Vehicle Description
If you grew up in the '80s like I did, this was the car you wanted
to help you get the pretty girl, embarrass the stupid bully, and
impress the legendary Jon Bon Jovi. Sure, all that might have been
in my imagination, but back then it truly seemed like nothing could
beat a 1992 Chevrolet Camaro RS out on the street, with an awesome
combination of traditional muscle car acceleration and impressive
handling. Featuring a thumping, fuel-injected 383 Stroker V8, a
5-speed manual, slick bright yellow paint, and a comfortable custom
A/C interior, this 3rd generation RS is the new kid on the block in
the vintage muscle car market, but it's definitely arrived with a
bang.
Repainted in a retina-melting shade of bright yellow, which is
probably the best possible color on a hot car like this, the finish
was completed 10 years ago and included a set of painted-on white
stripes that give this final-year 3rd gen a modern, streamlined
look. A color-matched grille and lip kit was added as well, and
with that decision this RS is now an ideal throwback to the 80s
that really looks like a million bucks on the streets today.
According to the car's vehicle history report it has never been
wrecked, and there are no signs that it's ever been rusty either
thanks to a long-life spent in sunny Texas, and as a slick-roof,
non-T-top car it feels tight and well composed. That's all proof
that this car has led a very easy life, unlike so many of its
siblings which were often victims of their low price and high
performance. The result is a very vivid presentation that really
turns heads. The ground effects remain in good shape with minimal
road rash, and it still carries its original fog lamps up front
that match the bright, clear lenses on all the lights. Seriously,
if you're familiar with these cars, you know their fate but this
one seems to have escaped and instead is on its way to being a
legitimate show-off item in someone's prize collection. Things like
the clear and tinted glass, the weather seals, and all the badges
remain bright, crisp, and in great shape.
With an upgraded interior that features later-model leather bucket
seats that were swapped in from a Firebird, this Camaro is a lot
more upscale than its price tag would suggest, both then and now.
The interior is in very good condition, particularly considering
its age, and it has a comfortable, welcoming look that still
manages to be very sporty. That firm leather holds you in place
during spirited driving, and with a long list of comfort and
convenience options this one is a no-compromises V8 muscle car.
Cold R134a A/C, power windows and locks, a tilt steering column,
cruise control, and a Pioneer AM/FM/CD/AUX stereo all make the RS
feel like the top-of-the-line car that it is. The center console
houses most of the controls, plus the shifter for the 5-speed
manual transmission, which is just a short reach from the
leather-wrapped wheel. The gauges are in good shape, with the
yellow marking matching the exterior paint, and there's also a big
AutoMeter Monster tachometer and rev light above the center stack
that keeps an eye on the throttle spikes. The 25th Anniversary
badge on the glove compartment reminds everyone that this is a
special year-model, and the back seat is in excellent shape that
folds down to make the cargo area downright massive.
GM's 5.0 liter V8 with Tuned-Port Injection was the standard engine
on the Camaro, but it simply wasn't enough power for these owners.
A beefed-up 383 Stroker V8 was augmented with ZZ4 fast-burning
heads and dropped in like it always belonged, and the big
horsepower it packs provides plenty of pop in the lightweight
coupe. It's topped with the same TPI system and intake manifold it
would've had stock, and it if it wasn't for the aftermarket cone
filter and Edlebrock headers, you'd think it was completely
untouched from the factory. Fortunately, it's been very well
attended to, with a new radiator, alternator, distributor, starter,
fuel pump, and upgraded R134a A/C system that all ensure this
Camaro is ready for the modern road. Turn the key and it fires
quickly, settling into a cackling V8 idle from the full 3-inch
exhaust that suits the flashy muscle car perfectly. Lots of fresh
maintenance parts under the hood means that this one has been
loved, and thanks to a lifetime in warm, dry Texas, the chassis is
impressively tidy for being almost 30 years old. 5-star Camaro
alloys look absolutely killer, and they wear fresh 225/50/15
performance radials all-around with plenty of grip.
Simply put, this Camaro RS is a very nice, flashy, high-impact
driver that still commands respect on the street and will surely
have a future in the collector car world. Call today!