It's an early Z28 probably built in late 1968, judging by the narrow factory spoiler. The early 69's used leftover 1968 spoilers which were narrower. I knew it came with a flat hood because the Zl2 Special Ducted hood wasn't an option till later in 69. I worker as a 16 year old porter in a Chevy dealership. I remember most of the Z28s we got came with a flat hood and the standard 711 interior. One time a customer checked all the right boxes, and his car arrived with an M22, and a 4.56 rear end. It was Fathom green with the 713 code black houndstooth interior. The z28 in this video is as nice as you will ever see one!

The 69 Z28 is my favorite Camaro. I love the body style and old Detroit Iron.

Narrow rear spoiler, early production, so yes it’s not supposed to have a cowl hood. The knob on the seat is supposed to be chrome not black. Gorgeous car. Worth every penny.

Love this series! Hagertys turned into the go-to car content channel. Lots of unique ideas

My neighbor has one of these in hugger orange . all original never restored with one repaint. he is 2nd owner. I remember them in the Chevy dealer showroom. good memories.

Great to see that this car is a DRIVER! Well done sir...

Only 3-6k of these were ever made, but I've seen about 12,000 of them at car shows and elsewhere.

I need more Jason Cammisa videos please.

Fav shade of silver. Used to restore these at a shop in Canoga Park in the 80s as a teenager Those option sheets are repops. Nice ride, I would daily drive it...life is TOO short!

Back in 1974 one of my high school classmates saved all his money for two years and bought one of those, same color and everything. Mike never drove it to school because it was in almost as good a condition as that one but I did get to see it when we had our senior class picnic. I always loved that color combination of the silver with the black stripes. When I ordered a new Camaro in 1975 I almost got it in silver but because GM dropped the Z28 for 1975 completely I went with medium sandstone instead.

My old painter got one of these new when he turned 16. Then through the 70s and 80s he got into the Pro Street movement and cut it apart for massive tubs, swapped the DZ302 for a 6/71 blown BBC. Since he's a painter and it was built in period the paint job is very........period correct to put it nicely. I never knew it was an original DZ Z28 RS/SS that he cut up and tossed the motor from. I was sick to my stomach.

I had a 1968 camaro convertible. My father pulled the blown 307 and replaced it with a 283. I drove from NY to LA and drove it until 1981 when I sold it for a whopping $600.00 with a smashed rear quarter panel. Boy, I wish I had it now.

What a great car! Beautiful, way back my dad purchased a 1969 SS Camaro for me same color combination (repainted) with black stripes and cowl hood brings back lots of memories for me, I wish I still had the car but more I wish I still had my father. Love these videos! Thanks

I bought my buddies 1970 and a half Z/28 in 1983 after I graduated from high school for $3,000. He bought it from his brother who bought it new and put Centerline wheels on it. Motor was balanced and blueprinted and had ported heads. I sold the car in 1984 right before I got married for $3,500. I miss that car everyday.

One of my friends got a January 1967 titled 68 Z28. It is considered extra rare because the only Z28 badge was on the dash. There was no Z28 badge on the exterior in the first batch of 68 Z28s.

When I was A teenager, my neighbors son bought a 69 DZ Camaro, (circa 1980). Unfortunately the kid didn’t know which end of the screwdriver to use and the car sat in the driveway after an unsuccessful clutch replacement for at least a year. This car was the same color with the same stripes not an RS but a cross ram car with four wheel disc brakes. I begged my dad for six months to buy this car. To my father who just recently passed, a vehicle was just something that you drove. Later in life I got to do the I told you so to my dad. I miss you so much Pops!

This owner was refreshing to see. So many folks are delusional about their car's value, so it was nice to see someone so down to earth on the matter. You're emotions or attachment to a car have zero to do with actual value. Market dictates value. Period.

I owned a 1961 Corvette in my last year of college at SDSU. Was low on money so I sold it to a Used Car Dealer for $500.00 in late 1972....Such is Life.

I took auto body repair for three hours a day when I was a senior in highschool in 87-88. One of the students had this car and got challenged by another student who had a Mustang GT to see who could hold the accelerator on the floor the longest. The Camaro roared like a beast but was smooth like it was built to be. The Mustang got nowhere near the RPM range the Camaro did and was making violent popping noises, valves floating, and blew one of the converters up. A week later it needed an engine. Damn the 80s were awesome. How many kids had a Daytona and a Superbird in highschool at any other point in time or DZ equipped Z-28s with the SS/RS package?

Just a little note, the 1969 302 had 4 bolt mains, earlier 67/68 had 2 bolt mains.

I think I'd be sourcing a knob, for the seat adjust lever.

Stop lift kit was a recall thing. It kept the engine from jumping out of the car. The engine mounts were prone to fail.

I was working at a Chevrolet dealership in 1969. New Z28 Camaro's were selling as low as $3300. We also received two COPO cars that year, a Chevelle and a Camaro. I remember the Camaro sold for $4450. We should have bought a few and stored them somewhere. Who knew?

One of my favorite old school Camaros. The 69 Z/28 RS.

