Thread: ZL1 Whereabouts
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Old 12-31-2025, 01:33 PM
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There is reason to believe that isn't #42. Durham's ZL1 was one of the 50 Fred Gibb Chev ordered; all were X44 trim level meaning no bright drip rail trim. The car in the photo has the trim. For '69, the pillar rail on style trim cars is shorter; you can't just add the trim.

Legend has it there was a disagreement between Durham and Lustine and the car was repossessed. Original 1969 photos show Lustine sponsorship; gone in later photos.

Also vintage pics of ZL1 #4 show it ran in NHRA SS/BA. This car is in SS/E. Any NHRA historians care to comment?

I just came across this thread so I don't know if anyone will see this but the SS/E in this case meant Super Stock Experimental. It was in another sanctioning body and was a predecessor to Pro Stock. That is why the car has a hood scoop.
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