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Originally Posted by wildpaws
(Post 5449877)
The Z/28 went into production in December 1966 as a '67 model. In 1968 the Mustang was still running the Tunnel Port 302 which was a dismal failure, the Boss 302 was released as a '69 model. The "we" is all of the Z/28 forum regulars that have been discussing/debating these issues for quite a long time.
Clyde
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So after doing some reading it seems the idea of the Z/28 was developed in 1966 and it was produced and sold in 1967 of which there were only 602 sold which explains why I don't remember seeing one on the street in 1967; there weren't that many made. I remember seeing them in 1968 though and I believe the Boss 302 began sales in 1968 although it was model year 1969.
I didn't know the back story of Vincent Piggins; I always thought it was Pete Estes that was responsible. He was the one who approved it but it was interesting reading Piggin's account of how that came about.
It was indeed created for the Trans-Am series and Chevy had to produce enough for the street to qualify it. It was interesting to read how they managed that qualification lol.
http://camaros.us/camaro-z28-history-first-gen/
I remember Riverside Raceway; met Mark Donohue out there once and got his autograph on my pit pass which I still have. That was such a great track; saw many great races by legendary drivers. Wish it was still around; it was one-of-a-kind but they tore it down and put up a stupid mall.
After seeing the ZL1 and 1LE, whatever the Chevy team finally does to be worth the name Z/28, it's going to be a great car.
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