The Z28, first introduced in 1967, was designed to defeat the Mustang in SCCA racing – which it did, winning the Trans Am championship in both 1968 and 1969. Essentially an option package for the Camaro, it was the brainchild of Chevy marketing and competition whiz Vince Piggins. At its heart was a specially built 302-cid V-8 crafted from the 327-cid block and the short stroke 283 crank. Published horsepower was rated at 290-hp, though estimates of its real horsepower range from 350- to 400-hp. Also included was the F41 Sport Suspension, front disc brakes, metallic-lined rear drums, quick steering, 15x6 Corvette rims and E70-15 performance tires, special hood with a working air intake, close-ratio four-speed gearbox, trunklid spoiler and broad racing stripes.

This LeMans Blue example with white stripes and black vinyl interior is the perfect example of a no frills musclecar built when performance among American manufacturers was king.