I'm 48 years old and it's funny because every car you have in your collection would be in my garage if I could. This is the best assortment of cars that you have had. Makes me feel like I'm in high-school.
I’m also 48 years old and I agree with you all these cars I remember growing up with them and they are so cool and brings me back to my childhood memories what a beautiful collection of cars
I’m 48 years old and this brings me back to my childhood when I was in high school these were running up and down the streets back then what a beautiful collection of cars you have you always have to go back to your childhood stuff like you are once in a while it keeps you young again I love it
Well this is crazy! I just stumbled upon your video. The red thing amongst all the spare parts in the trunk is used between the coils of the rear springs to raise the suspension. As soon as you showed the maintenance record, I knew my suspicions were right. That is my Dad's writing and yes, he kept meticulous records! The oil pressure readings at idle and higher rpm. The spare parts neatly organized. He was extremely particular about upkeep on his vehicles and did all the work himself. All of the interior vinyl received regular protectant. I do know the car was sold locally, (Grand Rapids, MI) and may have been sold one more time? I hope you enjoy the car! He would be happy that someone like you ended up with it. Best wishes...
Don't be ashamed to say that car is one of your dream cars, man. I would do anything to get a hold of a 4 door '93 Chevy lumina euro spec again. Had one for a few years and I hate the fact I sold it. Love the channel. Love your passion too, brother. Keep it up.
There is a white one Lumina in Burnaby BC Canada. I ended up not buying it I bought a 2007 Chevy Cobalt SS. The car is in marketplace in Facebook. The guy selling it said his dad died and left it to him. If I had the money I would buy it. It's white grey interior. It's the high sport model loaded
I’m with you on dream cars being things nobody else thinks of. I love older cars because of certain memories and remembering how nice they were when I was a kid. And being older I see cars back then as better quality. And I love this car also! Loved it as a kid. Love you for saving these cars. If I had the money I’d do the same!
Thank you Randy for the drive down memory lane. I graduated high school in 86 and my buddy Tom got a new Z24. Those summer days at the Jersey shore were amazing. The cars aged better than the girls we met.
That car is the same age as me! I like the wheels! I like how it's all completely factory, down to the radio! The miles are still really low for a 35 year old car! I just love that 2.8 starter sound! Brings back so many memories since my parents had an S10 Blazer and Cutlass Ciera with that engine. The price may be a little high, but if you can afford it and you love it, that's what matters!
Great job on this! I has the same car, same color back in the day, bought new! This brought back old memories of my younger adult years! I really liked that car (Had the EGR replaced under warrenty several times) but really didn't like the wheels. I painted the "inside" parts with that same blue spray paint, haha! Made them look a little different and not as odd. That blue font instrument cluster is what really brought back the feeling of driving this car. Back when this was new, it was a fairly decent car and a lot of bang for the buck, considering almost every other car this size had a 100 horsepower or less four cylinder engine. The exhaust sound of this car was one of its trademarks - it sounded awesome, and made it sound much faster than it really was! Thanks for posting - it's great to see a common car such as this in such good condition, and being appreciated for what it was. 👍👍
Kids today just can't comprehend that 135 horses was a ridiculous amount in 1988. The Escort GT was making 110. My 1991 Escort Pony made 88 horses. But at 2,100 pounds, it could move.
This generation of Cavalier was the best one by far, in looks and function and overall reliability. I always loved this generation Z24, and the blue on silver is the best color combo
I had a metallic blue '92 and agree. Great and fun cars, that looked really nice. Looking back, wow we are spoiled today. I have a ~500hp Challenger. These Cavaliers were like 135hp. LOL....
Randy another great video! I am in my 70's and never miss any of your videos as they are all very well presented and just a great variety, I especially enjoy the videos of you Mike and Santa, if I lived around you I would visit often, bottom line I wish you the very best and prosperity you are just a nice guy 👍😊
Wow, somebody REALLY liked that car. That has to be the best example of a z24 I've ever seen! And it actually has some miles on it. I know you'll take good care of it Randy congratulations.
I have never searched Z24 on YT before - wow! I bought a blue 89 Z24 5sp as my first new car out of college because I couldn't afford the insurance on a Vette, Camaro, or Mustang. I loved that car and really appreciate your comments about joy and nostalgia. Great video and great find.
Whoa! Memories man!! I had 2 of those. An 88 and an 89. Fiber glass hood, working air induction. The "grime" under the hood means it was probably rust proofed with an oil based product. My 2 cars were 5 speed, sun roof. They were good times.
Great example of a Z24, the grime under the hood is probably oil spray rust protection. I’m sure that helped to preserve the car. Enjoy your dream car 👍
3K sounds like a great deal on a running and driving 80s car in that condition. I had a 1994 Chevy Cavalier that my parents bought and I made the payments on it in high school working at a fast food joint. It was a regular 2 door cavalier but I loved that car.
My very first car was a 1994 Cavalier RS so this very nostalgic for me! I loved that car but it being first, I didn’t treat her very well 😢 I wish the best with your dream car and look forward to seeing the cleaned up engine and any work you do on it!
I had an 89 z24 in the early '90s. That car was bulletproof same motor as yours. I maxed that speedometer out doing 120 plus miles an hour with it. The hood is fiberglass. They are quite quick from what I can remember. Excellent find in such great awesome condition! Keep up the great content!
