Featured Find: 1994 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Convertible

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There is nothing wrong with planning ahead, and with warm weather just around the corner, finding an affordable and suitable classic to make the most of the summer sun can often be challenging. That is where this 1994 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Convertible steps up to the plate. It is a striking car that is in excellent condition. It features a few tasteful upgrades, and its performance should offer a rapid wind-in-the-hair motoring experience. The current owner feels the time is right for the Camaro to find a new home, listing it here on eBay.

Chevrolet’s Fourth Generation Camaro landed on showroom floors in 1993, with the company continuing its focus on sleek aerodynamics to improve performance and fuel consumption figures. Our feature car rolled off the line in 1994 finished in stunning Polo Green. It is an original and unrestored vehicle that presents exceptionally well for its age. The close-up shots in the gallery below reveal the occasional minor paint chip, although these are confined to the front bumper region. However, the number of imperfections is impressively low for a vehicle of this vintage. Combine the lack of defects with the laser-straight panels and rich paint shine, and this Camaro should turn more heads now than it would have in 1994. This garage-kept beauty is rust-free, with the buyer benefiting from a new canvas top with a heated glass back window. The Convertible comes with a Parade Boot and fitted cover for added protection. The glass is flawless, and the 17″ wheels look excellent. For enthusiasts seeking a classic where they won’t need to spend a dime on its exterior presentation, this Z28 ticks that box.

This Camaro is about more than good looks because its mechanical specifications guarantee impressive performance. Its engine bay houses the 5.7-liter V8, producing 275hp and 325 ft/lbs of torque. Shifting duties fall to a four-speed automatic transmission, while power steering and four-wheel cross-drilled and slotted power disc brakes ensure the driving load is light and the car stops effectively every time. If the new owner took this Z28 to the local strip, its 14.6-second ¼-mile ET would cause no shame. The sleek body means the Camaro will eventually run out of breath with the needle hovering at 152mph. If ever the buying public needed proof that Detroit had rediscovered its performance mojo, this Camaro is a dazzling demonstration of that fact. The engine bay presentation is as impressive as the rest of the vehicle and doesn’t flatter to deceive. Enthusiasts seeking a turnkey classic may find themselves irresistibly drawn to this Convertible. It runs and drives perfectly, with no known mechanical issues or problems. It has always been meticulously maintained, and with 87,819 original miles on the clock, it should offer its new owner years of reliable motoring pleasure.

Combining performance, safety, and comfort can often be challenging for manufacturers, but Chevrolet achieved that goal with this Camaro. The new owner benefits from dual airbags, air conditioning, power windows, power locks, a six-way power driver’s seat, power mirrors, cruise control, and a leather-wrapped tilt wheel. Aftermarket additions include a Pioneer CD player, a Sirius/XM system, and a Sony amp in the trunk. The overall presentation of this interior is impressive for a car that has clocked three decades of active service. There is slight wear on the outer edge of the driver’s seat bolster, but it hasn’t worn to the point of developing holes. It deserves protection from further deterioration, and a set of high-quality slipcovers would do so affordably while maintaining the interior’s originality. The remaining upholstered surfaces are free from wear and stains, the carpet is spotless, and the plastic hasn’t succumbed to UV damage.

Chevrolet enjoyed a successful year with the 1994 Camaro, with 119,799 sales across all model variants. However, only 4,932 buyers chose the Z28 Convertible, representing a take-up rate of approximately 4%. That makes this car relatively rare, and its overall condition makes it worthy of preservation. That shouldn’t mean locking it away in a garage because its creators designed this Z28 to be driven and enjoyed. If that prospect sounds irresistible, pursuing this classic further should be worth the effort. Doing so could see you hitting the road next summer in a vehicle that perfectly combines performance, comfort, and stunning looks. That sounds like a winning equation to me.

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Comments

  1. Cooter CooterMember

    This is a very nice Z28 and these are very rare these days, especially the SS models. Most of them were raced and ran hard and finding one stock is a plus. I myself purchased a new 99 convertible with LS1 engine. I just sold it about 6 years ago and wish I had it back. These are starting to appreciate like the rest but good luck finding one in this shape.

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  2. bobhess bobhessMember

    Nice clean design and a big engine to boot. Nice car.

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  3. Frank Drackman

    87k? about time for the Water Pump to go, and with it the Opti-miss Distributor. Put 249K on my 94′ (6 Speed, no T-tops, Manual Windows/Locks, but did get the Power Seat and Oil Cooler) my Water Pump went every 75K like Clockwork. Great Car though, got 190K on the Clutch and 195K before 5th/6th gear syncho’s went. Only mods were a Hurst Shifter, 1LE Front Roll Bar, 1LE Intake, Skip Shift Eliminator, and eventually replaced the passenger and rear seats with leather ones (out of a Trans-Am)

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    • Harry 1

      I had one just like pictured. I was the 2nd owner. Had 70,000 miles when purchased in 2001. The water pump went out in 03 at 75,000 miles. At 100,000 miles the distributor pack went bad in 07. Bought it as a weekend cruiser. The last owner raced it & had a racing shift kit in it that I had removed & reverted it back to stock. Power & sportiness abound but the cost to repair was very expensive due to these cars being so labor intensive if you cant do the repairs yourself. The costs to operate far exceeded the fun factor for me so I sold it at 120,000 miles. It was a fun car but far too expensive to fix for my liking.

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    • Robert Calderone

      I had a 1994 Trans AM in Polo Green Camel Tan Leather with the 5.7 LT1 V8. Drove it 98000 miles and only problems were the starter and coil failed.
      Of course tires, brakes and battery.
      Ran great performed well.
      Installed 6 Disc Alpine CD and security system when new.

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      • Harry 1

        You had a trans am. Perhaps you had a lucky draw or the Pontiac version was a much reliable car & you bought new. Mine had been a racer & bought used. Our experiences vary unfortunately with certain makes & models.

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  4. Richard Martin

    I don’t know anything about car prices in the States but the price being asked for this seems okay for such a nice car.
    I do find it hard to accept that this is an original car. No 35 year old car has a right to be this good. I accept that photos often tend to make cars look better than they are but to me it looks brand new.
    If I lived in the US I would be looking into this.

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    • Harry 1

      I had one and I wont buy another. The one I had was just as nice but just too expensive when repairs occurred. A parts man said. Buy em new are the best cars to own. Once miles are run up on them & many are raced then problems begin. A lot of truth to buying any sports cars new!, cant know how they have been treated or maintained buying a used one!

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