Is the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 a BETTER muscle car than a Mustang GT?
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
- The 1970 Camaro was is a total redesign from the original 1967 Camaro. On the outsiude of this Chevy Z/28 you will find a front split bumper design, 15in wheels and white rally stripes. Under the hood is a 350ci V8 bolted to a 4-speed manual gear box. Is the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 a BETTER muscle car than a Mustang GT?
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They should have taken more style cues from the second gen Camaro. Please showcase more of these classics if you can, Joe.
You got it David! Stay tuned!
I owned this beautiful Z in forest green with white stripes. Nothing better sounding than the solid lifter cam and headers. Was a great walk down memory lane. Thanks
1970 Z28 came with 3:73 gears, 4:10 gears was optional also Muncie M-21 transmission was standard, the M-22 Rock Crusher transmission was optional.
Definitely some more vintage vehicles. Seeing the physical gauges proves they are meant to age with the car artistically. Love the review, Joe. God bless you.
I am so happy that you really enjoyed this one.
Yeah I can’t see digital gauges lasting 20+ years without failures or issues.
True analog gauges no electronics
It's impossible not feeling nostalgic. Such a beautiful car.
You are the man Omar! I am so glad that I could bring it to you!
The nostalgia that you get when you see these cars and drive them. You won’t get that same feeling when driving a modern one
You are so spot on the money Matt!
I don't know, you just might when you start seeing less and less of them.
Not yet. I don’t think the ppl driving these cars back when they came out got any nostalgia from them either but who knows? I could be wrong 🤷🏾♂️
@@justdoinit2378 I know I did. My first car, (in 1972), was a 1970 Dodge Charger with a 440 Six Pack. Every time I got in it, it felt special. Looking at how the gauges were arranged, the tactile feel of real buttons instead of an info screen. The raw unrefined feel of driving it. Opening the hood and knowing that you could easily do maintenance. I have a new Challenger Scat Pack with a Shaker hood, and while it feels good and will outrun the 70 Charger, it feels different. The 70 Charger was a “manly man” ruff around the edges machine. The new cars are so refined that they just drive you instead of you driving them. But I’m glad I got to experience what some call “muscle car 2.0.” And as I age, refined helps me continue to drive.
Big facts
Absolutely YES! More classic cars!
You got it!
The 1970 Z/28 is one of the most beautiful classic muscle cars, IMO, and the LT1 is a legendary engine. The RS appearance package with its bumperettes made the front end better looking as well, and I definitely prefer the Corvette inspired quad round taillights of the early second-gen F body Camaros. Great video, and I love the car.
If I could design a 2025 Camaro, it would have a front clip similar to the first gen RS/SS hidden headlights, and a rear clip with round dual taillights of the early second gen.
As a mustang owner, I think this was the best muscle car ever made. If Chevy made a modern Camaro with retro styling from this generation, I think I’d trade in my s550 mustang for one. Awesome looking car.
Man what a car! It's soooo beautiful when a Hugger Orange Chevy matches the Orange small/big block. The whole color scheme sticks out fantastically. Awesome review as always Joe! Love it. Can't wait for more vids
I am so glad that you like this classic muscle!
Loved HUgger Orange since I was a kid. Any other shade I cant stand (like the corvette)
Please do more of these! I restored a 1969 Camaro SS when I was a kid with my dad and have been in love since then so this was awesome to watch!
Awsome man! My dad has a 1969 z/28 camaro and a 1969 convertible camaro and he will never ever sell it. Those kinds of cars is hard to find these days, and if you can find them they probably are all rotted and rusted out or some of them were restored. Keep up the great work!
That is really fantastic! Thank you for letting me share it with you!
True. Late 80s dailied a original stock 69 SS 350. Every morning 100 ni round trip to the beach to surf, hard driving super reliable car. Points ignition...only lifted the hood to change oil same with my 70 Z28
My dad had a 70 Z/28. Bought it brand new right after he got home from Vietnam. He regrets ever selling it. He loves to tell me stories about all the cars he beat.
Me and my 1968 Z/28....used to look for mustangs.....
Old cars have so much style. Yeah they're a little more crude but driving cars like this really make you respect the power they put out. Because new cars have so many electronic controls people are under the impression they are a good driver when in reality they aren't. If you can handle an old muscle car then you can handle a ton more. Great review Joe and team.
