Interesting 83 Z-28 Convertible
06-05-2009, 10:03 PM
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Car: 89 IROC-Z
Engine: 370 LSX, LS3 Top End
Transmission: Built T-56
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Interesting 83 Z-28 Convertible
This looks kinda different to me. I never seen an older vert before, and this car even has those head mold things behind the seat. For Real? I'm pretty sure it is, just want you vert owners to chime in.
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ctd/1207376008.html
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ctd/1207376008.html
06-06-2009, 03:52 AM
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Re: Interesting 83 Z-28 Convertible
Hmm..not a fan of that Tonneau cover and the way it makes the trunk look.
Trunk looks out of place and just an afterthought....just a large square opening.
Ugly IMO.
Trunk looks out of place and just an afterthought....just a large square opening.
Ugly IMO.
06-06-2009, 10:23 PM
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Re: Interesting 83 Z-28 Convertible
That is a 2-seater by AutoForm. Those are the most common of the '82-86 Camaro/Firebird convertibles. That looks to be a great car at a great price (from the listing.)
06-08-2009, 09:59 AM
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Re: Interesting 83 Z-28 Convertible
I like odd ball cars.The price looks right vrs mileage and condition.Whoever owns it looks like it's been well kept. I'd go for it.
06-09-2009, 09:14 AM
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Re: Interesting 83 Z-28 Convertible
I really like the colors, the Black/Gold / Tan interior looks killer to me...
Autoform made enough of these that they are not rare, but more like uncommon, I think I have been told about 600 or so were made. They tend to have pretty good value when in good condition, about the only thing that I would advise you on is if you are considering it, look at the car closely, as anything that is special to the car, like the top frame, tonneau, or any of the specialty parts should be scrutinized very carefully as finding replacement parts may be a bit challenging. Also look at the underside at the reinforcements as they will typically rust quicker than the rest of the car...
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Autoform made enough of these that they are not rare, but more like uncommon, I think I have been told about 600 or so were made. They tend to have pretty good value when in good condition, about the only thing that I would advise you on is if you are considering it, look at the car closely, as anything that is special to the car, like the top frame, tonneau, or any of the specialty parts should be scrutinized very carefully as finding replacement parts may be a bit challenging. Also look at the underside at the reinforcements as they will typically rust quicker than the rest of the car...
John
06-09-2009, 03:44 PM
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Re: Interesting 83 Z-28 Convertible
I agree with John, with any low number production,or conversion car you want to get as many of the original parts in good shape as possible.
You can usually tell by the interior and exterior how the owner took care of it. This one looks real clean,by the pics anyway.
You can usually tell by the interior and exterior how the owner took care of it. This one looks real clean,by the pics anyway.
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