A one-owner, unrestored 1969 Camaro Z/28 with matching-numbers 302 V8 and full documentation crosses the block at GAA Classic Cars.
A true survivor from the muscle car era, this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28—an unrestored, matching-numbers example with remarkable documentation—will take center stage at the November 2025 GAA Classic Cars Auction in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Originally sold new at Frank D. Clay & Son Inc. in Pasadena, California, this Z/28 has remained under the original ownership of D.E. Watkins since January 25, 1969. Still titled in his name, the car represents a rare time capsule with its original 302 cubic-inch V8, Muncie 4-speed transmission, and BU 12-bolt rear end.
The car retains its original blue paint (code 71), with only the front header panel and rear section between the taillights ever refinished. Inside, the standard black interior, factory Rosewood steering wheel, and even the racing lap belts remain untouched. The Z/28 rides on its correct “YH” 15x7 Rally wheels fitted with period-correct PolyGlass tires—and yes, the original spare tire, jack, and trunk spatter paint are all still in place.
Following its long-term California ownership, the car was parked in 1991 showing just 4,900 miles. In 2017, it was transported to Georgia and carefully returned to running condition while preserving originality. The numbers-matching 302 was disassembled, cleaned, re-ringed, re-cammed with a correct Crane solid-lifter camshaft, and reassembled with all original components—including the factory smog equipment. The DZ Holley carburetor and brakes were rebuilt, and the crossflow mufflers replaced to match original specifications. Today, the odometer reads 4,935 miles.
Documentation is extensive, including the original California pink slip, Protect-O-Plate, partial build sheet, dealer delivery checklist, and a Camaro Hi-Performance Jerry MacNeish Certification. Also included are historic service records, tag receipts, and the original California black plates.
This Z/28 offers collectors a rare chance to acquire an authentic, unrestored, one-owner Camaro that’s been meticulously preserved for more than five decades.
The car will cross the block Saturday at the GAA Classic Cars November 2025 auction in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Will this unrestored legend stay a survivor—or find a new home ready for its first miles in decades? See it here.
