1996 Chevrolet Camaro

1996 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 — LT1 V8, T-Top, 54,301 Miles

The fourth-generation Camaro had a rough start when it launched for the 1993 model year, but by the mid-1990s Chevrolet had sorted out most of the early issues and the Z28 had become a genuine performance bargain. The 1996 model year is particularly notable for one specific reason: it was the final year of the LT1 engine in the Camaro before General Motors replaced it with the all-new LS1 for 1997. That makes 1996 the last of a specific engine lineage — a small-block derived from Corvette development, with reverse-flow cooling and an opti-spark distributor, that powered everything from the Caprice police cruiser to the C4 Corvette. For Camaro collectors, a clean, low-mileage 1996 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 occupies a specific spot in that history.

This particular car shows 54,301 miles on the odometer, which is a realistic lifetime total for a car that was bought, enjoyed occasionally, and preserved rather than driven as a daily driver. It is finished in red over a gray cloth interior, a combination that reads clearly in the photos and shows no obvious signs of heavy use. The undercarriage photos are especially telling — the floor pans, frame rails, and rear suspension components are free of rust and structural damage, which is exactly what you want to see on a 30-year-old car before committing to a purchase.

Key details
Exterior: Bright Red
Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic
VIN / chassis: 2G1FP22P7T2145284

Offered by Skyway Classics, 10420 Portal Crossing, Bradenton, FL 34212. Taxes, title and fees not included.

Photos courtesy of Skyway Classics.