Highlights

• American Q-car with left-hand drive, based in the UK from new
• 5.7L LS1 V8 powerplant with 4-speed automatic transmission with over 300bhp
• Factory performance pack
• Rare “Bright Purple Metallic”, one of only 109 Z28s produced in this colour
• Tan and black interior with Targa-top roof
• Valid MOT until May 2024

The Appeal

This example, carrying a rare colour scheme and some thoughtful upgrades, is a rare beast indeed - boasting the desirable performance ratio pack and limited slip diff. If you’ve not cast an eye on a full fat, V8-burbling modern pony car before, it’s the perfect time.

The History and Paperwork

• Built at the General Motors plant in St. Therese, Canada, in 1998
• Exported to the UK from new and registered in 1999
• LHD export model with KM instruments
• Odometer indicates 81,717 km / 50,776 miles - which appears to be authentic
• Eight registered owner changes since 1999
• In current ownership since 2017 
• Valid MOT with no advisories until May 2024
• All MOT tests passed since 2015
• Less than 1000km covered since 2020
• We’re informed that the car comes complete with:
  • A binder of invoices totalling multiple thousands of pounds
  • Good service history
  • MOT certificates and tax discs 

The Interior

• Highly appointed tan and black interior
• Plush tan leather seats in very good order, unmarked carpets and headlining
• Rear seats are in excellent order throughout
• Only gentle creasing and patina
• Door cards unmarked
• Carpets and headlining in excellent order
• We can’t spot any signs of water ingress around the targa-top seams
• Dashboard and instrumentation in excellent order
• The vendor notes that the A/C is not working although system has been vacuum tested and showed as ok
• Tactile centre console with tape player and Theftlock all look in good order
• However, all other options are reportedly in good working order
• Car is complete with original sun blinds
• The boot is in good order, and appears to be both clean and well-lined

The Exterior 

• Highly impressive, streamlined aesthetic
• Bright purple metallic paintwork
• Highly original throughout
• Piano glass T-tops in excellent order
• Paintwork is very good throughout, commensurate with its relatively light use with only a few small chips and marks
• All trims and detailing present nicely, including the Chevrolet branding
• Glass work and lenses in excellent condition
• Arches look to be in good order with no major corrosion we can spot
• Sitting on a full set of Corvette ZR1 wheels, which really suit the car
• Full set of Nankang tyres that look nearly-new
• Underneath, the car is fitted with a larger bore exhaust system
• No signs of corrosion on bodywork, arches are very good with factory spot welds visible all round.
• Overall condition is well above what you'd expect of most 24 year old American cars.

The Mechanics 

• Highly impressive 5.7L LS1 V8 powerplant providing 330hp unmodified
• 4-speed automatic transmission
• Upgraded with:
  • BBK Throttle body
  • SSI intake manifold
  • Air intakes
  • Maximiser headers
  • Large bore exhaust with sports cats
• Engine bay looks in excellent order with no faults we can spot
• The car is reportedly running beautifully with a remarkable sound
• No reports of leaks, knocks, bangs or smoke
• Regularly serviced
• Latest MOT is valid until May 2024 with zero advisories

Summary