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: 69 RS Z/28 vs 69 L78


skyman51
Sep 8th, 08, 03:49 PM
With all things being equal,both cars authenticated and certified and both with GM Docs,which do you think is more desirable and worth more?

BelAirBob
Sep 8th, 08, 03:54 PM
With all things being equal,both cars authenticated and certified and both with GM Docs,which do you think is more desirable and worth more?

I'm thinking its still the RS/Z,but in terms of driving the cars, its tough to dislike a big block first gen!

thorpe67RS
Sep 8th, 08, 04:00 PM
For me personally. The L78 hands down. In the market i suppose they are close.

skyman51
Sep 8th, 08, 06:33 PM
I think I'll stick with my RS Z/28:D

firstgenaddict
Sep 8th, 08, 07:32 PM
I think the L78 should be worth more however they rarely are...

Bgonz 69
Sep 8th, 08, 07:44 PM
I think the L78 should be worth more however they rarely are...



YUP........ What he said :beers:



bob

Jeff H
Sep 8th, 08, 09:06 PM
That's why you need one of each! :D It's too hard to pick one over the other. But I think the question is a little unfair since you added the RS to the Z28 but not to the L78.

skyman51
Sep 9th, 08, 04:41 AM
There is a beautiful 69 L78 on www.carsonline.com (http://www.carsonline.com) or in Hemmings, I don;t remember which. I will have to locate it again. It's in Virginia. Car has been judged and certified by Jerry according to the owner. It is black with parchment interior. Price is 85K.:beers:

L7869
Sep 9th, 08, 05:04 AM
I think I'll stick with my RS Z/28:D

i think I'll stick with my L-78

DjD
Sep 9th, 08, 09:14 AM
Strictly based on number (4,889 L78's vs 20,302 Z/28's) the L78 is the more rare vehicle. I think without adding Jl8 brakes and cross-rams to the Z the L78 is worth more and more collectible. Again that's same overall quality and documentation...

clill
Sep 9th, 08, 09:33 AM
As a guy that has been into Camaro's for a long time, the 69 Z28 has typically been more desirable than the L78 and brought more money. I don't know why but that is how it has been.

Hylton
Sep 9th, 08, 10:35 AM
It's all about desireability....

69Z28-RS
Sep 9th, 08, 11:08 AM
It depends on the person... There are guys who appreciate a high performance, high-winding engine in a high performing car... and then there are the big block guys.. :)

skyman51
Sep 9th, 08, 11:56 AM
I guess because I have two big block cars, I appreciae the Z for what it is regardless of which one is rarer. Quite frankly the Z with the 30 30 cam sounds meaner then either big block as cubic inches tend to eat up a cam and you really don't hear it as much.

thorpe67RS
Sep 9th, 08, 03:23 PM
It's all about desireability....

That is true. But as a guy who would desire an L78 over a Z any day of the week im still puzzled. Especially in todays world where just about every 69 Camaro is badged as a Z.

Hylton
Sep 9th, 08, 03:25 PM
That is true. But as a guy who would desire an L78 over a Z any day of the week im still puzzled. Especially in todays world where just about every 69 Camaro is badged as a Z.

More guys want an RS/Z than an L78. That's all there is to it. Less guys, less demand, less value. Z/28 has more racing history than the L78 and an RS/Z looks downright nasty!

thorpe67RS
Sep 9th, 08, 08:02 PM
More guys want an RS/Z than an L78. That's all there is to it. Less guys, less demand, less value. Z/28 has more racing history than the L78 and an RS/Z looks downright nasty!

I understand the logic behind it. I just dont understand the logic of it. :)

L7869
Sep 10th, 08, 05:17 AM
they are both both great cars and great to have. of course if you want a super Z get a 70.

al8apexer
Sep 10th, 08, 10:18 AM
^ LOL, so true .... ^

that said if you want a super L78, get one of the 600 they made in 70 ... :)

69Z28-RS
Sep 10th, 08, 10:19 AM
That is true. But as a guy who would desire an L78 over a Z any day of the week im still puzzled. Especially in todays world where just about every 69 Camaro is badged as a Z.

Being 'badged' as a Z28 does NOT a Z28 make....!.. Never has.. never will.. ***Admin Edited***

thorpe67RS
Sep 10th, 08, 01:28 PM
Being 'badged' as a Z28 does NOT a Z28 make....!.. Never has.. never will.. ***Admin Edited***

No S*** Sherlock. That wasnt my point.

L7869
Sep 10th, 08, 06:00 PM
^ LOL, so true .... ^

that said if you want a super L78, get one of the 600 they made in 70 ... :)

now , why didnt I think of that? HOW TRUE WELL SAID

firstgenaddict
Sep 11th, 08, 02:37 AM
It's all about the marketing... Average Guys hear 69 Camaro they think Z28 not SS or L78...

phel69
Sep 11th, 08, 07:08 PM
I'll take an L78 anyday over an RS Z. Make it an RS L78 and it's even more better.

JOE58
Sep 13th, 08, 06:52 PM
It's the Z/28's stripes. They just screem racecar

jd502
Sep 13th, 08, 07:06 PM
I think that is true about the stripes, every one wants "Z" stripes on there car. I have seen them on every thing. I believe that is why so many people know the name Z28. IMO

Lost in the 60's
Sep 13th, 08, 07:54 PM
To me, the Z is over rated and beaten to death. As a "big block guy", I would walk right past a nice Z to get an average L78 any day...:yes:..especially if it was a 67.