This!! If there were no nannies on new cars they would be illegal to produce. EVen "turning TC off" the car still has some doing the job to an extent .
Absolutely bring more classic cars to your channel. I’m a 67 to 70 Mustang guy. Had 428 CJ Mach 1’s etc.
Oh wow that is very awesome. I sure will.
What. Kind. Of. Job. When. Can. I. Start
Thanks Joe for your passion for these classic treasures. Loved the review and it brought back great memories.
I really appreciate you taking the time to say that! I will have more to come!
1967, 1970 and 1987 IROC were my 3 favorite years of the Camaro!
You have great taste!
One of my favorite cars of all-time. Really feel Chevy nailed it with this design, especially in RS trim. Good stuff as always, Joe!
Yes, love to see more of these incredible nostalgia rides, particularly the muscle years such as this gorgeous Z28. Great video, fantastic csr. My favorite generation of Camaro. Period
I will have more to come so please stay tuned
Thanks Joe for this video. I love seeing these vids on old school muscle cars. While I love modern technology, there’s nothing like a classic. Keep them coming if you can!
Would love to see you review vintage cars and trucks frequently! Personally requesting the 68-70 Dodge Charger!!
Cannot believe that you honored a 70 camaro!!! The youth is trying to mimic the sound of the old school muscle cars but cannot get it right. I have a 454 RS/SS that I would love for you to profile. 550HP and 500 pounds of torque. Painted Synergy Green. I absolutely love and appreciate what you do!!! Keep up the outstanding work that you do!!!
Love the muscle cars from late 60’s and early 70’s. My first love was a ‘69 corvette with 427. My little rocket. Lol
More please! Where is that red vette ? 😃
You got it Tom!
Yes! Please Chevrolet make a modern Camaro Z28 or RS, just like this! Many people including me would be sooo interested in getting one! Thanks Joe for showing this Fantastic old school Camaro to everyone here!
You are so very welcome!
the 2015 z28 was a monster it has the 427 ls7
@@dr.philoffishal4205 The 2015 wasn't practical as a driver tho.
@@jeffspicolli593 How so, anyone could drive it
I had a 1981 Z28, I loved that car.
Please do more classics
I’m a big fan of the “retro” review! I absolutely hope to see more of these mixed in with the usual new vehicle reviews.👍
Awww man! These cars was more powerful and amazing looking these classic cars are so amazing
I am so glad that you are digging this one.
Joe love the Classico Camaro I feel like this was the apostle to the Muscle Cats AND even thiugh it Is low on tech by modern standards I love it.
You are the man Luis! I am so glad glad that you like this one.
@@RaitisRides You Aré welcome
Camaro's from 69-71 just great looking Chevy's. Had a 71 Z28 that had an early Gail Banks turbo set up great car.
Oh wow! Now we are talking!
This was my favorite generation of the Camaro and I'd love to see GM base the "next" Camaro on this design. Sadly, if the Camaro experiences another rebirth, it'll probably be an EV and that just doesn't sit well with me.
I am so glad that you are digging this one.
Most definitely will be back in EV form … sadly
My current car is a 17' Super Sport Camaro 6 speed. Love it. Had a 69' Road Runner years ago. Had a 67' Ford F100 Stepside Pickup 6'bed with a 4:11 rear and a 352 v8 running dual glasspacks back in the day. The highway rumble at high RPM was music to my ears. This was back in the mid 70s and 80s.
This bring back memories Joe! My friend had a Z28 and I had 1968 Shelby GT350 Mustang with 4 speed manual. We had some spirited runs against each other, of course only when safe and no traffic on the road we were on. Was a great time to be young and alive!
One of the most aggressive looking unique sports cars ever. Amazing car.
I hate it when people take a non rs car , and add the short bumpers and say it is a true 1970 -1973 car
Loved the pure classic muscle car. It was time when it was just YOU and the CAR, NO assistance with computers, and they were lightweight. Thanks for sharing, captain.
The M22 transmission was called the rock crusher, not the M20 or M21.
Thanks for the intel Bob!
