Interesting Facts About the Chevrolet Camaro Z 28

Chevrolet Camaro Z 28: A Drag Racer's Dream

The Chevrolet Camaro Z 28 was the perfect answer for the drag racers. Racing against Mustangs, GTO’s and Firebirds was the hobby of many youth. The rock n roll subculture of the fifties had spread into a broad and profitable youth market that wanted to express its rebellious identity through its cars and the manufacturers were responding. Chevrolet’s response was the Chevrolet Camaro Z 28.

Street Legal

The Chevrolet Camaro Z 28 was a street legal race car. The reason everyone didn’t have one was because of the expense. The price was almost double that of a regular Camaro.

Racer's Choice

The Chevrolet Camaro Z 28 was an actual SCCA entry level race car that could be bought by the American public! Due to the limited number that was produced, few had one. The Z 28 would have no problem going up against Big Block Mopars or Mustang Cobras.

Hard To Find

A First Generation all original Chevrolet Camaro Z 28 is a rare find and very expensive now days. There are many car enthusiasts that would love to get their hands on one with the hopes of restoring it back to the original. A restored Z 28 could run as much as upwards of $100,000 depending on the condition of being original.