1979 Chevrolet Camaro for sale $11,995
| 1979 Chevrolet Camaro $11,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $11,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Fort Worth, TX |
| Details: |
As with first-generation Camarosand#44; finding a second-gen F-body that isnt pretending to be something its not is getting harder all the time. Thats why we find this 1979 Chevrolet Camaro so refreshing. No cowl induction hoodand#44; no stripesand#44; and not even a trunk spoilerand#44; it has that cleanand#44; crispand#44; smooth look that defines the second-gen carsand#44; and we have to admitand#44; this one drives better than most. The dark blue paint accentuates the cars longand#44; low stance and since this one isnt a Z/28and#44; it doesnt seem to be trying too hard. This is the bread-and-butter of the Camaro line upand#44; a car that was more likely to be in your neighbors driveway than the full-zoot Zand#44; and thats perfectly OK. To be honestand#44; I like it better without the spoiler and hoodand#44; and the clean urethane front bumper only accentuates what is already a very handsome design. It was repainted not too long agoand#44; and the dark blue finish has a great shine and only a few signs of use and age. Someone has added some tasteful pinstripes that look traditionaland#44; but these cars were never famous for their ornamentation. The urethane bumpers remain in very good condition with no cracking or peeling paintand#44; which is commonand#44; and the glass is in excellent shape. The most notable upgrade is insideand#44; where late-model Trans Am power leather buckets have taken the place of the original stoolsand#44; and the improvement is a good one. The later seats look like they belong here and the contrast between the darker leather on the seats and the lighter blue of the interior works rather well. It also offers fresh gauges in the dashand#44; a welcome change from the originals that covered little more than speed and fuel level. A leather-wrapped Grant GT steering wheel fits right inand#44; too. In backand#44; the trunk is finished with a correct mat and a full-sized spare tireand#44; so this isnt one of those stripped-out cars. Although its seemingly buried under a maze of late-70s hoses and wiresand#44; that is indeed the original 305 cubic inch V8. Remarkablyand#44; its mostly unmodified save for a set of chrome valve covers and a pair of electric fans on the radiatorand#44; again suggesting that this car doesnt have to try very hard to be something its not. The 305 is plenty torquey and makes great V8 soundsand#44; proving once again that its easy to have fun on a budget. Theres plenty of evidence of careful maintenance with recent hoses and beltsand#44; a replacement alternatorand#44; a new fuel pumpand#44; and a smooth idle that only came with a bunch of tuning. Throttle response is crisp and its still a lot of fun to drive a V8 Camaroand#44; regardless of its age. The TH350 3-speed automatic transmission shifts through the gears unobtrusively and with 3.07 gears out backand#44; it just loafs along on the highway. The single exhaust system has a nice V8 burble thats a bit quieter than your usual muscle carand#44; but thats OK because its so easy to live with. Color-matched Camaro wheels and 215/70/14 BFGoodrich T/A radials round out the package. Nicely finished and even documented with a factory build sheetand#44; this is affordable fun with a lot of potential. Drive itand#44; enjoy itand#44; or use it to create something amazingand#44; this F-body is all about possibilities. Call today! |
| Analysis: | Good Deal, 23.0% below market avg. What's this? |