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 an
exceptionally low odometer. And as you look at the detailed
exterior, loaded A/C interior, and numbers-matching fuel-injected
V8, you can tell this is something quite special.
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. The odometer is
believed to reflect the full actual mileage, and that's the kind of
distance some of us put on in just a road trip. So this one has a
barn find kind of vibe. 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. And of
course, it all goes with the special Indy 500 door graphics. The
paint is believed to be the original application, and this is where
the barn find feeling really makes it cool. The paint is well
preserved with a nice glow and only a few scuffs (possibly from
storage?) And the decal package is complete but it is showing the
kind of age that lets people really see that this is entering its
fifth decade. So it wears its history with the kind of distinction
that will get plenty of attention everywhere from true survivor
fans to the cars & coffee crowd.
The interior continues the blue and silver two-tone. It has the
kind of bright and complete presentation that 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. So you can tell this never spent
much time with the T-top out, and you'll really have to search hard
for details that have been altered or aged. 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 cold-blowing factory air
conditioning (the factory controls are running a more modern R134a
system.) The T-style three-spoke sports steering wheel is on a tilt
column, and so you get a clear view of the dual mph/kmh speedometer
that's a distinct hallmark of early 3rd gen cars.
Under the hood is the numbers-matching 305 cubic-inch V8 in almost
a time capsule style of cleanliness. This is the optional
Cross-Fire fuel injection version, which was 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 and runs with confidence. 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, and a sports suspension with sway
bars front and rear. This even has upgraded four-wheel power disc
brakes.
The sale comes with the original window sticker and the owner's
manual for good documentation. 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 today!!!
