Vehicle Description
Sporting a strong, capable drivetrain anchored by its original
powerplant, as well as a high impact exterior color, this 1978
Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 offers the chance to own a bona fide, street
ready Z/28 - not just a rebadged copy - at an attainable price. It
debuted at a time when some other manufacturers were scurrying
toward the exits where performance cars were concerned due to the
oil shortages of the era, and stands as proof of Chevy's commitment
to stick to its guns and continue to offer the generously sized V8
its customers came to expect from the nameplate.
Clad in a sharp shade of yellow that's accented by a signature
black Z/28 decal package, this Chevy features some distinctive
styling cues to set it apart from previous model years. The paint
was refreshed not long ago, judging from its fresh appearance and
shows some nice workmanship. We tend to think of front and rear
bumpers that match the rest of the car as the rule rather than the
exception, but prior to '78 they had never appeared on a Camaro,
nor had the low profile scoop that now graces the hood. While
they're both design elements added before the car left the factory,
those contrasting black front grille and headlight housings and the
rear spoiler give this Camaro a cool, aftermarket look. It's an
undeniably sporty looking car, with an aerodynamic, wedge shape and
wide track that confer a sense of agility.
The black vinyl interior has been thoroughly restored and really
looks sharp. The pair of buckets up front add a subtle touch of
aftermarket customization while staying very much in keeping with
the aesthetics of the era and look so fresh that they haven't begun
to show any creasing on their bolsters. This is an interior you can
easily picture yourself in as you and your crew hit the road for
some worry-free good times. The dash area is in outstanding
condition and sports a textured silver panel surrounding functional
factory-issue gauges and the supple dash pad sitting above is free
of cracks. The carpet lining the floor is in matching condition and
is ornamented by a pair of Z/28 floor mats up front. This classic
still has its factory air conditioning on board and it will only
take a bit of minor attention to get the feature back online.
The 350 cubic inch V8 standing by beneath the hood is the same
powerplant this Chevy began life with. It was professionally
rebuilt only a little while back, so it's in top running form, and
is now fed by an Edelbrock 4-barrel carb. Sitting in the center of
an exceptionally well-maintained engine bay and surrounded by fresh
hoses and squeaky clean components, the 350 is dressed with a pair
of chrome valve covers and a chrome timing chain cover and sounds
great as it exhales out of its aftermarket headers leading to a
Flowmaster dual exhaust. An HEI ignition has been added to maximize
available spark as the engine teams with a 3 speed TH350 automatic
transmission that's shifting flawlessly to round out a very capable
vintage drivetrain. Power steering makes for easy maneuvering,
while power brakes that feature discs up front bring the set of 15"
color matched wheels wrapped with BF Goodrich T/A Radials to
dependably quick stops. Below, the undercarriage looks unusually
fresh for a car from this era, so it's unlikely this classic has
ever ventured into any hostile territory during its years of
service.
Looking for a bowtie classic chock-full of late '70s mojo and ready
to provide you with some great times on the asphalt? Check out this
1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28. Call today!