Camaro Z28 is from the final year of the LS1-powered Chevy muscle car.
In 2002, Chevrolet built the final run of the fourth generation Camaro, which marked the end of the LS1 availability in the legendary muscle car. The LS1 would continue on in the Pontiac GTO, but as the final year for the LS1 Camaro, the 2002 model year cars are popular collector’s items. The problem is that after 17 years, most 2002 Camaros are modified, in rough shape or both and finding one in like-new condition is nearly impossible.
Fortunately, “dojob” posted a 2002 Camaro Z28 for sale in the LS1 Tech Marketplace that was purchased new by his father and since then, it has seen just over 10,000 miles, so this car is 17 years old,but it is practically new.
The Final LS1 Camaro
When the OP posted his father’s 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 for sale in the LS1Tech Marketplace, he shared an array of pictures along with sharing all of the key details of the car.
“Posting for my 65 yr old father father. Who purchased it new Sept 2002.
$15,999 OBO
2002 Camaro Z28 Z/28
-4L60E automatic transmission
-Red
-Ebony Cloth
– ~10,100 mi.
Title in hand
-Truly like new (new car smell still remains)
-Yes, dent in passenger rocker panel. My father moved zero-radius mower and bumped the car.
Original options include:
-Preferred Equipment Group
-T-tops
-ASR
-Rear defogger
-245/50/16 tires
-Monsoon 500 watt premium
Maintenance to date:
–Mobil 1 5w30 annually
-Tires rotated every 2,000 mi.
YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS VEHICLE, MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE.
-I am very meticulous with all my vehicles. Cleanliness and proper maintenance I am fanatical about. No expense spared.
-Being caught in rain a few times close to home, is the only time it’s been in rain.
-Do not hesitate to contact me
-More pics available upon request”
We have included a handful of the photos here, but if you are seriously considering this car, you should check out all the pictures in the sale post by clicking here.
Near-flawless Fourth Gen
If you are shopping for an LS1 Camaro in perfect shape, this is about as close as you are going to get. The dent on the quarter panel is the only flaw, but that could be easily fixed. Other than that, this 2002 Z28 is stock, gently used and beautifully maintained.We would hope that whoever buys it can appreciate the quality of the car after all of these years, but the odds are better than the buyer will eventually upgrade something.
In any case, if you want an LS1 Camaro from the final year of availability, this 2002 Z28 is an amazing option.
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