Finding the ULTIMATE 1969 Camaro RS Z/28 in Taunton, MA!

[@dinoa9608]

Thanks to the owner for allowing you to video this inspection. Also, the other two cars on the lifts. Definite garage art. Hopefully the owner is now healthy for many years to enjoy them.

[@zacariasblanco9738]

Yeah I hope so too

[@lancehardy5808]

Wonderful presentation Parker.....great car....coming from a great car owner and going to a new owner to preserve the Z 28, thanks Tony for allowing the video to be released......

[@fluxcapacitor9867]

Had my x33 rs z hi optioned since 1987 high optioned car Code 67 , 729 interior , BV axle 89000 miles , I wrote owner letters for 2 years & bought it at 17 with hard earned money & immediately “ worked in auto industry”. Bought nos gm e everything ❤it’ll go to my son , we’re meticulously restoring it now

[@bad69camaro5]

Love 69 Camaros, I have one now and owned 17 of them through out my life. Beautiful car.

[@joshvanhorn563]

I wanna puke... Early 2000s I was about 19 or 20 I had a chance to get a 69 302 z 4 speed matching numbers Camaro for 10k.... I seriously regret not doing it

[@3madeamps]

Love to see Tony is a big chevy guy .. god bless you Tony. 69 camaro is one of my dream cars that I'll never have or drive .. your blessed for sure .

[@timc7720]

Cool,, had a friend that had a 69 RS/Z28 solid lift 302 cross ram, 4 sp, awesome car.

[@shimshonbendan8730]

All Z/28s had solid lifter cams. The question is, did your friend's Z/28 have the service cam that was used with the cross ram? Or, was the cross ram added later?

[@WheelchairGear]

Very interesting video-I have a "63 Corvette I bought in 1989 so I know what it's like-thanks for posting.

[@harryjohnson8605]

Going to take a deep pocket to buy that car

[@zacariasblanco9738]

The owner is not having a good time prayers for him and his family

[@zone47]

Very nice car. I never thought these cars would be worth what they are worth now a days, I sort of wonder what kind of deal went on there, but none of my business. I had 4 69 Camaros in the 70s and 80s, so I just have to enjoy the memories. Thanks for the info and making the video!

[@DaveSoCal]

Great job ! Love this content and wish Tony all the best. My family is from Mass and he sounds like my uncle ! Looks like it’s going to a good home.

[@robarnold6998]

Wow! My absolute favorite muscle car from the ‘60’s. I owned a ‘69 RS and later a ‘69 SS. Looked everywhere for the RS with the Z/28 package. As far as ‘69 Camaros go, it’s fairly rare and, if you can find one, it’s very expensive. Also, that hidden headlight front end is just sinister looking.

[@RobertNebel-e7h]

Great info, Parker. Learned something from a very knowledgeable younger than me fellow. Thx for sharing!

[@wallyirallac9433]

Great job. Very exciting to watch. God bless that owner.

[@richardturk7162]

I had a blue one with white stripes for a short time. Always had a soft spot for the 302 DZs.

[@Nyx_88888]

Parker is a low key master at not only arranging these but leading the convo and interview scenario around, he's listening but also thinking how the pace and presentation for the video is, all seamless multitasking

[@nathanburton8479]

glad you did this video. i have a 72 B 69 z28 x33 car. video helps alot on understanding the little details GM to separate the car packages from one another

[@Corey-dy2cq]

Ever since my youth when I would browse through Hot Rod magazine this was my favorite looking car. Still think it's a shame Chevy didn't go more retro with their look when they brought the Camaro back. Especially the grilled headlights.

[@Edyth_Hedd]

Not only did they get a great car, but they were treated to a particularly authentic "Boston" accent. Hope this guy gets better!

[@tankboy8901]

Another great, informative video. Sending good vibes to that guy, cancer is horrible..

[@JALPontiact44]

Parker, I have the exact car with a later build and white houndstooth interior. You pointed out a few interesting facts I was unaware of....thanks for that.

[@aluckyboy]

Thanks Parker always something to learn

[@therustyduck5400]

That was awesome Parker, well done!

[@windycityben4850]

What an amazing video!! Such a cool history lesson 🙌🏻

[@ar2043]

Hey Parker… I've only been following for about two weeks but I always try to comment, like, and share because I know it helps you creators. 🙏👍🏼👍🏼🙏 Anyhow, I just wanted to tell you… You're going places with this KZbin channel. You are absolutely phenomenal at this and I'm so glad that my algorithm finally threw me in the right direction and turned me onto this channel a few weeks back. So keep the great content coming and I will continue to like, comment and share. Thanks. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🦅

[@davidadamson7914]

I was eight years old with that thing as my favorite car life I’ve never been able to even buy one a cherish never destroy it. Take care.

