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1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 — Black on Black, 350 V8, 4-Speed, T-Tops Why This Car Is Special The 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 occupies a specific and often underappreciated position in American performance car history. By 1980, the emissions era had stripped horsepower from nearly every muscle car on the market, and yet Chevrolet managed to keep the Z28 relevant. The LM1 350 cubic inch V8 — the engine code confirmed in this car — was the performance engine of choice for the Z28 in 1980, rated at 190 horsepower in stock form. That number looks modest on paper, but the Z28 was still the quickest production Camaro you could buy that year, and it outsold the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am for the first time in several years during the second-generation's final run. Chevrolet sold over 45,000 Z28s in 1980 alone, a testament to how strong demand remained even as the muscle car era officially wound down. What makes this particular 1980 Camaro Z28 worth a serious look is the combination of the right drivetrain, the right options, and a presentation that has clearly been cared for over the decades. Black exterior with black interior, a 4-speed manual, T-tops, and a 350 V8 with performance upgrades under the hood — this is the configuration that Z28 buyers were after in 1980, and it is increasingly difficult to find one in this condition today. The second-generation Camaro body, which ran from 1970 through 1981, is widely considered one of the best-looking American cars of its era. The 1980 model year was among the last of that generation, which makes well-preserved examples like this one historically significant in a practical sense — these cars are not being made anymore, and the supply of clean ones continues to shrink. Features List - LM1 350 cubic inch (5.7L) V8 Engine - 4-Speed Manual Transmission - T-Tops - Factory Air Conditioning (cold and functioning) - Z28 Badge and Trim Package - Hood Stripe Graphics - Red Accent Striping - Black Exterior - Black Vinyl Interior - Bucket Seats - Center Console - Power Windows - Power Door Locks - Power Steering - Power Brakes - Headers - Dual Exhaust - Chrome Valve Covers - Edelbrock Air Cleaner with Chrome Finish - BFGoodrich Radial T/A Tires - Alpine-Style AM/FM Radio with Bluetooth - Clean Undercarriage Mechanical The heart of this 1980 Camaro Z28 is the LM1 350 V8, a 5.7-liter small block Chevrolet engine that has been upgraded in all the right ways without losing its character. Headers replace the factory exhaust manifolds, feeding into a dual exhaust setup that exits cleanly out the rear. That combination improves both flow and sound without requiring any exotic or hard-to-source parts. On top of the engine sits an Edelbrock air cleaner with a chrome finish — Edelbrock has been a trusted name in bolt-on performance since the 1960s, and their air cleaners are a natural complement to a street-driven small block. Chrome valve covers complete the engine bay presentation, giving the motor a purposeful, finished look that holds up under close inspection. The 4-speed manual transmission is the correct gearbox for a Z28 buyer who actually wants to drive the car. Rowing through the gears in a second-generation Camaro is a different experience than driving through a paddles-shifted modern machine — there is a directness to it that enthusiasts either understand immediately or they do not. Power steering and power brakes are present, which makes the car manageable in daily driving without softening the mechanical feel. The undercarriage has been inspected and shows clean, which in a Florida-adjacent car is always worth noting. Rust is the enemy of second-generation Camaros, and a clean frame and floorpan add real, quantifiable value to any example of this car. The BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires are a period-correct choice that also perform well on the street. BFGoodrich had the Radial T/A on the market from the mid-1970s onward, and it was a popular factory and dealer-installed option on
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