1969 ZL1 CAMARO VIN LIST

[William]

That is actually the dealer order confirmation number. It is not possible to determine the number based on a cars' build configuration. When the reproduction body tag was ordered they simply used the next highest number. I recall being asked about it when the car went into restoration; I may have advised they do that.

Odd ZL-1 fact: the lowest body number is Berger ZL-1 #3 #211785. A Berger L72 COPO is #211786.

Had two lengthy phone conversations with Jerry Huffman a few years ago. They were a high-performance dealership in Farmington, IL. For years we have thought it was a wonderful coincidence that Chevy built 69 1969 ZL-1 Camaros but it was not. Jerry told me Central Office contacted their dealership to see if they were interested in ordering a ZL-1 Camaro. They had decided to end the program at 69 units and needed to build 17 additional cars, possibly to consume engine production. So, they [foolishly] ordered two cars [#66 & #67] without knowing the option MSRP. The cars were a headache for the dealership; that's a story for another day.

Last ZL-1 was built June 3, 1969.

[Stefano]

2030......I have lost a lot of time.

[tjs44]

I think #64 was bought new by Bill Turner in Ft Myers FLA,when I saw it had a repaint in Silver,engine had been pulled and stored and the car raced with a dif engine.Dont remember when he sold it.Bill is alive and well in FLA.FWIW,Tom

[JoeC]

ZL-1 # 64 was the "Aluminum Rat " Ft Myers FL

[William]

ZL-1 #4 NHRA NE Division, 1970.

[JoeC]

ZL-1 #4 Hauser Camaro

[tjs44]

That’s it,Bill Turner.Tom

[ELVIS]

Hi all. I would just like to say that I have what is left of a heavily crashed ZL1 that has sat hidden away in a loft, covered with dust and bird crap for many decades. All the good bits were long ago pirated, hence I have zero intention of trying to recreate a 'silk purse out of a sow's ear'. The important part, the body number tag is still riveted on (albeit with a bit of a twist in that area, and it may take some careful work to get it straight again). I intend to restomod the remains, and it will never be put up for sale as some super desirable collector item ZL1. It is a sh-tbox that will be rebuilt with as many new panels as I can throw at it, and also some upgrades to the brakes and suspension. Engine wise, big block aftermarket aluminum blocks can be found, but it will never have a ZL1 number on it. I am still going to use an OEM front clip and not go to some full chassis type restomod. What will it be worth in the end? I do not care, it is a keeper and will be used by me as a regular driver, not locked away in a display cabinet.

[R68GTO]

Helluva 1st post. Welcome to the site. Your inbox will get lit up in a hurry. Regardless of your intent for restoration, please support the hobby by sharing pics and info so the car can be properly documented. Awesome find, I look forward to more info!
Jim

[big gear head]

Originally Posted by ELVIS

Hi all. I would just like to say that I have what is left of a heavily crashed ZL1 that has sat hidden away in a loft, covered with dust and bird crap for many decades. All the good bits were long ago pirated, hence I have zero intention of trying to recreate a 'silk purse out of a sow's ear'. The important part, the body number tag is still riveted on (albeit with a bit of a twist in that area, and it may take some careful work to get it straight again). I intend to restomod the remains, and it will never be put up for sale as some super desirable collector item ZL1. It is a sh-tbox that will be rebuilt with as many new panels as I can throw at it, and also some upgrades to the brakes and suspension. Engine wise, big block aftermarket aluminum blocks can be found, but it will never have a ZL1 number on it. I am still going to use an OEM front clip and not go to some full chassis type restomod. What will it be worth in the end? I do not care, it is a keeper and will be used by me as a regular driver, not locked away in a display cabinet.

If you will post pictures of the VIN tag, firewall area around the wiring bulkhead and hidden VIN on the firewall and cowl it will help verify that the car is a ZL1, and it will help the community to document the car and prevent scammers from claiming that they have it.