[William]

Since the VINs became known in 1981, 19 ZL1 Camaros remain in the wind. 7 of their engines still exist.

Six are known to have been raced and could still exist as cut up tube frame race cars. Generally, never titled or registered. Most famous of the bunch would be Shay Nichols car, supposedly #5. However, vintage photos of it show a white standard interior. None of the 69 had a white standard interior. #42 was Malcom Durham’s race car. There was a For Sale ad in National Dragster 1973 for a 1969 Camaro race car “ex-Malcom Durham Pro Stocker” located in Washington DC. However, Durham had more than one 1969 Camaro. Engine still exists.

Six are known to have been stolen, five from Merollis Chev in Detroit. At the time, they were still on MSO, not titled. It is likely all were recovered [less engine/trans] and the remains disposed of by GMAC at auction. #11 exists, now fully restored. #24 was reported as junked 1973. The remaining three have not shown registration, may have been reconstructed or parted out. #43 was stolen from Hauser Chev 1972. It was there for warranty work due to chronic engine problems. Still titled to an insurance company. May exist at the bottom of the Lehigh River.

Two others were still registered in the ‘80s. May or not mean something; salvage yards did not have to report scrapped cars in those days.

No longer easy or even possible to obtain registration info. All the VINs have been run many times over the past 40 years.

So, go treasure hunting! Here’s a lead: the block for ZL1 #21 N609651 was found in AZ about 15 years ago.