Vehicle Description
Don't discount the appeal of a third-gen Camaro, because cars like
this 1988 Chevrolet Camaro ragtop offer a ton of performance for
not a lot of cash. And with just 11,196 original miles, this white
convertible is one of those proverbial "cream puffs" that have led
easy lives. You want to relive the '80s, this is the ideal way to
do it!
This really was the top of the food chain back in the late '80s, a
V8-powered F-body ragtop. Sure, the Corvettes might have been
faster but a 'Vette was your dad's car. No, this Camaro had it
going on in 1988 and if you owned one, you were truly The Man. With
so few miles, this one is extremely nice, including the bright
white paint that's unquestionably original. There are a few of the
usual signs of age and use that you'd expect, but that deep chin
spoiler hasn't been abused by tall curbs or steep driveways and
still looks almost new. Fit and finish in '88 were decent (probably
better than you remember) and this car still attracts attention on
the street. Black and silver accents on the rockers are used to
great effect without being over-done, and the convertible also
received a subtle ducktail rear spoiler that's ideal with the long
rear deck offered by the convertible body style.
The gray cloth interior is likewise in great shape and remains
comfortable and user-friendly. As with the exterior, the interior
shows very little wear or signs of age on the upholstery and the
seats still feel as firm as they did in the showroom. Cloth seats
and big analog gauges are ideal for performance driving, and the
grippy fabric and funky steering wheel are certainly appropriate
for a car from the '80s. Camaros came loaded with features, but
this one also includes options like ice cold A/C, power windows and
locks, cruise control, a tilt steering column, and a modern
AM/FM/CD/iPod stereo. A black canvas convertible top fits superbly
and while the trunk is not exactly spacious, it's usefully shaped
for overnight bags on a road trip. And remarkably, it includes a
space-saver spare that's never been used, something you only rarely
see still in these cars.
The 5.0-liter fuel-injected V8 was optional in the Camaro and when
paired with the 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission, makes for
a car with a bit of a split personality. Drive it gently, and it's
happy to trundle through traffic without a complaint. But stomp on
the loud pedal and it reacts with a stout torque curve that can
light up the tires almost at will. The engine bay is quite stock, a
rarity on one of the most modifiable cars ever created, and it has
been properly maintained so no worries about a car that has been
laid up for decades needing major service. The underside is
extremely clean and it's quite unlikely that this car has ever seen
weather more severe than a spring shower. The original single
exhaust system still has its factory catalytic converter, so it's
legal in all 50 states and the suspension isn't nearly as harsh as
you remember; it's a nice cruiser. Five-spoke alloy wheels were
part of the package and they wear 215/65/15 blackwall radials all
around.
Go ahead and try to find a fresher 3rd generation Camaro
convertible. This is a great find, already outfitted just the way
you would have ordered yours back in 1988. Call today!