we have a customer who has a few original 69 ZL-1s
They were a dealer modified (under the COPO system) camaro that was powered by a 425+ hp 427 with aluminum heads. It also had the first time GM had produced a aluminum block as well. Its rumored that they actually made around 500hp. The original ZL1s were produced for public consumption with the intent that they would be used in the NHRA super stock drag class. They had 4.10 gears, and heavy duty suspension (F41) The amazing thing was the 4 speed cars have been documented to run 11.6X in the quarter with slicks and headers! It was the fastest production car chevy made for decades after it was available. These cars i believe started life as a SS 396 cars. The made a total of 69 of these cars.
Our customer has two, one is a all original never touched "survivor" that has 73XX miles on it! the other has been restored. Both are 4 speeds.
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Paul Taylor - ASE Certified Master Mechanic -
2003 Miata SE - 1969 Fiat 850 - 1993 Mustang SSP - Bikeboard K1000, A1000, 1991 Geo Metro, "The Project," A few other things laying around...
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