Vehicle Description
18,258 original miles. Beautifully preserved car, completely
unmodified except the radio. Loaded with options, everything works,
cold A/C, T-tops that don't squeak. Runs and drives like it should.
A cool throwback to the 1980s that hasn't been abused!If you grew
up in the '80s, the Camaro was a staple of everyday life. They were
never rare but seeing a Z28 prowling the streets in 1986 was still
a bit exciting. The low-slung bodywork was simply gorgeous, the
aggressive body kit added to the Z made it look downright nasty,
and the 5.0-liter V8 under the hood made all the right noises.
Surely you had one or knew a guy who did, and you have only
pleasant memories of good times in a car just like this 1986 Camaro
Z28. In fact, this one is so nice that it might just be even better
than you remember-it certainly surprised me. It's the rare specimen
that hasn't been abused, modified, or even really used as a daily
driver, and today shows just 18,258 original miles. The very
handsome code WA8748 Dark Red (you can add that one to the terrible
color names hall of fame) paint looks fantastic and everything is
original GM enamel. The ground effects, chin spoiler, and other
low-hanging parts are in shockingly good condition, and if there's
one car from the 80s that has aged particularly well, it's the
third-gen Camaro. This thing looks awesome sitting in the sun!Also
be sure to check out this car's drop-dead gorgeous red cloth
interior. The Z/28 had modestly more aggressive seat bolstering
than the other Camaros, and the upholstery is designed to
accentuate that sporty look. It's also beautifully preserved,
showing no splits or tears, and even the driver's seat is quite
firm and comfortable. Likewise the matching carpets are not faded
(often a problem in T-top cars with red upholstery) and the striped
theme continues on the door panels. This is a low-slung car, so you
do hunker down in there, but once you're behind the wheel, you're
greeted by a group of big, easy-to-read gauges that cover all the
important engine functions. This car is loaded up with options,
too: cold A/C, tilt steering column, power driver's seat, cruise
control, rear defroster, and an upgraded Pioneer
AM/FM/USB/Bluetooth stereo that sounds pretty good (the original
radio is included with the car). The leather-wrapped wheel feels
great in your hands, and I bet the moment you grab it, you're 17
years old again-that's how I felt! It's remarkably well preserved
inside, and you know the mileage is authentic and this car has led
an easy life because there are almost no squeaks or rattles in this
T-top F-body, a real surprise! The only thing that doesn't work is
the trip odometer, but that's a pretty minor bug in a car like
this. The back seat looks virtually unused and there's decent
storage in the hatch area, which also includes bags and tie-downs
for the glass roof panels. Even the original privacy shade is still
in place!The standard engine in the Z28 was the LG4 305 cubic inch
V8, now designated the 5.0. Its 165 horsepower wasn't going to
change the world overnight, but it was a big step forward and the
torquey 5.0 doesn't let you forget that this is a car designed for
fun. No, it's not like today's 600 horsepower Camaros, but that's
not the point of a vintage car. Instead, it provides a window into
the kind of fun we were having back when acid washed jeans and
Duran Duran were cool. And believe me, it's OK to wish for a time
machine to go back to those days. One squeeze of the throttle and
this Camaro will do it. The 4-barrel carburetor provides plenty of
punch and there's always a bunch of torque on tap to make it feel
light on its feet. And if you need more power, upgrades are just a
phone call away and you can do all of it yourself on a Saturday
afternoon. Remember those days? Yeah, too cool. Of note, the A/C
has been upgraded to R134a for easy service, all the maintenance
has been conscientious so it runs superbly, and this car has
obviously never spent time in winter weather-look how clean it is!
The 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission is a great partner to the
5.0, offering quick downshifts and a towering overdrive gear that
allows this car to cruise effortlessly at speeds that'll still land
you in jail. The exhaust is original except for a replacement
Magnaflow catalytic converter, so it sounds right and there's a
fresh gas tank hanging out back. Attractive 5-spoke aluminum wheels
are a timeless design and carry recent 215/65/15 performance
radials with fewer than 2500 miles on them.The original owner's
manual is included.Cars like this are always a great reminder of
how far we've come. But at the same time, numbers don't tell the
whole story and this Camaro delivers a kind of fun that will take
you back to a simpler day, and isn't that what collecting cars is
all about? Call today!Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes
personal or professional inspections on any car in our inventory
prior to purchase.
