Vehicle Description
In case you haven't noticed, but the '70s are cool again, and the
wilder, the better when it comes to cars. However, this 1979 Camaro
RS bucks the trend with a cool two-tone paint job that still looks
contemporary, and you'll undoubtedly find out once you're behind
the wheel, it drives pretty darned well, too!
OK, so the guys in charge of naming colors weren't all that
creative in 1979, but this car does still wear a correct coat of
Black over Silver paint that someone spent a decent amount of cash
restoring to its current condition. Two-tone combinations were
unique to the RS, and you could forget things like a vinyl roof, so
it looks quite sleek. When you get closer, you'll see that the
sheetmetal is straight and clean, the paint work was expertly
applied, and everything lines up quite nicely. As a southern car
all its life, there are no fears of hidden tin worm under that
shiny paint, and items like the urethane front and rear bumpers,
D80 deck lid spoiler, and NACA-style hood are in excellent shape.
Correct Rally Sport graphics were installed, and the red stripe on
the black and silver color scheme makes for an awesome contrast and
certainly enough to stop traffic, even today. You'll probably
discover that everyone has a story to tell about a similar car from
their youth, and that's exactly what cool old cars are all
about.
Even cooler is the neatly finished interior. Cloth inserts look and
feel great on those high-back buckets, lending a stylish edge that
wasn't nearly as over-the-top as the bodywork, which is a nice
contrast. New carpets, nicely preserved door panels, and an
unmarked dash pad all contribute to the upscale atmosphere, and the
steering wheel wears a leather wrapper that makes it easy to grab.
The factory gauges are augmented by a tachometer strapped to the
steering column and a trio of mini gauges in place of the original
radio, which is a neat way to do it. A center console makes it feel
purposeful from behind the wheel and we like the no-frills attitude
that this car projects. It's all in very good condition; even the
back seat looks like new! The trunk offers more proof that this is
a clean car without any hidden issues, because that floor is
unmarked.
The 350 cubic inch V8 under the hood is brand new with less than
500 miles on it (the break-in oil is still in the crankcase!). The
block a slightly later casting that's been bored .030 oversize and
augmented with an upgraded camshaft, flat-top pistons, and a set of
HO350 heads to really wake it up. On top, there's a big Holley
4-barrel carburetor on an Edelbrock intake, and all together it
makes this one considerably more formidable than when it was new.
The engine bay has a somewhat flashy look with the chrome valve
covers and Chevy Orange paint, but it's not over done and most
folks won't notice the added horsepower until it's too late. Power
steering and brakes are included, and while it's not detailed for
show, the chassis is in great shape and includes a new Flowmaster
exhaust system, TH350 3-speed automatic transmission with a shift
kit, and no stories. Cool ZJ7 Rally wheels were original equipment
on the RS and wear staggered 225/70/15 front and 235/70/15 white
letter radials, which give it a great look.
Go back in time and relive your childhood with this fantastic icon
from the '70s. Call today!
