If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
These are all interesting and would make for one helluva show field!
I was talking to my boss, Jim Perkins, who was general manager of Chevrolet from '87 to '96 and he ordered and purchased several of them new and actually kept an '87 model he ordered all the way through 1995. At the time, he would have been around 50. It's interesting, because here is a guy who could get any Chevrolet, or GM car for that matter, he wanted and he ordered new Camaros. He also had a factory demo, but purchased these to keep personally.
Here's what he had: A 1985 black/black Conteur IROC, charcoal wheels, silver decals. TPI, 4-wheel disc, hardtop. Drove it regularly until 1987 and sold it with roughly 25,000 miles in 1991. It appeared on a magazine cover with him in 1989 or 1990.
He had a 1987 black/black 350 IROC, stripe delete loaded hardtop. This car had a base camaro hood, polished wheels and a one-off black leather interior. He sold it in 1995. He recalls it had 15-17,000 miles at the time.
Jerry Palmer, the man in charge of Chevrolet Studio Three from '79 through '99 and the guy who is largely credited with the 3rd gen Camaro design, had a couple that he owned as well. He had an '82 4-speed Z28, red with grey interior. He removed the stripes, added export headlamp covers/taillamps and lowered the car about an inch and added 245-60-15 Eagle GT blackwalls. It was replaced in 1985 with the prototype of what became the California IROC. Red/Red Conteur TPI. He had that car for a couple of years as well.
It's neat how even the high-powered within GM even loved these cars. Mr. Perkins will still spend time around them at car shows and museums and Mr. Palmer still regards them as a career accomplishment.
I was talking to my boss, Jim Perkins, who was general manager of Chevrolet from '87 to '96 and he ordered and purchased several of them new and actually kept an '87 model he ordered all the way through 1995. At the time, he would have been around 50. It's interesting, because here is a guy who could get any Chevrolet, or GM car for that matter, he wanted and he ordered new Camaros. He also had a factory demo, but purchased these to keep personally.
Here's what he had: A 1985 black/black Conteur IROC, charcoal wheels, silver decals. TPI, 4-wheel disc, hardtop. Drove it regularly until 1987 and sold it with roughly 25,000 miles in 1991. It appeared on a magazine cover with him in 1989 or 1990.
He had a 1987 black/black 350 IROC, stripe delete loaded hardtop. This car had a base camaro hood, polished wheels and a one-off black leather interior. He sold it in 1995. He recalls it had 15-17,000 miles at the time.
Jerry Palmer, the man in charge of Chevrolet Studio Three from '79 through '99 and the guy who is largely credited with the 3rd gen Camaro design, had a couple that he owned as well. He had an '82 4-speed Z28, red with grey interior. He removed the stripes, added export headlamp covers/taillamps and lowered the car about an inch and added 245-60-15 Eagle GT blackwalls. It was replaced in 1985 with the prototype of what became the California IROC. Red/Red Conteur TPI. He had that car for a couple of years as well.
It's neat how even the high-powered within GM even loved these cars. Mr. Perkins will still spend time around them at car shows and museums and Mr. Palmer still regards them as a career accomplishment.
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Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
I would make the same order as many others have already stated like the ones I have now just brand new with a few more options I would of wanted. And the TTA, VHO and some Firehawks. But one I have not seen on the list yet (unless I missed it) is a 91 or 92 Bandit II
the rims on this one are incorrect although similar. Kinda like them better though
these are the rims that came on them
also wish the shaker would of been functional and not glued on.
the rims on this one are incorrect although similar. Kinda like them better though
these are the rims that came on them
also wish the shaker would of been functional and not glued on.
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Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
It's too bad the Bandit II was just a terrible badge job. If it had any kind of performance mods, maybe it would have been more memorable.
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Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
I know it would not be the fastest in the collection but to me its just something you don't see all that often. I have seen one in person.
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Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
These are all interesting and would make for one helluva show field!
I was talking to my boss, Jim Perkins, who was general manager of Chevrolet from '87 to '96 and he ordered and purchased several of them new and actually kept an '87 model he ordered all the way through 1995. At the time, he would have been around 50. It's interesting, because here is a guy who could get any Chevrolet, or GM car for that matter, he wanted and he ordered new Camaros. He also had a factory demo, but purchased these to keep personally.