You're not alone, man. These are some of my favorite cars of all time. I'm almost 40 and I grew up around these and all the GM cars from back then and they all hold a special place in my heart. My Dad had an '86 Z24, which was the old square design. Black and loaded with the digital dash and everything. I ended up having a Black '90 Beretta GT, then a Teal '91 Beretta GT. I could go on and on about the cars from this era. You're definitely not alone in your love for these cars! And this one is so nice! 👍
I've recently discovered your channel and am thoroughly enjoying it. Living in Scotland there are very few American cars or our roads and your cars take me back to cars that I saw and lived in films & TV from the 70s onwards, keep the content coming and remember - one man's junk is another man's treasure.
I always wanted one too! That’s the best color they came in. I have a set of Citation X-11 wheels that would look good on there. That red thing is an air bag to go inside the rear coil springs
Randy, I really enjoy seeing you find and revive these cars from your youth. The Z24 was one of the cars I had relished from my younger days too. Keep doing what makes you happy and all will be good. Thank you
My favorite part about 80s and early 90s cars if you can get good cars with good engines still and yet they are old enough that they are pretty easy to work on. The first car I ever learned to really work on was a 1993 Chevy Lumina Euro with the 3.1 which was an evolution of the 2.8. That engine was great. Extremely reliable. In the end I ended up rebuilding it with new rods shafts and performance cam as well as hydraulic rockers. I bored it and stroked it to 3.3L and even built a small custom turbo system using the Garret T28 turbo and piping I did myself because no one made a kit for a Lumina lol. So much learning on that car. Was a ton of fun. I was lucky to have had a LOT of experienced mechanics around willing to help me and of course my trusty Chilton’s manual lol.
In my opinion your taste in cars which happens to be similar to mine makes this channel the best on UA-cam keep up the good work and keep bringing these old school cars
My mother had a 1986 Z24 which I think was the first year for them. It didn’t last long in the family vehicle lineup. She traded it for a 1985 Z28 which was totally AWESOME! I was allowed to drive it and loved it….still haven’t figured out why T-tops disappeared (best invention EVER). I graduated high school in 1987 so I really loved my cars.
Oh the memories come flooding back! I remember being a 20 year old in 1988, checking out this car and thinking how cool it was. I wanted one this exact same color, but didn't have the money for it. 1988 was definitely a "unique" year for cars, not always in the best way though. Those wheels were definitely 1988, that's for sure.
My 1988 Fiero GT will always be one of my favorite cars. I loved my 86 T-Top GT as well, but being the last year, the 88 held a spot in my dingy old hearts.
@GalagaKing2 I owned two Alliance GTAs....they were fun drivers but grossly underpowered. If I remember right, it was rated at something like 100 horsepower. I've looked several times over the years to buy another one with the thought of doing a swap, but there are very few survivors.
@@timc9893 I know me too. Looked good at the time as well. I owned a 80 trans-am candy apple red with lock T-Tops and once a 1968-69 R/T charger 440 but it was stolen and totalled. Funny thing was when we found it the engine was completely gone😭
I learned to drive in a 88 convertible version of this with the 3.1. To me it was a great car. I was so disappointed when it got totaled in 05 but everyone walked away so a safe car as well.
I’m 54 and remember seeing these cars in my HS parking lot. The rich kids had the SS MCs and IROCs. I had a 76 camaro it was still cool just older at the time.
I absolutely love the wheels! Authentic late 80s. The 80s/90s cars are my favorite content of yours. I was born in the 80s so these were what I spent my childhood in. Still miss the mid-80s Pontiac 6000 Safari wagon my mother had back then.
Those Rims/wheels/tires combo is soo perfect for this car as it matches the back tail-lights in design along with its' box body, giving such a unique retro style. Such beautiful detail.
Great video! This really took me back to the 80's. Both my brother and my Dad had the exact same Z24 as you back in 1988. I always loved them. To me, they were what I called junior muscle cars. The Z24, Dodge Shadow/Plymouth Duster V6 (I used to own a '91 Duster), Dodge Daytona IROC were all junior muscle cars to me and I loved them all. I mean, a Cavalier with a functional cowl induction hood? That was awesome! The growl from the exhaust, the ground effects kit....the 80's weren't the best time for cars, but there were a few standouts and this was one of them. I'm glad I found this channel. Can't wait to see more.
I absolutely get it and love this car as well! The memories are flooding in. My Mom bought a brand new left over 88 Cavalier RS 5 speed in January of 89. It was that same blue color as well. That car was how I learned to drive a standard! Also, I’m glad you’re happy and I could tell how genuine it was in your voice and face! I don’t understand why others can’t just leave when they aren’t in agreement with something. It’s alright for everyone to have varying opinions & tastes. Glad i found your channel! It seems we have similar interests. Thank you for the great video!
I grew up with cars like that Cavalier, love it. I liked all the oddballs like that. Cars like that, the Beratta, Bonneville SSEi, Buick Le Sabre T-Type, Mercury Capri RS. Bring on "weird " stuff and I will keep watching!
I absolutely love it. Its these cars you buy that keep me watching your videos. Hell, i was so excited when you bought the old Chevy Citation. The Sunbird, the mustang, the Monte and that Grand national are all the cars i grew up with in Detroit. Seeing these cars puts the biggest smile on my face.
I had two friends with basically this identical car in high school, and shortly after. Seeing this generation Cavalier in this color brings back a LOT of good memories. They were in way rougher shape, smelled like wet dog, ran on 3 cylinders, but man, we had fun in them. I think theirs were a 92 and a 94.
