1982 Camaro Z28

[chevy71super]

Thank you for your input. I agree these cars are not worth much in the market place. In response to a few of the points you brought up. First the car has not been abused. I know the woman who owns it, known the car for many years and she takes care of her cars. The engine is a TPI 305 which I believe is the older style two piece main seal. Good motor but Chevy’s quality control wasn’t the best in the early 80’s. Every car is different.

My next point is the comparison to a freshly painted car in New Jersey to a one owner Southern California car with original graphics and a 1988 convertible with 8 owners with FOOS wheels in Florida. At the same price I would take the one owner So Cal car every time. Even if it needs fresh paint. What you see is what you get with original paint and rust isn’t an issue So Cal compared to Jersey or most anywhere on the east coast. (Rust is not unheard of in So Cal but this car is clean.) I'll also take a 4 speed car over an automatic. They are worth more of this vintage.

My last point is on the paint. Arizona sun destroys paint, so does So Cal sun. My 2003 Silverado is shedding its clear coat like a molting snake and it has been garaged most of its life. My son drove it to high school and in three years the paint started to deteriorate. This car was a daily driver for many years and was in the sun while she was at work.

The bottom line is you may not be all that wrong on the value but please don't discredit the car If you don't personally know the car.