1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Hardtop

Price: Upon Request

For sale is a 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Hardtop, a numbers-matching car with just 38,914 actual miles. This car has been preserved like a time capsule, offering an exceptional example of the Z28 model from this era. Its Red Orange paint with orange taped stripes perfectly captures the vibrant style of the late 70s and early 80s. If you’re a fan of this generation of Camaro, this is one you won’t want to miss.

Exterior:
Finished in Red Orange, this Camaro Z28 is equipped with black accents on the grille, headlight bezels, and taillight panel.
The three-stripe Z28 graphics are beautifully designed, with the top stripe blending almost seamlessly into the body color. The bold orange stripes, combined with white lettered steel-belted radial tires, create a classic muscle car look.
Other styling cues include front air dam, rear spoiler, rear fender flares, and fender vents to enhance the car’s aggressive profile.
The car sits on 15-inch Chevrolet Sport wheels that match the body color.
Some imperfections are visible, including deep scratches on both corners of the front air dam, as well as roughness and cracking in areas where the door jamb meets the rocker panel. There is also a random scratch on the paint.
Interior:
The interior features a distinctive tan color scheme with different shades and materials used throughout.
Tan cloth seats are wrapped in mottled brown vinyl, with racing stripes stitched into the seat backs, continuing the theme from the 70s into the early 80s.
The 2+2 back seat shows some patina on the molded plastic side panels, adding to the car’s vintage charm.
The faux jute-wrapped steering wheel complements the tan and brown tones throughout the interior, while the black plastic instrument cluster is clean and easy to read.
The center stack includes vintage items like the 12-volt lighter outlet, unmarked toggle switch, and an AM/FM/CD radio, making the interior functional for its time.
The center console features the familiar F-body shifter, which is clean and intact.
The tan carpet is in good condition, and vintage rubber floor mats add a nice touch of nostalgia.
This non-T-top car is equipped with a solid headliner in good condition, and the trunk is lined with fitted black carpet that holds a vintage spare.
Drivetrain:
Under the hood, you’ll find the numbers-matching 350ci LM1 V8 engine, which produces 190 horsepower.
The engine is paired with a 4-barrel carburetor, ensuring smooth power delivery, and is backed by a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission.
The power is transferred to the rear wheels through a 10-bolt rear axle with 3.42 gears.
Power brakes are included, with disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear, offering solid stopping power for the car.
The drivetrain remains clean and stock, showcasing the car’s originality.
Undercarriage:
The undercarriage is in solid condition with typical surface rust and oil on the pan, but nothing that stands out as excessive wear.
The underside remains uniformly black, indicating that the car has been cared for over the years.
Dual exhaust flows through glasspack-style mufflers, providing a signature muscle car sound. The exhaust system runs through steel pipes that follow the body of the car.
Notably, the car does not have catalytic converters, which may need to be addressed depending on your local emissions laws.
The front suspension uses coil springs, while the rear suspension relies on leaf springs, both contributing to the car’s strong handling.
Drive-Ability:
Behind the wheel, the Camaro feels comfortable and reminiscent of the era. It offers that signature F-body driving experience where the driver’s arm rests on the armrest, hand on the shifter, and wrist on the steering wheel—iconic for this generation.
The 350 V8 runs and sounds great, and while it may not be the fastest car on the road today, it provides a fun and engaging driving experience.
The car handles well, offering solid performance through its coil spring suspension.
All functions on the car, except for a tachometer that sticks at 5200-5500rpm even while idling, are working as they should. However, note that Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working during the test drive, but we cannot guarantee they will remain in working order at the time of your purchase.