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Car of the Day: March 24, 2016; Welly '68 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28
Topic Started: Mar 24 2016, 12:45 AM (466 Views)
Dean-o-mite
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Today's car of the day is Welly's 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28.


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The first-generation Chevrolet Camaro appeared in Chevrolet dealerships in September 1966, for the 1967 model year on a brand-new rear-wheel drive GM F-body platform and would be available as a 2-door, 2+2 seat, hardtop (no "B" or center pillar) or convertible with a choice of six-cylinder and V8 power plants. The first-generation Camaro was built through the 1969 model year. The styling of the 1968 Camaro was very similar to the 1967 design. With the introduction of Astro Ventilation, a fresh-air-inlet system, the side vent windows were deleted. Side marker lights were added on the front and rear fenders which was a government requirement for all 1968 vehicles. It also had a more pointed front grille and divided rear taillights. The front running lights (on non-RS models) were also changed from circular to oval. The big block SS models received chrome hood inserts that imitated velocity stacks.



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There are a lot of available models of first generation Camaros. Camaros are always popular and the vast majority of diecast makers who market their cars in the U.S. have felt the need to include either a 1967, 1968 and/or 1969 Camaro in their lineup at some point. The Welly offering is fine for a toy, and a fun find for collectors who collect a bit of everything from all brands, but for the discerning collector, there are far more refined Camaro models out there to choose from.


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The Z/28 option code was introduced in December 1966 for the 1967 model year. It was the brainchild of Vince Piggins, who conceived offering "virtually race-ready" Camaros for sale from any Chevrolet dealer. This option package was not mentioned in any sales literature, so it was unknown to most buyers. The Z/28 option required power front disc brakes and a close-ratio Muncie 4-speed manual transmission (posi-traction was optional). It featured a 302 cu in (4.9 L) small-block V-8 engine. The engine was designed specifically to race in the Trans Am series (which required engines smaller than 305 cu in (5.0 L) and public availability of the car. Advertised power of this engine was listed at 290 hp. This is an under-rated figure, as Chevrolet wanted to keep the horsepower rating at less than 1 hp per cubic inch, for various reasons (e.g. insurance and racing classes). The factory rating of 290 hp occurred at 5300 rpm, while actual peak for the high-revving 302 was closer to 360 hp (with the single four barrel carb) and 400 hp (with optional dual-four barrel carbs) at 6800-7000 rpm. The Z/28 also came with upgraded suspension, racing stripes on the hood and trunk lid, '302' front fender emblems on the 67 and early 68 cars, and 'Z/28' emblems in late 68 & 69.



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pjedsel
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:toy: Nice, bright yellow Camaro from Welly. Pretty nice looking early Camaro - like the wheels! To bad Welly models are not that easy to find.
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ivantt
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Perhaps worth getting one for your collection, but ranks low as an accurate Camaro. Welly missed the fact that Camaros are hardtops, not coupes with a b-pillar. Maybe they got the Camaro confused with a Chevy II, because overall, the body shape leans toward the latter's bulk.
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Harvestman
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For some reason the B-pillar really sticks out on this one, and not in a good way. Much too thick.
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zzziippyyy
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Drive it like you stole it!
Cant say Im fan of this one, and it is me or is the model leaning to the right in the nose first shot
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