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carsandplanes · 12-19-2014, 12:01 AM

Hi everyone,
So first things first I am new to the forum, I am a High School Senior. The bigger topic on hand is the story I have to tell. I currently own a 1979 Berlinetta Camaro, a Camaro with quite the story. My dad bought this car when he was 15 and he and my grandfather built it up as a drag car stroking the 350 to a 383 and long list of other things. However it sat for more than 20 years. This is when my grandfather decided we were going to rebuild it for me to have. So we tore the entire car apart other than the interior. We rebuilt the engine, put brand new accessories in, repainted it the same scheme it was in our garage, saved many parts that seemed to be goners, and many other things all on our own. This was about a year and a half long project. I spent any chance I had helping my grandfather and learning everything I possibly could. We finished the car about a year ago, (I shouldn’t say finished because you can never be finished with a car) since then I have tackled many projects with lights, tires, brakes, wiring, other addition items, and of course just keeping it running and working. This car has been a huge part of mine and my family’s life. It has taught me things I wouldn’t trade for the world, and has allowed me to spend time learning from my dad and grandfather.

The problem however is I will be off to college this coming year and will have to part from it for a period of time so I have begun looking for a new car. In the recent months I have come up with an idea. I purchase a new Camaro to follow my dad’s footsteps. Of course I am picky and am trying to come up with the most similar one to what we already have.
So what I am looking for is a 2014 Victory Red 2SS 1LE Camaro.
I feel like this would be the most similar even though they seem to be hard to come by.
So I am just asking if anyone knows of any for sale to please contact me. I have been working to purchase a car for a while now, and hope to learn a lot about finances in the following years when paying for the car.
I know it is a lot to ask for, but I am really trying to fulfill this dream. Thank you

WHAMMO · 12-19-2014, 01:47 AM

Awesome Camaro, WOW!!! Youre lucky to have that kind of project with your family...

As for a 1LE I suggest you dont loose to much time..because theres not a lot sold per year and 15' is the last year. You can start to look around for 13-15'. Its a hell of a car for the money!! The handling is extremely great. Try to get one with the NPP option, a must IMO. I gave a 1SS and I love it. Its a bit lighter..

Mikey D · 12-19-2014, 06:26 AM

Awesome story and even better car! Try to find a 2013, rear end looks much better and 2013 will be the rarest of the Gen 5 1LE's.

Fraxum · 12-19-2014, 07:06 AM

OP Here is one.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=337133

Given that any 2014 Camaro is now 20% off at the dealers, you could theoretically find a new 1SS 1LE for right around $30K. Even though I have a 2SS 1LE I think a 1SS 1LE is more in the spirit of the 1LE-Z/28. Damn the comfort, let's track!

Right now I would not pay any more than $30K for a used 1LE as well. But you may have to back off on the color.

I love your project Camaro. Keep that car forever if you can. It will mean alot to you as you get older. I bullt a 351 Falcon as a teenager and I wish I could find it now. But even better your grandfather helped you, even cooler. I did mine completely on my own. With no one to guide me I made many mistakes. I am still making them.

Good luck in college. Be careful not acquire too much debt.

MRREVINTO7 · 12-19-2014, 07:25 AM

2014 much improved body ..no mail slot in front and a nice looking wide rear end look due to horizontal tail lamps ..meaner nose and 20% off
I have a silver one I think I'm going to sell it has 1100 miles and vengeance racing kaotic cam pkg and are long tubed with npp exhaust ..I'm going to see my pal at Ford today see if I can get in an order for gt350 if so I'm going back to ford ...by the way
your camaro is really sharp

Hoosier1LE · 12-19-2014, 09:05 AM

http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/de...2002/overview/
Here is a victory red one for sale. If you look on ebay or auto trader you can find a good deal if you are patient. I found mine only one year old last November with 8k miles and saved $14k off the sticker price. And 2013 was the only year for victory red in the 1LE. Making it even more rare. 2014 is red hot.

SteveV · 12-19-2014, 09:54 AM

The previous poster is exactly correct about Victory Red only being offered on the 2013 1LE.

I loved the color so much, I got my 2014 Silverado in the same color.

Be patient and you will indeed find the deal that you want.

