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Jan 1, 2009 | 07:40 PM

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berlinetta

ive never heard of a berlinetta camaro? i used to work at a camaro shop but the car i came across is a 83 berlinetta??? whats the deal with it?

Jan 1, 2009 | 08:37 PM

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Berlinetta was the mid-level trim option for some 2nd and 3rd gens. Both were available with an entry level 305, although many came with a V6. Similar to a RS on the 4th gen, although the 4th RS was not available with a V8.

My old '79 started life as a 305 Berlinetta in which I built a Z28 clone out of it.

Jan 2, 2009 | 08:06 AM

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pretty much Chevys attempt at a "lux" Camaro
3rd gens had this hideous radio pod that stuck straight up from the center

Jan 2, 2009 | 08:32 AM

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Here's a picture of my old 79 Berlinetta (305 car):

Here's a picture of my Dad's current 79 Berlinetta (Came with a 350, but is currently a +.30 over H/C car):

Jan 2, 2009 | 12:03 PM

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My first car was a Met Carmine (rusty brown) 79 Berlinetta, I loved that thing

Jan 2, 2009 | 12:57 PM

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I know the early 80s one came with the spaceship lookign radio pod that came up from the center.

Jan 2, 2009 | 02:01 PM

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My first Camaro was a 1979 Berlinetta w/ a 305 and i called it Budweiser bottle brown and i had a 1985 Berlinetta w/305 and it had the funky swivel stero on the center console and both of them i turned into Z-28'S.

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Jan 3, 2009 | 06:49 PM

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On the 3rd gens don't forget about the pods on the side of the gauge cluster that pulled out with the HVAC on the right side and the headlights on the left side, also they had the digital dash. My brother had one when I was 14 it was kinda cool but nothing I would buy.