The red rubber thing is supposed to go inside of the coil spring for a cheap air ride essentially. Hope this helps. I used to work on motor homes and rvs and they used these in conversion vans and other vehicles for ride quality
I'm amazed and pleasantly surprised to see that a basically, "throw-away" GM car actually lasted this long and is in this condition. Someone must've really put time and money into keeping this car on the road.
they really werent that bad. the interiors werent great but they were mechanically simplistic, you could keep them going for a long time because they were easy to work on and the parts were cheap. i had a 91 2.2 that i bought for $2,200 drove it for 7 years and sold it for $400. i put 100K myself on that car, when i got rid of it the odometer quit working it was over 200K. it had a 2.2 TBI, i had to do a head gasket. a few hours of work and $150 worth of parts and it was rolling down the road again. if they were still readily available today rust free, i would still buy one. they cost almost nothing to operate. almost everything today is overpriced, over-engineered nonsense.
@@adamjoyner678All compact cars back then were treated as "starter cars" or "disposable". We NEVER in our right minds thought that they would be treated like an antique 20-30 years down the road; IF they lasted that long.😮😮
I love this car, man. I'm so glad you're sharing it with us. There's something so honest and good about these old cars, I can't help but smile to see these generally unloved cars still around today and in good shape. If I saw this car available locally for that price, I wouldn't be able to resist!
Randy you’re not the only person who feels like you do. I’m at the same point. I miss even cars I didn’t care much for just because they remind one of the beautiful memories of my youth in the USA. It angers me that the world is such a mixed up place these days. I still love the USA but couldn’t afford to live there so I left. If the food didn’t have so many additives and the cost of living wasn’t so high, I’d move right back in a heartbeat. I miss America.
Cars like this is what helped build your channel and attract a large number of your subscribers, just like me. As you mentioned, I find myself yearning to relive the era of these cars and enjoy the rare moment they are seen on the road today. No, they weren't great cars, but they are great memories. Your fleet is absolute gold currently, keep up the good work!
Yeah, I love these cars, too. I had a white 1987 Z24 which I got from my sister and brother in law. I loved that car. It just ran and drove fantastic. Those 2.8's only had 120 horse power but the throttle response was just amazing. That coupled with the fact that the curb weight on these cars is light they really scoot! So fun to drive. I never had any engine problems at all. And, even though I never changed the tranny fluid--shame on me--I never had any problems with it. I was very religious about oil and filter changes, though. Every 3,000 miles. Slick 50 once. Never had a check engine light. It had 223,000 miles on it when I sold it. Still ran excellent. Sad face. Thanks for the vid and memories.
Amazing find. LOTS of great memories watching you go through that. I shared an '88 Z24 with my brother in the mid-90s. Wouldn't have been able to afford it, but my parents had an antique shop and helped the owner of the local Chevy dealer replace some furniture at a big discount after a terrible house fire. He knew we just turned driving age and returned the favor by offering the Z24 at a price we couldn't refuse. Pretty special to have as our first car. Practical but sporty enough - the burble of the exhaust , slightly stiffer springs, and subtle interior and body upgrades really went a long way compared to the stock Cavalier, and it was very reliable compared to the family's '78 G20 van and '82 Camaro. After a few years my brother took over ownership and unfortunately didn't take good care of it, but it still went 180k miles on the original engine and trans (the Camaro was on its third engine by then). I wound up hooked on getting the "performance" trim of otherwise boring cars (Volvo 240 Turbo, Sentra SE-R, Fiat 500 Abarth, etc), but the Z24 started it all, and if I'd seen that one for $3k I'd have likely bought it without even thinking. A really great car for the time.
Hey Randy all that grime under the hood is rust proofing, very common to see cars covered in that up here in Canada. Especially with that car being from Michigan, shows the owner truly loved the car. My aunt had a red one when I was a kid and she was definitely the cool aunt in the family! Love the videos man, keep doing what you do 🤙🏼 13:57
You sure brought back some good memories for me Randy, I had the exact same car and mine was red and I loved and had a lot of fun with it. Very happy you were able to find a wonderful little suviver 😊👍
It was my dream car and I was lucky enough to own an 89 Z24 in the exact color combination. The checkerboard wheels bring back memories. I am looking to get another one some day. I paid $3000 for my car back in 2001 and the car had 60,000 miles on it.
I always liked these. My stepfather drove a few as a dealer demo and a few years later I worked the dealer lot. They were fun to drive, especially with a stick. And they had a unique growl under acceleration. Cool car, man.
I had a 91 in the same color, when the 2.8 was upgraded to the 3.1l 5speed manual, such a fun little car. Unfortunately the previous owner did not keep up regularly on oil changes and the motor died due to sludge buildup
I always liked the body style of the Z24. I think for 3k you got what you wanted. If it's something you want then you didn't overpay for it. And it looks and runs really well. Congrats!
Wow, being from the UK I never even knew these existed and I love it! Properly incapsulates that 80's style. Seems to be a great example too and well looked after!
Crazy story! My dad had a Cavalier Z24 back in the late 80s when he lived in Long Beach California. His had the digital cluster and he was on the 405 or 110 freeway (don’t remember which one) and wanted to see if it will read over 100 mph which it did. He was literally blowing everybody’s doors off until he merged over a lane to his right and made the lightest contact on the rear passenger corner with another vehicle so basically a pit maneuver which sent him doing 360s in the middle of the highway. He was gripping the shifter so hard that it literally bent 45 degrees to the left! It was in neutral but because the shifter was so bent, he had to pull over and unbend the shifter so it can shift back into drive as it was stuck!
Thanks for showing this well preserved time capsule. I love seeing the rare specd vehicles of yesteryear, regardless of how crummy they are known to be. But glad to see this one was taken care of.