There is no modern equivalent to the 1969 Camaro Z/28. I'm an older guy and I wanted something close to this in size and power and weight. It will sound crazy, but I bought what I thought was something close in spirit. So in 2018 I purchased a BMW M2. It's small, has similar power and has racing credentials. It's the best I could do. I rarely see 1969 Camaro's on the street but when I do, I tip my hat.

Love this series, for the in-depth dive into the various cars featured. Thanks! ~ Chuck

I love these, the appraiser is so knowledgeable and good. Great stuff!

My 69 Z was built with the rare Muncie M22 according to the factory invoice I have. Sadly it’s not the original trans although I did install a fresh M22. Someone swapped out the original for a Borg Warner with a low 1st gear for drag racing. Theres nothing quite like the sweet whine of the “Rock Crusher”.

I bought the almost exact same car brand new, the difference is mine had a black vinyl roof, this one looks like a new car. I got rid of the air emissions the first week i owned it, my Dad thought i was nuts!

Where have you been?? We missed the show! Keep it coming! :)

My buddy in high school in 1977 had two original Z/28s one just like this one and a green one with white strips. Scott if your out there buddy and read this I hope you kept at least one of them.

What a beautiful car ,my brother had a Z28 back then, I remember him saying the transmission case kept cracking.... he probably should have kept it.😭

I worked with a back in 1982 who owned a 1968 Z28 camaro . He had pulled the original 302 cid engine and had it hat the machine shop in Oregon illinois. He said he could afford to get the engine out of the machine shop. So he found a 396 big block engine to put in it .we put it in with a big tree limb and chain overhead. He didn't want to buy new engine brackets so he just weld the engine mounts to the frame . He put a turbo 400 transmission behind it. He got a lighting rod shifter for it . Then wanted to put the 4spd console back in. But it wouldn't fit So he wanted to cut the console in half to make it fit. I told him he was a fool to do that . He ordered new headers for it at the local part store for it . When we went to get them he said he didn't have the money to get them and ask to barrow the money to get them. I'd did but never got paid back . He lost the car to his roommate for back rent . The car was sliver. I would have loved to have bought that car .the machine shop in Oregon illinois. Built engines for some Nascar team not sure what happened to the 302 engine. The builder moved to Florida and started a shop down there . Dave Kopp from MO was the guy. You owe me Dave 🧐😡🤬💩😡🤬💩😡😡🤬💩

I remember when those 302 Camaros were still seen around even in small towns of Wyoming. Not that level, but really nice. I have not seen one in decades, most have been "upgraded" to LS motors or something else. If you even see them.

A prime example of a museum piece. Sad it hasn't a life on the road anymore. Surely it was driven into the shop from a trailer round the corner. Great car though. Cheers 🇨🇦

my dad had a special order 69 Camaro RS.. bought new off the showroom floor, sadly it was stolen a year and a half after he bought it. Police in Romulus sent him a ticket a few month later.. they found the frame with the license plate wired to it on a road by Detroit Metro Airport. Guess the thieves didn't know to keep the car whole.

Clock wasn't working.

Every ORIGINAL RS/Z 28 I have seen in my 45 years in the auto industry had an Enduro front bumper. Those bumpers are not available anymore! Really needs the front bumper painted to match the car to make as close to OG as you can.

Only disappointment here is that there wasn’t a second car. This and Cammisa are the best haggerty has.

Even though I’ve owned my 1 owner 70 Z/28 4 speed since 1981, I would love to have a 69 RS Z/28.

I had a 1970 Corvette 350/300hp 4 speed Cortez Silver and a 1970 Chevelle ss 396/402 ci auto silver. Sold the Corvette in 1985 for 5,000 and sold the Chevelle in 1975 for 1,500 thinking I was doing good getting my money back. The car wasn't junk it was no rust and beautiful . These were the car prices back then. I miss the Chevelle to this day !!

1974......on the walk to the bus stop, sophmore year. FOR SALE: A Blue 69 Z28 AND a 1970 Green AAR Cuda......each for the Outrageous sum of $2000. I believe my memory is correct....but Holy Cow! Where did the years go???

I love this series. Let’s me know that my project has a long way to go

My step dad bought a z28 rs just like this one, but in white, brand new after getting out of the service. About 20 years ago the third owner contacted him, offeri g to sell it to him for $10k. If I recall correctly, it had around 30k original miles. Unrestored! Good- fair condition, no rust. I think he'd have a great attack if he heard what they're going for now.

The missing knob for the seat adjustment is chrome. The window cranks seem to have the clear knob, which i believe was for the deluxe interior

Love the car. Really enjoy the appraisal videos.

Not being a purist, this car represents everything I don't want in a car, and I mean that literally. Anyone that drives their car on a regular basis knows that gut wrenching feeling of finding ever newer rock chips, scratches that can't be explained, and a minor ding that suddenly appears out of nowhere. A car like this can't be enjoyed other than sitting in a garage for fear the birds will attack it, and who wants to be constantly chasing imperfections that a guy like in this video will tear apart.

