1977 Chevrolet Camaro LT 305

Chevrolet Camaro LT 305

Year of manufacture: 1977
Engine capacity (ccm): 5.001
Power output: 108 kW / 147 hp
Top speed: 188 km/h
Transmission: automatic
Odometer (unwarranted): 73.800 mls
Production period: 1970 - 1981

Vehicle Description:

• eye-catching 1977 Camaro LT 305 painted in candy apple red
• 305 cci (5.0 litre) V8 engine under the hood, believed to provide 332 Nm of torque
• Hydramatic 3-speed automatic gearbox
• partially refurbished some years back
• interior with tan leather seats
• beige leatherette dashboard and headliner
• valid technical approval until 12/2018 and historic plates
• a classic pony car that is bound to win you over

Model History:
A pony from the Chevrolet stable

After the overwhelming success that Ford had with the Mustang, Chevrolet jumped on the bandwagon in 1967 by presenting the Camaro, a classic "pony car": Technically simple, but with more than enough power, it addressed the identical target group. Right from the start, the car was a great success. Still in the first year of construction, Chevrolet created the mother of all sports packages, called "Z-28". Strangely enough, it was initially not even promoted: word-of-mouth advertising led to an increase in sales.

As early as 1970 the styling was revised, comprising individual elements reminiscent of Italian sports cars. The "European design" went down well in the States. Engine-wise, however, it was typically American: High capacity V8 with up to 6.6 litres bubbled preferably under the long hood, causing a slump in sales during the oil crisis.

Today, the 2nd generation of the Camaro has long become a classic - finding an un-tinkered one has not got any easier after "Transformers" ...