The windshield motor needs to be replaced.
The interior looks like a smoker lost control of his cherry more than a few times.
The paint is old and in the process of being replaced.
Needs new engine mounts and requires a lot of attention to minor corrections.
I like being able to take a turn at a quick pace and have the car hold like super-glue; and that is exactly what I get from driving this car. It's acceleration will throw your head back and makes getting on the freeways of L.A. no problem.
Definitely a car that could be major pimp-mobile if the time is taken to make the inside and outside look nice.
I have recently purchased a 1987 Camaro Berlinetta and I would have to agree with your comments. I have the same engine and transmission as the car you reviewed, and I have to say, the power is nice. I am in the process of replacing the front brakes, and I noticed the tie-rod ends are shot. That may be something to look for in a Camaro of this age, although I must also note that the car had 93,000 miles upon my purchase, as opposed to 50 some-odd. Another thing to be suspicious about is the weather proofing around the T-tops. Even though it's not a big job, it's an expensive job, and just locating the correct weather stripping is a job in itself. But these are all the things you have to deal with in order to have a "cool" car. I give two thumbs up to the 1987 Camaro Berlinetta.
Let's be honest. The 305 V8 is very slow and not a good motor to upgrade. It only came with 170 horse power and a heavy body. I've driven those Camaros; even with the 350 it's still slow. 93 to 2002 is where the power is.
It's a carbed GM V8... with the removal of the emissions equipment - new intake, carb and exhaust system you can net a good bit of power. Just be sure of what the smog rules are in your state.
If you keep the gearing in the rear end stock, you may even keep respectable MPGs, but it's a toy not a hyper-miler.
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