1971 Chevrolet Camaro RS Z/28
Description
Chevrolet called it “a sports car for the four of you.” There was a lot truth to that statement, the 1971 Camaro and Corvette shared many of the same engines and transmissions. The second-generation Camaro introduced late in 1970 was more focused on driver experience and featured one of the most beautiful bodies ever to come out of Detroit, influenced by Italian designers. This Camaro was exclusively available as a coupe, and in August 1971, Road & Track honored it as one of the “Top Ten Best Cars in the World.” The 1971 Camaro boasted a revamped interior, featuring new high-back Strato Bucket Seats with integrated headrests.
This mostly original three-owner 1971 Camaro is both the desirable Rally Sport model and the high-performance Z28. It’s powered by the same 350 cu-in LT1 engine found the LT1 Corvette, so free-revving that air conditioning was not available since the revs destroyed the compressors. M22 “Rock Crusher” four-speed manual right out of the Corvette, too, and suspension and brakes developed with lessons learned in the SCCA Trans Am series. Plus, it’s one of the few Camaros around with the original Protect-O-Plate and actual Body Broadcast Sheet, proof this Z28 is genuine Chevrolet.
Highlights
Just three owners from new
Mostly original condition
Original Protect-O-Plate and Body Broadcast Sheet
Original 350 cu-in 330 SAE Gross horsepower LT1 V8
Heavy-duty M22 “Rock Crusher” aluminum case four-speed manual transmission
Finished in Nevada Silver (13) with Tuxedo Black Stripes (19)
Deluxe Cloth Interior (785) with woodgrain and center console
The chassis number (124871N524959) decodes as:
1 – General Motors
2 – Camaro
4 – Eight cylinder
87 – Coupe
1 – 1971 model year
N – Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant
24959 – Sequential production number
This 1971 Chevrolet Camaro RS Z-28 is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just over 86,470 miles at the time of listing which is believed original
Features
The factory options on this 1971 Camaro RS Z-28 include:
AK1 – Custom Deluxe Seat Belts
A01 – Soft Ray Glass
B37 – Floor Mats Two Front & Two Rear (not original)
C50 – Rear Window Defroster
D34 – Vanity Mirror
D55 – Center Console
F41 – Special Performance Suspension (Included with Z/28)
J50 – Power Brakes
M22 – Four speed, close ratio, heavy duty manual transmission
NK4 – Four Spoke Sport Steering Wheel
N40 – Power Steering
T60 – Heavy Duty Battery
U14 – Special Instrumentation
U35 – Electric Clock
U69 – AM/FM Push Button Radio
U80 – Rear Seat Speaker
VO1 – Heavy Duty Radiator
Z22 – Rally Sport Equipment
Z28 – Special Performance Equipment
Z87 – Custom Interior
Contoured, full-foam Strato Bucket Seats
Bright windshield, lower side and full rear window moldings
Lockable glove compartment
Lighter
Heater/defroster
Wall-to-wall, cut-pile, color-keyed carpeting
Hide-A-Way windshield wipers
Flow-through ventilation
Double-panel steel construction
Known Imperfections
Minor paint imperfections include scratches and bubbling paint on the rear fenders
Body repair appears to have filler in the fenders, quarters and rear valance with patch panel on the rear valance
Included
Original Protect-O-Plate
Original Bill of Sale
Original Temporary Registration Certificate
Original Body Broadcast Sheet
Original Owner’s Manual and Sales Brochure
Original driver’s seat upholstery
Additional materials to reupholster the seats
Original dashboard pad
Original jack and tools
Original wheels, center caps and trim rings
Maintenance records, some going back to previous owner
Spare parts
Ownership History
This 1971 Chevrolet Camaro RS Z/28 was delivered on 12 February 1971 to Roy Stauffer Chevrolet Sales, Inc. in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The second owner bought it 26 December 1972 from Bronsberg Pontiac, after it was traded in for a new Trans Am. After 40 years of ownership, the Camaro was sold to the current owner on 25 July 2011. The second owner had the body repaired and repainted due to rust on rear quarters and fenders in the late 1990's. The instrument panel pad was replaced, and the driver’s seat reupholstered, but the original items are included. Upholstery for the remaining seats is also included.
