1979 Chevrolet Camaro RS
Sold For: $18,000
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Specifications
| Engine | 350ci V8 | Transmission | 4 Speed Manual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mileage | 78,645 | VIN | 1S87G9N500000 |
| Exterior Color | Orange & Black | Interior Color | Black |
| Seller Type | Dealer | Location | Nashville, Illinois |
Vehicle History
Exterior
* Orange Metallic exterior with Black two-tone Rally Sport striping
* Fresh, high-quality paint job
* Solid and straight body
* Rally Sport stripes
* Dual exhaust
* Custom staggered, color-matched wheels
* New tires
* Lowered stance
* Paintwork inside door jambs in very nice condition
Interior
* Black vinyl interior
* Bucket seats
* Factory 4-speed floor shifter
* Dash in very good condition
* Headliner in nice condition
* New door panels
* Front seat covers appear replaced; rear seat covers appear original
* Small splits present in rear seat upholstery
* Cassette player
* Nice original interior
Mechanical
* 350ci V8 engine (stock configuration)
* 4-Speed Manual transmission
* Rear-wheel drive
* Power steering
* Power front disc brakes
* Rear drum brakes
* Alternator appears to have been replaced
* Minor belt squeal noted briefly on startup, then resolved
Maintenance & Vehicle History
This Camaro RS was purchased out of the Bowling Green, Kentucky area and has undergone a fresh restoration, including new paint, wheels, and tires. The car runs strong, drives well, and the exhaust has a deep, aggressive sound. Power steering operates properly, turn signals are functional, and overall presentation is very clean. The trunk lock is currently missing and will be replaced, additionally, the seller may be replacing the alternator. The car is described as a beautiful driver-quality example that turns heads with its stance, paint, and classic Rally Sport styling. It is located in Nashville, Illinois.
đź§ Did you know?
The 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport marked a stylish milestone in the second-generation pony car era, debuting as a trim package (RPO Z22, available on the base Sport Coupe) with a mandatory eye-catching two-tone paint scheme that divided the body horizontally—accentuating the hood, header panel, grille, headlamp bezels, roof section, upper doors, and rear panel in a contrasting "upper" color against the lower body. Equipped standard with a rear decklid spoiler, sport mirrors, color-keyed Rally wheels, black-finished accents, tri-color Rally Sport decals, and a sport suspension, it blended appearance flair with subtle handling upgrades. Power came from a standard 250ci inline-six or optional V8s like the 350ci (producing around 170-175 hp in standard configuration) detuned for the emissions era, yet it contributed to the Camaro's record-breaking sales year of 282,571 units total, with just 19,101 Rally Sports produced—far rarer than the dominant Z/28 (84,877 built). Amid the 1979 fuel crisis, this RS offered bold '70s styling and affordability, helping solidify the Camaro's popularity peak that no later generation has surpassed.
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| Sold To: | ******* for $18,000 |
| Ended On: | February 28, 2026 4:03 PM EST |
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