I just picked up my first Third Gen Camaro last week, The weather has been horrible so I have not found much time to work on it yet. Im still trying to figure out if its a Sport Coupe or a Berlinetta. It only has about 84,000 miles on the body and chassis and very few miles on a fresh rebuild the previous owner had done to the stock 2.8 multiport V6 I plan on keeping the 2.8 while I do the much needed body and interior work and search for a good v8 block to build up. At first I thought about making it look like an Iroc, but now I think I will keep it looking as she came from the factory with the exception of a spoiler and maybe a different hood. Im on a very limited budget but we all have to start somewhere right?

 

It's A Sport Coupe.

 

Care to educated me on how to tell the difference?

 

If It Was A Berlinetta It Would Have The Berlinetta Nameplate On The Front,Rear,And Both Sides Of The Car. The Berlinetta Would Also Have The Electronic Insturment Panel.

 

Thanks GT, I'm glad to have at least one mystery solved

 

I really dig the look of the sport coupe. So you're considering an engine swap long-term?

 

Yes long term Im considering it. I missed out on another 3rd Gen with title issues that had a 350 5 speed combo I would of loved to have. First step is body work and wheels. Im keeping the body pretty stock but will be adding a spoiler and if I can find a proper L88 hood scoop or full hood I may add that as I've always liked that hood. I dont need nothing radical just clean and drivable. Maybe a mild cammed 350 with a little lump. The 2.8 was just rebuilt by the previous owner. for what he has into that 2.8 multi port I could of built a pretty nice v8.

 

Keeping it original is unique now days. 1985 was the last year before clear coat paint, from the picture it looks a little faded, but could be the weather. It should buff out pretty nice. If the owner rebuilt the engine there is a good chance the car has been maintained. However you might want to check your shocks struts and suspension bushings. Worn shocks can potentially lead to your dash cracking.

 

84,000 and change is all the car has on it. It sat for 15 years in a parking lot until the second owner bought it. they went through the motor and suspension but he really wanted a 4x4 so I traded him a lifted Bronco for it the stitching on the interior has come apart but no holes really I think I could just have it re stitched its got that stripey interior that was kinda popular in the 80's the dash pad is nice accpet one corer is busted off so it will need a new pad. its the cloth is real sun faded but Im not suprised. its gonna stay a 2.8 car for quite awhile I just want to make it a nice daily driver for now. I got a 54 Chevy truck, and a chopper I need to finish as well as a restore on my wifes truck (a 65 f-250) so I have a life time worth of work ahead of me