Vehicle Description
Real code 3L RS in great colors. Crate 350 with 4-speed (the
original 327 is available). Laser-straight bodywork with nicely
preserved interior. Freshly rebuilt headlights. Upgraded stereo. A
cool early Camaro with great performance and smart upgrades.Early
Camaros are notoriously difficult to authenticate and document, but
fortunately GM listed RPO Z22, the Rally Sport package, right there
on the trim tag as code 3L. We also spent quite a bit of time
rebuilding the headlights, and the motors, wiring, and switch were
all original. But beyond that, this is one straight F-body! Just
look how straight those quarter panels are, how nice the gaps are,
and you should hear how those doors sound when you close them.
Black stripes are a Camaro trademark and look awesome, as does the
ducktail spoiler out back. Other RS details include the 'rs'
emblems on the front fenders, an RS-specific gas cap, and back-up
lights under the rear bumper instead of integrated into the
taillights. The black vinyl roof is in excellent condition, surely
replaced when the car was repainted a few years ago, and there is
no sign of trouble underneath. Nice chrome bumpers, bright
stainless wheel arch trim, and erstwhile '327' emblems round out a
very appealing package. Camaro interiors are simple, effective, and
stylish, and the bucket seats in this car remain in great
condition. We believe the front seats have been re-covered and the
carpets are replacements, but the rest appears original, including
the beautiful back seat. The wood-rimmed wheel adds a little warmth
to the all-black interior, and the deep-set gauges are just plain
cool. We love the industrial look of the Hurst shifter without a
console, and someone has thoughtfully added auxiliary gauges under
the dash to monitor the engine's vitals. Entertainment comes from a
modern Alpine stereo with an iPod interface neatly tucked under the
carpets behind the shifter and new speakers discreetly stashed
throughout the interior. The headliner is taut, the package shelf
is in great shape, and the dash pad isn't cracked or baked by the
sun. There's also a good-sized trunk whose sheetmetal is in great
condition and includes a new mat and full-sized spare tire
assembly.The engine is a recent GM 355 cubic inch crate motor**
topped with an aluminum intake manifold, 4-barrel carburetor, and
fired by an MSD electronic ignition. A few dress-up items like the
air cleaner and valve covers add some flash and there's a big
radiator up front to keep it cool. It starts easily, idles nicely,
and pulls hard through all four gears. It just works like a Chevy
small block V8 is supposed to work. Long-tube headers feed a
rumbling dual exhaust system with Flowmaster style mufflers and
those polished chrome tips under the rear bumper look awesome. The
Muncie 4-speed racks through the gears with ease and feels
indestructible, so go ahead and have some fun, while the 10-bolt
rear feels like it has 3.55 gears inside?enough to be punchy but
not too much on the highway. Most importantly, the floors are in
excellent condition, the rockers show no issues, and all the
critical support areas are solid. There's also a brand-new gas
tanking hanging out back. The stance is just right, and it sits on
a set of 14-inch Rally wheels with spinners and 205/70/14
BFGoodrich T/A radials.**The original, numbers-matching 327 cubic
inch V8 is available with the car, please inquire for
details.Documentation includes a factory chassis service manual and
a Chilton's repair guide.This isn't a car that you need to worry
about pedigrees and points at shows. Instead, it's the Camaro you
look forward to driving on a sunny Saturday morning or rolling into
the local cars and coffee where it'll garner more than its fair
share of appreciative glances. It's also a blast to drive with the
4-speed and a direct mechanical feel that makes these cars so
popular. It's solid, straight, and with long-term ownership, it has
a clean history. Add in the vast aftermarket that can help you make
it your own, and, well, there are many better choices for fun this
summer. Call today!Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes
personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our
inventory prior to purchase.
