Numbers Matching RS Z/28 add-ons - 3 owners - Top level show grade restoration

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I did take some personal liberties during the restoration process. I added the 1970 style one-piece rear spoiler and Z/28 emblems for appearance purposes. One of my favorite GM colors has always been 1969 Corvette Fathom Green. So that's what she is. No one knows it's not the original color unless you tell them. The car was almost completely disassembled and taken to bare metal. And beautiful metal it all was! Every body panel is day-one original. NO replacements or reproductions. I have photos of the refinishing process. Please note: The body of this car was rock-solid before I started and I still spent $12,000 on the body and paint refinishing in 2014 at one of the best facilities on the West Coast. That figure would be over $15,000 today. The paint on the car is nothing short of spectacular and very near perfection. There are no blemishes to mention. I don't loosely throw around terms like arrow straight, etc... In all honesty, the body is laser straight with a glass smooth finish and mirror-like reflections in every panel. Reflections this clear are normally reserved for high quality black paint. This car is the exception. You can see yourself clearly on every body panel. All chrome and exterior trim and moldings are excellent. Fit, finish, panel gaps and alignment are outstanding. Both doors, trunk lid and hood close perfectly. No abuses of body fillers. Genuine 1973 metal. Absolutely beautiful from every angle and view.

The vintage

The vintage license plates will only be included to an Oregon buyer. I intend to keep them for another member in the collection. Current registration and Pacific Wonderland special plates will accompany the car.

Anything that looks like a body flaw is simply reflections from the surroundings in the crystal clear finish.

The interior requires no excuses. I was tempted to change it to black during the restoration and received that advice more than once. I held firm on the Saddle interior. Now, that the car is done, everyone that recommended changing the interior to black is saying "I'm so glad you didn't change it!" It's stunning and the car is 100% a one-of-a-kind without sacrificing 1970's correctness. Seats, carpet, door panels, headliner, dashboard, etc, are all gorgeous. Compliments are never ending regarding every area of the car (especially the paint) but the interior generates nonstop flattering comments every time I take her out. It is beautiful.

All gauges, lights, heater, wipers, turn signals, back up lights, horn and sound system function properly. I even added remote keyless entry and Bluetooth hands-free phone.

Yes, power door locks & Bluetooth.

What can I say? The motor compartment is as highly detailed as possible. While the body was disassembled and front clip removed, 2 weeks were spent on the engine bay with many items sent out for powder coating. This is NOT a spray paint restoration. Even the core support has been powder coated. Just about every nut, bolt and screw was replaced as needed. Certainly show worthy.

ORIGINAL!!! Not repainted or restored in any way! This is the factory original undercarriage. NEVER undercoated. I've never seen anything like it. Nobody that's seen the car has either. There is no logical explanation. Even for a low mileage and garage kept car these undersides are remarkable. The underbelly of my Camaro is like new. A simple steam cleaning was all that was performed to expose whats shown here. The factory applied red-oxide primer still has a gloss to it and shines. The gas tank, fuel lines and brake lines are all original. This mystery will go unexplained. Nicer, original undercarriage cannot be found.

Why sell her you might ask. I think I was chasing 30+ year old memories. I don't really wish I was 17 again. I like 51. Now that she's done it's time to pass her on to someone that will understand how incredible she is.

The car has never been damaged. Everything lines up better than when she left the assembly line.

I took every picture at my home.

Whether you're a lover of these cars like myself or simply appreciate having one of the best, it's difficult to not admire the condition of this car.

Notice the reflection of the red bricks from my driveway.

Panel alignment is superb. Body gaps are spot-on.

Looking down the sides of this car while down on your knees is nothing short of amazing. No waviness or washboard effect. Results this straight are difficult to attain.

Please note the radio station sticker in the rear window. It was carefully preserved during the restoration. KGON is a Portland Rock station that hit the air in 1974. Their stickers have gone through several versions over the years. This sticker is circa 1978-1979 issue. It had to stay!

All glass is crystal clear. Some very light superficial scratches on close inspection but all is very nice. The windshield is new.

The wheels and tires are of course new and specially fit to the car. Fronts are 18x8 with 245-40-ZR18 inch tires. Rears are 18x9 and wrapped with 275-40-ZR18 inch tires. I chose this tire because of the desired tread pattern.

See photo above for size info.