@@RaitisRides No worries. The M22 has a loud distinctive gear whine sound that can't be missed. I'm old enough to have owned those type of musclecars when they were new. Boy I wish I kept some of them.
Please do some more old musclecar reviews.
Thank you for reviewing my dream car
My dad has a 71 SS painted cyber gray metallic with the low spoiler, full bumper
Oh wow that is really cool!
More classic muscle please!
I will have them coming!
This car is 4 yrs. older than me. Nice 1970 Camaro Z/28 RS, 1 of 8,733 built. 1970 was the only year for the "bread loaf" head rests. M22 was the rock crusher. The gas filler was behind the license plate. You are correct about the 4:10 gears and RPM.
I would love to see more old muscle cars and specially some Pontiac TRANS AM
You got it Chad! Stay tuned!
This is my absolute all time favorite Camaro with the split bumper.
A great time to be alive my father was a paint supervisor where these cars were made in Norwood he had a orange SS 396 that we raced at the drag strip and I had a red with red interior COPO Camaro gasoline was $0.32 a gallon and I could go through 16 gallons in one night drag racing God bless you general motors for all the good times never wrecked it never killed nobody and acquired every ticket except vehicular manslaughter in triplicate once again thank you general motors
Yes, do more classic cars, you did a great job on the Z28 remembering how the technology was different from today. Awesome!
FYI Muncie didn't make an M-21 rock crusher, it was the M-22. I didn't hear the crush sound in that tranny, it was probably the M-21!
Yeah, I wouldn’t mind a couple old cars now and again!
Very cool!
The 1970 Z/28 Camaro , had the smaller rear spoiler , the one that's on this Camaro is from a 1971 on up model , other than that is a beautiful car .
This is a beauty from Chevy in 1970. Priced under $5k then and you had options to choose from and not overloaded with features the driving experience and nostalgic feeling makes this car more appealing!
Old school, original sound...fantastic..keep bringin these classics..great to see them again seeings I'll be 61 yrs old this year..great vid as usual.
These classic cars has their own magic 🦾. Great work as always
I am so glad that you liked it
Great to see a review of a classic! I suggest you do more of these type reviews, Joe.
Cool to see this. My father has a 74 Z/28 that he gave me for my 21st birthday but I always still considered it his (I'm now 34, still haven't driven it). Been blocked in our garage for years, it hasn't been started in probably 15 years. 44K miles, gutted with a roll cage and tons of bolt on mods. Going to try to get to it this summer, to start bringing it back to life.
69 Camaro SS Pace Car past owner here. owned it as a senior in High School. 1978. many memories.
Love that split bumper 70 too.
As the proud owner of three early 2nd gen Camaros, I'm happy to proclaim it one of the best looking muscle cars of all time. Something that doesn't get talked about a lot is how much better the 2nd gen handled over its predecessors. As much as I love the 1st generation, unless that front linkage has been modified and modernized, I'll take the sure road hugging feel of a 2nd gen any day. As for styling cues, search youtube for any number of videos on restomodded early 2nd gens...can't beat a modern powertrain and suspension when paired with a phenomenal chassis.
Well said. 70 Z was hands down my fav driving musclecar of them all. Cant explain how it just was, never wanted the ride to stop
Look at that beauty under the hood 😍 … where did we go wrong smh
WOW!! Thanks very much, Raiti’s Rides for your time, dedication, presentation and awesome for these videos. This one was especially Great! Because I grew up during the muscle car years. I graduated high school in 1964 and these cars were everywhere. There were drag races and such. Excellent!!
Great review, that was a lot of fun to bring back the memories. Yes , please keep bringing the nostalgia of the past muscle cars .
When I hear the number buck den and new we don’t improve a lot expect the price. Nice review like always 👍
That means the world!
My mom had one of these when I was a kid. It was copper with ivory interior. I was hoping GM would do a retro model based on the '70-73' Camaro,
They would screw it up like the modern ones.
Everything is going EV will mainly be trucks suv/crossovers, many "cars" from mfrs will be dropped.
For cars like this you should really buy a set of bi-directional mic’s that will create a nice surround sound experience with such an amazing sounding engine!
Oldtimer and youngtimer reviews are much appreciated Joe! To see how things were "back then"...
