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Dear Camaro fellows, here is a quest to revive and old discussion) My name is Alexander Myshkin, I am a Russian automotive enthusiast interested in youngtimers of 80’s and 90’s. One of my interests is car collectibles of the 80’s, sources of which I try to identify (bubble gum inserts, calendars etc). One of them is Camaro convertible. I have found your community while I was searching for information about Camaro, and joined it specially to get in touch with you. And I believe you are one of world experts in Camaro. Could you please assist me in defining of the attached images source? Most likely it is a rare advertisement or press photos in some magazine of the 80’s or rare brochure, issued between 1981-1985, because these collectible items were issued in 1986. So most likely it is non-factory coach convertible. Please don't pay any attention to description and characteristics below picture. Creators of this series often mixed them. I would be extremely thankful for any ideas or links to brochure, magazine, press photo etc... I have searched hundreds of them, but still no result. 100% Turks who created this series didn't take pictures themselves, they just copied them from car magazines or brochures of that time. But which? 40 pictures out of 50 from this series I managed to identify (I found source), but Camaro is among "hard stuff"...
Maybe you could identify at least producer of this convertible - ASC, R.Straman etc? It could be also "official" pre-serial of 1986, but I have doubts. Sorry if you consider this as offtop or if I violate any of forum rules. Thank you very much, and have a great day! You are welcome to visit our website in Russian dedicated to bubble gum car inserts, youngtimers, automotive design and automotive heritage of 80’s and 90’s: www.societeturbo.com Best regards, Alexander
Dear Camaro fellows, here is a quest to revive and old discussion) My name is Alexander Myshkin, I am a Russian automotive enthusiast interested in youngtimers of 80’s and 90’s. One of my interests is car collectibles of the 80’s, sources of which I try to identify (bubble gum inserts, calendars etc). One of them is Camaro convertible. I have found your community while I was searching for information about Camaro, and joined it specially to get in touch with you. And I believe you are one of world experts in Camaro. Could you please assist me in defining of the attached images source? Most likely it is a rare advertisement or press photos in some magazine of the 80’s or rare brochure, issued between 1981-1985, because these collectible items were issued in 1986. So most likely it is non-factory coach convertible. Please don't pay any attention to description and characteristics below picture. Creators of this series often mixed them. I would be extremely thankful for any ideas or links to brochure, magazine, press photo etc... I have searched hundreds of them, but still no result. 100% Turks who created this series didn't take pictures themselves, they just copied them from car magazines or brochures of that time. But which? 40 pictures out of 50 from this series I managed to identify (I found source), but Camaro is among "hard stuff"...
Maybe you could identify at least producer of this convertible - ASC, R.Straman etc? It could be also "official" pre-serial of 1986, but I have doubts. Sorry if you consider this as offtop or if I violate any of forum rules. Thank you very much, and have a great day! You are welcome to visit our website in Russian dedicated to bubble gum car inserts, youngtimers, automotive design and automotive heritage of 80’s and 90’s: www.societeturbo.com Best regards, Alexander
It looks like a Hi-Line Kustoms conversion. Here is a similar pic, Unfortunately there were several companies doing convertibles, and it could be one of several..
Great! I never heard of that coachbuilder before. Tried to search, but there is just a couple of images in the Web. Does anyone have any brochures or ads of customs Camaro Covertibles before 1986?
I just purchased a black 1984 Camaro Z28 convertible which has the Matrix serial number in the door jam. The car is just out of long-term storage and is in super shape other than the top and a few scratches from storage. I have never seen another 84' black Matrix Z28. It has 65K original miles currently. According to CarFax it had 62K miles on it in 1993. Do you have any idea of the production numbers for the Matrix? Is there a top that will fit it? Anything helps Thanks!
Re: (non factory) 3rd Gen Convertible top stopped working
Hello my wife has an non factory built 1985 z28 camaro convertible. The pump was recently replaced before we bought it. Suddenly the top stop working.. any suggestions on what the issue could be?
I am 99% sure it will not fit, you will probably need a custom top to be made. A Good upholstery shop will need to make it.
Even with the ASC cars there were 3 different tops...
Originally Posted by FbodyPat74
Will this replacement top fit my wife’s 85 z28 non factory convertible top?
I am 99% sure it will not fit, you will probably need a custom top to be made. A Good upholstery shop will need to make it.
Even with the ASC cars there were 3 different tops...
The next most popular would be the Autoform Convertibles. Unique with its 2 seat approach.
I have a 86 autoform conversion Z28 then I'm looking to sell. I'm in Michigan Detroit area if you're interested contact me email is Jmar48021@gmail.com
04-25-2020, 05:14 AM
