Vehicle Description
If this 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 were ten years older than it is,
it would be worth twice as much as we're asking. The lowdown is
this: 100% matching numbers, documented 13,738 original miles, an
expensive fresh paint job, and complete with extensive
documentation. In short, an investment-grade F-body for the guy who
knows that these cars are going places in the coming years. There
are simply no finer 1979 Z/28s than this anywhere on the
planet.
Aside from a $15,000 show-quality repaint in ultra-rare code 40
Light Green in 2015, this car is stunningly well-preserved.
Obviously, given the mileage and the California ownership, there's
never been any chance of accident or rust, so the original bodywork
is just the way the factory workers installed it back in 1979. And
to be honest with you, it's pretty darned nice. Cars from this era
get a bad reputation, but this one is close enough to new to show
us that the bodies were tight, the suspensions competent, and the
interiors comfortable, and it's all part of the package with this
gorgeous Z. A factory-correct decal kit was installed once the
fresh paint was dry, and it remains crisp, sharp and ready to show
at any level today. The body colored bumpers, the chin spoiler, and
the deck lid spoiler all give it the definitive 1970s performance
look and you'd be amazed by how much attention a car like this can
attract. There are plenty of us who grew up thinking this was the
hottest thing on wheels.
The gorgeous code 62 Tan vinyl interior is almost entirely original
and pretty much as crisp and bright as the day it rolled off the
transporter, with only the headliner being an NOS replacement
piece. The bucket seats look completely untouched except for
perhaps some very minor wear on the outer edge of the driver's
lower seat cushion. Maybe. The door panels, carpets, and dash pad
are like new, and thanks to a set of color-matched floor mats,
it'll continue to look this good for a long while yet. They found
the original build sheet inside this car, and it documents the
unusual collection of options, which include factory A/C, cruise
control, a tilt steering column, power windows, and, oddly enough,
radio delete. It's been in climate-controlled storage its whole
life, so the plastic is all in excellent condition and the gauges
remain bright and clear behind shiny lenses. Even the trunk still
has the original unused space-saver spare and jack, plus all the
original mats.
The top engine in 1979 was the Z/28's 350 cubic inch V8 and this
numbers-matching small block not only runs superbly, but looks
showroom fresh. Thanks to a recent professional detailing where the
engine was pulled, it gleams with the kind of highly-detailed look
that you only get on top-flight show cars. From the intake tube to
the exhaust manifolds, although the cam was upgraded to boost
horsepower closer to 200, a nice improvement over the factory 170
HP. Otherwise, things like plugs, hoses, clamps and other little
stuff were replaced with factory-correct pieces. Backed by a TH350
3-speed automatic and a set of 3.42 gears, it's an entertaining
ride, and even the factory exhaust system, including a test tube
replacement for the catalytic converter, that is bolted in the
exact factory position. The entire drivetrain features new gaskets
and seals, but no rebuilds which was completely unnecessary due to
the low mileage. Even the original radiator was re-cored, but not
replaced! Beautiful aluminum wheels were the best of 1979 and carry
vintage 225/70/15 Goodyear Polysteel radials.
Heavily documented with build sheets, pre-delivery inspection
slips, mileage statements, and manuals, this Camaro an
extraordinary find. If you only want the best, this is it. Call
today!