Vehicle Description
1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Pace Car
Introduced in 1982, the first of the third generation Camaro was
immediately met with Car of the Year honors from Motor Trend
magazine and selection as the Indy 500 Pace Car. Powered by the
optional 305ci V8 and automatic transmission, this well-preserved
Z28 Pace Car retains its original Silver finish and special
graphics in blue and red accenting.
For consignment, a replica of the 1982 Z-28 Pace Car. It has all
the correct engine, wheels, and graphics, right down to the side
door Indianapolis 500 badge above the stripes and includes the Pace
Car book. A snazzy metallic fabric two tone interior which includes
silver bolsters and blue broadcloth inserts. The consigner states
that the first owner who purchased the car on April 16, 1982, drove
it to the race where he was allowed to drive on the track (No
documentation or photos). Add in that this car is one of 40
believed to be built with the J65 RPO option (4 wheel power disc
brakes), and a console quartz clock its a rare one! Gentlemen start
your engines!
Exterior
Straight Silver painted steel panels combine with neoprene crash
bumpers and nose and rear add ons to absorb bumps. A graphics
package which includes a large wide blue stripe decal with thinner
stripes below the large one in a blue fade to light blue background
encircles this car. On the hood dual cove blue fade decals run up
towards the windshield and frame the dual intake coves and inlet in
the center of the hood. On the B pillar is the winged tire- an
iconic symbol of the Indy raceway. On top are removable smoked
glass T tops, and a large greenhouse curved rear window with CAMARO
letters adhered to the upper of the front and back windows. On the
back a small spoiler is above the inset rear lights with another
neoprene bumper below, wrapped in the striping motif. Dual inset
rectangular headlights lead the way, and 15-inch rally style wheels
with a thin red stripe on the outside are on all 4 corners with
Dunlop GT Qualifier raised white letter tires. Overall, a very nice
example with a few faults in the paint and a right side window
molding that shows wear. Also, graphics are peeling in some
areas.
Interior
A swing of the doors, and one cannot help but be sucked in by the
two tone silver bolstered in vinyl, and blue broadcloth inset
buckets up front, and a fold down seat in the rear. Wide black
piping adds some bling to the upholstery motif, as does the silver
on top and carpet on bottom in blue door panels. The dash in its
early 80's square and rectangle motif has various inset panels to
hold switches knobs and toggles as well as the instruments in
analog format. A center console runs from rear to dash and climbs
upward. Interestingly the sides of this console are carpeted in a
different blue color than the floors? This houses a glovebox, gear
shift lever, window toggles, a quartz movement clock mounted in the
center of the console, AM/FM radio with a digital clock and fan and
air temp controls. On the glovebox in front of the passenger is an
Indy 500 badge. Nice blue thick pile carpet floods the floors as
well as the rear cargo area and the rear seat back when folded
down. Other than the hump side coverings, not too much fade is
noticed on this carpet.
Drivetrain
The correct and looking polished and nicely preserved engine in
305ci CFI V8 form, has Crossfire fuel injection. A TH350 3-speed
automatic is on back and a 10-bolt 2.93 Positraction rear axle is
bolted on. The very rare J65 4 wheel disc option is on this car.
Some metal parts and the master cylinder have a light dusting of
surface rust.
Undercarriage
A slight speckling of road dirt, and very light sporadic surface
rust are noted on this otherwise very sound and mostly clean and
patina undercarriage, structure, and body shell. Independent coil
springs for the front suspension, and a torque arm is on the rear
and the J65 RPO option of power disc brakes for both the front and
rear of the car A note to some oiling occurring near the front of
the pumpkin at the driveshaft entry.
Drive-Ability
Sitting in this car throws me back to 1982, and I can almost
picture rounding turn 4 on to the massive wide and long straight
reaching for the finish line in the brickyard at Indy. But I
digress and head for our Classic Auto Mall Test Track instead. Here
she performed nicely with great acceleration, good braking and a
nice comfortable cruise. I did not want to go too far because I
could get addicted but put it through its paces where it flew
through the checkered cloths in my mind at the end. Note the heater
needs a new core and is currently being bypassed, the A/C blows
warm, and the passenger window is a little fickle as the switch
needs to be jiggled for the window to work.
A low mileage, well cared for replica of the 1982 Indianapolis Pace
car which was also Motor Trend's car of the year. Snazzy interior,
wonderfully preserved engine bay with matching numbers, and the
1980's graphics the color combo is just right. Bring on the flower
wreath and quart of milk...."Back home again in Indiana"...
VIN DECODE
1G1AP8770CL133029
1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
A-Manual Belts
P-Z28
87-Sport Coupe
7-305ci V8 LU5 165hp
0-Check Digit
C-1982
L-Van Nuys, CA Assy Plant
133029-Sequential Unit Number
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interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
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