Schluney · 12-19-2014, 11:02 AM

Awesome story! I 21 and I love the chance to work on projects with my father and grandfather.. Lucky for me I guess we have about 100 projects

you will love the car! With enough searching I have no doubt you will be able to find one.

carsandplanes · 12-19-2014, 02:53 PM

Thank you all so much!!
I know I must be patient to really get the one I want and have some time before I really need it. But for right now I really think I am looking for a Red Hot 2014 2ss 1le with the dual mode exhaust.
I have been constantly searching on eBay and autotrader. Does anyone have any other recommendations?
Also can you tell if the car has the dual mode exhaust by the quad tip?

Iroc Drew · 12-19-2014, 03:45 PM

Yes. Quad tips indicate Dual Mode exhaust, as long as it is stock. I agree going with the 2014. Redesign looks much tougher than the 2013 IMO. Also 2SS is a good choice for the extra creature comforts as a daily driver. Good Luck with your search.

carsandplanes · 12-19-2014, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iroc Drew

Yes. Quad tips indicate Dual Mode exhaust, as long as it is stock. I agree going with the 2014. Redesign looks much tougher than the 2013 IMO. Also 2SS is a good choice for the extra creature comforts as a daily driver. Good Luck with your search.

Thanks a lot!
What is the CRT package on your camaro?

BruHop · 12-19-2014, 04:44 PM

Beautiful car. Nice job on the restore.

Iroc Drew · 12-19-2014, 05:16 PM

CRT is the color. Crystal Red Tintcoat.

TxBandit911 · 12-19-2014, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikey D

Awesome story and even better car! Try to find a 2013, rear end looks much better and 2013 will be the rarest of the Gen 5 1LE's.

Some people think the '13 front and rear look like garbage. Its fun to have an opinion....

12-19-2014, 12:01 AM	#1
carsandplanes Drives: 1979 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: United States Posts: 3	Story of looking for a 1LE Hi everyone, So first things first I am new to the forum, I am a High School Senior. The bigger topic on hand is the story I have to tell. I currently own a 1979 Berlinetta Camaro, a Camaro with quite the story. My dad bought this car when he was 15 and he and my grandfather built it up as a drag car stroking the 350 to a 383 and long list of other things. However it sat for more than 20 years. This is when my grandfather decided we were going to rebuild it for me to have. So we tore the entire car apart other than the interior. We rebuilt the engine, put brand new accessories in, repainted it the same scheme it was in our garage, saved many parts that seemed to be goners, and many other things all on our own. This was about a year and a half long project. I spent any chance I had helping my grandfather and learning everything I possibly could. We finished the car about a year ago, (I shouldn’t say finished because you can never be finished with a car) since then I have tackled many projects with lights, tires, brakes, wiring, other addition items, and of course just keeping it running and working. This car has been a huge part of mine and my family’s life. It has taught me things I wouldn’t trade for the world, and has allowed me to spend time learning from my dad and grandfather. The problem however is I will be off to college this coming year and will have to part from it for a period of time so I have begun looking for a new car. In the recent months I have come up with an idea. I purchase a new Camaro to follow my dad’s footsteps. Of course I am picky and am trying to come up with the most similar one to what we already have. So what I am looking for is a 2014 Victory Red 2SS 1LE Camaro. I feel like this would be the most similar even though they seem to be hard to come by. So I am just asking if anyone knows of any for sale to please contact me. I have been working to purchase a car for a while now, and hope to learn a lot about finances in the following years when paying for the car. I know it is a lot to ask for, but I am really trying to fulfill this dream. Thank you Attached Images

12-19-2014, 01:47 AM	#2
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,653	Awesome Camaro, WOW!!! Youre lucky to have that kind of project with your family... As for a 1LE I suggest you dont loose to much time..because theres not a lot sold per year and 15' is the last year. You can start to look around for 13-15'. Its a hell of a car for the money!! The handling is extremely great. Try to get one with the NPP option, a must IMO. I gave a 1SS and I love it. Its a bit lighter.. __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.

