The third-generation Camaros don’t get a lot of respect, which is a shame because 30 years since their debut they’re almost kind of cool again. But you have to have something special to make a third-gen Camaro stand out in a positive way; there are just too many rusty beaters driven by guys named Carl who think the height of fashion is a wife beater and a gold necklace.
If you ask us, this 1987 Camaro rock crawler is exactly the kind of special that makes you take a second take. Sitting on a ‘99 Blazer frame and powered by an engine sourced from a Chevelle, this old Camaro is worth every penny of the $4,200 asking price.
Commonly referred to as a “trar,” (truck-car) this Camaro offers the versatility of a 4×4 with the look of an iconic 1980s muscle car. Rolling on 33-inch tires that put your Jeep to shame, the engine was taken from a 1967 Chevelle. The 283 V-8 has a new Holley carburetor, a new fuel oil and water pumps, and is followed by an automatic transmission.
The seller claims it is his daily driver, but he doesn’t have much time for off-roading anymore. We get it, time to move on to the next project. But really, how does one follow up a Camaro-turned-truck? After all, it’s a vehicle that embodies everything great about America, with musclecar looks and off-road versatility. There’s even a Class 2 hitch if you have the desire to tow a small camper on your next excursion.