1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 302 Cross Ram for sale! Motorcar Classics is proud to present this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 as a properly iconic example, featuring the legendary high-winding 302 cubic inch small-block topped with the ultra-desirable cross-ram induction setup, delivering razor-sharp throttle response and the kind of Trans Am-bred performance that made these cars famous on both street and track. Finished in rare and highly sought-after Tuxedo Black, the car presents with a menacing, period-correct stance that perfectly frames its aggressive body lines, while the matching Tuxedo Black interior is elevated by deluxe Tuxedo Black houndstooth upholstery, blending upscale flair with purposeful sportiness. Power is routed through a 4-speed manual transmission, giving the driver a direct, engaging connection to the drivetrain and allowing full use of the 302's rev-happy character, making every shift an event and every drive feel special.
From a collectability standpoint, factory-style cross-ram Z/28s sit at the very top of the first-generation Camaro hierarchy, with documented cars commanding a substantial premium over standard Z/28s in the marketplace due to their low production, direct factory racing connection, and status as the ultimate expression of the DZ 302 package. The combination of the cross-ram induction, 4-speed, and rare Tuxedo black over black houndstooth color scheme places this example firmly in blue-chip territory for serious Camaro and Trans Am-era Chevrolet collectors, offering strong long-term desirability as well as excellent eligibility for top-tier shows, events, and curated collections.
The Z/28 is historically significant because it was the Camaro model that truly established Chevrolet's performance credibility, born specifically to homologate the car for SCCA Trans-Am road racing in 1967 and engineered as a race package first and a street car second. It introduced the high-winding 302 cubic inch small-block, heavy-duty suspension, and close-ratio 4-speed hardware that defined the Camaro as a serious driver's car, rather than just a styling response to the Mustang. Within Camaro history, the first-generation Z/28 became the core performance identity of the brand, with extremely low production in 1967, growing enthusiast demand through 1968, and a breakout year in 1969 when over 20,000 Z/28s were built and the package achieved near-legend status among road racers and street performance buyers. The Z/28 name and concept then carried forward across later Camaro generations as the recurring pure driver variant, so much so that Z/28 became shorthand in the hobby for the most track-focused, naturally aspirated expression of the Camaro formula. Your inspection is invited!
