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1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 — Copper Over Camel Tan, 350 V8, Clean Florida CarWhy This Car Is SpecialThe 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 sits at an interesting crossroads in American muscle car history. By 1981, the second-generation Camaro was in its final two years of production before Chevrolet introduced the completely redesigned third-generation car in 1982. That made 1981 one of the last opportunities to own a Z28 built on the platform that had defined the nameplate since 1970 — a body style that many collectors still consider the purest expression of what a Camaro should look like. Long hood, short deck, low roofline, and a wide stance that needed no apology.The Z28 had been reintroduced in 1977 after a two-year hiatus, and by 1981 it had evolved into a well-sorted performance package. Chevrolet was navigating emissions regulations and fuel economy mandates that had neutered output across the industry, but the Z28 still came standard with the 350 small block V8 — the engine that had powered everything from Corvettes to police cars — and a full aerodynamic package that was functional rather than decorative. The front air dam, rear spoiler, and hood treatment all came from the wind tunnel, not the styling studio.This particular 1981 Camaro Z28 presents in Copper — a rich, warm orange-brown metallic that photographs as a deep burnt orange in direct sunlight and reads closer to bronze in shade. Paired with the Camel Tan vinyl interior, this color combination gives the car a period-correct look that is immediately recognizable as early eighties Detroit. The car is a documented Florida example with a clean undercarriage, which means it has avoided the rust problems that have claimed so many second-generation Camaros from the Rust Belt.Features List- 350 cubic inch small block V8- 3-speed automatic transmission- Z28 trim package- Functional air induction hood- Color-matched Z28 wheels (Copper)- Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires- Dual exhaust- Bucket seats, front and rear- Center console- Tachometer- Air conditioning- Pioneer Bluetooth stereo- Z28 side stripes- Clean undercarriage- Power steering- Power front disc brakes- Rear spoiler- Front air dam- Rear quarter louvers- Dual sport mirrors- Z28 sport steering wheel- Custom vinyl interior, Camel Tan- CCC computer-controlled carburetor systemMechanicalUnder the hood of this 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is the 350 cubic inch small block V8, backed by a 3-speed automatic transmission. By 1981, the Z28's 350 was managed by GM's newly introduced Computer Command Control system, known as CCC or C3. This was one of the first closed-loop engine management systems used in production American cars, and it represented a genuine technological step forward. The CCC system used an oxygen sensor in the exhaust to monitor combustion efficiency in real time and continuously adjusted the carburetor's air-fuel mixture to optimize both emissions and drivability. A small ECM mounted under the car — visible in the undercarriage photos — controlled the system. For collectors, finding a 1981 Z28 with its original CCC hardware intact and functioning is meaningful, as many of these systems were removed or bypassed by previous owners who found them unfamiliar or difficult to service.The engine bay shows a chrome Chevrolet air cleaner assembly atop the carburetor, with the engine painted in Chevrolet corporate blue. The air induction hood feeds cold outside air directly to the carburetor under hard acceleration, which was a genuine performance feature rather than a cosmetic one. The dual exhaust exits cleanly at the rear bumper cutouts, and the undercarriage photographs reveal a floor pan and frame that are free of the structural rot that concerns buyers of cars from northern states. The suspension components are well-preserved, and the overall underside condition is consistent with a car that spent its life in a warm, dry climate. Power front disc brakes and
| Year: | 1981 |
| Make: | Chevrolet |
| Model: | Camaro |
| Mileage: | 63822 |
| Exterior Color: | Copper |
| Interior Color: | Camel Tan |
| Trim: | Z28 2dr Coupe |
| Body: | Coupe |
| Stock: | SN3532 |
| Engine Size: | V8 |
| Transmission: | Automatic 3-Speed |
| Vin: | 1G1AP87L7BL130141 |
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