This 1982 Camaro Z28 Pace Car Edition is a one-owner car that is in excellent condition. With only 23,000 miles on the clock, this might be a chance to own a clean classic where the value has been on a noticeable increase in recent times. Located in River Falls, Wisconsin, you will find the Camaro listed for sale here on eBay. Bidding has reached $11,100, but the reserve hasn’t been met. If this is a car that you simply have to own, then you could always hit the BIN button at $14,500.

When it was introduced in 1982, the 3rd Generation Camaro represented a very real attempt to recapture some of the performance that had been lost over the previous decade across the Camaro range. There were a lot of different areas that GM chose to tackle in this quest, and styling and aerodynamics was one of the main attributes that gained a real benefit. The new Camaro was a sleek and slippery vehicle, and this look was as much to do with function, as it was to do with form. Drag was significantly reduced when compared to its predecessor, bringing noticeable improvements in performance. The result was also a handsome looking car, and the Silver and Blue paint combination that came with the Pace Car package only served to emphasize this. The paint on this car is essentially faultless, as is the glass and the T-Top. All of the badges and exterior trim appear to be in fantastic condition, while the alloy wheels are free of any staining, pitting, or curb strike. Included with the car are the original Indy 500 decals that the owner could choose to install or leave off the car, along with their attachment instructions.

Taking a peek inside the Camaro reveals an interior that is nearly as well preserved as the exterior. I say “nearly” because the carpet on the driver’s side is looking a bit dirty. However, I suspect that a professional cleaner should be able to revive this. Otherwise, the seats look to be in good condition, with the outer bolsters managing to avoid the wear that can be so prevalent in these cars. The rest of the trim is faultless, and there have been no aftermarket additions made to the car. As well as the distinctive interior trim, the Camaro comes equipped with air conditioning, power windows, power locks, cruise control, a tilt wheel, and an AM/FM radio/cassette player.

Chevrolet worked really hard to recover some of the lost performance from its Z28, and the 1982 model proved that they were on the right track. When compared to the previous year’s 350-equipped Z28, the 1982 model provided some reasonable performance improvements, and it achieved these improvements with a smaller engine. The 1982 Z28 found itself with a 305ci V8, producing 165hp. This is sent to the rear wheels through a 3-speed automatic transmission, while power steering and power front disc brakes are also included. The presentation of the engine bay is just as impressive as the rest of the car, and it is actually quite hard to believe that we are looking at an original car from the early 1980s. The owner doesn’t specifically say how well the car runs and drives, but if appearance is a guide, then it should be pretty good.

I said earlier that values for the 1982 Indy Pace Car have been increasing in recent times, and this fact is true. Values have risen by around 30% over the last 3-years, meaning that these are a classic that is now being truly appreciated. It is possible to find a reasonable example with more miles on the clock for around $10,000, but sums in excess of $20,000 are not unheard of for pristine cars. Remember, values are increasing, so that might make this particular car a canny investment, even at the BIN price.