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Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! 3 Attachment(s) This is my boss's 1991 Z28 (1-LE). He bought it brand new in 1991 and garage collected it ever since. I've known my boss and obviously the car, for 15 years. The reason why I'm just now getting around to posting it is to do so while I'll still have access to the car because he may be selling it soon. (No sale related questions on this thread please!) ;) The car is 1 of 478 1-LE Camaro's made in 1991. What makes it even more rare is that is has a few options that most 1-LE's didn't have. It also only has 171 miles on it still to this day! It is a 350 TPI/Auto car with a deluxe interior (seats and door panels). No power windows, but it does have power locks and the deluxe seats with adjustable head rests and cloth (not vinyl) door panels. He had the dealer install a factory cd player, but also kept the original AM/FM unit. We figure it's probably one of maybe ten made in 1991 optioned like this. Enjoy! |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! 3 Attachment(s) These are all recent pics (with in the last few days). What do you guys think we should wax it with? We are going to detail it in the next week or so. More pics.. |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! I would not have the will power to just look at her in the garage all these years! How do people do that? |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! Stunning!!! Always like seeing a well preserved 3rd gen, especially rare models! That color is pretty cool. Looks like a dark cherry? I would go with a 100% carnuba wax. That'll bring the shine out. |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! To have only driven that car 171 miles is a damn shame. I hope the next owner is a little more proud of it than that. What about all the matinence items? Battery? Gas..? Tire bulges from sitting? Not sure how keeping a car garaged for 15 years is healthy for it... Dont get me wrong, I love seeing how it would have looked all those years ago brand new. Just sayin.. |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! I wonder what all needs to be replaced on it now since it has sat for so long. There's a happy medium between letting a car sit forever and running a car into the ground. |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! It gets started once a month and gets moved around the garage. Battery gets trickled charged/maintenanced, but it has been replaced once or twice with a delco battery. Oil gets changed two or three times per year with castrol and delco filter. Tires are not flat spotted etc... it fires right up and drives like the new car that it is! It needs three things from sitting for 20 years.... It needs to have the headliner fixed in one spot (small sag spot), gas tank needs to be repaired for filler neck pinhole leak (recall never done on this car) and another spot maybe (we are debating whether to replace it or not), and it needs a heater core. We bought a GM heater core and I will probably do the change on it soon. It's a pain in the butt to do, but I've done 6 of them and I can change it in about 3 - 4 hours. Other than those three items, the car is still pretty much brand spankin' new! What do you guys think about using Zano wax on this car? |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! Zano is good stuff. I have always used The Wax Shop, carnauba based stuff...lasts a while and looks great. Not many places sell it though, I bought like 4 bottles when my local parts store discontinued it. |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! 3 Attachment(s) Pictures from my Iphone like all the ones I've posted really doesn't do this car justice... |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! Incredible... I dont get how people let these cars sit in garages either, i couldn't help but drive it all the time, but I'm glad they're out there. The car certainly doesn't look like a neglected barn car. He clearly has a lot of pride in it. A car doesn't stay that clean even sitting in a garage without attention. It's a shame the clearcoat on the wheels is bubbling, though. Interesting that car doesnt have an electric hatch release... I thought that was just standard? I didnt realize they were even making manual hatches in 1991. |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! Clear coat is not bubbling, it's soap scum! We haven't detailed it, just washed it. Right now it will probably get a good coat of wax. Probably not gonna buff it, just hand wax it... And yes, this car was not neglected, it was ordered from GM and collected. He knew what he bought when he ordered the car. ;) |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! Once it's detailed a bit, I'll take some video of it. The doors still go "poof" when you get in and close the door, like a brand new car! I'm gonna hate to see it go :( |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! I see it got the FE2 suspension.. from SLP... check to see if they are the bilsteins.. |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! :lmao:It really is gorgeous! I just am curious why he didn't drive it? 171 mil, just don't understand. Was his plan when he bought it just to sit on in and use as a investment? I know some people are fearful when they have a nice car to drive it, thinking that someone might nail them. I hope who ever buys it flaunts it! At least at car shows:) Can't wait to see more picture's. Could you take some of the rear hatch? Love to see engine picture's also. Thank you for sharing such a rare and sweet looking ride with us:lmao::driving: |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! Beautiful ride, thanks for sharing. Hit it with some Chemical Guys 50/50 wax, or if he has the dosh (which I'm assuming he does), use some Chemical Guys Celeste Dettaglio. Both are beautiful carnaubas for metallics. |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! Wow. Awesome. |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! This one was bought for an investment. He has many nice cars, mostly classics and customs. I work for him at his race car / custom shop. I should have time to take more pics of it this weekend and maybe some video too. I'll bring my good camera this time so I don't have to use my crappy Iphone. |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! i would never buy a new car without power windows.lol |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! 3 Attachment(s) Have a 91 (GARAGE QUEEN) also with 12K on clock. Show car garaged and covered. Only had to replaced battery and smog pump (bearing went bad). Never washed nor waxed. Wax build up and yellowed, just use good polish and Mothers detailing spray. |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! Absolutely amazing. I hope to do that some day. Just buy the car and keep it well maintained and I guess if I have enough keesh just buy another one like it to drive. |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! 1991 Camaro 1LE figures from the 1LE Registry, 195 1LE/L98's and 283 1LE/LB9/MM5. This car is 1 of 195 made with a TPI 350. Then consider the int/ext color options plus interior package. I wonder how many other cars were built exactly like this. Probably not too many! |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside!