12-19-2014, 07:06 AM	#4
Fraxum Drives: a M6 LT1 ordered From Becky!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,520	OP Here is one. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=337133 Given that any 2014 Camaro is now 20% off at the dealers, you could theoretically find a new 1SS 1LE for right around $30K. Even though I have a 2SS 1LE I think a 1SS 1LE is more in the spirit of the 1LE-Z/28. Damn the comfort, let's track! Right now I would not pay any more than $30K for a used 1LE as well. But you may have to back off on the color. I love your project Camaro. Keep that car forever if you can. It will mean alot to you as you get older. I bullt a 351 Falcon as a teenager and I wish I could find it now. But even better your grandfather helped you, even cooler. I did mine completely on my own. With no one to guide me I made many mistakes. I am still making them. Good luck in college. Be careful not acquire too much debt. __________________ "Democracy Dies in Darkness" My LT1 Keeper ..... ..... My Car Blog CarPlayList, a free App to build USB and Android Music drives.

12-19-2014, 09:54 AM	#7
SteveV Drives: 2018 ZL1 Camaro 6M Red Hot Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,139 View My Garage	The previous poster is exactly correct about Victory Red only being offered on the 2013 1LE. I loved the color so much, I got my 2014 Silverado in the same color. Be patient and you will indeed find the deal that you want. Attached Images __________________ People are a lot like slinky's: not very helpful most of the time, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs...

12-19-2014, 11:02 AM	#8
Schluney Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 621	Awesome story! I 21 and I love the chance to work on projects with my father and grandfather.. Lucky for me I guess we have about 100 projects you will love the car! With enough searching I have no doubt you will be able to find one. __________________ 14 2SS RS 1LE Recaro NPP Pat G cam and tune, Trick flow heads Long tube headers catless

12-19-2014, 06:26 AM	#3
Mikey D Drives: 2013 SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: North Dallas Posts: 228	Awesome story and even better car! Try to find a 2013, rear end looks much better and 2013 will be the rarest of the Gen 5 1LE's.

12-19-2014, 07:25 AM	#5
MRREVINTO7 Drives: 14 1Le --14 chevy ss sedan 07shelby Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: ny Posts: 357	2014 much improved body ..no mail slot in front and a nice looking wide rear end look due to horizontal tail lamps ..meaner nose and 20% off I have a silver one I think I'm going to sell it has 1100 miles and vengeance racing kaotic cam pkg and are long tubed with npp exhaust ..I'm going to see my pal at Ford today see if I can get in an order for gt350 if so I'm going back to ford ...by the way your camaro is really sharp

12-19-2014, 09:05 AM	#6
Hoosier1LE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Portage,In Posts: 103 View My Garage	http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/de...2002/overview/ Here is a victory red one for sale. If you look on ebay or auto trader you can find a good deal if you are patient. I found mine only one year old last November with 8k miles and saved $14k off the sticker price. And 2013 was the only year for victory red in the 1LE. Making it even more rare. 2014 is red hot.

12-19-2014, 02:53 PM	#9
carsandplanes Drives: 1979 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: United States Posts: 3	Thank you all so much!! I know I must be patient to really get the one I want and have some time before I really need it. But for right now I really think I am looking for a Red Hot 2014 2ss 1le with the dual mode exhaust. I have been constantly searching on eBay and autotrader. Does anyone have any other recommendations? Also can you tell if the car has the dual mode exhaust by the quad tip?

12-19-2014, 03:45 PM	#10
Iroc Drew Drives: 2015 1LE 2SS/RS CRT NPP AYZ NAV SUN Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: North Aurora IL. Posts: 258 View My Garage	Yes. Quad tips indicate Dual Mode exhaust, as long as it is stock. I agree going with the 2014. Redesign looks much tougher than the 2013 IMO. Also 2SS is a good choice for the extra creature comforts as a daily driver. Good Luck with your search. __________________ 1989 IROC Z L98. 2015 Silverado LT. 2015 2SS 1LE.

12-19-2014, 04:44 PM	#12
BruHop Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE,RS,NPP,Recaros in SW Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sacramento Posts: 401	Beautiful car. Nice job on the restore.

12-19-2014, 05:16 PM	#13
Iroc Drew Drives: 2015 1LE 2SS/RS CRT NPP AYZ NAV SUN Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: North Aurora IL. Posts: 258 View My Garage	CRT is the color. Crystal Red Tintcoat. __________________ 1989 IROC Z L98. 2015 Silverado LT. 2015 2SS 1LE.