Vehicle Description
This 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 SS represents a significant page in
the era's muscle car wars. But all you really need to know right
now is this is an exceptionally preserved coupe with serious V8
power and all the best SLP professional upgrades. So it's
impressive that this loaded six-speed T-top Camaro is available at
such an obtainable price.
This is a significant year for the Camaro. 1997 is both the 30th
anniversary and only the second year that the ultra-hot SS became
available again. And there's no mistaking this package for lesser
cars thanks to the eye-catching hood scoop force feeding the LT1
underneath. It's finished in its original Sebring Silver Metallic,
which gives the car a subtle elegance to go with its brutish speed.
The pictures show a car that looks as shiny as the day it was new,
and that's for a very good reason. This has a two-owner history,
but really, it's just the one owner passing it from his business to
himself. So you've got a car that has been under the same care the
whole time for nearly a quarter of a century (and don't forget when
this crosses the 25-year threshold it's eligible for antique car
benefit in some states.) The low mileage and proper respect means
this one has an overall pristine presentation that can turn your
garage into a showroom.
The dark gray interior is a complementing color to the bright
silver exterior. So you know you'll love leaving the T-tops out
everywhere you show off this classic. And since this has averaged
less than 900 miles annually, everything around this car looks
impressive. The floor mats are even still in their original
packaging! But this one is desirable for much more than just its
stellar condition. The supportive bucket seats are both grippy in
the corners and comfortable for all-day drives, and yours even
power adjusts to the ideal position. It's loaded with all the best
features, like cold air conditioning, power windows, power locks,
power steering, dual airbags, cruise control, tilt wheel, keyless
entry/alarm, and AM/FM/cassette stereo with CD changer.
The SS was the top-dog Camaro that came from Chevrolet at the time.
The numbers-matching LT1 under the hood was shared with the C4
Corvette. But as you can see from the included window sticker, the
masters at SLP (in conjunction with Chevy) added some serious
improvements. The motor inhaled deeper with forced air induction,
and it exhaled with added power from a performance exhaust package.
In fact, horsepower figures were tough to nail down because this
Camaro SS was starting to rival the new C5 Corvette. And while this
coupe's engine bay looks immaculate, we know you won't be able to
resist adding some miles to the odometer. After all, the control
provided by the six-speed manual transmission and upgraded Hurst
shifter mean the sound and fury of this desirable V8 is always in
your hands. Plus, the SLP upgrades included a performance driving
package with a Level II sports suspension featuring Bilstein
shocks, a separate oil cooler, and Torsen limited-slip rear end.
There's also four-wheel power disc brakes, ABS, and the grip of BF
Goodrich gForce Comp 2 tires.
The sale comes with all the right paperwork like the owner's
manual, maintenance records, and the full original window sticker -
including proof of the pricey SLP upgrades. Fourth-gen Camaros
don't get much more desirable than this, and it will never be more
affordable than now. Call soon!
