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January 30, 2021
Data Analysis, 1969 Z28 Camaro
Vin #124379N632049
Dear Burton,
After careful evaluation of the photographs you supplied to me, it is my professional opinion that this car is an original 1969 Z28 Camaro with complete original drive train.
Here is what I verified through data analysis and use of my Camaro Hi-Performance data base.
● TheV0407DZ stamping is authentic to this vehicle. Upon close inspection and magnification, my data analysis has determined that the engine deck is authentic and original to this vehicle. I have over a dozen DZ stamps on this date of April 7, 1969. Your stamping matches my stampings perfectly. The #618 block casting and D19 casting date of the engine block lines up perfectly with the assembly date of April 7th. I should add that there were several vin stamping variations during the 1969 model year at Norwood Assembly. Your vin stamping is correct and original as this stamping matches the build date time line of this vehicle.
● The transmission casting #3925660 is correct for this vehicle. The P9D10B assembly stamp is authentic and an original stamping from the Muncie assembly plant. The vin stamp next to the assembly date is also authentic and matches dozens of original Muncie stampings from April of 1969. I have been rebuilding Muncie 4-speeds for over 50 years now and I see nothing unusual with your transmission. It is my professional opinion this transmission is original to this vehicle. This is an M21 close ratio Muncie 4-speed gear box.
● The trim tag on this vehicle is not an original Norwood trim tag. This is one of the newer reproduction trims tags and was probably replaced not long ago. Certain characters and true position of the characters are critical when evaluating trim tags. The vin number sequence lines up perfectly with the 04C build date of this vehicle. Tuxedo black is one of the most desirable colors for the 1969 Z28 and I suspect this is why the trim tag was replaced. If possible, I would research the vehicle and try to locate the original tag to this car.
● The rear axle stamped BV0303G1 is an authentic Gear & Axle Plant stamping. The #860NF axle housing is also correct for this car built in April 1969. The B189 casting date lines up perfectly with the assembly date of this vehicle.
● The hidden vin stamp in the upper cowl area is authentic. All characters are correct and match all cowl stamped characters in my data base.
In closing, my analysis has confirmed this car is a true “number’s matching” Z28 Camaro. The engine, transmission and rear axle are original to this vehicle. In the world of high performance cars, this is a bonus as many were blown up on the street or race track when these cars were new. The replacement reproduction trim tag is not the end of the world. I do believe you have this car priced fairly in today’s market place.
Jerry MacNeish, Camaro Hi-Performance LLC
Credentials:
Jerry MacNeish of Camaro Hi-Performance is a Maryland-state licensed and nationally-certified International Automobile Appraisers Association (IAAA) appraiser. He has written and published two best-selling Camaro fact books and many articles about the first-generation Camaro for various industry magazines. He has been the Vice President of “Concours” judging at the American Camaro Association Camaro Nationals since 1998, and currently is a Core member of the Camaro Research Group (CRG), which is one of the premier Camaro research groups on the Internet. He is also employed by the Barrett Jackson Auction Company as an automotive specialist and holds several certified national and world records with the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) in the D/Stock competition class, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2015. In years past, he has been an expert witness in Camaro related court cases, a certified “Diamond” master judge with the International Camaro Club, The United States Camaro Club, and The Maryland Camaro Club.