Here's what he had: A 1985 black/black Conteur IROC, charcoal wheels, silver decals. TPI, 4-wheel disc, hardtop. Drove it regularly until 1987 and sold it with roughly 25,000 miles in 1991. It appeared on a magazine cover with him in 1989 or 1990.
He had a 1987 black/black 350 IROC, stripe delete loaded hardtop. This car had a base camaro hood, polished wheels and a one-off black leather interior. He sold it in 1995. He recalls it had 15-17,000 miles at the time.
Jerry Palmer, the man in charge of Chevrolet Studio Three from '79 through '99 and the guy who is largely credited with the 3rd gen Camaro design, had a couple that he owned as well. He had an '82 4-speed Z28, red with grey interior. He removed the stripes, added export headlamp covers/taillamps and lowered the car about an inch and added 245-60-15 Eagle GT blackwalls. It was replaced in 1985 with the prototype of what became the California IROC. Red/Red Conteur TPI. He had that car for a couple of years as well.
It's neat how even the high-powered within GM even loved these cars. Mr. Perkins will still spend time around them at car shows and museums and Mr. Palmer still regards them as a career accomplishment.
I was talking to my boss, Jim Perkins, who was general manager of Chevrolet from '87 to '96 and he ordered and purchased several of them new and actually kept an '87 model he ordered all the way through 1995. At the time, he would have been around 50. It's interesting, because here is a guy who could get any Chevrolet, or GM car for that matter, he wanted and he ordered new Camaros. He also had a factory demo, but purchased these to keep personally.
Here's what he had: A 1985 black/black Conteur IROC, charcoal wheels, silver decals. TPI, 4-wheel disc, hardtop. Drove it regularly until 1987 and sold it with roughly 25,000 miles in 1991. It appeared on a magazine cover with him in 1989 or 1990.
He had a 1987 black/black 350 IROC, stripe delete loaded hardtop. This car had a base camaro hood, polished wheels and a one-off black leather interior. He sold it in 1995. He recalls it had 15-17,000 miles at the time.
Jerry Palmer, the man in charge of Chevrolet Studio Three from '79 through '99 and the guy who is largely credited with the 3rd gen Camaro design, had a couple that he owned as well. He had an '82 4-speed Z28, red with grey interior. He removed the stripes, added export headlamp covers/taillamps and lowered the car about an inch and added 245-60-15 Eagle GT blackwalls. It was replaced in 1985 with the prototype of what became the California IROC. Red/Red Conteur TPI. He had that car for a couple of years as well.
It's neat how even the high-powered within GM even loved these cars. Mr. Perkins will still spend time around them at car shows and museums and Mr. Palmer still regards them as a career accomplishment.
That's interesting. I've always held Jim Perkins in very high regard.
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Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
I'm happy with my 1985 hard top IROC/Z28, red with black delux int, GU6 G80 J65. If I could order a new third gen I would order a 1991 Croyco Camaro RS stage IV.
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Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
I have two different ones that are my favorites...
'87 Trans Am
Med Blue Met w/ Silver gfx
Deluxe interior pkg (gray)
LB9 w/ auto
T-tops
'89 IROC-Z
Black w/ silver decals and stripes
Gray cloth interior
L98
T-tops
'87 Trans Am
Med Blue Met w/ Silver gfx
Deluxe interior pkg (gray)
LB9 w/ auto
T-tops
'89 IROC-Z
Black w/ silver decals and stripes
Gray cloth interior
L98
T-tops
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From: Imperial, Missouri
Car: 89 IROC/89 Vert/87 Vert/89 GTA Vert
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Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
1987 IROC-Z, Yellow, tan interior, gold accents T-Tops, L98/700R4, G92, louvers and rear wiper.
2nd Choice
1990 IROC convertible in black with red interior, red stripes, L98/Auto. Not sure if G92 was available or not on the vert but if it was then added and all power/lighting group with CD.
2nd Choice
1990 IROC convertible in black with red interior, red stripes, L98/Auto. Not sure if G92 was available or not on the vert but if it was then added and all power/lighting group with CD.
