When new, the third-generation Chevrolet Camaro Z28 provided an unbelievable quantity of efficiency bang for the buck. A pair of 5.0 and 5.7-liter V8s reliably made between 190 and 240 horsepower in varied tunes. That will not sound spectacular at the moment, but it surely was a revelation within the Eighties and nonetheless makes a Camaro of that period a great automobile to drive. That is partly why it’s so satisfying to see this one get the eye it deserves.
At first sight, the black and gold Chevrolet Camaro seems to be like a ghost. Coated in a layer of positive, white mud, it haunts one aspect of the storage. Based on the proprietor of this automobile, it was initially bought by her dad and solely had about 28,000 miles on the odometer. About 12 years in the past, it developed a rod knock, so it was parked. The unique engine was changed with a Summit Racing 355 cubic inch V8 and FiTech digital gas injection.
The WD Detailing crew takes the Camaro again to their store and goes to work. Proper off the bat, they discover the “basket-weave” model wheels are from a Pontiac Trans Am of the identical period, which is the fraternal twin of the Camaro. Whereas not authentic, the wheels look good on the automobile. Apart from the Firebird emblems on the middle caps, you would not know the wheels have been from a Pontiac.
A fast wash transforms the automobile’s exterior, revealing the unique black paint and gold trim. Inside, it is a completely different story. It is clear the automobile has been lived in. Not due to the empty wrappers, discarded pen, and Camaro components catalog, however as a result of there are indicators a household of mice took up residence. It is not as dangerous because the Studebaker the crew tackled or the TVR infested with ants, but it surely serves as a reminder that anytime a automobile is parked for a very long time, it turns into a haven for critters.
Cleaned up, the Camaro seems to be prepared for a cruise evening or an early morning run to an area automobiles and occasional occasion. The proprietor says she plans to drive it with the t-tops off, carrying her denim jacket and aviator shades as soon as it is again on the highway.