Dang that Cavalier looks great, I would love to own that. Your video has got me to start looking for one. I had an 85 4door LS and in 1987 drove from Tennessee to Daytona Beach with 5 people and all our luggage, of course I had to install a luggage rack on the trunk, but it handled the trip with no issues. It only had a 2.0L 4 cylinder.
That Cavalier was clearly babied by its prior owners. Great purchase, don’t let the trolls get you down. That paint is gorgeous and the body style is beautiful, like many GM 80’s cars.
This video makes me miss my first new car so badly! I totally understand your feelings about this car. It makes me wish I could go back in time. I was just through my first year in the Marine Corps and saved enough for a down-payment on a new car. I just turned 21. My dad agreed to co-sign a loan for me. One of my older brothers helped me pick out a new red 86 Pontiac Sunbird GT, 4 cylinder, 5 speed manual, tilt steering, cruise control, power steering, and brakes. Pop up sunroof. Same looking aluminum alloy wheel design as the Trans Am at that time. Goodyear Eagle GT white letter tires. Pop-up headlight covers. Trans Am style tail lights. Trunk lid rear spoiler. It was such a good-looking car for the time.
Thank you so much for sharing this find with us! If you find a Beretta and a Lumina from around the same year to add to the collection, that would be awsome! I hope you have many many years on the road to show with this garage beauty!
Randy for an older 80’s car you did good (in my opinion). I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s so I feel for your passion for those vehicles. I am currently looking for a 1975 or 76 Monte Carlo as well as a 1985
I'm 46 and had an '88 Chevrolet Beretta GT with the same 2.8 mpfi v6 this z24 does. It was the best car I ever had hands down. Thanks for the nostalgia!
Just subscribed after seeing this video. First time watching you. Glad YT recommended it. I love to see these old vehicles in great shape, even if they weren't appreciated or even good back in the day. My personal vehicle is overlooked by virtually everyone, but it's mine and that's all it takes in my opinion to be something special. Clearly someone loved this car dearly and it shows. For $3k? It wouldn't be for me, but if you really wanted one your whole life this is probably in all likelihood the best one still alive. Living in New England, all of these were rusted away by 2000.
Seeing this car made my day! I remember in elementary school, one of the frequent parent volunteers had a very similar car. My family owning only GM cars to that point, it certainly had me wishing...if only my parents were that cool to drive a Cavalier Z24 :D Not to mention later wishing for the early 90's version of it for myself!
I never thought I would admit to this on social media but damn I am jealous!! Love everyone of of your purchases, in fact if you ever need someone to drive any of them around (wink wink) I am totally available….. Awesome purchases Randy!! 👍🏼
This takes me back 25 years ago when I first got my license at 16 my parents bought me my first car a 1988 Chevy Cavalier Z24 in red! I loved that car. Mine was a manual with the digital cluster and the headliner sagged on mine too but it was only 10 years old in 1998!
Dude that’s so awesome. I love those and that’s the best color! My dad had that same car as a very and I loved it! That little 2.8 had nuts too especially when it was one of the first cars you have ever driven! Just awesome! I’m happy for you brutha! Love it!
I’ve never watched your channel until just now. You did excellent at $3000 because you have about as good of an example of a second generation phase one Z24 that one could ask for. The condition is exceptional! These cars were typically owned by younger people who didn’t always take the best care of them. Cars from this era tend to have really bad paint quality from the factory and also rusted out really easily, especially in the Midwest. The body on yours is well above average condition and you have it in a really good color. The condition of the original interior is absolutely mind blowing! Even if you tried to take care of these cars the interiors would disintegrate. On yours, the dash, center console, the armrests, the seats, the carpet, are all just phenomenal! It certainly tells the story of a car that did not live outside. It’s very clear that someone showed that car lots and lots of love. The only thing that could have possibly made it better would be if it was a manual. I think this is the only second generation phase one model that I’ve ever seen without the digital dash outside of a 1990 model. I used to have a second generation phase two (1993) 5-speed Z24 that I sold close to 20 years ago. Like you, I’ve had a G-body (Cutlass), fox body 5.0, 4th generation F-body…. But of all the cars I’ve had, the 93’ Z24 is the one I wish I could have back. No, it wasn’t the fastest or the best breathing machine; but the exhaust note was great for a little V6 and it was a fun car to drive in a stick. Like you stated, these cars are tied to the memories of our youthful years that we lived. The amount of spare parts that came with your car was pretty cool too. If I recall, lots of parts typically would start going bad on those 60 degree V6 motors between 60k miles and 100k miles. I’m surprised they didn’t include a TCC lockup solenoid as that was super common to go on that particular transmission. I live in a major urban center with a huge metropolitan area where these cars were everywhere and cheap back in the day. In 2023 they don’t seem to exist in the wild anymore but still pop up for sale every once in a blue moon. There are usually two types that pop up for sale around here, really nice, and really beat up. The nice ones are usually convertibles, usually automatic, and typically people are asking $5,000-$8,000 for them depending on how low the miles are. The beat up ones are super rusted and someone would be lucky to get anyone to buy it at their $1500 price. So believe me, at $3000, for that car, you did awesome.
The 2.8 in the 3rd gen F-bodies weren't bad and truthfully more fun then I thought possible before driving a couple (both 5-speed manual and auto). I had a base model '85 Cavalier with Z-24 sideskirts. The red thing in the trunk is a helper airbag. It goes inside the coil spring and when inflated, the load capacity is increased.
