Vehicle Description
It's no secret that today's car collectors buy the cars that they
grew up with. It explains the muscle car boom, and it will
unquestionably lead to cars like this 1979 Camaro Z/28 being
collectable and highly-sought in the not-so-distant future.
We're not sure whether this is even a real Z/28, but does it really
matter at this point? Wearing fresh charcoal gray paint and bereft
of the usual cartoony decals, this slick F-body has a decidedly
aggressive and modern look. The dark gray paint is a pleasant
diversion from the more familiar white and brown Zs out there, and
the over-the-top looks are chilled by the low-key color. It's quite
nicely done, retaining all the Z's major styling features, from the
chin spoiler to the NACA-style duct on the hood to the familiar
spoiler out back, so nobody will wonder what kind of car this is.
Neatly integrated front and rear fascias successfully updated the
second-generation design, keeping it fresh and giving it a new
lease on life, and those on this car are the same color as the
bodywork, something that often couldn't be said of the originals.
This is a great-looking vintage muscle car that gets a ton of
attention everywhere it goes, yet totally nails the subtle look. If
a Camaro can be a sleeper, maybe this is it.
The '70s weren't only about outrageous colors and shag carpet, as
the handsome, upscale interior ably demonstrates. Looking like it
was borrowed from a much more expensive car, the handsome black
bucket seat interior looks fresh thanks to replacement seat covers,
while things like the carpets, dash pad, and door panels are new.
Soft surfaces and high-back buckets make it inviting, and it comes
with a full array of factory gauges that appear to be in original
condition with some light fading and cloudiness on the lenses. Even
the steering wheel, which emulates the string-wrapped wheels of the
'30s, is in very good condition. And to help you enjoy the ride,
this car features factory A/C that blows cold and strong and an
AM/FM/CD stereo that sounds great. Factory T-tops are a very
desirable option, giving this car an open-air experience that most
other F-body owners are going to envy. The trunk carries
replacement black carpets and a custom-made cover for the spare
tire, so it looks tidy.
The 350 cubic inch V8 under the hood was pulled from a 1988 Chevy,
and as a result, carries factory throttle-body fuel injection for a
big boost in performance. It was fully rebuilt to stock specs
before it went back in, so it runs extremely well and by using
factory fuel injection, it idles smoothly and drives like it
should, making a lot more power than the original 175 horsepower
lump. There's new hardware throughout, including a set of cool
valve covers and a serpentine belt drive system with a fresh
alternator, making this a Camaro that's ready to go with no
tinkering required. A custom dual exhaust system with long-tube
headers sounds fantastic and replaces the original single setup for
a good bit more power. The original TH350 3-speed automatic
transmission still lives behind the rejuvenated engine and feeds
the stock 10-bolt rear. The front suspension has also been rebuilt
and it sits on factory SS wheels that were color-matched to the
bodywork and carry newer 245/60/15 performance radials.
Time is running out, these cars are the Next Big Thing. Take this
beautiful example home and relive your youth. Call today!