Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 is a documented example of the definitive first-generation Camaro, the homologation-special Z/28 built to go road racing in the Trans-Am series. Finished in red with black stripes and equipped with its DZ-code 302 V8, a Muncie four-speed, and a Positraction rear, it presents as a genuine, well-sorted Z/28 with a broadcast sheet and decoded body tag to back it up. As one of the most sought-after muscle cars of all time, it is a compelling piece of American performance history, offered on Bring a Trailer.1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28Bring a TrailerWhat it's worth right nowThe 1969 Z/28 is a blue-chip collector car, and the data reflects it. Hagerty values a 1969 Camaro Z/28 in number-three, good condition at around $70,400, with excellent and concours examples climbing well into six figures, and Classic.com tracks a strong and active market, with fully documented, numbers-matching cars, especially rare cross-ram or highly original examples, reaching from the low six figures up toward $150,000. Originality and documentation are the biggest value drivers on these cars.AdvertisementAdvertisementThis example's key strengths are its DZ-code 302, its Muncie four-speed and Positraction driveline, and its documentation, including a broadcast sheet and a decoded body tag that support its authenticity as a genuine Z/28. Working against a top-tier result are its repaint from the factory Garnet Red into red with black stripes, its non-original details, and the reversible modern FiTech EFI conversion installed in 2025, which enhances drivability but departs from factory correctness.1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28Bring a TrailerGiven the desirable and documented Z/28 configuration but accounting for the repaint and the modern EFI conversion, I would call fair value roughly $55,000 to $85,000, with a stronger result possible if the numbers-matching status and documentation fully verify. The current $20,000 bid with one bid and seven days remaining is well below that and should climb substantially as the auction develops.Condition and detailsThe car presents as a well-sorted, genuine Z/28. It is finished in red with black stripes over a black vinyl interior, with a cowl-induction hood, an RS-style grille with hideaway headlights, front and rear spoilers, and 15-inch Rally wheels. The DZ-code 302 V8, factory-rated at 290 horsepower and built specifically for the Z/28 with a four-speed, drives through a Muncie four-speed manual to a 12-bolt Positraction rear, and it has been fitted with a reversible FiTech electronic fuel injection system, an aluminum intake, and a cowl-induction air cleaner. The interior adds a center console, a Hurst shifter, and AutoMeter auxiliary gauges.1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28Bring a TrailerFor condition, this is a documented car showing 79,000 miles on its five-digit odometer, repainted under the current owner who has had it since 2000, with the transmission output seal and rear bushing replaced in 2025. Crucially for a Z/28, it comes with a broadcast sheet and a decoded Fisher body tag confirming its Van Nuys assembly, January build, and original Garnet Red-over-black specification, and the DZ engine stamp is shown. A commenter asked whether it is a true, numbers-matching Z/28, and the DZ stamp and broadcast sheet support its authenticity, though a buyer should verify the numbers fully.1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28Bring a TrailerThe diligence on a collectible Z/28 is all about authenticity and originality. Verify the numbers-matching status thoroughly against the broadcast sheet, body tag, and engine and transmission stampings, since a genuine, matching-numbers DZ car is worth substantially more than a tribute or a car with replaced components. Assess the quality and age of the repaint, understand that the reversible EFI conversion trades some originality for drivability, and confirm the mileage and history. Get a marque-expert pre-purchase inspection, ideally from a Camaro authority. This is a dealer consignment through a BaT Local Partner with a clean Colorado title.1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28Bring a TrailerAdvertisementAdvertisementThe offerSpecificationDetailMakeChevroletModelCamaro Z/28 (1st generation)Year1969Mileage79,000 shownEngineDZ-code 302ci V8 with FiTech EFIPower290 horsepower (factory rating)TransmissionMuncie four-speed manualDrive typeRear-wheel drive with PositractionExterior colorRed with black stripesInterior colorBlackCurrent bidUSD $20,000Interested in this car? View the listing here.What makes the Z/28 uniqueThe 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 is one of the most revered muscle cars ever built, a car created for a specific and glorious purpose: to homologate the Camaro for the Sports Car Club of America's Trans-Am racing series, which required a production engine under five liters. Chevrolet's answer was the Z/28, powered by a special high-revving 302ci small-block, created by combining a 327 block with a 283 crankshaft, that was factory-rated at a deliberately conservative 290 horsepower but produced far more, and was designed to scream to high rpm in a way no ordinary muscle-car big-block could. Paired exclusively with a four-speed manual, it was a driver's muscle car, as capable in the corners as in a straight line.1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28Bring a TrailerThe 1969 model year is the most celebrated of the first-generation Camaros, thanks to its aggressive restyled bodywork with the muscular haunches and V-shaped grille that have made it an enduring design icon, and the Z/28 is the connoisseur's choice within that lineup. Its combination of racing pedigree, the exotic high-winding 302, the desirable four-speed driveline, and that timeless 1969 styling is exactly what has made it a cornerstone of the collector market. A documented, genuine Z/28 like this one, with a broadcast sheet to prove its birthright, sits among the most desirable American cars of its era.My takeThis is a genuine, documented 1969 Z/28 with the right DZ-302-and-Muncie driveline and a broadcast sheet to back it up, presented as a well-sorted driver with a tasteful, reversible EFI upgrade. My fair-value call is $55,000 to $85,000, reflecting the desirable and documented configuration against the repaint and the departure from full factory correctness, with room for more if the numbers-matching status fully verifies. I would be comfortable in that range for a car that authenticates as cleanly as it presents.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe buying advice is authenticity-first, as it must be with a Z/28. Verify the numbers-matching status thoroughly against the documentation and stampings, since that single factor most determines the value, and assess the repaint quality and the reversible EFI conversion. Confirm the history and get a Camaro-expert pre-purchase inspection. Handle those, and the current $20,000 bid is an early figure on one of the most iconic muscle cars America ever produced.Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only. We are not a dealership or broker. All vehicle specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice. We are not responsible for typographical errors, omissions, or the accuracy of the provided information. Please verify all details directly with the seller.Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.This story was originally published by Autoblog on Aug 29, 2026, where it first appeared in the Car Buying section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.