1979 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe V8 1978 1980 1981 1977 Chevy Hot Rod Project Car on 2040-cars

VIN: 1Q87L9L512484 Year: 1979
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Camaro
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Mileage: 187,000
Trim: Coupe
Number of Cylinders: 8
Drive Type: Automatic

Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"This is a running and driving project/hot rod. It looks nice and runs/drives okay. It could use a tune up, the interior needs help, etc"

Up for auction is a 1979 Chevrolet Camaro.  The VIN number is 1Q87L9L512484 and it is registered with the state via antique vehicle plates.  The Camaro runs and drives, though it is still a project and will need some time and effort to take this vehicle to the next level.  It has fairly fresh paint and looks very nice, though it does have a couple scratches in the paint.  The floor pans are rust free and there is very little surface rust on the inside of the trunk pan.  (...though it is solid and requires little to no attention)  It has a V8 motor...assume it is a 305 but could be a 350 and it has a TH350 automatic transmission.  The tires are fairly new and it has a custom (L88??) fiberglass hood.  I've had the car for a while and now have my eye on another project.  I've done a little work to the interior but primarily drive this car on the weekends....car shows, local drive-in, etc.  I would feel very comfortable driving the car 200-300 miles, but might want a trailer if I was going much further than 300 miles.  Overall, it is a fun antique car and should provide years of fun and entertainment to its new owner.  The mileage is unknown...assume the 87K on the odometer is actually 187K.

The Good: Virtually rust free car, nice paint job, clear title, nice centerline rims, air shocks in the rear, sounds good (flowmasters dumped at rear end), tinted windows, fairly dependable...haven't been stranded yet.  Otherwise, it appears to be fairly close to stock.  It does have an old ignition box in the engine compartment, though it is not hooked up.  It appears as if the paint was done right...all door and trunk jams were painted, etc.  I have videos of the vehicle running in a parking lot as well as videos of this car on the road.  (taken from driver perspective)

The Bad: 1) Leaks a little oil and transmission fluid, 2) runs rough at times, though not consistently, 3) Shifter need adjustment/tuning, no radio, interior is incomplete: no door panels, no console, no carpet/insulation, heater box and blower motor is missing, couple scratches in paint, driver door lock works but plastic piece used to hold mechanism is broken, no headliner, speedometer needle is broken (speedo does work) horn doesn't work, window tint is not perfect, etc.  It runs rough occasionally and smokes when it is running rough..only occurs intermittently...I assumed the carb (quadrajet) needs a rebuild, though I am not a mechanic.  It hasn't given me any real trouble and is fun to drive as it is.

Terms: Unless other terms are discussed and agreed upon prior to bidding, full payment must be received within 10 days of auction close and vehicle must be picked up within three weeks of auction close.  Vehicle is available for inspection by serious potential bidders by appointment in the Rockwall, TX area.  (30-40 minutes east of Dallas)  Seller will work with your shipping company and may be willing to pick buyer up at Dallas airport, assuming details/schedules are discussed and agreed upon in advance.  Vehicle is also for sale locally and seller reserves the right to end the auction if vehicle is sold to a local buyer.  There is no warranty with this vehicle, either expressed or implied.  This car is more than thirty years old.  Seller will NOT release vehicle to buyers shipping agent until full payment has been received AND cleared.  A nonrefundable Paypal deposit is required within 48 hours of auction close.