Vehicle Description
While all red Camaros are desirable, not all of them are created
equal. So if you want an early example of the car that redefined
the legend, this 1983 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 is a prime example at
an affordable price.
This coupe is part of the very beginning of the new generation.
Later third-gen Zs would sport a more boisterous body kit. That's a
fine car, and we have a few to see if that's your taste, but we
also know there are some of you out there who want a purer design
like this one. And that's because this was a true game-changer with
its body lines. It's a car all to its own. The crisp design has a
sharp edge that runs around the entire coupe. It adds
sophistication to the bold and bright red - like a formal belt
ready to welcome the prim-n-proper '80s. And the curved glass rear
hatch was a work of art all on its own. The blacked-out headlight
surrounds and hood scoops of the Z/28 were uniquely intimidating.
And we all love the Z-car's rocker striping that leads to a
distinctive silver lower package. But this one also knew how to pay
tribute to the legends that came before it with items like the
ducktail spoiler. And this one goes one step further with those
awesome 15-inch Rally wheels.
Inside the charcoal interior likes to get down to business quickly,
but it does reserve colorful inserts to remind you of its sporting
heritage. You see it in places like the Camaro logo on the
three-spoke wheel and the Z-28 badging on the dash. The high-backed
bucket seats give modern support. They have held up quite well for
more than three decades, which helps highlight the level of care
and respect this car has received over its lifetime. Besides,
averaging less than 1,300 miles annually means far less seat time
than most of its contemporaries. That's why even the carpeting
remains fresh. In fact, this one has all the right pieces in place,
like provisions for the factory air conditioning and AM/FM/cassette
stereo. You even get the cool original gauge package with the large
tach and dual mph/kmh speedometer that was unique to only a the
first few years.
With a low-mileage car that has been so well cared for so far,
you'll love to lift the hood and see the engine bay has been just
as nicely preserved. In fact, these early third-gen cars, with
their 305 cubic-inch V8 and four-barrel carburetor, are always ripe
for plenty of affordable power upgrades. But as you can see, this
one is refreshingly original with the deep black components nicely
standing out in the cherry red engine bay. And yes, this is the
original numbers-matching powerplant. But as much as this is a
great preservation car, we know you won't be able to resist adding
miles to the odometer. After all, when you mix the V8 with power
steering, front disc brakes, crisp handling, and a four-speed
automatic transmission with highway-friendly overdrive, you get a
classic that's easy to drive near or far.
The sale comes complete with all the right paperwork, including
original window sticker, factory buildsheet, warranty card, bill of
sale, and owner's manual. But all you really have to do is look at
the amazingly clean undercarriage to understand the true level of
care. A cut-above early third-gen is hard to find, especially at
this obtainable price. So don't miss out, call today!
