For Sale: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 in El Paso, Texas

This 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is powered by an LM1 350ci V8 mated to a four-speed BorgWarner Super T10 manual transmission. Finished in Metallic Blue over a black vinyl interior, this true Z28 is now offered by the seller with a clear title.

Highlights

• True Z28 according to "L" engine code in VIN 
• New interior components, carburetor, and tires
• Exterior was resprayed in 2024

Ownership History                                                                           

• Offered by a private seller
• Current location: Texas

EXTERIOR

• Metallic Blue paint 
• T-tops
• Simulated front air louvers 
• Front spoiler
• Rear louvers
• Rear spoiler
• Dual color-matched side mirrors 

Updates

• Exterior was resprayed in 2024
• New
  • OEM door handles
  • Rear louvers 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch Vision steel wheels
• 225/70 Cooper Cobra Radial GT tires

Updates

• 500 miles driven since tire installation 

INTERIOR

• Black vinyl upholstery
• Bucket seats
• Center console with Hurst manual shifter
• Power steering 

Updates

• Interior has been changed from the original blue cloth standard upholstery 
• New
  • Center console
  • Interior armrests
  • Rear side interior panels
  • Hurst T-handle shifter 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 130-mph speedometer
  • 7,000-rpm tachometer
  • Temperature
  • Voltage
  • Clock
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 47,673 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• LM1 350ci V8
  • Factory rated at 175 horsepower
  • Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor
  • Edlebrock intake manifold
  • Electronic ignition
  • Headers

Transmission

• Four-speed BorgWarner Super T10 manual 

Service History Highlights

• New carburetor 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                                                                                                                                           

• 3.42 gears
• Z28 Sport suspension
• Power front disc brakes 
• Dual exhaust system 

TRIM TAG DECODER 

• DATE, 07C - Third week of July, 1979
• STYLE, 1FQ87 - Chevrolet Camaro hardtop sport coupe 
• PLANT, L - Los Angeles, CA
• TRIM, 24B - Blue cloth standard
• PAINT, 29 - Dark Blue 
• ACC
  • W - Water based paint
  • A51 - Bucket seats
  • CC1 - T-tops
  • U - Blue steering column and instrument panel
  • - - No power windows
  • 8 - Z28

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Minor surface corrosion visible on the undercarriage components
• Age-related wear seen on the door panels, dashboard surfaces, and steering wheel
• Radio has been removed
• Steering wheel is off-center
• Shift boot is in need of replacement
• Weatherstripping around trunk is cracked and worn 
• Crack seen in the windshield
• Minor cosmetic blemishes as seen in the photos