canadian car and was originally sold in Calgary through GSL Chev Olds. I called the VIN into George Zapora at GM Canada today and got them to fax me a copy of the original build sheet. It is a true RS car and the Z/28 option was not on the sheet. That confirms that the option was added to the car at a later date in time. It is however important to note, that whoever added the Z/28 package to this car performed a beautiful addition of the option. It has the correct intake, carb / cleaner, heads, covers, pulleys, brackets, bell housing, and the rest of the correct parts for a Z/28.

Obviously no expense was spared when this work was performed as the sale is accompanied by a stack of receipts totalling over 25K in parts alone. Much of the parts listing were supplied by GSL Chev Olds where GM parts were used throughout. (Imagine the costs to buy these parts as NOS today) That did not include any associated costs for the mechancial work, or the bodywork and paint. The car did receive NOS GM Quarters along with NOS fenders when restored and also got a GM cowl hood. The fact that the Z/28 option package was added does not change the status of this purchase nor does it change my opinion of the cars high level of restoration. It is truly a beautiful car throughout and now I can drive it without Hulk Hogan guarding over it at Walmart! (lol)

Cheers....

Graeme