1980 - Rare 4 speed - One Family Since New - First Time For Sale - Very Original

1980 Camaro Z28, Brown with Gold stripes,
Tan custom cloth Interior, 350 4spd, with many options.
It is very original, is in running driving condition.
I drive it regularly in the summer to take my son to local cruise ins.
Its a rare, neat car that's worth restoring.
History:
One Family Car, with 85,750 original miles.
1st owner: from 1980 to 1987 was my Uncle Tom, who used it as his daily driven car.
2nd owner: from 1987 to 2007 was my Uncle John, who used it occasionally as his second/third car.
3rd owner: from 2007 to present has been me, using it occasionally for recreation as a third/fourth car.
I was 15 in 1980, and was with my uncle at the dealership when he purchased this Z28.
He purchased it from Holz Chevrolet in Hales Corners Wisconsin.
Usually the Dealer who ordered the car would be shown on the build sheet, but I noticed
the build sheet shows it being charged to, or delivered to Chevrolet Motor Division in Warren Michigan.
My recollection is that it was an executive car in GM's PEP program.
Mechanical Condition:
Engine runs great, starts right up, has good power.
Added a nice set of Corvette Aluminum valve covers.
Leaks some oil from rear main seal.
Transmission shifts well, some bearing noise in 3rd gear.
It sometimes wants to grind going into reverse, so I just turn off engine before shifting to reverse.
Rear end works well.
Brakes work well.
Battery is good-newer
Alternator is good-newer
Front Springs are good-newer
Rear Springs are good-newer
New U-joints last year.
Radiator had small leak, used stop leak.
Front Y pipe leaks, should be replaced, or converted to true duals.
Mufflers and Rear tailpipes are newer and in good condition
AC needs to be recharged, compressor is good and spins freely, (still blew cold a few years ago).
Tires are Eagle ST's, look pretty good, still have tread left, drivers front has slow leak.
Interior Condition:
Lights, Signals and Horn all work properly
Gauges all work (except clock)
Speedometer needle bounces some.
Intermittent Wipers work, new wiper motor last year.
Power Windows work
Power Locks do not work
Steering wheel is in great shape.
Door Panels are in excellent condition.
Arm rest / Door pulls are great.
Front seats are showing wear.
Rear Seats are very good.
Rear panels of hard plastic are rough looking
Carpet needs to be replaced.
Headliner looks OK, but is loose
Dashboard is good, one or two small cracks.
Console is in good shape, with new storage compartment and lid.
Body Condition:
Still has Original Paint and Stripes!
Paint still shines, but has stone chips, age checking, surface rust, touch ups, etc.
I recall it was originally rust proofed by dealer / Rusty Jones
Front is OK, has chips and nicks, one tear was repaired on driver side corner.
Grilles are in great condition.
Emblems are nice condition.
Front Air Dam is good, a few paint scuffs at bottom edge
Front Fenders are solid, some chipping and surface rust at bottom edge.
Doors are solid, some chipping and surface rust at bottom edge.
Door Hinges Sag, need to be rebuilt or replaced
Weather strip needs to be replaced.
Glass T-tops are in nice shape.
Window Glass is in good condition.
Rear wheel air dams/flares are good, but have faded chipped paint.
Drivers door jam has rust hole behind door in front of rear wheel
Pass door jam is ok, but rust is starting to show in front of rear wheel
Quarter Panels are very solid around wheel well lip, and behind rear tires.
Trunk lid is solid, but has some rust on inside edge.
Trunk is very clean, with original mat, space saver spare and T-top bags.
Rear bumper and Tail lights are in nice condition.
Rear valence under rear bumper has a rust hole.
Driver foot well has small rust hole
Pass foot well has larger rust hole
Needs new body mount bushings.
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Build Details
VIN Number: 1 P87 L A N 524557
Built in November of 1979
VIN Info Breakdown:
1 Chevrolet
P87 Camaro 2 door
L 5.7 L 350 4bbl V8 LM1 - Z28 only
A 1980 Model Year
N Plant Built at Norwood Ohio
524557 Six digit sequential serial number
Body Tag Info Breakdown:
80 1980 model year
11 November
A 1980 model year
1 Chevrolet
F F body
P87 Camaro
N Norwood
C059334 (?)
62C Tan Custom Cloth
67L Dark Brown Lower Paint
67U Dark Brown Upper Paint
55A Gold Stripes
A51 Bucket Seats
CC1 T-tops
A31 Power Windows
Z28 Z28
TA2 (?)
550672 (?)
(See build sheet for full options)
Partial List of Options: Production #'s
Z28 Special Performance 45,137
G80 Positraction
GU4 3.08 axel ratio
K77 HD Alternator
V08 HD Cooling
U14 Gauges
F41 Spec Suspension
J50 Power Brakes
D88 Z28 Stripes
D80 Rear Spoiler
LM1 350 Engine 190hp V8 41,825 (Z28 - 49 state)
M21 4-speed 12,237 (Z28 - Manual Trans)
N90 Aluminum Wheels 26,177 (15 x 7)
57P Gold Wheels
UN3 AM-FM stereo cassette 15,396
U75 Antenna, power 9,343
U80 Speakers, rear seat 11,936
67L Paint Dark Brown 10,726
B93 Door Edge Guard
N33 Tilt Steering Column 79,514
C60 Air Conditioning 107,175
C49 Defogger, rear window 78,113
CD4 Intermittent Wipers 34,285
CC1 Roof Panels 24,816 Glass T-tops
Z54 Interior Decor
B18 Custom Interior
62C Camel Tan Cloth
B37 Floor Mats 81,824 Color-keyed front and rear
AU3 Power Door Locks 27,484
A31 Power Windows 44,716
A01 Tinted Glass
U25 Trunk Lamp
U26 Under Hood Lamp
U27 I/P Comp Lamp
U28 Ash Tray Lamp
U29 Courtesy Lamp


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