Camaro Cop

When is the last time you saw a B4C? I have the opportunity to buy one and I don't think I can pass it up...have been without a thirdgen for too long.

So, just how rare is the B4C?

scottmoyer

There were 592 in 1991. How many were wrecked, how many were just driven into the ground and how many never saw service is up in the air. The production number was low, but rarity of production doesn't always equal a higher value.

Camaro Cop

Is $10,000 a fair price for a B2L B4C in very good condition?

scottmoyer

That's hard to say. I've seen people state on here that a car is in mint condition, only to be a piece of junk in my eyes. A mint interior to some is one that I won't even sit on for fear that I might get my jeans ruined. I'm not saying that I'm a snob as much as I'm saying that my opinion of mint is different than others.

The 350 B4C has got to be the best of the B4C bunch because it cries "sleeper". It's hard to say if it's worth $10k. What's the mileage, are there drill holes in the console/dash, does it need a repaint, lights ever mounted to the roof, etc. Also, what are your plans for the car? If it has all the "in-service" holes in the body and interior, will you be restoring it to "in-service" for shows and such. Only you can say if the car is worth it.

My suggestion is to research the asking price of similar condition RS's and add maybe $1k - $2k for the B4C with 350.

KMK454

It's been too long since I've seen my B4C...

I'd say they're pretty rare, but that's good and bad. Outside of thirdgen and fourthgen Camaro enthusiasts, not many people know much about the B4C RPO. And even then, those that are into thirdgens and fourthgens typically fall victim to the misinformation out there. The B4C is basically all of the possible Z28 performance stuff without the Z28 appearance (rear deck spoiler, hood fins, badges). The only Z28 appearance item it has is the 16" wheels with 245/50/16 Gatorbacks. If you get one with 1LE, you'll get the upgraded brakes. Most of the myths surround the "cop tires cop brakes cop suspension" talk... it's nothing different. Some people call it a COPO, which I can understand, but COPO makes me think of big block firstgens which outperformed all other Camaros, so it's a bad comparison. The B4C is comparable to the top performers for the 91-92, but it does not outperform like the old COPOs. I like to think of it as a 91-92 Z28 with class (no wing and flippers - just kidding, I still love the 91-92 Z28s)

If the car you're looking at has seen service and has some mileage, I wouldn't touch it for $10k+ unless it had a professional restoration.

Values for thirdgens are iffy. It will depend upon condition, mileage, documentation, and options, but really it depends on what you want. There are people that won't touch a thirdgen without T-Tops and a 350, and then there are folks like me that won't touch a thirdgen without a hardtop and a T5. If you really want this B4C and are okay with spending $10k, then go for it. I spent a little extra for mine, but it was almost the exact thirdgen I would have ordered if I had a time machine back to 82-92, so I had to get it.

Camaro Cop

We think alike, Kurt. I just recently sold my 1971 Chevelle, so I know all about the importance of certain options on certain cars bringing certain values to certain people.

I, like you, do not like the look of the Z28. I prefer the flat hood and subtle rear spoiler, but love everything else about the Z28. I spent a ton of time and money transforming my last RS from a 305tbi automatic to a StealthRam injected ZZ350 with a built T5 and 4th gen disc brake posi rear end.

Now, I am looking for a RS with all of those goodies already installed - by GM is quite a bonus...so I found this B2L B4C hardtop that is all original, has all options, never been in service, is in very good shape, and has been registered the same state since delivery. The price is well under $10k and the miles are under 100k. As a true third gen Camaro freak (had 4, looking for #5), I must have this car as I know how rare it is and wish I had one when they were new...

BLACK92B4C

I've seen most solid B4C cars in the $5000 range if they are clean drivers. Super low miles or fully police equipped have gone higher. Also most 1991 cars do not have the 1LE setup, so I sold the 1991 I had and got a 1992 when a chance came up.

70_Camaro_SS

I picked up a 1991 Camaro B4C back in Febuary and have slowly brought her back to life. She still a few issues, but then again it has fed (vacume lines and wires) and sheltered rabbits out in the field from the rancher's dogs (they chewed on the front fenders & hood).

Sadly she's running well enough to get a ticket from her previous employers... The Colorado state trooper wasn't very amused when I brought that to his attention.