1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Coupe
- Engine
- 302 cu in (approx. 4.9L) OHV V8, dual four-barrel carburetors, ~450 bhp at 5,800 rpm
- Colour
- Bolero Red with Ermine White stripes
The 17th of 25 factory-built pre-production 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28s, this matching-numbers coupe was originally delivered to Heinrich Chevrolet in Rochester, New York, and campaigned by driver Gary Morgan in SCCA Trans-Am competition from 1967 to 1969, recording 11 victories and 2 runner-up finishes. It subsequently appeared in Gulf Oil television commercials broadcast during moon-landing coverage, and is believed to be the sole surviving pre-production Z/28 retaining its original engine. Authenticated by historian Jerry MacNeish, the car was later restored in Bolero Red with Ermine White stripes and Gulf Oil livery, and has participated in modern historic racing including the 2015 Spa Classic.
Ownership
- 2020-01-16Auction saleEstimate US$300,000 – US$400,000
- 1967 →Factory deliveryHeinrich Chevrolet, Rochester NYpartial documentation
Original delivery destination for this factory-built pre-production race car; served as the receiving dealership.
- 1967 → 1969Acquisition unknownGary Morganpartial documentation
Campaigned the car in SCCA Trans-Am competition over several seasons, achieving significant race victories. Car was also used concurrently in Gulf Oil television advertising during this era.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownUnidentified owner or owners during dormant periodnone documentation
The car was out of active use for an extended stretch before being rediscovered with its original drivetrain components intact; no specific custodian is identified for this interval.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownBelgian-based owner or operatorpartial documentation
Oversaw comprehensive mechanical refurbishment to bring the car in line with modern vintage racing requirements; work is supported by service documentation included with the sale.
Competition
- 1967SCCA Trans-Am SeriesSCCA Trans-Am SeriesDriver: Gary MorganMultiple wins across 1967–1969 season campaigns
Car recorded 11 victories and 2 runner-up finishes over three seasons of Trans-Am competition; one of 25 pre-production Z/28 factory race cars.
- 1968SCCA Trans-Am SeriesSCCA Trans-Am SeriesDriver: Gary MorganMultiple wins across 1967–1969 season campaigns
Continued Trans-Am campaign; part of the overall tally of 11 wins and 2 second-place results across the three-year period.
- 1969SCCA Trans-Am SeriesSCCA Trans-Am SeriesDriver: Gary MorganMultiple wins across 1967–1969 season campaigns
Final season of documented period Trans-Am racing with this car under the same driver.
- 2015Spa Classic
Car participated in this Belgian historic racing event following mechanical preparation to meet contemporary vintage racing regulations.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Mechanical
Extensive mechanical work carried out during the car's time in Belgium to bring it into compliance with contemporary vintage racing regulations; work is documented in the accompanying service record.
Preparation work aimed at enabling participation in international historic racing events.
- —Restoration
Following rediscovery with original pre-production engine, Cross-Ram manifold, and rear differential intact, the car was fully restored in Bolero Red with Ermine White striping and Gulf Oil decals replicating its appearance in the television commercials.
Authenticated as a matching-numbers example by specialist Jerry MacNeish prior to or in conjunction with restoration.
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