A 1985 Camaro Z28 With a Claimed 17,000 Miles Heads to Market

A third-generation Chevrolet Camaro Z28 has surfaced for sale in Poquoson, Virginia, carrying an asking price of $16,200 and a mileage figure that will make any collector pause: just 17,000 miles from new. Clean, low-mileage survivors of this era always draw attention, and this example is no exception.

The car is finished in Code 69 Copper Metallic, a shade that pairs with an interior trimmed in matching copper cloth and vinyl. According to the listing, the first owner had the car undercoated the day after taking delivery, and it has been garage-kept since, which helps explain the absence of the rust these cars are known for. A set of IROC wheels and fresh tires were recently fitted, with the original wheels included in the sale.

Under the hood sits the LG4 305 cubic-inch V8, rated at 155 horsepower and 245 ft-lbs of torque — noticeably less potent than the Tuned-Port Injection version Chevrolet promoted that year. A five-speed manual transmission backs it up, and the seller reports fresh fluids and a new heater core, along with original GM mufflers still in place.

Documentation stretching back to the original title and dealer paperwork is part of the deal, though nothing in the listing explicitly verifies the mileage claim. The one detail that gives us pause is some wear on the outer edge of the driver’s seat, which is mild but worth a closer look. Otherwise, the interior presents as spotless, with features including air conditioning, power windows, locks and mirrors, cruise control, and an AM/FM cassette player. At this price, a well-preserved Z28 with a manual gearbox is unlikely to sit for long.