Originally Posted by 1bad91Z
(Post 5056520)
He knew what he bought when he ordered the car. ;) But it's a beautiful car... great discipline letting it sit. He had to have had another one to drive, right? I bought mine with low mileage and I can't stay out of the driver's seat. :help: |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! Less 350/auto 1-LE cars were made that year than the 5-speed 305's, smart investment.. |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside!
Originally Posted by 1bad91Z
(Post 5057083)
Less 350/auto 1-LE cars were made that year than the 5-speed 305's, smart investment.. |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! I think in this case the fact that it's a 350 trounces that it's not a manual. For a driver the T5 is superior... for a collector car... a museum piece like this, you want the big engine. Just my thoughts on it. |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside!
Originally Posted by InfernalVortex
(Post 5057598)
I think in this case the fact that it's a 350 trounces that it's not a manual. For a driver the T5 is superior... for a collector car... a museum piece like this, you want the big engine. Just my thoughts on it. Really I'm just messing, I like being a 3-pedal troll :D I'll gladly buy the boss' car. Will he take KBB? :lmao: |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! Wow, what a clean car! Why is he getting rid of it after all these years? |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! i had a 91Z in this color. this cars awesome! |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! The only thing is will he make any moreny on this?? The car was close to 25K I am sure originally... Oh well. Not worth the time.. could have made much more buying some gold...lol |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! i have a buddy that has a 1992 z28 that has 92 miles on it. its not a 1le but it is in mint condition. red and black if i remember correctly. still has the window sticker also. |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! Window sticker was like 16 - 17 K I believe. 1-LE's with more miles have gone through Barrett Jackson in 35K range. My boss read this thread and said "yea, but it's not a good idea to keep gold in the garage".. Maybe he likes looking at the car just as much as he enjoys looking at the rest of the nice cars he has collected. |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! 4 Attachment(s) niiiice! didn't realize there were still some out there with that low of miles. I used to work at a Chevy dealer....and they bought the "78 miles 1LE" off of Barrett Jackson. They still have it and it's still forsale: Attachment 383412 Attachment 383413 Attachment 383414 Attachment 383415 |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! Do you remember what they paid for it at auction and how much they have it for sale now? |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside!
Originally Posted by 1bad91Z
(Post 5058482)
Do you remember what they paid for it at auction and how much they have it for sale now? |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside!
Originally Posted by Sickness91Z28
(Post 5058166)
niiiice! didn't realize there were still some out there with that low of miles. I used to work at a Chevy dealer....and they bought the "78 miles 1LE" off of Barrett Jackson. They still have it and it's still forsale: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...91Z28/1LE5.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...91Z28/1LE8.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...1Z28/1LE12.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...91Z28/1LE1.jpg I thought my 91 z was low mile at 12k...lol |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! This car is now up for sale! I will make a formal post in the classifieds for it soon. |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! My '91 1LE is a 350/auto car also. Mine, I thought, was fully loaded as it has the deluxe interior (same as yours), power door locks, rear window defogger, and floor mats. Mine was ordered with a radio delete and the window sticker was $14700 |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! Maybe my boss's car had more options beings his sticker is $18,321.00 ?? |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! The car is now for sale and is posted in the TGO's classified section https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/cama...ml#post5450405 |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! Sooooo does your boss have any other F-bodies? I don't understand how anyone could resist the urge to NOT drive a perfectly running car that's sitting in their garage that they probably see everyday. |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside!
Originally Posted by carlos64030
(Post 5450556)
Sooooo does your boss have any other F-bodies? I don't understand how anyone could resist the urge to NOT drive a perfectly running car that's sitting in their garage that they probably see everyday. |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside!
Originally Posted by 91 1LE
(Post 5168419)
My '91 1LE is a 350/auto car also. Mine, I thought, was fully loaded as it has the deluxe interior (same as yours), power door locks, rear window defogger, and floor mats. Mine was ordered with a radio delete and the window sticker was $14700 |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! that headliner will need a full recover most likely as the foam separates from the fabric. as for the heater core, it better not take ya 3-4 hrs to do it, i do them right around an hr and thats putting all of the screws back into the box. hardest thing for me is the 2 hosed in the eng bay. being its a low mile car those hoses should pop right off like they did on my friends low mile 85 IROC. nice car, i would almost be scared to drive it for risk of something happening to it.
Originally Posted by 1bad91Z
(Post 5056356)
It needs to have the headliner fixed in one spot (small sag spot), and it needs a heater core. It's a pain in the butt to do, but I've done 6 of them and I can change it in about 3 - 4 hours. |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! Man I love that interior color. Gorgeous car! |
Re: Very clean and rare 1-LE - pics inside! amazing cars |
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