My first car was a 91 Cavalier, 2.4 ltre 5 speed manual. There isn't much more I want than this car back. At 40, I still have dreams about this car. Loved, the video, thank you!
I'm 58 and remember when these cars were out, my female co-worker had an 85' Z24 same color. I admit I was envious of her while driving my 1981 4-speed Mercury Capri. I'm glad you found your "dream car". I'm sure many of us would love to be able to buy their "dream car"!!, It looks great from the video!! Today's cars have way to much bs in them (to malfunction), I'd take a car from the 80's-90's anytime!!
A lovely Cavalier. I'm totally agree that is better than new from factory, not just the suspension but the whole car. The written down maintenance record is about top notch and i have feeling the previous owner was so careful that he/she didn't dare to have a engine wash on it. Excellent purchase 😃👍
I am a fangirl of the Z24 to death. I'm 46 years old, your car is not only exquisite to look at, the logs of everything all the way thru.. well, let's just say I'm feeling giddy. I was so very lucky enough to own a 1989 Z24 Convertible back in 2008. I loved that car with my entire heart. I was is my later 20's, maybe early 30's (I cannot recall 😂) and I let it go after it threw a rod. It was one of the saddest days of my car loving life... I should have kept it. You have a peice of history there, I'm happy for you! Haters can hate. No matter! Nice find dude!
I love these older cars. I had an 84 olds cutlass supreme brougham. I loved that car and wish I still had it. I’ve always loved the cavalier and have always wanted one along with the Buick Grand National. These older cars bring me back to the high school days for me. Love this video.
Im 56 years old and thinking back to 1988, I well remember the Z24 and always liked how they look along with the Beretta. And, those rims look great. Clean looking car, hope it runs well and hope you enjoy it!
Dude, you got a gem right there. My first brand new car was an 88 Cavalier but it wasn't a Z24. I loved that car and it never broke down on me even once in the 5 years I had it. That thing is so clean all except the engine but a little engine degreaser will take care of that. Well done my friend and subbed!
My late father had one just like this same wheels just maroon. This brought me back to those times and memories with him. Actually made me want one now.
I'm 41 and I used to drool over this and the Beretta. Never had the opportunity to own one and rarely see them on the road anymore. I think you found a gem 👍
I'm 48 years old and it's funny because every car you have in your collection would be in my garage if I could. This is the best assortment of cars that you have had. Makes me feel like I'm in high-school.
Same here. Also am 48 years old and had a classmate who had the Beretta and got it stuck in the snow and helped dig him out.
I graduated in ‘91, his collection looks like my high school parking lot.
I love the 71 to 73 mustangs. They're my favorite mustangs.
I’m also 48 years old and I agree with you all these cars I remember growing up with them and they are so cool and brings me back to my childhood memories what a beautiful collection of cars
I’m 48 years old and this brings me back to my childhood when I was in high school these were running up and down the streets back then what a beautiful collection of cars you have you always have to go back to your childhood stuff like you are once in a while it keeps you young again I love it
Someone really took good care of that car... Excellent buy at $3,000. Blows my mind.
What a time warp! My first car was a red ‘88 Cavalier Z24 with a 5-speed transmission. Loved that car and wish I’d never sold it!
I still have mine, mine was 500 back in 99-00, manual and painted it canary yellow with Aztec silver ground effects
That was awesome! I’m 52 was a teenager in the 80s and it’s amazing how you look back at the time capsules that you find. You found a very clean one.
Well this is crazy! I just stumbled upon your video. The red thing amongst all the spare parts in the trunk is used between the coils of the rear springs to raise the suspension. As soon as you showed the maintenance record, I knew my suspicions were right. That is my Dad's writing and yes, he kept meticulous records! The oil pressure readings at idle and higher rpm. The spare parts neatly organized. He was extremely particular about upkeep on his vehicles and did all the work himself. All of the interior vinyl received regular protectant. I do know the car was sold locally, (Grand Rapids, MI) and may have been sold one more time? I hope you enjoy the car! He would be happy that someone like you ended up with it. Best wishes...
Awesome man
This comment should be pinned to top. Possibly a follow up as car guys love history of a vehicle
@@vadneysean72 I agree
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Not sure if you figured it out, but your red "vacuum ball" is a form of air bag that goes in the rear springs
Yup exactly. Air lift is a very reputable brand too.
Don't be ashamed to say that car is one of your dream cars, man. I would do anything to get a hold of a 4 door '93 Chevy lumina euro spec again. Had one for a few years and I hate the fact I sold it. Love the channel. Love your passion too, brother. Keep it up.
There is a white one Lumina in Burnaby BC Canada. I ended up not buying it I bought a 2007 Chevy Cobalt SS. The car is in marketplace in Facebook. The guy selling it said his dad died and left it to him. If I had the money I would buy it. It's white grey interior. It's the high sport model loaded
I’m with you on dream cars being things nobody else thinks of. I love older cars because of certain memories and remembering how nice they were when I was a kid. And being older I see cars back then as better quality. And I love this car also! Loved it as a kid. Love you for saving these cars. If I had the money I’d do the same!
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Thank you Randy for the drive down memory lane. I graduated high school in 86 and my buddy Tom got a new Z24. Those summer days at the Jersey shore were amazing. The cars aged better than the girls we met.
That car is the same age as me! I like the wheels! I like how it's all completely factory, down to the radio! The miles are still really low for a 35 year old car! I just love that 2.8 starter sound! Brings back so many memories since my parents had an S10 Blazer and Cutlass Ciera with that engine. The price may be a little high, but if you can afford it and you love it, that's what matters!