What a magnificent car. I have to say, I'm surprised the hood not being original had such little impact on value.

Knew a guy in high school who had a car like this and beat the scrap out of it. By graduation day, it was rusty and dragging the mufflers on the ground. Such a shame.

Heartbeat Fact. 69 camaros made Pre Jan 69 used the shorter 67-68 rear spoiler:) much like this fine one:)

I had a 1969 Z28 Rally Sport. Unfortunately it turned out that it didn't have the original 302 in it. (I was just a dumb kid back then.) But it was still a very fun car, I loved it.

I would prefer a “number 4” and drive the heck out of it

How does one have an ORIGINAL BATTERY for a vintage car? Is there some recoring service?

Beautiful car, you sir have a stunner.

Has been my dream car since 1969

love those head lights

Pre-1970 American cars were gorgeous. Only within the last ten years have they really started getting their mojo back, inside and out.

What a gorgeous DZ.

This Camaro is simply beautiful!

I once acquired one like that, minus the drive train, that was left at a rental property the people skipped out on. I tried a Mechanics Lien and the application was returned saying, "This VIN shows as stolen vehicle, please verify the numbers and resubmit." I didn't bother with that. Then someone broke into the yard and ripped off the interior. A short time later someone stole the rest of the car from our shop yard. Oh well, it was nice to look at anyway.

The documentation is over the top!

My dad has a 69 z28 rs he purchased back in 77 he's the second owner and it's black and silver with the 302 motor....

Its an amazing machine as Johnny Tran would say :)... Beautiful color.

I respect the fact that he didn’t quote a crazy number for the car. The car is AMAZING but all muscle cars aren’t convertible 71’ Cudas.

I have one as well with better options window sticker bill of sale to go with it. Has rubber bumpers fold down rear seat. Sitting beside a 396 pace car with same documentation. Good looking car

I bet a Yenko is worth more. I’ve never seen a real Yenko in person my entire life

I would love to know who did that restoration you can tell they aren't just plain hacks. She's beautiful!

Correct if I'm wrong but I believe the rear spoiler belongs to a '67, '68 Camaro. Overall its a beautiful car.

I saw a 1969 Camaro ZL1 at the Mecum auction back on October.

Wow 989/1000 not too shabby for a Canadian!

My first car at 15 yr.s old was a 69' rs/ss. lt was white w/ blk stripes and blk vinyl roof.

I highly doubt my 91z28 convertible in very great condition would ever see North of 50k but this car is definitely something I wish I could have and drive

I’m NOT a GM fan. But, this is as fine of a GT/Can-Am/Trans-Am specimen that I have EVER witnessed. Although it is NOT a BOSS 302, it is a fine machine with an excellent pedigree. Nice, nice, NICE!! 👍🏻

I honestly think you need an adjustment to the Hagerty guide. Cars never driven should get a 0, because even driven, this is a 1 in ANYONE'S book.

Beautiful Camaro. I did not know GM also made 5.0 engines. Thank you for the history lesson. (:

A complete 1969 Camaro is available in BRAND NEW PARTS bought on the aftermarket that is just about impossible to tell from the original 53 year old car!

Oh...that's a nice car. Love that color. I would prefer a 396 instead from that era, an Indy pace car convertible, even though they're all white. Tops would be a 427 Baldwin Motion, but those were all hardtops I think.

Superb. Just like that. Just the way Chevrolet made her.

Solid lifters. That's commitment 😁

When he shut that hood with just the smallest push I almost came

It’s worth what someone will pay.

Sweet car! One of my favorite.

Yep. We used to pick up “old” muscle cars like this in the 70s for around 500 bucks, which is about what they’re worth today. But not this one. It’s SPECIAL and worth at least 525 bucks. So sick of these over prices antiquated pieces of garbage.

my cousin has a green RS, he’s going to fry when he watches this

That's a beautiful car!

Love me a Z28 especially Cortez Silver! One of my “dream” cars right here! Thanks Colin now I want this car really bad! Ha

Perfect Zapper

Bought a 69z28 for $1500 in 76-77,w/window sticker protecto plate, hands down the favorite car I've ever had!!! Sold it at Carlisle in 87-88 for $7500 to make now ex wife happy 😡🤬🤬

I'd be afraid to drive that one on the street. It might be good for shows if you trailer it.

Only have to go on the appraises word. Even on KZfaq some of that paperwork look like it was photocopied.

Greetings from India! ❤️

A beautiful car I might add!!

I love this car because this in original condition

Two guys that want it at a Barrett Jackson auction and it could go for $225,000

I'm a little too old to drool and slobber in public, anyway, so let's just say dream car...a freaking perfect dream car.

We need accurate documentation! Nothing is wrong with that! 😊

This is my best classic car

Aside from the seat knob, I'd like to know what are the things he does not like about the restoration.

goggle 69 evening orchid Z/28 and see where the paper work and original owner does know his own car when the Z/28 expert made a big mistake.

As the old saying goes back in my day " If he had a feather up you know where and I had the car out on a day like today we would both be tickled