For sale at the St. Louis Car Museum is one of the finest 1979
Camaro Z/28 Sport Coupes on the market! This special order muscle
car has had only two owners since new, and is documented fully at
only 42,543 actual miles. In addition, it is all factory, number's
matching including the color combination.A splendid investment in
every way and a perfect car to show or drive!
About Chevrolet's Camaro Z/28 model:
Competing directly with the popular Ford Mustang, the Camaro had
been an instant success since its inception in 1967. Once Chevrolet
began to identify the performance packages, the Trans Am-inspired
Z/28 option was appealing to those who preferred power over
comfort. Early on, the Z/28 was not allowed to be mated to anything
other than a 4-speed transmission and features, like air
conditioning, were not allowed to be attached to the order form. It
was a raw option, and definitely not for everyone. As time went on,
the Z/28 package was freed to allow an automatic transmission by
1970 and air conditioning hit the option checklist by 1974. Sadly,
the Z/28 departed the Chevrolet lineup in 1975. It wasn't until
1977 that the Z/28 would return as its own model, instead of an
option. These late 1970's Camaro had become rather sculpted in
appearance with the 350ci V8 being the highest output offering in
the Camaro lineup. In 1978, the urethane bumpers rounded the
exterior body presentation nicely, and a non-functional hood scoop
gave the car a sporty presence. Although, you were forced to accept
the elaborate exterior Z/28 body decal sticker kit absent the
option to order without. Hence in 1979, customers who wanted the
top-of-the-line model could ask that the D88 Z/28 Stripe be deleted
to give the car a cleaner overall presentation. The original owner
of the Camaro offered here jumped at the chance to custom order his
Camaro in 1979 exactly as you see here, without any Z/28 stickers
hindering the lines. He then kept it in his careful possession for
the next 27 years!
About Our Available 1979 Camaro Z/28:
We are excited to offer for sale a ready to enjoy 1979 Chevrolet
Camaro Z/28 Sport Coupe finished in factory code 19L/19U- Black
exterior over a 74R-Carmine Red Vinyl interior! This special,
customer ordered example features its original, number's matching
350ci V8 engine and automatic transmission. Additionaly features
include air conditioning, power steering, power disc brakes, full
rally instrumentation with tachometer, color-matched 15" Z/28 Rally
wheels, Goodyear Eagle GT raised white letter radial tires, body
side moldings, sport mirrors with driver remote, door edge guards,
electronic rear defrost, all Soft-Ray tinted window glass,
passenger vanity mirror, carpeted floor mats, and more! As
mentioned before, this original owner ordered this example D88-
Stripe delete!
A truly wonderfully cared for and well-kept example that was
delivered new from Ray Catena Chevrolet in Fairlawn, NJ to Anthony
Deriso on April 2nd, 1979 of Hackensack, NJ with just 6 miles on
the odometer. Mr. Deriso would cherish his Camaro sparingly and
later moved to California in March 1999. It would always be
garaged, and maintained to collector standards while in his care.
The only modifications would include an upgrade from the
non-functional style 1979 hood scoop to a later generation 1980
cowl version (original included), a Jensen AM/FM/Cassette audio
system, and chromed alternator bracket and valve covers. Mr. Deriso
would finally come to sell his treasured Camaro in September 2006
to a local St. Louis resident with just 40,498 original miles on
the odometer!
This new owner/collector would enjoy this outstanding Camaro Z/28
sparingly during the fair weather driving season offered to us here
in the Midwest region. With light use, our available Camaro Z/28
seen here would accrue an average of only 150 miles each year over
the next 14 years! This would be the first time that this goregous
example has been made available in over a decade, specifically for
only the third time since being sold new in 1979, presenting a very
unique opportunity for the next lucky collector! The vehicle was
most recently treated to a thorough inspection by our experts at
the St. Louis Car Museum service shop, who took the liberty to
enhance its collectability. Our experts began to do so by
completely evacuating and pressure testing the air conditioning
system, recharging for new, replacing all coolant, along with, new
GM style hoses and clamps, the changing of the engine oil/filter,
fully detailing the engine, interior, and exterior to showroom
standards! As it looks today, we feel it is likely the finest 1979
Camaro Z/28 offered on the market with only 42,543 actual miles on
the odometer.
This exceptional example with come with its original factory built
sheet, showroom brochure, original delivery contract, assembly
manual, warranty booklet, original painted valve covers, factory
hood scoop, and two sets of keys. An opportunity not to be
missed!
You can enjoy our Test Drive Videos from home by clicking play
above or by visiting our YouTube Channel, www.youtube.com/stlcm. To
learn more about this beautiful classic Chevy, contact Jon Faust at
(800)957-5707 or by emailing
[email protected]. Finance &
Shipping options available to those who qualify!
