1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 – Certified by Jerry MacNeish

“MS CLASSIC CARS is known for specializing in show quality first generation Chevrolet Camaros that have been certified authentic by expert Jerry MacNeish. We not only offer beautiful examples but we also take great pride in servicing and detailing each vehicle which is documented with an invoice. This car was the product of a meticulous restoration and scored 981 points of a possible 1000 in the Bow Tie Class with the Camaro Nationals. It's one of the nicest examples ever offered from the MS CLASSIC CARS Collection. This Z28 runs and drives as great as it looks!” – Marc Schiliro

This attractive 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 was meticulously restored to high show quality standards. It was certified authentic by expert Jerry MacNeish of Camaro Hi-Performance. The report and certificate of authenticity are included with the sale. In 1969 only 20,302 units were produced making this model very collectable. As the original VIN Tag indicates this car was built in Norwood, Ohio as a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe with an 8-cylinder engine. As the original Trim Tag indicates it was built the first week of June in 1969 as a Z28 model. For a 1969 Camaro built in Norwood, the X77 code on the Trim Tag means it was a Z28 model with standard exterior trim. The Trim Tag also indicates it had a Daytona Yellow exterior with black racing stripes and a black standard bucket seat interior. The factory options include (AO1) tinted glass, (D55) center console, (D80) rear spoiler, (G80) positraction, 3.73 gears, (J52) disc brakes, (M21) 4-speed transmission, (N40) power steering, (U63) AM radio, (ZL2) special ducted hood and (Z28) special engine and equipment package. Mr. Tucker purchased this car in 1988 and from the information gathered completed a rotisserie nut and bolt restoration in 2012. This car falls into the concours restored category per Jerry MacNeish. It was judged at the Camaro Nationals in 2012 and scored 981 points of a possible 1000 in the Bow Tie Class. The judging sheets are included with the sale. Since completion the car has been handled with the best of care with its last caretaker for the last six years. It was purchased by MS CLASSIC CARS in November of 2025. It's been completely serviced and detailed which is documented with an invoice. This car looks and performs excellent! December of 2025 is the first time it's been listed for sale.

The exterior of this '69 Z28 is stunning with its iconic factory design and striking color combination. During the restoration the body was stripped to bare metal and prepped to be laser straight with excellent gap lines throughout. It was refinished in its original color of Daytona Yellow with black racing stripes. Jerry MacNeish commented in his report that the paint was excellent with good stripe position. The beautiful paint was recently detailed to a mirror like finish by the team at MS CLASSIC CARS. The Soft Ray stamped front windshield, door glass, quarter glass and rear windshield was replaced new. Everything on the exterior was restored or replaced new such as the stainless trim, wiper arms, antenna, front grill, T3 headlights, front bumper, front spoiler, driver's side mirror, door handles, rocker moldings, tail lights, rear bumper and emblems. The car rolls on the correct style 15” rally wheels with trim rings and center caps. The wheels are mounted to the correct style Goodyear Wide Tread GT E70-15 tires.

The interior of this '69 Z28 presents in like new condition throughout. It was completely refinished in its original color of black which complements the Daytona Yellow with black stripes perfectly. The sporty interior design is decorated with wood trim accents. It's equipped with the correct 6000 redline rpm tachometer. Everything in the interior was restored or replaced new such as the headliner, sun visors, rear view mirror, dash, gauges, heating controls, radio, steering wheel, door panels, bucket seats, center console, shifter, rear seat, pedals and carpeting. It was outfitted with the correct style GM black rubber floor mats. The trunk compartment is very detailed throughout. It was refinished with the correct style splatter paint. It's equipped with a full size spare, jack and tools.

The engine compartment is highly detailed throughout with many correct date coded parts. The hidden VIN stamp on the cowl area is original and not tampered with. The firewall, inner fenders and radiator support were painted in the correct shade of black. The car is powered a factory installed 302-290hp V8 engine that was rebuilt and runs excellent. It has the “010”block with casting F179 which is June 17th, 1969. This engine assembly date is #V0620DZ which is June 20 and a few weeks after the build date of the car. The Norwood factory went on strike during this timeframe and the few week timeframe is a possibly. Jerry MacNeish stated, “VIN stamped by oil filter is hard to read and I cannot confirm that the engine stampings are factory original.” However, MS CLASSIC CARS was able to make out the VIN on the rough casting by the oil filter. With that being said, MS CLASSIC CARS relies on the experts in the field and this engine is inconclusive. It's equipped with the correct #186 cylinder heads dated F59, F59. Some of the date code correct parts include a #4053 Holley carburetor, #29295 diverter valve, #692 water pump dated E299, #1100837 alternator dated 9F17, #1111480 distributor dated 9E13, voltage regulator dated 9E and #8367 starter motor dated 9F17. The engine is cooled by a CB radiator tank dated F of 1969 and the fan blade is dated E69. The engine breathes through exhaust manifolds that are #527 dated E219 on the left side and #826 dated C269 on the right side along with a dual exhaust system. It has the original tail pipe adaptor plate on the rear left frame rail with factory spot welds. The engine is coupled to a correct Muncie 4-speed manual transmission with #3925660 case and #P9H17B. It's equipped with the original Muncie speedometer hole stamped out below the windshield wiper motor on the firewall. The power is transferred to the original 12-bolt positract rear axle with 3.73 gears. The casting date is #E289, #860NF and #BU0619G1 assembly date.

The undercarriage is also highly detailed throughout with many correct parts. As Jerry MacNeish stated in his report, “Excellent original floors restored to new condition”. The underside of this car should be displayed with mirrors in a museum setting or car show.

Everything has been restored or replaced new such as the steering system, fuel system, suspension components and braking system.

“This car is termed a “concours restored” Z28 in its current condition. Due to this Camaro's pedigree, I strongly recommended correcting all of the issues with this vehicle” – Jerry MacNeish.

The Jerry MacNeish report is pictured in the photo gallery. Most of the vehicle component issues on page #2 have been corrected which are highlighted in yellow.