Great job on this! I has the same car, same color back in the day, bought new! This brought back old memories of my younger adult years! I really liked that car (Had the EGR replaced under warrenty several times) but really didn't like the wheels. I painted the "inside" parts with that same blue spray paint, haha! Made them look a little different and not as odd. That blue font instrument cluster is what really brought back the feeling of driving this car. Back when this was new, it was a fairly decent car and a lot of bang for the buck, considering almost every other car this size had a 100 horsepower or less four cylinder engine. The exhaust sound of this car was one of its trademarks - it sounded awesome, and made it sound much faster than it really was! Thanks for posting - it's great to see a common car such as this in such good condition, and being appreciated for what it was. 👍👍
Kids today just can't comprehend that 135 horses was a ridiculous amount in 1988. The Escort GT was making 110. My 1991 Escort Pony made 88 horses. But at 2,100 pounds, it could move.
This generation of Cavalier was the best one by far, in looks and function and overall reliability. I always loved this generation Z24, and the blue on silver is the best color combo
I had a metallic blue '92 and agree. Great and fun cars, that looked really nice. Looking back, wow we are spoiled today. I have a ~500hp Challenger. These Cavaliers were like 135hp. LOL....
Randy another great video! I am in my 70's and never miss any of your videos as they are all very well presented and just a great variety, I especially enjoy the videos of you Mike and Santa, if I lived around you I would visit often, bottom line I wish you the very best and prosperity you are just a nice guy 👍😊
Wow, somebody REALLY liked that car.
That has to be the best example of a z24 I've ever seen! And it actually has some miles on it. I know you'll take good care of it Randy congratulations.
I have never searched Z24 on YT before - wow! I bought a blue 89 Z24 5sp as my first new car out of college because I couldn't afford the insurance on a Vette, Camaro, or Mustang. I loved that car and really appreciate your comments about joy and nostalgia. Great video and great find.
Whoa! Memories man!! I had 2 of those. An 88 and an 89. Fiber glass hood, working air induction. The "grime" under the hood means it was probably rust proofed with an oil based product. My 2 cars were 5 speed, sun roof. They were good times.
Great example of a Z24, the grime under the hood is probably oil spray rust protection. I’m sure that helped to preserve the car. Enjoy your dream car 👍
I've basically just said the same thing about it looking dirty under the Hood 😊👍
Yep, fluid film or some other type of rust protectant.
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3K sounds like a great deal on a running and driving 80s car in that condition. I had a 1994 Chevy Cavalier that my parents bought and I made the payments on it in high school working at a fast food joint. It was a regular 2 door cavalier but I loved that car.
My very first car was a 1994 Cavalier RS so this very nostalgic for me! I loved that car but it being first, I didn’t treat her very well 😢 I wish the best with your dream car and look forward to seeing the cleaned up engine and any work you do on it!
Not a car I ever had love for, but this is an amazing find. So glad for the person who kept it in such beautiful shape and the love you have for it.
I had an 89 z24 in the early '90s. That car was bulletproof same motor as yours. I maxed that speedometer out doing 120 plus miles an hour with it. The hood is fiberglass. They are quite quick from what I can remember. Excellent find in such great awesome condition! Keep up the great content!
that engine in that car is NOT a good engine
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You're not alone, man. These are some of my favorite cars of all time. I'm almost 40 and I grew up around these and all the GM cars from back then and they all hold a special place in my heart. My Dad had an '86 Z24, which was the old square design. Black and loaded with the digital dash and everything. I ended up having a Black '90 Beretta GT, then a Teal '91 Beretta GT. I could go on and on about the cars from this era. You're definitely not alone in your love for these cars! And this one is so nice! 👍
LOVE the car!!, I'm 52 years old, when I turned 18 I owned an '89 Z24 Hardtop (no sunroof) burgundy with silver ground effects. Brings back memories!
I've recently discovered your channel and am thoroughly enjoying it. Living in Scotland there are very few American cars or our roads and your cars take me back to cars that I saw and lived in films & TV from the 70s onwards, keep the content coming and remember - one man's junk is another man's treasure.
I always wanted one too! That’s the best color they came in. I have a set of Citation X-11 wheels that would look good on there. That red thing is an air bag to go inside the rear coil springs
Randy, I really enjoy seeing you find and revive these cars from your youth. The Z24 was one of the cars I had relished from my younger days too. Keep doing what makes you happy and all will be good. Thank you
It looks like Marty McFly brought it to 2023 directly from 1988. It is BEAUTIFUL!! My first time on your channel, and I am already hooked.
My favorite part about 80s and early 90s cars if you can get good cars with good engines still and yet they are old enough that they are pretty easy to work on. The first car I ever learned to really work on was a 1993 Chevy Lumina Euro with the 3.1 which was an evolution of the 2.8. That engine was great. Extremely reliable. In the end I ended up rebuilding it with new rods shafts and performance cam as well as hydraulic rockers. I bored it and stroked it to 3.3L and even built a small custom turbo system using the Garret T28 turbo and piping I did myself because no one made a kit for a Lumina lol. So much learning on that car. Was a ton of fun. I was lucky to have had a LOT of experienced mechanics around willing to help me and of course my trusty Chilton’s manual lol.
I always liked these. I know it's a Cavalier, but it just looks good. I like the wheels. I'd ceramic coat it.
In my opinion your taste in cars which happens to be similar to mine makes this channel the best on UA-cam keep up the good work and keep bringing these old school cars
I appreciate that!
