1997 Chevrolet Camaro for sale $18,995
| 1997 Chevrolet Camaro $18,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $18,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Fort Worth, TX |
| Details: |
This 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 SS was built at a time when SLP was at the very top of the Camaro food chain. With factory connections and the ability to order one of these incredible F-bodies directly through your local dealerand#44; it was the quickestand#44; easiest way to get all the hi-po goodies without looking through a catalog and building it yourself. The fourth-generation Camaro was unquestionably a great-looking carand#44; and SLPs modifications only enhance the aggressive attitude. Almost all the bodywork is stockand#44; but SLP added their own custom hoodand#44; which became the SSs signature design elementand#44; a gapingand#44; fully-functional ram-air setup that actually worked as advertised. Bright red paint certainly doesnt hurtand#44; and its probably the signature color for the SSand#44; particularly with the sleek windshield and fastback profile that gives it a fighter jet cockpit look. The rear wing is better-integrated into the design than just about anything built sinceand#44; and thanks to composite body panels (except for the quarters) itll look this good practically forever. It shows 41and#44;189 milesand#44; and given how nice this car isand#44; theres not much reason to doubt that its correct. A few SS badges help identify the car to those unfamiliar with the top-of-the-line Camaroand#44; but by the time anyone noticesand#44; the car will be long gone. SLP knew that real drivers were their primary customersand#44; so the supportive chairs inside this SS wear charcoal gray leatherand#44; and its in excellent condition with only a few signs of use. For the most partand#44; its purely stock Camaro hardware insideand#44; including the fat airbag-equipped steering wheeland#44; comprehensive instrument paneland#44; and leather-wrapped shifter knob for the 4-speed automatic transmission. Niceties include power windowsand#44; locksand#44; and mirrorsand#44; a tilt columnand#44; and A/Cand#44; none of which seem to hurt performance in any notable way. The upholsteryand#44; carpetsand#44; and door panels are very good conditionand#44; indicative of the two caring owners that have enjoyed it. SLP added an SS badge on the dashand#44; just above the familiar GM/Delco AM/FM stereo with a CD changerand#44; which still sounds decent todayand#44; although with T-tops you might forego even using it. Open the large hatch and you have a decent-sized trunk that doesnt seem to have ever carried any cargoand#44; given that it looks almost new. This is a seriously nice car. SLP excelled in making the most of Chevys small block V8sand#44; and thanks to a few time-tested tricksand#44; this SS was the fastestand#44; nastiest pony car on the market in 1997. The most notable upgrade isand#44; of courseand#44; that functional ram-air hoodand#44; which includes a massive air filter right under the scoopand#44; which force-feeds the LT1 niceand#44; cool air. Other tweaks include a special cat-back exhaust system that gives this Camaro a rebellious roar instead of a stock mumbleand#44; and a few other tweaks to add a few ponies here and there. The engine bay is extremely clean with all the factory parts still intact and sings of careful maintenance that keeps it in top mechanical condition without spoiling its authenticity. Recent service includes a new A/C compressor and dryerand#44; a fresh water pumpand#44; and new belts. A 4-speed automatic transmission snaps through the gears like youre power-shifting it yourself and the hunkered-down suspension is far more capable than youd expect from a car with a live rear axle. Youll note that the floors are immaculate with factory overspray and no signs that this car has ever seen snow. Classic 5-spoke A-mold wheels are one of Chevys very best designsand#44; with these wearing 275/40/17 BFGoodrich rubber with plenty of life left. Heavily documented with papers like the original widow stickerand#44; build sheetand#44; SLP inspector check |
| Analysis: | Fair Deal, 3.0% above market avg. What's this? |