Vehicle Description
1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Love it or loathe it, the Camaro Z/28 is one of the most popular
muscle cars ever produced. For years, these cars got more exposure
than the gang from Orange County Choppers, but today it seems
they've fallen on hard times, suffering the cost of that 15 minutes
of fame Andy Warhol warned everyone about. Be that as it may, these
cars have reached their historical low in terms of pricing. With
the exception of the 6.6 liter Trans Am, the Z/28 represents the
best Detroit had to offer in the early 1980s, and an excellent
entry point, given today's heated muscle car market. Thx to
Hemmings!
For consignment, a 1981 version of the Camaro carrying the well
known Z28 moniker. This car has remained true to its included build
sheet with the interior and exterior color, with a refresh on the
paint and is presenting in near excellent condition with 89,062
non-verifiable miles on the odometer. While most people felt that
performance was no longer on the forefront, it's hard to pass up a
V8 powered, nearly all stock Camaro, and it even has T-tops.
Prepare yourself, as it won't be long until you could be driving
anywhere your heart desires in this honest presenting skate, which
is this last year 2nd generation body.
Due to varying emissions control devices being removed, please
check with your state, county, local or provincial motor vehicle
department to verify the ability to legally register this vehicle
in your area***
Exterior
With its 3-piece front spoiler wrapping around the front of this
car, along with the body matching crash bumper with integrated
single round headlights and outward V blacked out grille shape, the
Camaro had come into its own with styling for 1981. This car bathed
in a respray of the factory Charcoal that presents with some
inclusions and roughness to the paint that could possibly be wet
sanded out. We also note some dings, small areas of bubbling,
scuffs in the lower air dam, and a few areas of checking in the
paint. 3 tone red decals are gracing the hood scoop as well as
racing forward from the rear quarters, then dipping down over the
front wheel fairings then meeting up underneath the car on the
lower air dam. Highlighting the body is the reverse scooped hood
and spats to accentuate the front and rear wheel wells. Blacked out
trimmings have been kept to a minimum with only the windshield,
side and back glass being encircled. Up high on the roof are tinted
glass finish T-tops that can easily be removed to have some fun in
the sun and wind in your hair driving. Overall the exterior panels
are straight and nice, Z28 badging is on the grille and tail panel,
and gaps are noted as well minded. Silverfinished 15-inch sport
rally wheels are slapped on all 4 corners and are wrapped in
Goodyear Eagle ST rubber, and this beauty has the "look" that every
Camaro owner desires.
Interior
Nicely stitched paneled doors are inside and showing off in red and
are highlighted with chrome bezels for the door releases and mirror
joystick. These panels play out with smooth vinyl, stitched cloth
in darker red, red carpeted lowers and chrome trim spears for good
looks. Keeping in theme, the front buckets have red vinyl bolsters
and have broad tuck and roll red tweed broadcloth stitching for
inserts. A 2 plus 2 rear seat in the same pattern is looking mostly
unused and all are in near excellent condition. The square and
rectangle design genre is abundant utilizing some brushed
aluminum-like material for the cluster with dual round gauges in
the center and surrounding smaller rounds at the corners. A/C is
noted on the heater control slides and is still present under the
hood, along with an aftermarket AM/FM radio and Camaro embossed
into the glovebox in front of the passenger. The original steering
wheel badged in Z28 with its 4 splines appears with a heavy ribbed
wrap the rim. A vinyl textured center console is providing storage,
a home the black knob topped shifter as it races between the
buckets and towards the 2 plus 2's in the back. Red carpet floods
the floors and a slightly sagged and torn in a few areas perforated
vinyl headliner is floating above.
Drivetrain
Under this hood is all original with the EPA power sucking
regulations thwarted 350ciV8. It is topped by a single 4-barrel
carburetor and has the factory TH350 3-speed manual on back. A
10-bolt rear axle is in charge of putting the power to the
pavement. True dual pipe exhaust with anX-pipe and stainless steel
mufflers sans catalytic converters is in charge of the big
exhale.
Undercarriage
All nicely preserved and solid as they come with slight surface
rust on some areas that have suffered road rash. For the brakes,
power disc braking is upfront, and power drums for the rear and
independent coil spring suspension in the front works with leaf
springs in the rear. All nicely preserved and well presenting with
only a few noteddrips and areas of fluid blow back.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter with a smoooooooth idle and off to the test track
where it performed lovely. All was working including ice cold air
conditioning, and fully functioning accessories even the stereo was
kicking out tunes of the era. I flipped on Flock of Seagulls, and
went for a cruise, with my mullet blowing in the cold AC. While
Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at
the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions
will be working at the time of your purchase.
If you are looking for a Camaro in classic early 80's style, stop
here, as this is it. Overall solid, all well preserved and kept
very original, and all running just perfectly. Great bodystyling
for this last year 2nd gen and a fine runner, just showroom
condition here in 2024, right out of 1981.
1G1AP87L8BN123459
1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
A-Manual Belts
P-Camaro
87-2 Door Coupe
L-5.7 Liter V8 4bbl
8-Check Digit
B-1981
N-Norwood, OH Assy Plant
123459-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
03B-2nd Week March
1FP87-Camaro 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
N197984-Norwood Body #
75C-Red Custom Cloth
84L 84U-Charcoal
A51-Bucket Seats
CC1-T Tops
Z28-Z28 Performance Package
BL2-Black Secondary Interior Color
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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