This video made me a little teary eyed as it brought me back in time. I'm 47 and I too grew up with the 2.8 motors. So cool
The sound out of that exhaust brought back memories..had an 86 hatchback..same motor, interior, and color..loved her, she was my first
My mother had a 1986 Z24 which I think was the first year for them. It didn’t last long in the family vehicle lineup. She traded it for a 1985 Z28 which was totally AWESOME! I was allowed to drive it and loved it….still haven’t figured out why T-tops disappeared (best invention EVER). I graduated high school in 1987 so I really loved my cars.
Oh the memories come flooding back! I remember being a 20 year old in 1988, checking out this car and thinking how cool it was. I wanted one this exact same color, but didn't have the money for it. 1988 was definitely a "unique" year for cars, not always in the best way though. Those wheels were definitely 1988, that's for sure.
My 1988 Fiero GT will always be one of my favorite cars. I loved my 86 T-Top GT as well, but being the last year, the 88 held a spot in my dingy old hearts.
Heck yeah. My uncle worked at the fiero plant. Man I always wanted either the Renault alliance GT or Nissan Maxima
@GalagaKing2 I owned two Alliance GTAs....they were fun drivers but grossly underpowered. If I remember right, it was rated at something like 100 horsepower. I've looked several times over the years to buy another one with the thought of doing a swap, but there are very few survivors.
@@timc9893 I know me too. Looked good at the time as well. I owned a 80 trans-am candy apple red with lock T-Tops and once a 1968-69 R/T charger 440 but it was stolen and totalled. Funny thing was when we found it the engine was completely gone😭
white and silver is better looking to me
I learned to drive in a 88 convertible version of this with the 3.1. To me it was a great car. I was so disappointed when it got totaled in 05 but everyone walked away so a safe car as well.
I’m 54 and remember seeing these cars in my HS parking lot. The rich kids had the SS MCs and IROCs. I had a 76 camaro it was still cool just older at the time.
I absolutely love the wheels! Authentic late 80s.
The 80s/90s cars are my favorite content of yours. I was born in the 80s so these were what I spent my childhood in. Still miss the mid-80s Pontiac 6000 Safari wagon my mother had back then.
Those Rims/wheels/tires combo is soo perfect for this car as it matches the back tail-lights in design along with its' box body, giving such a unique retro style. Such beautiful detail.
Well done Randy. Don't get rid of the GN it will only appreciate....never depreciate.
Great video! This really took me back to the 80's. Both my brother and my Dad had the exact same Z24 as you back in 1988. I always loved them. To me, they were what I called junior muscle cars. The Z24, Dodge Shadow/Plymouth Duster V6 (I used to own a '91 Duster), Dodge Daytona IROC were all junior muscle cars to me and I loved them all. I mean, a Cavalier with a functional cowl induction hood? That was awesome! The growl from the exhaust, the ground effects kit....the 80's weren't the best time for cars, but there were a few standouts and this was one of them. I'm glad I found this channel. Can't wait to see more.
I absolutely get it and love this car as well! The memories are flooding in. My Mom bought a brand new left over 88 Cavalier RS 5 speed in January of 89. It was that same blue color as well. That car was how I learned to drive a standard!
Also, I’m glad you’re happy and I could tell how genuine it was in your voice and face! I don’t understand why others can’t just leave when they aren’t in agreement with something. It’s alright for everyone to have varying opinions & tastes. Glad i found your channel! It seems we have similar interests. Thank you for the great video!
I grew up with cars like that Cavalier, love it. I liked all the oddballs like that. Cars like that, the Beratta, Bonneville SSEi, Buick Le Sabre T-Type, Mercury Capri RS. Bring on "weird " stuff and I will keep watching!
I absolutely love it. Its these cars you buy that keep me watching your videos. Hell, i was so excited when you bought the old Chevy Citation. The Sunbird, the mustang, the Monte and that Grand national are all the cars i grew up with in Detroit. Seeing these cars puts the biggest smile on my face.
I had two friends with basically this identical car in high school, and shortly after. Seeing this generation Cavalier in this color brings back a LOT of good memories. They were in way rougher shape, smelled like wet dog, ran on 3 cylinders, but man, we had fun in them.
I think theirs were a 92 and a 94.
The red rubber thing is supposed to go inside of the coil spring for a cheap air ride essentially. Hope this helps. I used to work on motor homes and rvs and they used these in conversion vans and other vehicles for ride quality
I'm amazed and pleasantly surprised to see that a basically, "throw-away" GM car actually lasted this long and is in this condition. Someone must've really put time and money into keeping this car on the road.
they really werent that bad. the interiors werent great but they were mechanically simplistic, you could keep them going for a long time because they were easy to work on and the parts were cheap. i had a 91 2.2 that i bought for $2,200 drove it for 7 years and sold it for $400. i put 100K myself on that car, when i got rid of it the odometer quit working it was over 200K. it had a 2.2 TBI, i had to do a head gasket. a few hours of work and $150 worth of parts and it was rolling down the road again.
if they were still readily available today rust free, i would still buy one. they cost almost nothing to operate. almost everything today is overpriced, over-engineered nonsense.
I don't see how these were "throw away" cars. Every one I ever knew of lasted a long time with minimal issues. The 2.8l was a solid motor.
@@adamjoyner678All compact cars back then were treated as "starter cars" or "disposable". We NEVER in our right minds thought that they would be treated like an antique 20-30 years down the road; IF they lasted that long.😮😮
I love this car, man. I'm so glad you're sharing it with us. There's something so honest and good about these old cars, I can't help but smile to see these generally unloved cars still around today and in good shape. If I saw this car available locally for that price, I wouldn't be able to resist!
