Sales of Chevy’s Camaro were full of ups and downs during the ’80s. The third generation started its adventure in the automotive space with 189K sold units, with the numbers increasing substantially to 261K units two years later.
Unfortunately, sales nosedived in the following years, dropping to 96K units in 1988. The Camaro recovered to 110K units the next year before collapsing again to 35K units in 1990.
However, it’s important to know that all these numbers have never been confirmed by the GM brand. Chevrolet never shared Camaro production information for the third information, so don’t take these estimates for granted, especially because the information available online is sometimes vague and contradictory.
Leaving aside the crazy rollercoaster ride that the third-generation Camaro ended up becoming, here’s something that will probably catch the attention of many diehard fans. A 1989 Camaro with all the ingredients of a fantastic time capsule landed on eBay, promising something you don’t see often.
The car has only 13K miles on the clock, and eBay seller robshopllc says this is the original mileage. The convertible has spent more time in storage than on the road, but the best thing about it is that it remained in good shape without a prior restoration.
The Ohio dealer sell ing the car on eBay claims this is a rare convertible, but as I said, the actual production numbers are unknown. Truth be told, not many convertibles rolled off the assembly lines in the late’80s, and finding one with only 13K miles on the clock is fairly impossible.
The vehicle comes with the original engine under the hood – a 305 V8, and it’s not a surprise that it starts and runs like a new car. The engine is paired with an automatic transmission.
The interior looks great, and you won’t find any rips or tears. Everything is already in place, but this is no longer a surprise, considering this Camaro is a time capsule. The paint is not perfect. It’s still the original finish, but it shows its age, with some small chips requiring attention if you’re interested in a tip-top shape. However, the car needs nothing if you want to use it as a show car.
Now, let’s talk money.
A Camaro convertible with low miles, completely original, and unrestored is rare. However, considering it’s not exactly a classic, the car can’t sell for big bucks. The owner wants $14K for this convertible, but they also enabled the Make Offer button, leaving the door open to further negotiations. The vehicle is parked in Barberton, Ohio.
Is this the correct price for a 1989 time capsule? Let me know what you think in the comment box below, and I’ll continue to monitor the listing to let you know when the car finds a new home.