[@jimminor1]

It will be taken care of and cherished! Promise!

[@DouglasJones-b3m]

Parker, great video. Please continue with this content!

[@carlosgarza1962]

Thanks Parker, been waiting for another awesome video. Keep up the great videos

[@Chevychild]

Looks legit and was if Jerry looked it over. He's got some parts to shag to square it up but that can be allot of fun. Doesn't appear to be original ride height. I personally don't pay up without endo scoping the the drive components. Some are gold mines some are land mines very well disguised. Put that flat hood back on😊

[@MrOnemanop]

Gold mines and land mines. Very true.

[@claycampbell7901]

Parker, Great job on the Pre-Purchase Inspection, One Comment ! I have done Hundreds & Hundreds of PPI's and start at the front & work to the back, Try not to jump around, While in the engine bay inspect everything including the Harrison Rad while you are there ! As soon as you opened the hood we all knew it was a Flat Hood Zed and glad the original flat hood was there ! Keep Up the great work ! Clay Campbell, CFC Collector Cars & Consignment Services, Calgary AB Canada

[@RobertSherman-h9d]

Thanks Parker !!! Awesome video man

[@thomas9079]

Awesome! Lord be praised!

[@bruceallen6016]

You seem to be quite knowledgeable about Z28s. Kudos to you. 😎

[@299charles]

The DZ 302 I believe was a 3 yrs only….1967-69right. Destroked 327 for the trans am series….could only have 305 cubic inches or less….. Great car….

[@shimshonbendan8730]

Um, no. The 302 used a 327 block and a 283 crankshaft. They did not destroke the engine. Destroking was not legal until 1970, because Dodge and Plymouth did not have a suitable 5 liter engine. So, they took a 340 and destroked it. The same held true for the Pontiac Trans Am. The 302 in '67 and '68 had 2 bolt mains. It was not until 1969 that the 302 got 4 bolt mains.

[@Mark-um7ey]

Hey Parker, the original sheet metal including the quarter is stamped with a Julian date code if you didn't know. It helps to check if they might have used full nos stuff or whether they are original

[@kurtfoulke5130]

Good luck Tony, at least you still have a couple of toys to play with 👍

[@Steeltvgamer]

Hey man, love the videos and love the cars that you review

[@backyardbarnfinds]

Thank you for your support man!

[@michaellydon5235]

Great video. Great information. I had a 69 396 It came with a chrome shift knob. Is the z supposed to have one?

[@RobertHorner-p6q]

If the car has a console it would be a chrome ball...no console would have a white one with shift pattern..

[@brucewunderlich4949]

I had 1 that I bought in 1972. Sold it in 1977 for $850. It was a Wisconsin car, totally rusted out 😂. In fact it was so rusted out that the dashboard would bounce up and down when I would go over railroad tracks

[@dc6233]

I grew up in Taunton, still own 2 houses there and live in a city about 25 minutes away. Lots of classic cars around here. I dated a girl in 2004 that had a 69 Camaro she paid 20K for. I'm glad I didn't keep her, but she should have kept the car; the values have gone up crazy!

[@360escapades]

I have a 73 cuda 340 3 speed manual with rally guages. AKA The Forgotten Cuda

[@douglaslambert579]

Nice collection

[@Wootangtw]

Awesome video buddy..,

[@RichardHolzer-t5t]

Should the exhaust manifolds have the pipe plugs, or is there a smog pump missing?

[@RobertHorner-p6q]

Smog pump is missing..

[@dacrd]

Very nice car and that box has about $3500 worth of hard to find parts in it.

[@299charles]

🙏 4 Tony…….

[@darylwizzard5832]

Very nice cah

[@BD-ly7xj]

Parker, I have a 69 RS, nor sure if its a true RS. It is an X11. If you ever come to Maine again I would love your input on my car. Thank you, Brent

[@scotchbudmeister9018]

Well done, you know your stuff! Did this car have still have the chambered exhaust? I tried to see when you raised the car (please use jack stands). Prayers for your total cancer recovery Tony.

[@robinvanderburgh]

Lost art, these babies we rated at 425hp we all know that was underrated. First car was a 67 Plymouth Sport Fury 383 2dr Coupe auto transmission and it would spin tires in every gear if you floored it.

[@jeremygagnon172]

They were actually rated at 290hp from the factory,but the real world numbers were in fact above 400hp

[@shimshonbendan8730]

No, Sports Car Graphic tested a '69 Z/28 and Boss 302. Both cars did 1/4 mile times in 15 seconds and did 0-60 in 7 seconds, which by today's standards, is quite slow. Remember that the SAE hp was changed in 1971 to more properly show true hp. I would say that the Z/28 would have put out 250 hp. 290 hp was overly optimistic.

