New toy - 1991 Camero z28 5.7 TPI

[PaulB81]

This car seems to be a real marmite car but I saw it online and just had to buy it

Its a 1991 Camaro z28 with the 5.7 L TPI. It makes a rather nice noise! Quite a contrast to my Elise that you can see in the background. The 3 hour drive back with it yesterday was fun and no issues which is great news as that was more miles than its done in the whole of last year. Mostly took it easy, did boot it once from stationary when nearly home, the back end went all over the place!!

Pic below, not very good as its rainy and miserable today.





I will put a better pic up when the weather pics up.

Edited by PaulB81 on Thursday 23 February 11:13

[v8will]

I have a soft spot for these after getting a fast passenger run in one way back in 1991 while on holiday in the good ole USA. I wasn't too old at the time but I remember it well.

Enjoy!

[benny.c]

Excellent choice. I've always loved these

[williredale]

Excellent! I did enjoy your other thread about whether to buy it or not...

[IROC-Z]

You spelt Camaro wrong!

Apart from that, well done that man!

[BDR529]

Love it, always been a fan of these, this shape looks great too.

[Gorilla Boy]

Lovely boxy thing

[kwak]

Somehow, I always thought of these as ugly and good-looking at the same time. Love it!

[NadiR]

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C249555

How much you get it for then?

[chris182]

Hmm, lovely. I do like these, and you can't beat the noise of a big V8!

[PaulB81]

£4850

The guy wasnt overly desperate to sell it and I travelled a long way there I know I should have haggled harder but I hate haggling and had the cash sitting there. I do think over time if I look after it (which I will) it will hold its value or maybe even appreciate long term. I've bought the car to enjoy though so I dont mind either way.

[DannyScene]

kwak said:

Somehow, I always thought of these as ugly and good-looking at the same time. Love it!

I know exactly what you mean
Good buy OP!

[BorkFactor]

That is fantastic! I love these cars, especially that shape. Hope you are enjoying it

(can I have it when you are done with it?!)

[Mastodon2]

I love it, got any photos of the interior?

[PaulB81]

I will take some of the interior tomorrow when its light. Its been replaced with the seats of a newer car.

Just took the mrs for a drive in it first time. When we got back she said her face hurt from grinning its so crude I love it. It so funny to have the tail just go mental when you plant your foot and such a funny contrast to the Elise.

[WR1 Shane]

Nice bit of Yank muscle!

[ClaesB]

Burnout picture wanted

[jonnbb]

Is it a manual?

You can get good power out of the tpi for not alot of money. They like nitrous also.

[PaulB81]

jonnbb said:

Is it a manual?

You can get good power out of the tpi for not alot of money. They like nitrous also.

It's an auto. What tips do you have for giving it more power. It already breaks traction on kickdown even with the standard 245 bhp at the wheels

[pauldm28]

PaulB81 said:

cash sitting there.

I hate it when that happens.