Looking for a reliable 3rd gen in Chicago area.

Hi guys. I'm posting this because, I know we'll all run across a car for sale, which we are not in the market for at the time -and say "Gee, I wish I knew someone who'd be interested in this". So keep this thread in mind if you could, over the next few weeks

I'm looking for a 3rd gen - preferably a Camaro, but will consider a Firebird. Needs to be reliable and safe, since I want to drive it to Indy in September.

Ideally, I guess, I'm looking for something kind of different. Maybe an '82-'84, F41, Sport Coupe, or an '82/'83 Crossfire. How about a 4 speed Iron Duke? I haven't seen one of those since - ummm- 1982.

Anyways, I want to keep it local, I live in the Chicago western suburbs. I'll consider any 3rd gen which is clean, safe and reliable.

Thanks in advance guys. And don't be shy about posting.

Charlie

www.thirdgen.org try here

www.thirdgen.org try here


Already there, bro. ;)

How about a 4 speed Iron Duke? I haven't seen one of those since - ummm- 1982.
I've actually seen two for sale in the past six months. Both were fairly beat up though. :p

I've actually seen two for sale in the past six months. Both were fairly beat up though. :p

And they all seem to be Firebirds.

I'd love to find a an '82 or preferably an '83 (better trans), Z/28 with a Crossfire. I remember driving them when new - YES, they were slow. But it was so cool, when those hoodscoop flaps opened when you floored it, plus they looked cool. That, and the guys at ThirdGen.org are making those Crossfire set-ups really perform nowadays.

And they all seem to be Firebirds.

I'd love to find a an '82 or preferably an '83 (better trans), Z/28 with a Crossfire. I remember driving them when new - YES, they were slow. But it was so cool, when those hoodscoop flaps opened when you floored it, plus they looked cool. That, and the guys at ThirdGen.org are making those Crossfire set-ups really perform nowadays.
Actually both iron Duke's I saw were Camaros. I saw a nice cross-fire Z/28 for sale the other day, very clean. However you'd have to come to California. :D

Actually both iron Duke's I saw were Camaros. I saw a nice cross-fire Z/28 for sale the other day, very clean. However you'd have to come to California. :D

Got a link? Was it a black one?

Just drove a Crossfire today. Slow, but not as slow as I remembered. Actually, it was kinda cool. The flaps worked! Anyway, it's at a Chevy dealer, price-wise, they are on crack. That car's been sitting there for over a year. They've got it advertised as some very mint creampuff, but it's really more of a project car.

Can't find it now, but I did find a clean low miles '84 Z/28 ragtop...

http://www.showroomclassics.com/used-cars.php?id=79688d7a7e5f462d0ce02dd1aa3dd855

Was this the one? I'd definitely check this one out, if it wasn't 2000 miles away.


http://bayarea.kijiji.com/c-Cars-vehicles-Cars-over-5K-LOW-MILEAGE-1983-CAMARO-Z28-W0QQAdIdZ42573056

Was this the one? I'd definitely check this one out, if it wasn't 2000 miles away.


http://bayarea.kijiji.com/c-Cars-vehicles-Cars-over-5K-LOW-MILEAGE-1983-CAMARO-Z28-W0QQAdIdZ42573056

Yep. That's it! I just found the ad on craigslist.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/car/674520517.html

Santa Rosa is near Sonoma and Napa, do you have any excuse to visit the wine country? :D

Yep. That's it! I just found the ad on craigslist.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/car/674520517.html

Santa Rosa is near Sonoma and Napa, do you have any excuse to visit the wine country? :D

I've got an old classmate that lives out that way. Man, I haven't spoken to him in probably 15 years, maybe he can check it out for me.

I wonder what it would cost to ship to Chicago? Probably a G-note.

i had a camaro shipped from Washington, to eastern SD and it cost me about 800. That was before fuel went up too.... Prob at least what you're thinkin. Get a free quote, IMO the right car is worth it.

How much are you looking to spend Charlie ? Theres one somewhat local here . 84 Z28 , bright red silver bottom , stock and unmodded . 4x,xxx miles , the car looks brand new . I dont remember seeing if it was 5-speed or not . If u want I can get more specifics for you , I have the add at work in my desk . "If" I remember correctly , they want 8K for it OBO and it is a private 1 owner car .

How much are you looking to spend Charlie ? Theres one somewhat local here . 84 Z28 , bright red silver bottom , stock and unmodded . 4x,xxx miles , the car looks brand new . I dont remember seeing if it was 5-speed or not . If u want I can get more specifics for you , I have the add at work in my desk . "If" I remember correctly , they want 8K for it OBO and it is a private 1 owner car .

Yeah Derek, let me know about that one!

Done deal.

I drove up to Wisconsin today and picked up an '83 Z/28. LU5/700R4/2.93, 4-wheel discs, posi and T-Tops.

96K miles. Not a showcar but solid.