Vehicle Description
In the same way that Ford's Mustang LX 5.0 was the low-cost
performance alternative to the GT, the Camaro RS packed plenty of
V8 firepower in a more affordable package than the Z/28 or IROC.
This 1991 Chevrolet Camaro RS coupe is a low-mileage survivor car
with great original paint and interior and a lightly warmed-over
5.0 liter V8 that's a blast to drive.
To many enthusiasts, the RS is more appealing because of its
somewhat more subdued look compared to the extroverted Z/28. No
stripes, a flat hood, and just a modest ducktail spoiler out back,
not a wing. But it was still a V8 pony car, so you got ground
effects and a deep chin spoiler that make the Camaro look long and
low. That's original Dark Teal paint throughout, and aside from
some minor signs of age that are inevitable in a vehicle with this
mileage, it's in great condition. Quite honestly, I'm not sure I've
ever seen paint this nice on an American vehicle from this vintage,
with this kind of mileage. Original paint also means original
sheetmetal underneath, so you know this one has never been wrecked
or rusty, and given the performance of which these cars were
capable, that's always good news. The big doors close well and
without that loose-sounding rattle that plagues high-mileage cars
and the rockers haven't been blasted by gravel. The past owners
clearly loved this car and treated it like family.
The gray cloth interior is surprisingly rather sophisticated
looking and the grippy, sculpted high-back buckets are a great
place to have some fun. Again, this is entirely original, so the
preservation is incredibly impressive, with only the slightest of
minor wear to report. Carpets are excellent, the crack-free dash
pad hasn't been baked by the sun, and other than a weak horn and
somewhat inconsistent RPM gauge, everything works like it should.
This particular RS is loaded with factory options too, including
cold A/C, power windows/locks/mirrors, cruise control, and a tilt
steering column, and all the factory gauges show crisp, clear
marking inside the original instrument cluster just beyond the big
steering wheel. Somewhat amazingly, the original Delco AM/FM/CD
stereo is still in place (which would've been a very cool and
expensive option in 1991), and because it's still working great
those old Richard Marx and Bon Jovi CD's can make a triumphant
come-back into your arsenal. Watch out ladies! The backseat area
looks largely untouched and the hatch storage area is bone-stock
and in great shape, expanding a bit farther with the seats folded
down. And the hatch struts still keep the glass up even after all
these years. Nice!
Despite being one of the most modification-friendly powerplants
anywhere, an all-original, bone-stock and strong-running 5.0 liter
V8 sits between the shock towers in a well-organized engine
compartment. As the featured powerplant of this third generation
Camaro, it offers throttle body fuel injection in place of
preceding generations' carburetors for better all-weather starting
and dependability. The V8 teams with a 4-speed automatic 700r4
transmission whose overdrive gear makes driving at highway speeds a
low RPM affair, and it spins a more-than-capable 10-bolt rear end
that's assisted with a thick rear sway bar. Power brakes -with
discs up front - bring low-effort, fade resistant stops, while
power steering makes navigating easy. With its aerodynamic shape,
wide track and low profile, this Camaro is a strong corner carver
on its set of 16" stock wheels wrapped with 245/50/16 BFGoodrich
tires.
Fast, fun, and affordable is what the Camaro has always been about.
Get in on all the fun for under $20k. Call today!