The old Camaros look way better than any new ones IMO. Ya, I agree with @david2888, do more classic muscle like a Super B, Roadrunner, 68 Charger, GTO, 442, etc... Joe, that would be sick!
The 1970 Camaro RS Z-28 was Bill Mitchell at this peak, the sheer organic shapes that meld into a beautiful whole and his homage to the FERRARI 250 SWB GT which he loved, a Trans Am car for the street.
Nice to see you review an antique car. Would be nice to see more like this from the different generations of sports cars.
I had a 1970 Z28 clone. It had the solid lift cam, Muncie rockcrusher and .373 posi rear-end. It did have a center console though. Great car. Thanks for the video Joe.
Awesome 👍👍
Back in the early 80s I owned a 340 cuda' and we had a drag racing spot that everyone went to and I had awesome duels with a guy who owned a 1970 .5
Z 2/8 balanced and blue printed.
Sweet rides.
I love this back in time stuff. I m getting old n nostalgic. Thank you Joe
My buddy picked up a used on and took me for a ride it it...way back in 1980. I thought it was brutally fast and would lay a nice scratch in 3rd gear. I recall it was referred to a 70 1/2 model because it came out mid year. His was copper colored without the stripe. Mods back then were a set of Centerline Auto Drag wheels, Mickey Thompson S/S radials or some BFGs, Lakewood slapper traction bars, Hooker headers and a must is flipping over the air cleaner lid to get the nice induction sound when you opened up the 4 barrels on that carb. Can't forget the JVC tape deck, equalizer and some 6x9 Jensens in the back shelf! Let's go cruise the strip!
I love your videos, and great seeing this 1970 1/2 Camaro RS/Z28. I myself have a ‘70 SS396 Chevelle. Just one note: the M21 is not the Rock Crusher, that was the M22 :) - I’m also waiting for my 2023 Camaro LT1 that I ordered last summer… it was built 6/6/23, and is sitting in Lansing right now, waiting for a ride. Have a great day, and continue to spike in some classic muscle cars.
You are right : the M22 is the Rock Crusher !
And the M21 comes in either a close ratio or wide ratio version.
At 15 years old, I went to work earning $1.00 per hour, and saved up $900.
And at 17 years old, I bought a new 1969 Z28 for $3,700.
My first car was a 67' Camaro with the 327 automatic and in 1988 I bought a 69'Rally Sport in Hugger Orange with the Matching hounds tooth interior..seeing this video makes me "Jones" for another 67'-70' Camaro so bad!! Thank you for this video..I love the sound of this car with the 4 speed and solid lifter camshaft.
I love that you did a muscle car review , I’m 66 , had a 69 GTO, and a 72 Olds 442, that Joe , was a golden era, you should do more of these, young motor heads love these 70s muscle cars🙏🏼 MORE!!!!
I'm a little late to the comments, but I see a lot of comments on the nostalgia. I didn't have a second gen, but I had a 1988 third gen Camaro. It was my first Camaro and I bought it in 2001. It was a v6 5 speed manual, red with silver ground effects and a rich kid had just bought a brand new Mustang GT because he didn't care about the Camaro anymore. It had a huge dent in the passenger door, the clutch was gone in it, the brake pads had little to no pad on them, the seats badly needed upholstery, etc. The one bright spot was that the engine fired right up and was still silky smooth running. I bought it for $500 believe it or not. Yes, it was a 2.8 V6.....but dammit, it was my first Camaro. I spent over $7,000 restoring her to her former glory. I will never forget the day I drove it home from the paint shop. Looking just as it did in 1988, I fired it up and as I drove home, "Faithfully" by Journey came on the stereo. I'm man enough to admit that I cried like a baby. The nostalgia hits hard in these cars and they can be a form of "time machine", so to speak. I'm wanting to get a second generation like this one, but they've priced me out of the market.
Love it!! I have a 71 Z 28. I added split bumper on mine. Took off the full bumper
Great job Joe on the Z/28 classic
This Camaro one of my must haves and is a bucket list car
My sought after car is a
71 Z/28 split bumper RS white with a Blk interior 4speed preferred loaded up had many Camaros just never ever was able to fine the correct car
Thanks for a enjoyable moment back time!
Oh Raiti, I love your energy in your review! Awesome man!!
