So is this about old guys vs young guys. LOL
Z28 means a lot of different things to different people.
60's Z28 has a whole different meaning than the late 70s and 80s. To me, the Z28 was simply the performance Camaro. When I wanted one as a "young man", there really wasn't much of the SS on any Chevy that meant much. It was Camaro and Camaro Z28.....same as Trans Am.
Today, some are thinking it needs to be "back to the future" with an SS and a Z28.
The fun part is there really isn't a correct answer. What was at one point does not define what must be in the future.
GM is just playing with us now by resurecting the ZL1 and 1LE option codes..............and it thus far has not proven to be a bad thing.
And young 'uns...........just remember.....................someday you too will be the old guys.