I'm 68; bought my 1st '69 Z/28 July 1975. Remember seeing them in the showroom.
Even back in the day, hard to find a nice one with original engine. Easier to enjoy the hobby as everything was cheap and plentiful. Paid $2000 for an orange/orange JL8 Z/28 in 1979.
Made many good friends along the way; most still have the Camaros bought in the '70-'80s.