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From: Imperial, Missouri
Car: 89 IROC/89 Vert/87 Vert/89 GTA Vert
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Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
Yes, that is it! Not much cooler than that one.
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Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
One of my all-time favs as well. This one was on Midwest Auto Collection with like 20k miles on it. Sold last year for 18,000 IIRC. Really nice car. I always go on their site and save the pictures cuz they're deleted when they sell.
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Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
Wow I never knew about that car. How many did they build? Last time I seen a "NO FEAR" sticker I had hair....LOL.
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Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
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Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
I just bought the last set of firehawks on this side of Washington State
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Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
1989 Turbo Trans Am, leather and all the options.
Roll it around to the back of the dealership and have them install the Dana 44.
Done!
Roll it around to the back of the dealership and have them install the Dana 44.
Done!
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Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
82 pace car 4 speed. Not for performance, but because I always thought they looked cool.
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Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
I'd order my exact car, 91 B4C LB9 T5, no other options, but I'd add 1LE. I guess I could always put the brakes on mine, but can't add the RPO...
And if I were a millionaire back in the thirdgen era... these could be 91-92, I don't think there were any major changes between the years but I'm just putting 92:
92 B4C LB9 T5 1LE - Polo Green, tan interior
92 B4C LB9 T5 1LE - Black on black
92 B4C LB9 T5 1LE - White on black
92 Camaro Z28 G92 T5 1LE - Black on black
92 Camaro Z28 G92 T5 1LE - Red on black
And then because this is cool:
3x 92 Camaro Z28 G92 T5 J65 CD Player and a few power options - one in red, one in white, and one in blue. All with a black interior.
No heritage pack, as I don't like hood stripes on these cars.
And of course a 92 Firehawk with a manual... give me one in Polo Green and one in Black.
And since there's no love for the early thirdgens in my post:
87 IROC Z LB9 T5 G92 J65 - Black on black, gold graphics and wheels
90 IROC Z LB9 T5 1LE - Red on black with silver graphics and wheels
Yeah, I know 90 isn't an early thirdgen but in my mind I divide them into the 91-92s and the IROC years...
And if I were a millionaire back in the thirdgen era... these could be 91-92, I don't think there were any major changes between the years but I'm just putting 92:
92 B4C LB9 T5 1LE - Polo Green, tan interior
92 B4C LB9 T5 1LE - Black on black
92 B4C LB9 T5 1LE - White on black
92 Camaro Z28 G92 T5 1LE - Black on black
92 Camaro Z28 G92 T5 1LE - Red on black
And then because this is cool:
3x 92 Camaro Z28 G92 T5 J65 CD Player and a few power options - one in red, one in white, and one in blue. All with a black interior.
No heritage pack, as I don't like hood stripes on these cars.
And of course a 92 Firehawk with a manual... give me one in Polo Green and one in Black.
And since there's no love for the early thirdgens in my post:
87 IROC Z LB9 T5 G92 J65 - Black on black, gold graphics and wheels
90 IROC Z LB9 T5 1LE - Red on black with silver graphics and wheels
Yeah, I know 90 isn't an early thirdgen but in my mind I divide them into the 91-92s and the IROC years...
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Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
92 Z28 - G92 1LE LB9 T5 black on black with t-tops
90 Trans Am - L98 Gunmetal Grey with grey interior hardtop with A/C
90 Trans Am - L98 Gunmetal Grey with grey interior hardtop with A/C
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Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
Definitely the 1989 Trans Am GTA white, beechwood, T-Tops, Digital Dash, CD Player, etc. Also since we are talking theoretical, SLP would have the firehawk comp package installed on this car. Sweet Dreams but what the hell. HaHa.
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Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
Blue /w silver trim 87 IROC Z fully loaded, 5spd, posi, rear disc brakes,
no louvers. If they offered a big brake package and 4.10 gears I'd get it.
Next would be an 89 GTA, white/ tan interior, fully loaded with the GN turbo V6.
no louvers. If they offered a big brake package and 4.10 gears I'd get it.
Next would be an 89 GTA, white/ tan interior, fully loaded with the GN turbo V6.
