Z28-Style 1970 Chevrolet Camaro

Description

Chevrolet’s second-generation Camaro debuted in 1970 with a sleek, European-inspired design and a renewed focus on handling and performance. Longer, wider, and lower than the first-gen, it offered improved ride quality and a more refined interior. The Z/28 remained the performance flagship, featuring the high-revving LT1 350 cu-in V8 paired with heavy-duty suspension and quick-ratio steering. The result was an aggressive street machine with serious track potential. Today, early second-gen Z/28s are prized for their blend of style, performance, and racing pedigree. 

This 1970 Camaro is finished in Cranberry Red and is believed by the seller to be a Z/28 clone or tribute, inspired by the iconic performance model. Under current ownership for the past three years, it received a comprehensive engine rebuild in May 2024, with approximately 500 miles driven since. The seller reports that the car runs and drives well, with numerous new components enhancing reliability and drivability. With its classic muscle car aesthetics and performance-oriented upgrades, this Camaro captures the spirit of the Z/28 while offering a compelling alternative for enthusiasts seeking style and substance.

Highlights 

• Engine rebuilt May 2024, approximately 500 miles since, details include: 

  • 350 cu-in V8 (casting 3970010), four-bolt main, bored .030 over 

  • Edelbrock E-Street intake and Quick Fuel 650 carburetor 

  • Four-core aluminum radiator, fan, and clutch 

  • One-wire alternator, starter, and solenoid 

  • Roller motor with Howard Cams 

  • Boss Hog 2400 torque converter 

  • Holley electric fuel pump 

• Turbo 350 three-speed automatic transmission and 12-bolt 3.73 Positraction rear end 

• Finished in Cranberry Red (75) over black vinyl 

• The chassis number (124870N547238) decodes as: 

  • 1 – Manufacturer: Chevrolet (General Motors) 

  • 2 – Series: Camaro 

  • 4 – Engine Type: V8 

  • 87 – Body Style: 2-door sport coupe 

  • 0 – Model Year: 1970 

  • N – Assembly Plant: Norwood, Ohio 

  • 547238 – Sequential Production Number 

Features 

• Replacement headlights with new high beam, turn signal, brake light, and dome light switches 

• New Vintage gauges: speedometer, tachometer, fuel, amp, water temp, and oil pressure 

• Replaced power brake booster, master cylinder, front rubber brake hoses and steel lines 

• Shiftworks shifter with neutral safety and reverse light switches 

• Autosound radio with auxiliary input and replacement speakers 

• Fully redone front disc and rear drum brakes 

• Sound deadening and replacement carpet 

• Cooper tires with approximately 500 miles 

• Replaced side windows and sail panels 

• Replaced emergency brake setup 

• Replaced heater core and hoses 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor cosmetic wear consistent with age and use  

Included 

• Original interior components  

• Maintenance records 

• Spare parts 

Ownership History

This 1970 Chevrolet Camaro has been in the care of the current owner since 2022. Over the past three years, the car has undergone extensive mechanical refurbishment, including a full engine rebuild and numerous new parts to improve performance and comfort.

While the cowl tag indicates this Camaro may be a factory Z/28, the seller has reservations about its authenticity. Notably, the car is equipped with a Turbo 350 transmission rather than the factory-correct Z/28 Turbo 400, and it appears to lack the F41 suspension package typically found on genuine Z/28 models. To avoid any misrepresentation, the seller prefers to list the car as a Z/28 clone or tribute, acknowledging its visual and performance similarities to the iconic model.

This Camaro is now offered with a clean Maryland title in the seller's name.