In the late ’60s and early ’70s, the big three from Detroit knew that the muscle car era was ending, at least until new technology could be used. Emissions regulations became more challenging for the manufacturing plants, causing many of the most powerful engines to be de-tuned to meet the requirements. Another issue that was coming up for the owners of the cars was increasing insurance premiums. The more horsepower the vehicle in the garage had, the higher the premiums went. To top it off, gas prices were at an all-time high with no signs of ever going back down, so an engine that could only get 4 to 6 miles per gallon was no longer on the top of the priority list for the majority of car buyers. The 1970 Z28 was the storm before the calm. One of the last great classic muscle cars to be offered on the market.
2 The Unique And Stellar 1970 Chevy Camaro Z28 Hurst Sunshine Special
If looking for a unique classic performance car, look no further than the 1970 Chevy Camaro Z28 Sunshine Special. Only 3 of these cars were ever produced, with one still being around today. The Sunshine Special began with a racer named Dick Jesse wanting a more dominant car. The first step was to send the car to Hurst for some upgrades, starting with installing the Hurst dual-gate shifter that had been made famous through its use in the Oldsmobile 442. Hurst also cut out part of the roof and installed a removable fabric sunroof before shipping the car back to Chevy. From there, the designers at Chevrolet added front and rear spoilers and shot the car with yellow paint.
1 The 1970 Chevy Camaro Z28 Is Still An Affordable Classic Muscle Car
Many old American muscle cars bring some serious cash when sold at auction, such as the 1965 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R that went for $4 million. For many, that is out of their range even if they put a second mortgage on the house. That is why it is good news when a classic muscle car can be bought for under $100k. One of the latest auctions hosted by Bring a Trailer shows that a 1970 Chevy Camaro Z28 can still be purchased for under $50,000. This makes the Z28 a classic car within range for muscle car lovers, especially if an eye is kept on the market because the actual value of a vehicle depends upon the current demand