Everything addressed. All original wiring is 100% intact and in excellent shape. Notice the back-up's and license plate lights.

Nicer door jambs anywhere? Doubtful.

Cowl area appears as new.

I know, I know. I committed a sin by putting speakers in perfect 1973 door panels. I did not build this car with the intention to resell. I appreciate loud and clear quality tunes. My 70's and 80's music is concert level. All high end components. I also added power door locks as mentioned previously. These are technically 3-piece door panels. The center section insert can easily be replaced without the speaker. When I bought the car in 2012 a CRAIG 8-track stereo that was installed in 1977 was still in-place and functioning perfectly. I still have that unit and the 2 cases of 8-track tapes.

Door rubbers, all weather seals and window felts are new. I sourced NOS (new-old-stock) pieces when possible.

The entire dashboard area is stunning.

The dash section that houses the stereo can be replaced and that piece is readily available if the next owner would prefer an original radio. Again, I like quality tunes and hands-free phone.

Factory tachometer and full gauge instrument cluster. Everything functions correctly. Even the clock works sometimes but don't set your watch by it.

MINT, MINT, MINT! Trunk shows as new.

NOT restored. NEVER re-speckle painted. This area is 100% original and represents the 46 year life this car has experienced. They are never seen like this. All trunks back then got condensation. Not my car. The trunk is outstanding. This Camaro is the exception to soooo many rules.

I upgraded the original air cleaner, intake manifold and carburetor during the restoration. The dual snorkel is a Z/28 item and accessorized as such. The aluminum intake and carburetor were done to aid in performance.

All components work together beautifully. She starts easily cold, warm or hot. No ticks, misses, hiccups or abnormal noises of any kind. No lumpy cam, just a smooth and perfect idle with crisp and immediate throttle response.

Original, born with, only engine to ever reside under the hood. Numbers matching and fully rebuilt. Comprehensive rebuild with very, very few miles.

Even the original wiring in the engine compartment looks new.

The 3246 is the last 4 digits on the right side of the block pad behind the alternator and matches the Vin number on the car. My camera couldn't capture the entire line. The alternator and fuel line block the view. In person with your forehead inches away, these numbers are all visible- 3N183246

Full vehicle VIN- 1Q87H3N183246 Match!

Engine suffix of CKW dictates correct application and further supports that the car is numbers matching. The entire stamping is- T10618CKW.

Not that there are any doubts.

Yes, original gas tank, not a replacement.

I fought myself numerous times when it comes to the undersides of this car. I've been so tempted to detail/paint the rear end, leaf springs, etc, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it. Doing anything would alter the awesome original 46 year condition of the undercarriage.

The exhaust is of course new.

The Turbo-350 automatic transmission was gone through at the same time of the engine rebuild. It shifts flawlessly.

Original! Never re-primed or painted. I apologize for sounding like a broken record. I didn't even know how nice they were when I bought the car years ago. This defies any possible explanation. Factory, bare, never undercoated 1973 exposed undersides. Incredible is all that can be said.

She sits in her assigned spot with the rest of her garage mates. No fluid leaks on the floor.

Brakes, steering and suspension are all tight and sound. The car drives and performs like it looks.

These plastic plugs on the backsides of the rear quarter panels are rarely still in-place. Here they are.

Factory original.

Original brake and fuel lines. Notice the floor plug.

Even the factory rubber body mounts are still nice.

See the factory ink stamp on the rear leaf spring. That always wears off in a year or two. Right? How can it still be visible? So many things to love about this car. Among the very best in existence.

Ink visible on both leafs!

Dash Vin matches the title and registration. Last digits are also clearly stamped on the block pad behind the alternator.

Cowl mounted factory assembly line trim/data tag.

Clean, clear and genuine certificate of title. Exactly what any State in the US and Canada requires. Also proper for all shipping companies in the event she leaves the country. I sure hope she stays here.

As I mentioned near the beginning of this display, she was purchased new in Oregon then went just across the river from Portland Oregon into Vancouver Washington in 1980. These were the last plates and stickers issued prior to being untouched in the garage since 1981. The Gabriel rear air-shocks were still holding air. Yes, they still maintained the perfect "rake" all that time. She had that iconic 1970's slight raise in the rear. I installed all new shocks but kept the brochure. It's in the glovebox right where it's been for almost 40 years.