The headlines may surround the sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro 1LE, and before that the fifth-generation Camaro 1LE, but it’s not a new package by any means. We can go back way further to trace the 1LE’s roots, but let’s make a pitstop in 1991.
This 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 1LE was one of the best of the breed when it debuted over 20 years ago and it’s seeking a new home. Specifically, Chevrolet built just 478 Z/28 coupes with the 1LE package, however, since this one has a five-speed manual transmission, which makes it one of 289.
Additional equipment for the 1LE package included an Auburn posi unit, engine oil cooler, four-wheel disc brakes (upgraded for additional performance), aluminum driveshaft, special shocks and more.
The seller states the car has been repainted, but it was done by the original dealership where the car was purchased after it began to peel.
We do wish this was an untouched Z/28 1LE, but the owner has done a few modifications to beef up the car. They include aftermarket shorty headers, new camshaft, Flowmaster muffler and throttle body. Though, the original exhaust setup is still hanging around should the next owner want to return it to stock.
With only 61,000 miles on the odometer, it may be one of the cleanest Z/28 1LE Camaros from this generation still kicking today. And for only $16,900, we’re certainly intrigued. Check out the listing here.
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16k is a bit much for this! I hope he gets it! If it was completely stock then yes. The repaint is fine because it seems to have been warranty work.
We tried to order one these 3rd-gen 1LE’s, but the dealer kept telling us we were nuts, that it wasn’t in their system and they had never heard of a 1LE package. We finally got a hold of the zone rep and he straightened out the dealer, but it was to late to order for 91′. We got our order in for the 92′ iteration and campaigned it until replaced by a 2000 Cobra-R.
Our previous track car, an SVO, was a faster track car on all the tracks we could compare lap times run, but the 1LE was a fun and durable and competitive track car, just not as special or as capable as the SVO. You didn’t have to order the Z28 to get the 1LE package. Ours was and RS. You could get the ‘B4C’ Special Service police package with nearly the same equipment, but you got the Auto tranny and AC.
We stripped the interior and put a cage in and tied the suspension in the process. Added a race seat, harness, fire suppression, wheels and race rubber. Other upgrades followed over the years. I think the brand new interior is still up in the shop storage loft.
A friend of mine had a similar experience when he ordered his 1LE in 1989. Nobody had heard of this car or knew what it was. Zone had to get involved and he finally got the car in June of ’89. It ended up being a trailer queen for the next 13 years attending car shows.
Tre Deuce – if you still have that interior, email [email protected] as I might be interested! Thanks!
Jesse, pretty sure it is still there, but it would be like hunting for a needle in a haystack. There is over fifty years worth of my automotive history buried in the 48’x120′ loft.
The great description below is awsome but incomplete……..the b4c could be had with a LB9/5sp WITH a/c ….. I have 1 it has been put up for me in a garage till I was able to afford a garage. Pictures will eventually…. former THP vehicle it’s green, it’s clean, it’s mean for a sleeper. From THP it was acquired by a Boeing employee sold to another Boeing employee whom was give by the first “owner” after retired from service with high mileage and every paper for province very specifi even down to wiper blades replacements to tire pressures/with mileage, if you know government logs the can be quit cumbersome,lol. Upon acquiring owner1 had it respected the same green as it was original paint code, had engine rebuilt at a very reputable shop and no mods, owner2 got it and had barely broke +7k mileage total since the rebuild in approximately 1997-8. He parked it in garage in 2011 and it’s been keep in garage for me till about a month from now. True story guys. Is it a unicorn I think it is a sub 200 production option and need more info only few references to look at 1 being that fake white one that has hit every auction and the blue one from that jerk in TX that was a different year/province/“new” 350/auto mine is a 1991 sap with records lineage and justification for mileage (as a Texas Highway patrol) anyone got a idea what to insure it value wise with Hagerty?
You can tell a real one by the lack of color matching of the wheels on a SSP they a just the aluminum no paint inlay pictures I’ve used for reference can be judged on wiki to verify please
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