[Steve Shauger]

I remember in grade school a guy in a camaro would pass me every morning in a 67 Z28 ( I later confirmed what it was) I loved the sound of that cam and those tall gears. Well in 1974 a friend of mine had his parents purchase him a 1974 Z28. I really got the bug and started my search for a 69 in the spring of 75. In July I found a car, but wanted my friends (experts)check it out. Well I purchased it after everyone said it was a great car. What did I know, well I learned pretty quickly. I had to rebuild the transmission ( broken second gear syncro), the rear housing was cracked, due to mis adjusted traction bars, had that replaced. Then came the engine rebuild, due to excessive smoke. Well it was a 3oh something , you got it a genuine 307. I learned all the lessons, that I would ever need on my first purchase....what an education. That fall I left for college and sold the car, that experience was a REAL education.

My next Z28 was a college graduation present from my parent. I purchased a 69 RS/Z hugger orange with black stripes and deluxe interior. It came with 4.56 gears and had the off road cam installed with headers.On my way home from buying it, I cruised through town at about six grand and was quickly stopped and given five assorted tickets. I knew, back then these cars were special. What a thrill they have given me... even now!