Vehicle Description
Another spectacular survivor second-gen Camaro in an unusual color,
this 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 is nicely detailed, completely
stock, and beautifully preserved. With these cars heating up in the
market, the ones at the top of every collector's wish list are
going to be authentic, correct, matching-numbers, low-mileage cars
just like this.
Wearing mostly original paint, this Camaro has a spectacular
factory-correct look that looks highly authentic in every possible
way. The original light blue paint was touched up here and there,
most notably on the rear valence and lower quarters, but for the
most part it's factory-applied stuff. As an untouched, low-mileage
car (we believe the 11,537 miles are authentic), you know that the
doors fit right, the sheetmetal is super straight, and if there
were any "factory" flaws, they're still there. The decals are in
excellent shape and after nearly 40 years, they still have bright
colors and no peeling or checking, so someone took especially good
care of this car. Urethane bumpers were a big part of the late
Z/28's look, and they haven't cracked with age or been baked by the
sun, although there's the usual waviness in the rear spoiler, which
is exactly how it was when the car was new. This is a survivor in
the very best sense of the word.
The serious deluxe black interior is a far cry from the cartoony
vinyl caves you see in so many Camaros of this vintage. A subtle
pattern on the inserts lends a sophisticated look to the
performance-oriented Z, and there's little doubt that this is the
original upholstery. The driver's seat shows some very minor signs
of age and use, but the remainder of the interior is pretty much as
the factory delivered it 35 years ago. All-original gauges in a
wood applique dashboard offer a fairly comprehensive view of the
engine's goings-on, and there is no radio, only a block-off plate,
suggesting that the original owner was serious about his
performance. On the other hand, it offers cold factory A/C, power
windows, power locks, and a tilt steering column, as well as the
4-speed gearbox and center console. Even the trunk is immaculately
preserved, including an original space-saver spare that appears to
have never been used.
You won't find many 1979 Camaros with cleaner engine bays, and
despite the 350 cubic inch V8 being the most mod-friendly
powerplant in the universe, this one is pretty much stock. Cleaned,
painted, fully resealed, and nicely detailed, it looks wonderful
with its corporate blue paint, big shiny air cleaner, and authentic
details like the tower hose clamps. Finishes and materials are
correct and this car has obviously been properly stored because all
the plated parts remain in excellent condition, with the original
starter and alternator being rebuilt, not replaced. It's backed by
the aforementioned 4-speed manual transmission and 10-bolt rear end
with 3.42 gears inside, so performance is far more entertaining
than you'd expect for 1979. The underside is every bit as correct
as the bodywork, and is authentic right down to the catalytic
converter and 2-1-2 exhaust system. Color-matched wheels look
awesome against the blue paint and carry 255/60/15 Goodyear Eagle
radials.
One of the best second-gen Zs we've seen, this 1979 Camaro includes
a ton of documentation including a factory build sheet, owner's
manual, and a window sticker, making it an investment-grade F-body
that's still shockingly affordable. Call today!