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LOT #1309.1 - 1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO Z/28 "TONY PIZZI" COUPE

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The original Trim Tag indicates this car was built in Libertore Jr. would do a "Statement Under Oath" report to
Norwood, OH, on the first week of May as a Rally Green document the history. This was completed September 21,
1969 Camaro Z/28 with a black interior. The NCRS 2018, by Blum-Moore Reporting Services in Doylestown,
Shipping Data Report indicates the GM official production PA. The second owner did a show-quality rotisserie
date was May 12, 1969, and the car was shipped to Weed restoration that was completed in 2020. The body retains
Chevrolet in Bristol, PA. As the original warranty Protect-O- most of the original sheet metal with exception of the rear
Plate indicates, this car was sold to Americo A. Libertore Jr. quarters. The car was finished in its original exterior color
on June 9, 1969, by Weed Chevrolet (Libertore Jr. worked of Rally Green. The paint work is beautiful and magnetic
for Weed Chevrolet as a mechanic). This was the only decals were made to replicate the original racing decals.
1969 Camaro Z/28 sold at Weed Chevrolet. Libertore Jr. Everything on the exterior has been restored or replaced
drove the car a total of 469 miles before disconnecting including all-new glass. The car sits on new Firestone Sport
the speedometer as it was set up to run NHRA's Stock Car 200 E70-15 tires. It retains most of its original black
Eliminator Class. From that point until now it only had interior, which is in beautiful condition throughout. Some
race miles. In 1970, Liberatore Jr. teamed up with nationally of the original interior pieces include the dash, gauges,
known Tony Pizzi, who was a successful racer. Pizzi's steering wheel, seats and seat belts. The door panels and
reputation developed through his involvement with Bill carpeting were replaced new. The trunk compartment was
Jenkins during the late 1960s. The car was campaigned nicely restored. It retains the original spare wheel and tire.
through Weed Chevrolet and Tony Pizzi Automotive. The engine compartment is highly detailed throughout.
A decision was made to change classes to B/Stock, so a It retains the original matching-numbers DZ 302ci V8
Tony Pizzi Automotive-prepped 396/375hp L78 engine engine that was completely rebuilt and runs excellent. The
was installed. Eventually this car developed a very good engine is coupled to the original M21 4-speed manual
reputation and became one of the fastest B/Stock Camaros transmission. The undercarriage is also highly detailed
in the country. In 1971, this car made it to the final in class throughout. This car was certified by Camaro expert Jerry
eliminations at the NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, MacNeish of Camaro Hi-Performance on May 21, 2020.
IN - considered the "Super Bowl" of drag racing. With racing The NCRS Shipping Data Report, original Protect-O-Plate,
success came several magazine articles on the car. One such original dealer keychain, original owner's "Statement Under
article was in the April 1972 issue of Super Stock and Drag Oath" report, Super Stock and Drag Illustrated April 1972
Illustrated magazine. As quoted from this article, "Presently magazine, Jerry MacNeish's report, miscellaneous original
holding both ends of the record at 11.35 - 122.78, the car parts and show boards are included. The vehicle now
has recorded a best of 10.99 at over 127 mph in legal trim has 483 actual street miles. This vehicle has been recently
and with 7-inch tires. Backup for this run was an equally serviced, which is documented with an invoice. From the
strong 11.02." This Z/28 was eventually retired from racing MS Classic Cars collection.
around 1974. It sat in Liberatore Jr.'s garage until September **SOME STATES ISSUE "MILEAGE EXEMPT" TITLES AFTER 10 YEARS - THIS CONSIGNOR
2018, when he sold the car to a gentleman who lived in REPRESENTS AND THE CURRENT TITLE REFLECTS "ACTUAL MILEAGE"**
Downington, PA. Part of the negotiation process was that NO RESERVE.

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