Vehicle Description
Lots of automakers send their outgoing models off with a bang. In
Camaro's case, it was an awesome, bright red, 325 horsepower finale
to its fourth-generation car. Any 2002 Camaro with a V8 is a
formidable weapon that can hold its own against many new cars, but
this Z/28 includes all of the visual cues to give everyone ample
warning. This gorgeous convertible, with 18,572 original miles, is
a prime example of a car that can only go up in value as the years
roll by.
Outside, you can see that this wasn't just a low mileage car, but a
very well kept low-mileage car. There are no modifications to the
exterior, but what's needed? You've got shiny black paint, totally
cool twisted flag stripes, an aggressive nose, a subtle rear
spoiler and one of the meanest stances money could buy. The last of
the 4th generation cars got new flush-mounted headlights, and they
look particularly good on the Z/28. As far as condition, you can
see in the pictures just how glossy the original paint is and
thanks to extensive use of glass fiber reinforced plastic (FRP)
panels, the only real parts of the body you even could dent were
the quarter panels. The black convertible top is in excellent
condition, and it operates as it should. Lights and lenses are all
clear and bright. One thing's for certain: you're not going to
sneak around unnoticed in this car!
Inside, wear surfaces like the seats and door panels look just as
you'd expect for an 18,000 mile car. The seats use standard black
leather that's still in fantastic condition with only slight signs
of use on the drive's chair. Of course, you can't miss the dash
plaque telling you you're in something special, although as GM
special editions go, this one plays it pretty cool. Full
instrumentation is up front while a 500 watt Monsoon stereo with an
in-dash CD player and steering wheel radio controls delights your
ears for when you're cruising. Power everything from the windows to
the mirrors to the driver's seat allows you to find your comfort
zone. And again, check the odometer; this is an 18 year old car
with 18,000 miles! Camaros also have modest trunks that are
practical enough, but there's always the back seat if you need to
stow your gear for a weekend away.
Its mechanical package is standard Z/28 fare, but that's nothing to
sneeze at. There's a thoroughly modern, all-aluminum LS1 under the
hood. 305 horsepower and 340 pound-feet of torque doesn't sound
like much compared to a new Camaro, but it's hauling around over
600 fewer pounds and there are a lot of these cars running high
12's right out of the box. New for 2001 were the Corvette LS6
intake manifold and cam, and those changes really woke up the
motor. A healthy growl emanates from the low restriction dual
exhausts and the 4-speed automatic transmission snaps to attention
when your right foot calls up some horsepower. Of course, the Z/28
came with nearly every power feature from massive disc brakes at
all four corners to power steering with a fluid cooler. 16-inch
wheels are at all four corners and they wear fresh 235/55/16 Kumho
radials.
Built with a nod to history, the 2002 Camaro represented 35
straight years' worth of production for Chevy's pony car. One of
only a handful of Anniversary convertibles made, this is a great
car with good upside potential in the future. Call today!
