As the owner of a fabulously restored frame-off 2nd. gen RS Z/28 in a highly desirable color combination,I'm the first one hoping to see them climb in price but that has been a SLOW wait indeed!
No way will they ever catch the '69 and that is quite the shame since they are far superior in terms of driver comfort and handling...hands down.The relocation of the steering box really sets these cars apart..again IMHO.
I think Penske & Donohue both had input on the design of these cars (as evidenced by the larger wheelhouses and improved downforce)and there is no doubt in my mind had Roger stayed with Cheverolet in 1970 that they would have been SCCA Trans-Am champs that year as well but what are you gonna do...
Chevrolet really missed the boat by not offering a ZL-2 hood option for this car and the added air cleaner clearance would have been a big plus.
As good a "balanced" car as these are,they just don't give you the "racecar" feel of that high-winding 302 Z/28.
It's a car that I really look forward to driving...daily if possible.
John
1969 X-77 (Millenium Yellow/Blk stripes)
1970 1/2 RS Z/28 (Hugger Orange/Blk stripes)
1970 Chevelle SS-454 LS-6 (Cranberry Red/Blk stripes)
1970 El Camino SS-454 (Cranberry Red/Blk stripes)