Vehicle Description
Time to get your hands on a time capsule. This 1982 Chevrolet
Camaro Z/28 is an Indianapolis 500 Pace Car edition with plenty of
the right documentation. And as you look at the detailed exterior,
loaded interior, and preserved fuel-injected V8, it feels even
newer than the ultra-low 9k miles on the odometer.
This was the debut year for the new 3rd generation Camaro. It was a
big deal in the new car world, and so the car took a true victory
lap. It got to be the official pace car for the Indianapolis 500.
It's also reported that Chevrolet only made 6,360 official
replicas. But while the Z-cars were often used for blacktop battles
all through the 1980s, this one is quite different. It's
celebrating its 40th anniversary, and it has averaged under 225
miles annually. So you know it has been kept as something quite
special. The color package is quite unique. It's a factory silver
car where the lower section is encircled in a detailed decal
package that looks like it's done in blue and fading into the
silver rockers of the Z/28 body kit. The sports hood has blue
streaks to match, and the red pinstripes on the decals go with the
red accenting of the special Z/28 15-inch wheels. The paint is the
original application, and it looks as close to showroom condition
as you're likely ever going to find. The glass is clean, the body
lines are good, and even the special Indy 500 decals remain crisp.
So this is the kind of car that is going to get a lot of attention
well beyond the cars & coffee crowd.
The interior continues the blue and silver two-tone. It has the
kind of bright and complete presentation that really feels like a
time capsule that has been sealed for decades. Details like the
blue piping on the seat, the soft feel of the velour inserts, the
vibrant blue of the seatbelts, the ribbed texture of the silver
door panels, and so much more all would have been worn or faded in
a car that saw any regular use. As a premium-priced Z/28 Pace car,
this was loaded with the best features, like power windows, power
locks, cruise control, an electric rear defogger, and an
AM/FM/cassette stereo. There's even factory air conditioning (it
will need servicing to blow cold again.) The T-style three-spoke
sports steering wheel is on a tilt column, and so you get a clear
view of the dual mph/kph speedometer that's a distinct hallmark of
easy 3rd gen cars.
Under the hood is the numbers-matching 305 cubic-inch V8 with
Cross-Fire fuel injection. It's an optional motor for the Z/28,
which made it the top dog in 1982. And it's a true rarity that was
only offered for a couple of years. Fuel injection is the key to
the right balance in this car. After all, it has a high degree of
originality, but this modern delivery system means the V8 fires up
nicely and runs smoothly. And if you do choose to add miles to this
time capsule, as a true Z/28, it makes for a solid driver. So you
have a three-speed automatic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, front discs, and sports suspension with sway bars front and
rear.
The best survivors have the best paperwork, and so the sale comes
with the original window sticker, warranty card, owner's manual,
title documentation, and even a commemorative hat and jacket. This
is the first-year third-gen Camaro that's a rare pace car survivor.
So if you've been looking for the ultimate Camaro find, this one
goes right to the top of the list. Call now!
