Vehicle Description
The second-generation Camaros have finally moved beyond the mullet
and are bona-fide collectors' items today. This end-of-the-line
1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 reminds us why these cars are so cool:
great looks, great colors, great performance, and a great price.
For entry-level muscle that gets respect, this Z is a
slam-dunk.
Even after 11 years, the Z/28 was still one of the most formidable
machines you could buy, and while this one looks straight out of
the '80s, there's more to that than meets the eye. The car was
repainted using the original Code 75 Red (upper and lower) color
combination, as well as a freshened set of Z/28 decals that are
just as cool as you remember. Sure, it's a little flashy, but
nothing like the brown or yellow versions, never mind the Firebird
from corporate cousin Pontiac and its gold trim. The bodywork
underneath is in very good shape with panel fit that is typical of
the era, so no demerits there. And the finish is pure
driver-quality, not too nice and certainly not at all weak, just
the perfect amount of shine, depth, and clarity you'd expect from a
strong driver that's armed-and-ready to turn heads. The traditional
cowl-induction hood is treated to its own set of black and gold
graphics to really make it stand out. The urethane bumper with chin
spoiler, body-colored grilles, and ducktail spoiler out back all
add to the car's aggressive look, and even the original taillights
are still in very solid shape. Clean, honest, and traditional in
all the right ways.
In a red car, the black interior looks downright amazing and is
exactly the right choice as an upgrade over the original Camel
vinyl. High-back buckets should look familiar, although the updated
upholstery is a fantastic upgrade, with sculpted seating surfaces
front and back that look great and are all-day comfortable.
Matching door panels and a back seat that looks almost completely
unused add to the fresh look inside, and the factory center console
that houses the shifter for the automatic transmission is a
must-have for any fans of vintage performance. The sporty Z/28
steering wheel and wrap-around dashboard give the Z a performance
feel and the instruments have been upgraded to new Auto Meter dials
that look like vintage gauges from the performance era. A Pioneer
AM/FM/CD/AUX stereo tucks neatly into the original radio's slot and
this car carries options like power windows, cruise control, a tilt
steering column so it's easy to get comfortable. Plush black
carpets line the floors, there's a taut headliner above, and the
factory A/C system is blowing nice and cold thanks to a conversion
to R134a refrigerant. Pop the trunk and you'll find no surprises,
but rather super-clean panels that prove just how solid this Z
really is.
Featuring a strong running 350 V8, this Camaro is no mere piece of
memorabilia best left at rest in a garage - it's fully up to the
demands of frequent driving. Surrounded by fresh hoses and carrying
a factory snorkeled air cleaner on top, it's fed cold air supplied
by the induction scoop sitting above and starts up promptly and
pulls with conviction while exhaling out of its stock headers. A
TH350 3-speed automatic transmission, power front disc brakes, and
smooth power steering combine to provide the road manners
well-suited for modern driving conditions and the solid-looking
undercarriage below is downright impressive. This slick muscle car
sits on a set of factory optional 15" gold and aluminum wheels with
spinners that look great wrapped in thick blackwalls that perfectly
fill the fenders and give it the perfect stance.
This is a lot of car for the price, and doesn't have a dated look
like so many of its siblings. It also runs great and looks awesome
to boot. Hard to go wrong here. Call today!
