1969 ZL1 CAMARO VIN LIST

[William]

The highest verified ZL-1 body number is on #60; #326262. They just used the next higher number. VIN tag looked fine to me.

It was definitely Fathom green, lots of original paint found during the resto. Was not built with D80. Lid flunked the close test, both rods were the same size.

As for the engine, all lots are sold as described by their consignor. The block has a matching VIN. The car got a lot of attention and attracted strong bidding. The resto is over 15 years old and looked great.

Have had a few questions about ZL-1 #68, owned by Craig Jackson since the '80s. Saw him in the main exhibit hall Friday morning and asked him about it. Couldn't have been nicer. Pulled out his phone, showed me pics of the restoration and the docs. He mentioned the controversy over its original straight-neck radiator. Told him it is unusual but there are a very few other COPOs with one, including a car within a day or so of his.

[Charley Lillard]

William does the vin stamp on the block match other orig. ones you have seen ?

[61 vert]

Thanks for clearing up a few things but still a few unknowns on #61.

[TarheelRyan]

I was bidder #2 on this car and took it up to $675k. I spent over a month digging into its history and was comfortable enough to pay up to $750k for it. With the 10% buyer's premium, the $700k bid knocked me out. A couple members on this site went out of their way to help me and and I cannot say enough how thankful I am for their assistance. The car has its faults as it was rode hard and put up wet back in the day, but it is still 1 of the 69 ZL1 Camaros. Congratulations to the new buyer as it is a beautiful car and was the star at Barrett Jackson! If the buyer happens to be on this site, please send me a private message as I have some documentation on the car I found that I would like to share with you. If there are any ZL1 owners out there looking to part ways with their car, let me know as my ZL1 search continues...

[iluv69s]

This car is Not one of the first 50, só How is it possible to know the body Number? Since They have little correlation to the VIN.

BtW, Without checking fonts or spacing of individual numbers, The Block VIN stamp posted looks very similar to my old #34 ZL-1 original Block VIN stamp. I have in my database photos of original blocks stamped with the VIN on the deck,( no gang stamp) but mine and others are by the oil filter , similar to this one.

[William]

Originally Posted by iluv69s

This car is Not one of the first 50, só How is it possible to know the body Number? Since They have little correlation to the VIN.

BtW, Without checking fonts or spacing of individual numbers, The Block VIN stamp posted looks very similar to my old #34 ZL-1 original Block VIN stamp. I have in my database photos of original blocks stamped with the VIN on the deck,( no gang stamp) but mine and others are by the oil filter , similar to this one.

That's interesting. #34 [N610899] was final-assembled March 7, 1969. It's fairly common knowledge the VIN stamp dies and possibly the holder were changed in production at Norwood April '69. The con VIN on the block for #34 would be clearly different than the block stamping on a car built May 14, 1969.

[JoeC]

In an 2011 article, Craig Jackson talked about buying his ZL-1 #68 in 1988

This article said the ZL-1 is a $1M car

$1M in 2011 is about $1.3M in 2023

changed it

[iluv69s]

Originally Posted by William

That's interesting. #34 [N610899] was final-assembled March 7, 1969. It's fairly common knowledge the VIN stamp dies and possibly the holder were changed in production at Norwood April '69. The con VIN on the block for #34 would be clearly different than the block stamping on a car built May 14, 1969.

No clue of originality on the car in this thread, and no clue of date of VIN change of ZL-1s.

But, one thing I know for certain. The 100% ORIGINAL VIN on my block #34 is by the oil filter.

[Stefano]

Originally Posted by iluv69s

This car is Not one of the first 50, só How is it possible to know the body Number? Since They have little correlation to the VIN.

BtW, Without checking fonts or spacing of individual numbers, The Block VIN stamp posted looks very similar to my old #34 ZL-1 original Block VIN stamp. I have in my database photos of original blocks stamped with the VIN on the deck,( no gang stamp) but mine and others are by the oil filter , similar to this one.

Your old ZL1 #34 is here in a collection in Chicago Land. Let me know if your ever in our neighbor hood and want to reunite. No it is not for sale.

[iluv69s]

Thanks for the offer.. I sure will let you know whenever I am in the área só I can take her for a spin !!