Awesome video!! I absolutely love the gen 2 '70-'73 Camaro design!
Can’t wait to get home and watch this (wife loves watching your reviews too). Just reading the comments and I would also love to see more classic car “ON THROTTLE”!!!!
My dad had a 71 Camaro SS from 74 until about 8 years ago..
I currently have a 77 Z28!!!
would love to see more muscle cars especially how they feel out of the manufacture
Joe, love getting back to the classics!!!
I had one of these as a teenager in the 90s. I had some of the best times of my life in that car and this example is similar to mine but it was blue and had an automatic with a B&M shifter
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I am so glad that you enjoyed this one.
Oh my goodness Raiti! The second generation of the Camaro and Firebird are awesome!! Please do some more reviews of classic muscle cars 😁 👍
Joe pulling one from A Bronx Tale. Amazing car!
When speaking of Chevy small blocks, everyone goes off about how amazing the previous gen’s Z28 mighty mouse 302 DZ motor was, but to put into perspective how good this gen’s engine was; The most iconic version of the Corvette, the ZRI, which debuted in ‘70 with the LT1 350, Chevy made 25 editions, when Chevy Debuted the 2nd gen Camaro in ‘70, they made 8733 editions of this Z28 with the same LT1 350 small block…which took up the same space and was the same weight as that 302 DZ but with much more low-end torque!
Thanks so much for the review of this beautiful Z28. I love the 1970 model. I actually looked at a blue one in the showroom that spring after they were introduced in February 1970. Unfortunately, I could not afford one, being a high school senior and about to head to college. I would be pleased to see you mix in some classic car reviews.
Joe it is so cool to see you review car like this. I'm actually in the process of building a brand new state-of-the-art 1970 RS Camaro. Roadster shop chassis LS power.
Keep the muscle car videos coming. How about a 69 Mach 1 428 CJ for my friend Dave in Florida who owns 5 Mustangs!
Oh wow that would be really fabulous !
My first car that I purchased when I joined the Navy in 1988, was a 1971 Camaro Split Bumper Rally Sport. It was a cool car, but slow. It had a 307 with a 2 speed powerglide. I ended up getting it bored and added a Turbo 350 tranny. Woke the car up. Wish I would have kept it.
They came with in 1970 and they came with automatic and air condition. I had one I had a green and white automatic and it had air conditioning pairing. It was beautiful car. It was built for the owner of the Chevrolet dealer and he sold it to me and I love that cop I love the automatic. It was faster than the four speed, and the air conditioner was nice in the summertime
Great content on the RS Z\28. Please make more. Thanks!
Amazing automotive history & car review! We need more amazing classic car reviews . 🙏 ❤
Love it❤ Had one back in day a head turner!
Joe! I’m so excited. I love your channel and watch religiously. I have a 1970 Z28 that my dad SCCA auto crossed for almost 10 years. Typing this before I even watch, and yes the 2nd gen is better than a Mustang in EVERY category(I may be a little biased). Thanks for making this video. 😊
I like you reviewing old muscle cars vs every year of Dodge Hellcats that come out and are all the same. Thanks for this one!
What an absolute beauty!
Although I’ve loved all Camaro’s my whole life I remember seeing a 1992 Camaro Iroc Z at the age of 2 and fell in love it was black with the chrome iroc z wheels. Keep these older cars coming Joe love the video idea
I have a 1/18th scale version of this beauty, you're a lucky man to see and drive one in person Joe
Love the review! My first car wasn’t 1970 Z 28 Camaro, I bought it in 1974 off an engineer for $1850. It was forest green with white stripes or black interior. Oh yeah I wish I still had that vehicle it was so much fun..!
Hell yeah we want to see more muscle cars. Great review Joe.p
Thanks for the memory Joe. I owned the 1973 RS Type LT in Midnight blue Camaro and loved that car. It also helped me get the girl! Also the car you had there was released as a 1970 1/2 and was the same as the 1971.
Back then easy to get bad girls if you had a musclecar
Today if its not a bmw crappy mb or jap car they wont look your way.
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Do more old school car reviews from time to time. This was very good
Thanks Joe! This may be my favorite video you produced. Why? Bcuz this was the car IN my dreams back in the day. I'm 66, so this was my era.