The Old School Camaro

        The 1969 Chevy Camaro z28 is one of my favorite muscle cars. It was and still is, a powerful car and most know it when they see it. Back in 1969 the base price for the Camaro was about $3,000. for an additional $400 you would get improved suspension, better tires, quicker steering, and an SS (Super Sport) paint job. The z28 has a standard V8 302. For muscle cars of the time, that was not the biggest engine size in the world, but it would still go fast. The car has close to 300 horsepower. An interesting feature that the Camaro has is a vent that is positioned in front of the wind shield. This vent shoots open when the throttle is open to a certain percentage. This vent allows air that is coming over the hood to enter into the engine. 

      The interior of the Camaro is very sleek with leather bucket seats, as well as shiny instruments on the dash. It gives the driver a feeling of speed while still maintaining a semi-luxurious feel. The Camaro's handling is another great feature of the car. It is achieved by exceptional power steering that gives the driver a good feel for the road.

Now a restored 1969 Camaro can sell at a price of $30,000 or more. The z28 is a true American muscle car that will be remembered for a long time. I have always liked the Camaro, because it looks fast, sounds fast, and is fast. Old cars, such as this Camaro, reflect the old school engineering and design that has grown into the definition of the American muscle car that we know today. 

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