1976 Chevrolet Camaro Hardtop
With Camaros selling well in 1975 and better in 1976, Chevrolet saw little need to change very much at all about the 1976 model. In fact, on the exterior there were hardly any features to tell the two year models apart, aside from the new brushed aluminum panel that appeared between the taillights on Type LT models. Total production continued on an upward trek it had been on since 1973, and would continue to climb, year to year, until 1980. 182,959 total Camaros were produced throughout the 1976 model year.
For consignment, a 1976 Chevrolet Camaro hardtop showing 92,129 miles that are unverifiable. There were fourteen exterior color options in 1976 and Lime Green, paint code 40, was one of them. The second generation of Camaro would reign from 1970 to 1981, and towards the end of the malaise period in American manufacturing, F-bodies were far and away the most exciting rides coming out of Detroit, in the case of this car, Norwood, Ohio.
Due to modifications of the emissions control devices installed by the manufacturer, please check your local, state, and federal laws to determine if this vehicle is applicable for use on public highways in your area.*
Exterior
Chrome bumpers would hand on another year after '76 and provide some of the only contrast to our Lime Metallic Camaro. Gray headlight bezels blend with the silver eggcrate grille which is in line with the raised cowl on the hood and sits just above black rubber bumper guards. To bookend that aggressive cowl hood, the tail sports a spoiler over the triangular tail lights that are distinctively '74-'77 Camaro. 15-inch Jegs Sport Star wheels adorn the corners with 275/60R15's in back, and 195/65R15's up front, a nice combination of sizes that provides a strong stance with street racer vibes. Most panel gaps are well minded however the hood is misaligned in spots. Metal is in fair condition and imperfections in the paint include touches up scratches, bubbling down low, and some random scratches, including door edges.
Interior
The long F-body doors are covered in patterned black vinyl with column tufting on the top and armrest with storage pockets below. The handle bezel is askew and the mirror adjusting rod on the driver's side is missing but they are otherwise clean and intact. Black vinyl bucket seats show some patina and pick up on the stitched pattern similar to the doors, and the 2+2 seats in back in textured vinyl look good. A 4 spoke steering wheel with Camaro insignia front a tachometer mounted on the column and plastic molded instrument panel with multiple gauges. It's here we note some ill fitting separation from the dash pad. In the center, a more modern AM/FM/CD radio with AUX and USB capability, and a 3 pack gauge cluster below. The passenger side of the dash, while uninspired, is clean and contains a Camaro branded glove box door. In the center console, a Hurst handle shifter set stoutly in a rubber accordion boot with a storage bin and armrest behind it in typical F-body configuration. There's black carpet on the floor with built in heel pad and the gray foam formed headliner above has some areas of depression. A black carpeted trunk liner shows usage and we wouldn't hesitate to carry car parts in the trunk.
Drivetrain
The first thing we notice under the hood are the Holley vintage series valve covers, which stand out in bright red on the 350ci V8. An Edelbrock intake manifold wears a 4-barrel carburetor and a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission sends the gas powered horses to the 10 bolt rear axle with 3.08 gears. Power brakes are on board with disc fronts and drum rears. The valve covers are the showiest part of the engine bay and patina'd headers send spent gases under the car.
Undercarriage
Relatively clean underneath with some surface rust, but not much. Some oil on the pans, but not enough to warrant worry. But there are spots of flaky invasive rust on the floor pans and that is of more concern, but not beyond repair. The dual exhaust run cleanly through FlowMaster mufflers and exit discreetly behind the quarter panel, out of sight from the outside. No catalytic converter is present. Suspension does not veer from the period norms of coil springs in front and leaf springs in the back.
Drive-Ability
The shifter looks mean, but surprise, it's an automatic! This was a common mod back in the day and helped intimidate onlookers and potential racers. But it's cool. And the 350 delivers great sound as well as decent power and acceleration. It's typical F-body comfort inside, a relaxed seating position and good visibility with the best ergonomics could offer at the time. We note the horn is not working and the reverse lights do not illuminate but all other functions operate as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
Heck yeah! A classic car that you can drive with reckless abandon, (to a point)! A car that is not concours level in its presentation, but still has the epic lines of a 70's F-body, rarely seen outside of car shows. This one has some nice presence with the color and wheel combo, the spoiler and cowl hood. It also presents an opportunity to be taken to the next level if that's what you're thinking. Don't be left green with envy, check out this citrus colored Camaro today!
1Q87L6N571454
1-Chevrolet
Q-Camaro
87-2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
L-350ci 4bbl V8
6-1976
N-Norwood, OH Assy Plant
571454-Sequential Unit Number
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