[@jeremygagnon172]

@@shimshonbendan8730 i disagree.The advertised hp by GM was 290hp, underrated for a young man to aquire cheaper insurance.Recently(and a few other times over the years)an engine builder rebuilt a 69 302 Chevy to the exact specs as if it were 1969.He then dyno tested the motor and the exact numbers I can't recall but I definitely remember the first digit being a 4...410 HP ,at the crank.Obviously it would've put approximately 250-275hp to the wheels after counting parasitic power loss thru the drive train.Google it,I'm going to ask soon as I stop typing

[@jeremygagnon172]

Also,these cars (Boss Mustang included)were not meant for drag strips,they were for road course racing where horsepower was high up in the RPM range.These cars didn't have torque,they wouldn't even start pulling until about 4000rpm all the way up to 8000 at times

[@RobertPirtle-q9g]

That guy’s got a nice lineup in his garage

[@RobertPirtle-q9g]

The owner of the cars is really cool guy.

[@67stingray1]

Great 👍👍

[@ssfouryou]

Excellent video. Very Informative and your presentation is so smooth and easy to follow. Can you divulge the agreed selling price? I subscribed today.

[@mrbakerskatz]

May the Lord bless Tony .

[@scoopervisorservices7374]

Price please,some of us needs to sell our Z-s before bankruptcy😢😂

[@carlmccoy5146]

Good video!

[@rickcampbell8872]

Have the correct date brake buster also

[@SesameStreetRacingChannel]

Pressure regulator valve: "the 69 NOR Z28's did not use it until mid-year, in the late January / early February timeframe." So it is correct for an early car NOT to have the regulator valve on the subframe..this is documented on CRG website.

[@RobertHorner-p6q]

I have a 10 B 68 and no proportioning valve..

[@glenishi]

Have third week of January Z out of VN with no proportioning valve.

[@jimmccune568]

I would like to rebuild that alternator for you guys. You going to MCACN Parker?

[@05gtdriver]

I have a 1/24 scale Franklin Mint metal '69 Z/28 RS. Identical to this car. Color, vinyl top, interior. Now I'm wondering if this particular car was used to create the model from??

[@veronicafelix3781]

Nice car

[@davidbishop2913]

This guy is very smart and knowledgeable and I'm glad he is not offending the owner he is very careful with his wording

[@jimmydalegausejr9876]

B E A U T I F U L!❤

[@Cartier_specialist]

Are the rear quarter panels not stamped with the VIN under the weatherstripping? I think they should be stamped about midway up each side -- sometimes the weatherstripping and paint can make them difficult to see.

[@GPS321]

Most likely a dealer ordered car. Most guys didn’t what a vinyl top, especially on a Z/28.

[@danlaur7973]

Great 69 Z, who would have ordered a 67 big block Corvette with a powerglide? lol

[@bighank796]

The 302 was a good, revving engine, but I think the lt1 350 is a little better, maybe not quite as much of a revver, but not as soggy down low as a 302. Also not available in 69. Nevertheless, it's an awesome car

[@tomnekuda3818]

I remember when these came out......about $3200.....and I couldn't find the coin!

[@tonym50195]

Get well soon sir!! Great cars!!

[@michaelpollock11]

Great story! Awesome work!💯

[@antinioacosta2710]

The valve cover are mounted in correct. The one on the left side is the right side valve and vise versa.

[@ar2043]

You sir… Are absolutely correct. Parker didn't mention it in the video but I wonder if he knows now? Parker?

[@antinioacosta2710]

@ar2043 thank you.👍💯🇵🇷

[@dracula-dead]

Did the car come with the A.I.R. injection system? Exhaust manifolds seem plugged.

[@irvnelson184]

Definitely early car, has the narrow rear spoiler.

[@Nomah1979]

I feel for the owner, I lost my mother to stage 4 cancer last year, from diagnosis to death it was like 4 months. They go fast. I hope Tony makes it, my prayers are with you sir

[@jimmackay3392]

My first car in 1980 was a 69 RS convertible. I loved that car and wish badly I still had it. Great car. It was my Corvette killer.

[@91rss]

Saw a mint Z at an auction outside Tampa. stunning car, my Camaro nut /hoarder friend (multiple l78 and pace cars ) tells the seller This is the best restored Z I've seen.. Guy says aint restored Im original owner. and it was a factory rear disk brake car. couldnt get 18K for it in 13,, Imagine..

[@299charles]

This is when you say, just pay him the money…….💰

[@donaldcavey6241]

Cowl hood was not available until late December 68. Also, not common from the factory. Only 10k cowl hoods for 250 k cars.

