Vehicle Description
1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Coupe
"After 4 years of the extruded aluminum bumpers, an all new body
color urethane front & rear fascia was finally added to the car.
The rear tail lights were redesigned as well, now incorporating 3
color lenses on either side of the fuel door in the center. The
Camaro wasn't just continuing to blow the competition away on the
street, but it passed the rival Mustang in the showroom again,
outselling the Ford 247,437 to 179,039. There was no competition."
Nastyz28.com
For consignment, a 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 coupe with a title
verified 191,924 actual miles, a rebuilt 350 cuber with aluminum
heads and an Edelbrock carburetor, and its numbers matching 3-speed
automatic transmission. If you were in high school in the 80's, you
were probably hot for these as they started showing up in the
school parking lot, including one notable school, Ridgemont High.
Well, Spicoli, it's time to reignite the flame!
Due to modifications of the emissions control devices installed by
the manufacturer, please check your local, state, and federal laws
to determine if this vehicle is applicable for use on public
highways in your area.*
Exterior
You can't miss this one in Bright Yellow single stage paint
augmented by Z28 stripes in yellow, orange and black, initially
around the distinctive hood scoop, across the spoiler, along the
rocker panels, and over the wheel openings, missing from the left
front fender. Embossed style font is used for the Z28 decals on the
fenders with matching colors, under a louvered side duct, glorious
80's styling at its best! Old school mods include the 15-inch
Cragar SS wheels with staggered size tires with a mid 2021 date
code, the traction bars peeking from underneath, and the big
honkin' exhaust pipes out the back, you know your Z had the same
stuff! Imperfections include some overall dullness to the paint,
some mismatched panels, missing decals as noted, a tear or two in
the Endura, a repair to the rocker panel, and some peeling paint
and surface rust at the corner of a door and adjacent panel
corner.
Interior
Your standard F-body doors are clean and tidy here, in black vinyl
and roll up windows. The bucket seats are as ordered, the desirable
black and white houndstooth cloth inserts and black vinyl sides,
trim code 19B for those who know. Other than some light compression
on the driver's seat, all seats, including the 2+2's in back, are
in great shape. Trans Ams had their hobnail pattern at this time,
but Chevrolet gets the win for the plaid cloth. Meanwhile, the rope
wrapped steering wheel is in place, sharing its column with an
added tachometer, then leading to the aluminum backed instrument
panel, curved and canted towards the driver, the A/C panel to the
left of the column. In '78, the Kenwood AM/FM/Cassette player
onboard would have been state of the art and is mounted over a dual
gauge pod with oil and water information. From there, the center
console houses a B&M shifter, the coolest interior mod of the
day, and the typical storage compartment/armrest behind it. Low
pile black carpet covers the floor protected by black carpeted mats
with a bright yellow Z28 logo for front and rear occupants. A
fitted black mat covers the trunk floor and a space saver spare is
onboard.
Drivetrain
Moroso valve covers and heat wrapped headers cling to the clean
350ci V8 under the hood, with an Edelbrock 4-barrel carb and
aluminum heads topping the block. Behind it is the numbers matching
TH350 3-speed automatic transmission sending power to the 10 bolt
axle with 3.42 gears. Power brakes are standard, discs in front and
drums in the rear.
Undercarriage
Clean driver quality underneath with minimal surface rust and some
oil noted on the pan with residual dampness on the rear
differential and a drop or two of the red stuff near the output
shaft. A driveshaft loop is in place and of course, traction bars
accompany leaf springs in back while the front has coil springs.
Dual exhaust runs from the headers to FlowMaster muffler, then
straight out back through steel pipes. No catalytic converter is
present.
Drive-Ability
The 350 turns over and offers a raucous exhaust note and with each
flick of the gas pedal, the exhaust responds accordingly. It's
visceral, pleasantly loud, and connected closely with the
impressive acceleration offered up by the V8. The A/C compressor
was removed and comes with the car so obviously does not blow cold
in the cabin. Beyond that, all functions on board operate as they
should and we circle back to the mall. 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.
This model of the late 70's is actually an ode to the 80's, when
young people got ahold of 70's F-bodies and followed the trends of
Cragars, B&M shifters, and the ever present traction bars. We
didn't always have the horsepower to back up those mods, but this
car absolutely does. It checks all the boxes for some throwback
good times, and this fountain of youth wears a sun colored
suit.
1Q87L8N502248
1-Chevrolet
Q-Camaro
87-Sport Coupe
L-350ci V8 185hp
8-1978
N-Norwood, OH Assy Plant
502248-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 78 1FQ87-1978 Camaro 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
BDY N010879-Norwood Body #
TR 19B-Black Cloth
A51-Bucket Seats
PNT 51L 51U-Bright Yellow
08C-3rd Week August
Z28-Z28 Performance Package
BLK-Black Steering Column & Dash
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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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