West Coast Classics are proud to present this rare and very desirable and collectible 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta, the last model year of the 2nd generation, and boasting upgrades including the optional and top-of-the-line 305 c.i. 5.0L V8 engine matched to an automatic transmission, Bucket seats, T-Tops and presented in its original 'Tuxedo Black' factory color paint over its original 'Red Deluxe Cloth' interior!
The Berlinetta trim package offered a luxurious interior with a focus on a more comfortable and luxurious interior, which was available as an optional upgrade.
Characterized by styling cues designed to distinguish it as a more luxurious model, such as specific paint and striping options for this final model year before the third generation was introduced in 1982.
The Berlinetta's focus on a premium driving experience meant several comfort-oriented items were included as standard equipment:
- Quiet Sound Group: The car featured extensive sound insulation blankets in the doors, roof, rear quarters, and under the carpeting to minimize outside noise, making it the quietest Camaro model.
- Custom Interior: The Berlinetta included a standard custom interior with unique trim and soft, contoured bucket seats.
- Special Instrumentation: A full gauge package, which included a tachometer, voltmeter, temperature gauge, and an electric clock, was standard equipment.
- Deep Twist Carpeting: Luxurious "deep twist" carpeting added a high-end feel to the floor and lower door panels.
- Dual Horns: It featured dual horns, a small but notable upgrade in the effort to enhance perceived quality
Optional Luxury Upgrades
Buyers could further customize their Berlinetta with a variety of comfort and convenience options shared across the Camaro line up such as T-Tops for a near open-air driving experience while maintaining structural rigidity, these removable T-tops, like on this particular example, were a popular choice
The model also sported unique 14x7-inch finned aluminum wheel with gold accenting and a 'Berlinetta' center cap. Its own lower-body pinstriping, gold 'Berlinetta' badging, and headlamp pockets were painted in an accent color. The taillights got a gold and black horizontal divider bar. The interior came standard with custom cloth interior, a rear storage well cover, and additional carpeting on rear wheelhouses. It also came standard with additional body insulation and full instrumentation.
This is one very rare and low mileage example of a last year of the second generation, 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta 2 Door Coupe with the 305 5.0L V8 engine and only 21k original miles! You will look long and hard to find a finer example, with a clean Carfax to confirm the car's low mileage and no history of any accidents.