[@Cengizkillar]

From $6K to $73K that's the minimum range of profit return every week I thinks it's not a bad one for me, now I have enough to pay bills and take care of my family.

[@SuccessMaa]

VENTURING into the trading world without the help of a profesionals, trading and expecting profit is like turning water into wine you would need a miracle.

[@KulaMana-ej4wj]

Very engaging right from the beginning These are tough and frankly I appreciate how you discuss global finances in such a delicate way. Business and investment

[@HenryMat-oj9pg]

Experted Ann Marie strunk was my hope during the 'bear summer' last year. I did so many mistakes but also learned so much from it, and of course from Maria strunk.

[@TaylorLopez-z5p]

Just sold a property in Alaska and I'm thinking to put the cash in stocks, I know everyone is saying it's ripe but Is this a time to buy stocks? How long until a full recovery? How are other people in the same market raking in over $450k gains within months, I'm really just confused at this point.

[@Shanefrancis-vk8ks]

The fact that I got to learn and earn from her program is everything to me think about it, it's a win-win for both ways.

[@djstobbe1301]

He's got another one right infront on the lift 😂

[@benrossbach6501]

Very nice

[@66427]

Awesome job, Parker 5 stars

[@keithdumas]

Loved the information and video

[@krist3770]

collector car of this caliber, what should one expect to pay. Also would it be worth it to take it to the next step of 99% restored and how much of an increase could you expect?

[@christopher4100]

Would be nice to know what the car sold for.

[@frankjohnson6342]

That car is in for a for a hard life judging by the way it was driven for that short test drive, he didn’t slow down for an obvious hole or sharp dip in the road and the car made a noise that sounded like it bottomed out, not scraping the frame but flattened the suspension, plus he blasted around all corners like he’s driving a modern muscle car. He said it was going to be a family car? If he has a teenage son that likes to drive fast………it will be a parts car before long.

[@natew8882]

Need a very clear close up picture of the engine block pad. Remove the alternator. Then to verify that it has the original stamping, you would need to remove the passenger side cylinder head and inspect the entire deck surface. I could go on about a whole bunch of other discrepancies but what I really found funny was the prior owner mentioning that he wanted the car to go to someone who wont cut it up. Its already been cut up.😅

[@jasoncardoza6375]

You guys should delete that 6k-73k comment posted above. It’s a scamming system. There’s fake accounts that automatically upload response and All the comments are exactly the same in multiple car videos. Just letting you know that

[@dougshelton69]

I gatta Caaaa😂

[@allenzanellato4341]

I seen that driving around

[@299charles]

I want a 1968,,,, the yr I was born……

[@markroberts362]

I owned a black and gold 69 Z/28 RS all matching numbers but mine had headers and a cut and narrowed 12 bolt possi 4.88 gear ratio how much would it be worth now any ideas never wrecked . Was

[@bobo44donemilking51]

How much 🤔

[@MrRoadster100]

Interesting note . . . $21,000 is what Jerry McNeish estimated its value to be in 2002.

[@kristoffMR]

most important option is the manual 4 speed trans! period! autos do not need to apply!

[@Jerry-pt9wi]

not a option, none came with automatic trans

[@frankm2347]

Congratulations!

[@RobertPirtle-q9g]

Never road in a 302 . But I’ve heard there revers

[@DanEBoyd]

Here's hoping Tony beats that damned cancer! What's up with the different rear bumperettes on the two Camaros? The Z28's had padding, while the SS/RS convertible's bumperettes had no padding! That Corvette would get a black, or perhaps white, vinyl covered Auxiliary Hard Top if it were mine - and either knock-offs or rally wheels.

[@fluxcapacitor9867]

All 69 Z’s came standard with taller deluxe rear guards

[@DanEBoyd]

@@fluxcapacitor9867 Ah, OK. I did wonder if there were actually deluxe ones offered, but assumed that there were probably not. I also wondered if someone took the vinyl off of the SS's guards... The '69 Z28 is one of the most perfect cars in all of automotive history! I'd also settle for a body-colored Auxiliary Top on that Corvette. 😁

[@RobertPirtle-q9g]

My mom and dad had a 68 RS/z big block. They had in when I was a baby. I think they got it in 73/74 . I’ll have to ask mom . But I think that’s the car I came home in April 75 . Dad got in a high speed chase with the cops when I was 3 . He wrecked it

[@RobertPirtle-q9g]

It had hideaway headlights. I know my mom still has the title to it.

[@brianrichardson2583]

Damn. I live a couple towns away from Taunton. I wish I saw this. What an awesome car.

[@dc6233]

Me too, but I couldn't have bought it and I doubt it was cheap if the guy just bought it 3 years ago.