Vehicle Description
The Camaro has always represented affordable performance, and this
2001 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 SS SLP convertible delivers on all
fronts: performance, style, and, most importantly, reasonable
price. In fact, this might be the most affordable LS1 powered
convertible you'll ever find, and it's a car that still makes big
performance seem effortless.
This is actually a rather rare car, mostly because it's a
full-dressed SS that isn't red or black. The Z/28's clean looks are
smooth and chiseled, and it arguably wears the facelifted
headlights and grille quite well, with their softer look offset by
the massive ram air hood scoop. It's still easily identifiable as a
Camaro, of course, but it keeps a lower profile, and in white with
no stripes, it has a very grown-up look that's less boy racer than
you'd expect. The beautiful white paint is original, and with just
51,024 original miles, it's in great shape considering that it's
also 16 years old. Perfect? No. But the car has the look of a
machine that has led an easy life and few Camaro convertibles have
been subjected to the daily grind, including this one. For a
convertible, this one is rock solid, so the doors close with
reassuring solidity and it shows off rather nice build quality with
tight gaps and good attention to detail. Out back, you get
distinctive three-element taillights as well as the neatly
integrated rear spoiler and a modest chin spoiler that makes the SS
look long and low.
The beige leather interior has a great look for being 16 years old
and despite the open-air motoring it has experienced over its
lifetime, it's in very good condition. The seats have some slight
comfort marks, which only makes the leather that much more inviting
and there's no denying that it was built for speed as well as
comfort. There's some light fading on the floor mats, which is
pretty typical on convertibles, but things like the back seat, door
panels, and dash pad are excellent with almost no wear at all. Big,
bold gauges were part of the Z/28 package and this car comes loaded
with just about every option, including power seats, windows,
locks, and mirrors, plus cold A/C, cruise control, and a powerful
AM/FM/CD stereo system. It's also got a quick-shifting 4-speed
automatic overdrive transmission that makes this a great
point-and-shoot machine in traffic and allows you to focus on the
road. The brand new power canvas convertible top is in excellent
condition and stows under a neat boot that gives it a clean
profile. And for a convertible, the trunk is deep enough for all
your gear and includes an amplifier for the stereo system.
Chevy's all-aluminum LS1 needs no introduction, and its
installation in the Camaro created one of the best performers of
the early 21st century. GM downplayed the horsepower, but testing
at the time pretty much confirms that this is a Corvette-spec
motor. Modifications are common but this one remains entirely stock
(SLP mods can be considered "factory-issue" at this point), which
assures you that it hasn't been abused or treated to questionable
upgrades. It starts easily, idles smoothly, and still yanks the
clean ragtop up to speed with effortless ease. It's been
well-maintained and the LS1 has proven itself to be virtually
indestructible, so it's got plenty of life left in it. Someone has
kept up with the detailing under the hood, so it's quite clean and
the chassis is equally clean. It's still running its stock exhaust
system, complete with catalytic converters, so it's emissions legal
just about everywhere and the unique chrome 17-inch SS wheels and
275/40/17 Goodyear tires are ready to go.
If you're looking for affordable top-down fun with a V8 engine, you
just found the all-time champion. Clean, fast, and nicely
maintained, this Camaro more than lives up to the hype. Call
today!
