The 1979 Camaro may have been a surprise for the folks over at Chevrolet. The economy wasn’t great, fuel availability uncertainty had returned, and the second-generation Camaro was in its 10th year. Yet, the pony car would set its own sales record at more than 282,000 units, with 30% of those being the “performance” Z28. This survivor quality edition looks wonderful, has only 53,000 miles, and is offered by a dealer in Punta Gorda, Florida. It’s available here on eBay, where $10,100 is the current bid (with a reserve still looming).
With the third-generation Camaro still three years away (1982), Chevy made a few changes to the ’79 Camaro. Like a new dashboard and a 3-piece front spoiler for the Z28. A 350 cubic inch V8 with a 4-barrel carburetor powered the Z28 at a watered-down 175 hp. With an automatic transmission, the seller says this Chevy is a turnkey driver that needs nothing.
Finished in what appears to be Light Yellow paint (bad name choice, looks more like beige), this Camaro looks sharp from every angle. Perhaps the application is original, as is the Saddle interior, which adds up to an unusual color combination (IMO). All the body panels seem to be original, and there isn’t a hint of rust on the undercarriage. This car is a loaded model, with factory air conditioning, AM/FM stereo with a cassette player (gadzooks!), and power door locks.
We assume this is a numbers-matching Chevrolet that runs as good as it looks. It stops well with power front disc brakes, and the car has the F41 performance suspension package. This auto won’t have the same accelerator punch that the first-generation examples did, but by 1979 standards, it was a muscle car.
Looks wise…Always preferred the Camaro’s of the 70s and 80s, more than the 60s 💁♂️
Actually a nice looking Z!! Love the color as you don’t see any this particular shade!!
Nice!
Hearing Aid Beige is the color 😁
Instead of “Beige Betty”, would we call this one “Beige Bucky”.
They couldn’t have sold many in this color. But I’m not sure that rare means desirable in this case.
First off, great write up Russ, I’m really glad to see this Z28 on here. These are from when I was a kid and are still my absolute favorite. I may be wrong, but I think the exterior color is Buckskin. My Dad had a ’77 Chevy pickup and I remember that color and the name. I don’t ever remember seeing a Z28 in this color, it looks great. This one is super clean, and I’d be proud to have it in my driveway.
After doing a bit of research, that color appears to be Production Code 61/Fisher Code WA9809, which is beige. GM’s 1979 yellows are true yellow.
Beige seemed to be somewhat of a popular color on base models, but you didn’t see it on the Z28 for whatever reason.
They had some odd colors of these cars the last few years of production in my opinion this body was the last good years of these cars the next two generations weren’t that good, I’m on the fence with the new one I want to drive one and decide from there
seems to be missing the shoulder harness seat belts and every thing to do about the spare tire pluse the spare,these had the space saver
Does not have power locks. If it did you would see the switches for them directly above the door handles on both doors
They would be between the seats on the Console
My bad, I was thinking Power windows, you’re right, it has manual door locks
my guess seller is looking for 30 to 40k
Last year this car sold for $22K at the Kissimmee Mecum auction.
Thanks for that information , it’ll be interesting to follow this and see what it brings now. My suspicion is the market is a little bit softer.
The mounts are there for shoulder belts but I don’t see the seatbelt. We’re they cut or removed? I myself prefer the 4 speed transmission. I’m sure most Z28’s came with automatic. Still,this car is striking in its appearance. GLWTA
Correct. Only 18,987 out of the 84,877 1979 Z28s built had the M21 4-speed, or just under 22%.
It looks pretty complete and original, but it’s kind of strange it’s missing its spare tire and the front seat belts. It’s also missing its front grill Camaro shield emblem. I owned a ’79 auto and a ’78 4-speed back in the day so I know them pretty well.
I like the fact that it is beige. Because you just don’t see them like this. Most of them were white, dark blue, or black, with dark brown and silver also being somewhat popular. But I do think that would limit your resale value, as would the automatic and lack of t-tops. I can’t stand t-tops, but the broad buyer pool for these goes crazy over them.
I found the seller’s website. This car is listed there for $26,500 and it says it has been listed since June 12, 2025.
Yes, something fishy going on with the seatbelts. The receptacles for the shoulder belts are on the ceiling, with no belts in them. The shoulder belt guides are missing from the seats. Were the seats recovered, and the guides never reinstalled?
The back seat doesn’t appear to have any seat belts either.
Typical auction car, missing parts etc. Dash is cracked and peeling. Looks like it was a quick makeover for the auction like so many of them are.
175hp
2 pedals
Beige
= 3 strikes.
Ended at $22,580.
Reserve Not Met.
47 bids.