Vehicle Description
This is a rare, collectible, 30th Anniversary Black 1997 Camaro Z28
SS SLP Convertible with a 6 Speed Hurst Manual Transmission. It has
a Black Cloth Top and a Grey Leather Interior. It has only 66,700
original miles and is in Excellent, Like New, Original
Condition.
This Camaro is # 2486 in the SLP Registry. .According to the SLP
Registry, Chevrolet only manufactured 50 Black, 6 Speed SS
Convertibles in 1997.
In addition to the standard Z28 SS Camaro features this modern
classic Camaro included the following Option Packages:
The (R7T) SLP/SS Alteration Package, ($3,999) including:
- 305 horsepower engine output
- Composite hood w/ Functional Hood Scoop
- Under-hood Forced Air Induction System
- High-Flow Exhaust Manifolds
- Revised Decklid Spoiler
- 245/50ZR16 Tires
The (1SM) Preferred Equipment 2 Package ($1,231), including:
- Power Door Locks
- Electronic Speed Control w/Resume Speed
- Remote Trunk Release
- Fog Lamps
- Power Windows w/Driver-Side Express Down
- Dual Remote Electric Sport Mirrors
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel/ Trans Shifter/Parking Brake
Handle
- Remote Keyless Entry w/Illuminated Interior Feature
- Theft Deterrent Alarm System
This Camaro also came with a Hurst Shifter, which was an additional
SLP option.
Hagerty currently values 1997 Camaro SS Convertibles with the
SLP/SS Alteration Package as follows:
- Concours Condition - $39,215
- Excellent Condition - $27,025
- Good Condition - $17,365
Here is a link to a similar 1999 Camaro SS Convertible that sold on
Bring a Trailer in June 2024 for$23,750
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1999-chevrolet-camaro-ss-12/.
With the 5% Bring-a-Trailer Buyer's Fee the total cost to the Buyer
was $24,938.
3rd Coast Motors is a boutique Classic and Used Car Dealer that was
founded in Norton Shores, Michigan in 2023 with three guiding
principles - Quality, Value and No Hassles. We continually monitor
market conditions to keep our pricing* in the "Fair/Good Deal"
categories on web sites like CarFax , Cars.com and others. We can
arrange shipping anywhere in the US.
**An important note on Pricing. Many dealers charge additional
"Dealer and/or Document" fees that can be anywhere from $300 to
$1,500! We have no hidden, surprise, add on fees! What you pay is
the advertised price plus sales tax (and shipping if necessary).
When comparing our price to the price for similar vehicles at
another dealer make sure that the other dealer is quoting you the
"out the door" price.
According to the SLP Registry, this 1997 Camaro SS was manufactured
on 04/16/1997.
It was registered by its first owner on 05/15/1997 in Charlotte,
North Carolina. You will notice on the CarFax Report that there was
a minor accident reported in 2001. The damage was, according to the
CarFax Report, to the passenger door. We can find no evidence
whatsoever of either that damage or the subsequent repair.
The second owner registered it in Fort Meyers, Florida in October
2005 with 53,473 miles.
The third owner registered it in Schaumburg, Illinois in October
2006 with 57,179 miles. This is where the history gets interesting.
This owner proceeded to destroy the clutch and park the car in his
garage after only driving it for about 1,000 miles. He then got
divorced and the car sat in his ex-wife's garage for the next eight
years.
The fourth owner noticed it in the garage and made an offer to
purchase it. He registered it in Schaumburg, Illinois in June 2014
with 58,195 miles. Over the next ten years, the fourth owner added
only 8,000 miles.
The fourth owner had the following repairs/maintenance completed
during the ten years that he owned it:
- The Clutch and Pressure Plate were replaced (06/14, 58.083
miles)
- Radiator, Water Pump, Serpentine Belt, Spark Plugs (07/17, 63,022
miles)
- Tires replaced (08/17, 63,157 miles)
3rd Coast Motors purchased the Camaro from the fourth owner in June
2024 with only 66,000 miles and drove it from Illinois back to
Norton Shores, Michigan. It now has approximately 66,700 miles.
The following work was completed in preparation for sale:
- The passenger side rear quarter panel was refinished (there were
a lot of door dings from sitting in the ex-wife's garage for
eight years!)
- The Lower Front Bumper was repainted
- The driver's side seat side rear bolster was replaced.
- The Convertible Top rear "Curtain". Was re-glued
- Replaced the Air Conditional Compressor and recharged the
Freon
- Replaced the Thermostat
- Replaced the Coolant Level Sensor
- Repaired the Squeaky Fan Belt
- Oil & Filter Change
This 1997 Camaro SS Convertible is in exceptional original
condition. The exterior, interior, mechanical condition, and wheels
and tires are all in like new condition.
- The Camaro runs perfectly. I have driven it about 600 miles (with
the top down!) and I can attest to the fact that there are no known
Mechanical issues. - The Exterior is in like new condition. There
are no nicks or scratches whatsoever. - The Convertible top is in
excellent condition - The interior shows no wear - The wheels look
brand new. There is not a mark on them. - The tires have almost no
wear. Included with the Vehicle - Two keys, One Key Fob, Original
Plastic Tonneau Cover, Original Tonneau Cover Storage Bag, the
original Owner's Manuals, Maintenance Records from the fourth owner
and 3rd Coast Motors, a copy of the original Window Sticker and a
copy of the CarFax Report.
If you have any questions, please call Steve at 630 453-2764