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Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
I would love to have my car new, but with a T5 and read disc's
A TTA would rock as well.
A TTA would rock as well.
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Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
I have a question? Why was the '88 T/A T-Top Not a popular car? And why did they keep dropping production, will they bring back a 5th gen?
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Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
Yes , I know the Camaro, but the question I meant, was the Firebird or T/A?
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Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
have you tried Cooper tires?
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Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
I'd pick a 1982 Trans Am with T-Tops,black and gold paint,tan PMD interior.
I'd also like a 1988 GTA with T-Top and digital dash and a 1992 Formula with T-Tops.
I'd also like a 1988 GTA with T-Top and digital dash and a 1992 Formula with T-Tops.
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
Choice #1: 1992 Jamaica Yellow Firehawk Convertible, full competition package, Brembo Brakes, aluminum block 377 engine
Choice #2: 1989 TTA ASC Convertible, Leather interior
Choice #3: 1989 Formula 350 Converible... Oh wait
Choice #2: 1989 TTA ASC Convertible, Leather interior
Choice #3: 1989 Formula 350 Converible... Oh wait
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Car: 1990 Formula Firebird
Engine: 350 (5.7) TPI
Transmission: WC T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 POSI
Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
1992, Formula, WS6 with TPI 305 and 5speed. Black interior, Maui blue paint, Mebbe t tops but I like my hardtop so prolly stick with that.
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Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
I would order 2
1st 87 Yellow Iroc, hard top, T5, TPI with Grey leather Gold accent
and
1990 Black Iroc vert Triple Black with 5 sp, TPI of course
1st 87 Yellow Iroc, hard top, T5, TPI with Grey leather Gold accent
and
1990 Black Iroc vert Triple Black with 5 sp, TPI of course
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Car: '88 GTA, '89, '94 Firebird, '84 T/A
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Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
I would order my vehicle all over again (1984 Trans Am L69 it came with almost all available options for it that year).. and a 1989 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am (same engine found in a Grand National)..
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Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
Exact same car that I have right now except I'd get the 350/auto instead of the 305/auto that it has in it now.
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From: S.Jersey & The Villages, Fla
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Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
WOULDN'T CHANGE ANYTHING. ORIGINAL OWNER
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Engine: 305
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Axle/Gears: open junk
Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
82 recaro t/a, and a 86 iroc lb9 700r4 black with black int. and gold stripes and wheels, and a 88 formula 350 auto hard top, red with black int, and decals
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From: SAN DIEGO, CA
Car: 89 CHEVROLET CAMARO IROC-Z G92 CPE
Engine: LB9 305 TPI V8, DUAL CATS, HUGE CAM
Transmission: T-5 SPEED
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Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
1992 Pontiac Firehawk Green Convertible Race Competition with Grey Interior
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From: Lawrenceville Ga
Car: 1986 BBC Iroc
Engine: 454
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Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
either a black players cup car or a black 1le I wish they made a 350 5 speed t-top car with the 3:42 gears, or the 92 prototype heritage edition would be cool in jet black with black or gray leather.
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Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?
This is definetly an oddball but I would order an '87 Z28 Dk. Brown/Gold LB9,5spd. hardtop, tan custom cloth interior (62C), no power windows or door locks, DK6 roof console, B48 luggage compt. trim, D27 locking rear storage cover.
Second choice would be an '85 Z28 Black LB9/Auto, hardtop, red custom cloth (72C), J65 4 whl disc brakes, G92 perf gear axle ratio, no power windows or door locks, DK6 roof console, B48 luggage compt. trim, D27 locking rear storage cover.
I have a 8X10 pic of the aforementioned car hanging on my office wall that I shot back in Nov '92 and had a chance to buy it. It was "the one that got away".
Second choice would be an '85 Z28 Black LB9/Auto, hardtop, red custom cloth (72C), J65 4 whl disc brakes, G92 perf gear axle ratio, no power windows or door locks, DK6 roof console, B48 luggage compt. trim, D27 locking rear storage cover.
I have a 8X10 pic of the aforementioned car hanging on my office wall that I shot back in Nov '92 and had a chance to buy it. It was "the one that got away".
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