1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 302 Muscle Car Of The Week Video #55

[@billz410]

My older brother had a '69 Z-28 with a 302. It was yellow with black stripes, and the houndstooth interior. I was just a little shaver at the time, but I remember fondly the sound of the mechanical lifters on the 302- really sounded 'cool' to me. It was quite a machine in it's day.

[@secondthought2320]

My factor headers had to installed by a local muffler shop, the dealer refused!! After they were installed, it cut my factory warranty in half to 6 months or 6000 miles. So being the smart ass kid that I was, I blew the engine at 5850 miles and got a new service engine, oh ya less the headers that the dealership refused to give back or install! I went to another dealership and bought another with the 396 L 79, wish I still had both.

[@johnjacobjingleheimerschmi3857]

So many 302's blew because of the solid lifer's. An accurate tachometer was important. Thanks for your memories.

[@lesterhankins5251]

That white roof really looks sharp! Nice car!

[@willthetrill4849]

Now that's one hell of a nice car!

[@RonConrad-pl6hc]

I bought a brand new 1969 Z/28 a month before our wedding in August 1969 . What blast it was driving that car thru the Rocky Mountians on our honeymoon !

[@edstransitscott9186]

Beautiful, love that car, most iconic car ever made

[@sergeantmasson3669]

EDS Transit Scott, REALLY? Why then did the '69 Mustang outsell them?

[@cap6159]

It was a 327 block with a 283 crankshaft. That's how they get a 302. Fuelie 202 double hunp heads were 2.02 intake valve's and a 1.80 exhaust. Solid lifter cam, aluminum intake and that big Holley carb. You could get close to 6500 and up to 7000 rpm's with the right valve springs and a hood set of headers. Just my 2 cent's worth of what I've read in the past. Mostly from an old book called Hot to Hot Rod a small block Chevy.

[@zapper302]

I had one years ago. It was a real screamer with the option cam. Hit 2nd gear and front wheels pulled, (I was told this by the guy TRYING to race me). 😊

[@RoyDees-t2k]

double hunp heads? hood set of headers? Hot to Hot Rod? You should proof read before you publish.

[@dannyroggemann5821]

Best Camaro ever built...

[@Clevelandsteamer324]

67 chevelle

[@billyfoster3223]

An icon, the way the Boss 302 is to the Mustang!😄😁

[@888jackflash]

In 1980 I bought a '69 RS (hidden headlights) in very good condition, freshly-painted, with that raised Supersport hood, Hound's-tooth interior and a gate shifter, for $2200. Talk about the one that got away! I was a young punk and they weren't worth a ton in those days, were pretty common. It developed a sticky lifter and I had no idea of how to fix it, (nor the money), so I sold it for a $100 profit. DOH!

[@jeremythompson9122]

The 69 Z28 is my favorite Camaro ever made other than a 69 ZL-1. That little 302 was one of the meanest small blocks of that whole era. 290 horsepower Lol....yeah right. Just like the Plymouth AAR Cuda and Dodge Challenger T/A with the 340/6 and the BOSS 302 Mustangs and Cougars only made 290 horses lol.

[@johnjacobjingleheimerschmi3857]

Not a fan of the color combination, except for the black interior but I would still love it like a firstborn son.

[@charleshoward2685]

I bought a brand new 1969 hugger orange with white interior. It was fast. Bad on gas. Traded it in 1970 for a Monte Carlo with a 300 h.p. 350 engine. The z was lighter but the m.c. was faster top end. Both had approx 130 m.p.h. top end speeds. both only registered 120 but the odometer would touch the red light at the very bottom. Both had 3 yr. 36,000 mile warrenties.

[@johnjacobjingleheimerschmi3857]

I had a '72 MC in Gold with Black top. Fantastic ride quality. 350 Automatic. Reliable and reasonably quick. 130 is spot on. Fast enough.

[@YellowjacketGTO]

That top end was due too the 373 rear end.

[@gregdiatelevi3677]

Good old days long gone nice ride

[@geraldarcuri9307]

The color? Stunning! The vinyl roof? Awful! Probably the best pony car ever built.

[@mikehutchinson9318]

300 hp is limit for affordable insurance…factory low rated to get kids in the game…

[@paulkendzor3895]

They had to put the bumper guards on the rear. the 15 inch wheels raised the height enough that it didnt meet the height requirements for the rear bumper set by the Feds.

[@xavierwarren9799]

Nothing like a Chevy in midnight blue and black combo...that just mezmorises me

[@gw3598]

You didn't mention the optional (ultra rare) dual 4 barrel carbs. My first Z bought new in 12/69 was red with black stripes. My second one was the same blue and white color combo but a Rally Sport without the vinyl top.

[@Uncletoast52]

327 with a 283 crank.

[@billyfoster3223]

The Camaro Icon!😁😄

[@danbyrne5677]

Is there a link to the pictures of this car? Can someone share the link?

[@stevenhealy4221]

It was a 3:27 block and a 283 crank and the Pistons were special because they were a 4-inch boar and had a bit of a pop up on them and were forged

[@AAYMF]

Ahh yeahh

[@amergigolo1442]

Awesome car!!

[@EdwardCarey-q5y]

I suppose to have a Z28 trying to find out one of the codes on my tag has E368 and it's built in Los plant . I would like to send picture of tag so you can check.

[@Lamtitude]

I wish there were more performance options on vehicles today. Factory headers should be an option for all V8 cars and trucks. The EPA has ruined car culture on the corporate level.

[@johna.4334]

That cheesy looking white vinyl top and the bumper guards have to go... period!

[@howabouthetruth2157]

By doing that, you would totally destroy the value of this car.

[@johna.4334]

@@howabouthetruth2157 Allowing them to remain would be an eyesore and detract from the car's beauty. Repeat: They must go!

[@maxmoore8876]

I had 2 1968 Camaros & a ‘69 Z-28, with the fabled 302. I now have a 1968 again. The ‘69 Z was a disappointment. The 302 was a dog, unless you had it in the R’s. Reminded me of a wild 2-stroke dirt bike. That was the one I don’t miss at all - curled dash and all.

[@gw3598]

Not a dog at all! Just needed to use the higher revs. Power started ar 4,000 rpm to 7200. Or get a 456 or 488 rear.

[@thomasauslander3757]

In Los Angeles should be stolen in 3 days.. In fact they'll follow you home even if you keep it in Garage.

[@kathymackin6406]

What’s horsepower

[@TopG800]

around 300

[@gw3598]

@@TopG800 I think that weant to be sarcasm. Z was rated at 290 but really more like 375

[@darrellsomers5427]

Its a pony car

[@davidcorr-o7t]

I Want To Buy One For My Girlfriend!

[@sergeantmasson3669]

'69-'70 Boss 302 Mustangs ate '67-'69 Camaro Z/28 cars for snacks.

[@howabouthetruth2157]

Oh, and PS: the Chevy small block has won more races AND championships than anything else in history. Now, "go have a snack" and watch TV..........you're missing cartoons.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@howabouthetruth2157 Enjoy your delusions, Chevturd.

[@TopG800]

@@howabouthetruth2157 exactly

[@entrepreneurhomeboy]

The '67 & '68 Z28 Camaro's with the 302 blew the doors off everything & won back to back championships in SCCA Trans Am road racing in '67 & '68. You're smokin' birdseed boy.

[@TopG800]

@@entrepreneurhomeboy exactly