A Look Under The Hood
At 24K miles, it is just enough to have rebuilt the carburetor plus replace a few belts and hoses that were showing some age. We have a complete set of maintenance records.
A Beautiful Z28 Interior
The Story of the 1972 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 RS
— 24,000 Original Miles — call/text 407-461-4808
Few American cars blend beauty, balance, and history like this 1972 Camaro Z-28 Rally Sport.
With just 24,000 miles, this example represents one of the rarest Z-28s ever produced — a model born in a turbulent year when strikes, regulations, and limited output made every surviving example a collector’s dream.
1972 was a defining year for Chevrolet’s second-generation Camaro. Production at the Norwood, Ohio plant was interrupted for nearly six months by a major labor strike, forcing GM to scrap thousands of incomplete cars. As a result, only 2,575 Z-28s rolled off the line — and just an estimated 16 percent carried the Rally Sport (RS) appearance package. Today, original Z-28 RS models stand as one of the lowest-production, most sought-after variants of all time.
This model bridges the muscle-car peak of the late ’60s with the changing performance landscape of the ’70s — the last year of the high-revving LT-1 small-block before emissions constraints took hold.
At its heart lies Chevrolet’s legendary LT-1 350 cid V8, rated at 255 net horsepower (roughly 330 gross hp by earlier standards). This solid-lifter, high-compression engine was built for precision and endurance, featuring forged internals, four-bolt mains, and a high-flow Holley 780 CFM carburetor on an aluminum intake manifold.
Paired with the Muncie 4-speed manual, the car retains its 3.73 Positraction rear axle — the perfect balance between acceleration and highway cruising. Suspension upgrades under the Z-28 package include the F41 Sport Suspension, heavy-duty shocks and springs, and front/rear stabilizer bars.
Stopping power came from power front discs and finned rear drums. Even by modern standards, the chassis tuning of the ’72 Z-28 RS provides impressive balance between track feel and street comfort.
The Rally Sport package transforms the Camaro’s face into an icon of the 1970s. It features a deep blacked-out egg-crate grille divided by a center bumper bar. Chrome split bumpers wrap the edges, and round parking lights and taillights complete the unmistakable RS signature look. These split bumpers would no longer be legal in the next model year.
1972 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 RS
• One of 2,575 Z-28s built
~400 RS units produced
• LT-1 350 cid V8, solid lifter, Holley carb
• 3.73 Positraction, F41 Sport Suspension
• Split-bumper RS front end
• 24,000 original miles — exceptionally low and documented
• Numbers-matching drivetrain
• Original sheet metal and trim preserved
• Collector-grade survivor — investment-ready condition
This 1972 Camaro Z-28 RS is far more than a muscle-car relic — it’s a rare survivor from one of Chevrolet’s most dramatic production years. With its low mileage, authentic LT-1 power, and unmistakable Rally Sport styling, it stands as a museum-worthy example of American automotive history.