I owned a convertible Z24 for years and years. Same blue color! LOVED the video, took me back. Now I kind of want to buy one. Thanks!
What an awesome find!! What a beautiful ride, an absolute blast from the past! Hope you keep it for a long time!
Randy you’re not the only person who feels like you do. I’m at the same point. I miss even cars I didn’t care much for just because they remind one of the beautiful memories of my youth in the USA. It angers me that the world is such a mixed up place these days. I still love the USA but couldn’t afford to live there so I left. If the food didn’t have so many additives and the cost of living wasn’t so high, I’d move right back in a heartbeat. I miss America.
Which country did you move to?
Cars like this is what helped build your channel and attract a large number of your subscribers, just like me. As you mentioned, I find myself yearning to relive the era of these cars and enjoy the rare moment they are seen on the road today. No, they weren't great cars, but they are great memories. Your fleet is absolute gold currently, keep up the good work!
Yeah, I love these cars, too. I had a white 1987 Z24 which I got from my sister and brother in law. I loved that car. It just ran and drove fantastic. Those 2.8's only had 120 horse power but the throttle response was just amazing. That coupled with the fact that the curb weight on these cars is light they really scoot! So fun to drive. I never had any engine problems at all. And, even though I never changed the tranny fluid--shame on me--I never had any problems with it. I was very religious about oil and filter changes, though. Every 3,000 miles. Slick 50 once. Never had a check engine light. It had 223,000 miles on it when I sold it. Still ran excellent. Sad face. Thanks for the vid and memories.
Amazing find. LOTS of great memories watching you go through that. I shared an '88 Z24 with my brother in the mid-90s. Wouldn't have been able to afford it, but my parents had an antique shop and helped the owner of the local Chevy dealer replace some furniture at a big discount after a terrible house fire. He knew we just turned driving age and returned the favor by offering the Z24 at a price we couldn't refuse. Pretty special to have as our first car. Practical but sporty enough - the burble of the exhaust , slightly stiffer springs, and subtle interior and body upgrades really went a long way compared to the stock Cavalier, and it was very reliable compared to the family's '78 G20 van and '82 Camaro. After a few years my brother took over ownership and unfortunately didn't take good care of it, but it still went 180k miles on the original engine and trans (the Camaro was on its third engine by then). I wound up hooked on getting the "performance" trim of otherwise boring cars (Volvo 240 Turbo, Sentra SE-R, Fiat 500 Abarth, etc), but the Z24 started it all, and if I'd seen that one for $3k I'd have likely bought it without even thinking. A really great car for the time.
Hey Randy all that grime under the hood is rust proofing, very common to see cars covered in that up here in Canada. Especially with that car being from Michigan, shows the owner truly loved the car. My aunt had a red one when I was a kid and she was definitely the cool aunt in the family! Love the videos man, keep doing what you do 🤙🏼 13:57
Yeah, that "grime" is a rust prevention film. Be glad it's there.
Nailed it. Definitely undercoating. Very common in the rust belt.
Being in California I would have never known that and thought the same thing and cleaned it. Hopefully he sees your comment before cleaning.
@@RedBud315Bah, nothing wrong with cleaning then spraying some fresh stuff on there
Love it Randy. I've owned a few Cavaliers, but not a Z24. Sweet ride for sure. Great video!
You took me way back man. I love that Cavalier. Thanks for the video, brought back good memories.
You sure brought back some good memories for me Randy, I had the exact same car and mine was red and I loved and had a lot of fun with it. Very happy you were able to find a wonderful little suviver 😊👍
Wow Randy killing it with these Sweet rides ..Randy the man with a plan great video as always..
Checkerboard rims👍
It was my dream car and I was lucky enough to own an 89 Z24 in the exact color combination. The checkerboard wheels bring back memories. I am looking to get another one some day. I paid $3000 for my car back in 2001 and the car had 60,000 miles on it.
I always liked these. My stepfather drove a few as a dealer demo and a few years later I worked the dealer lot. They were fun to drive, especially with a stick. And they had a unique growl under acceleration. Cool car, man.
You got a good deal bro. That is a nice z24 and the prices are going up.
Great deal I say. We had a 88 Beretta GT with the same engine. I always liked these body styles and the tone of the engine
I had a Beretta too. Fun car
I had a 91 in the same color, when the 2.8 was upgraded to the 3.1l 5speed manual, such a fun little car. Unfortunately the previous owner did not keep up regularly on oil changes and the motor died due to sludge buildup
I always liked the body style of the Z24. I think for 3k you got what you wanted. If it's something you want then you didn't overpay for it. And it looks and runs really well. Congrats!
Wow, being from the UK I never even knew these existed and I love it! Properly incapsulates that 80's style. Seems to be a great example too and well looked after!
Your hard work in putting out consistent good content is commendable. 👍
Crazy story! My dad had a Cavalier Z24 back in the late 80s when he lived in Long Beach California. His had the digital cluster and he was on the 405 or 110 freeway (don’t remember which one) and wanted to see if it will read over 100 mph which it did. He was literally blowing everybody’s doors off until he merged over a lane to his right and made the lightest contact on the rear passenger corner with another vehicle so basically a pit maneuver which sent him doing 360s in the middle of the highway. He was gripping the shifter so hard that it literally bent 45 degrees to the left! It was in neutral but because the shifter was so bent, he had to pull over and unbend the shifter so it can shift back into drive as it was stuck!
Thanks for showing this well preserved time capsule. I love seeing the rare specd vehicles of yesteryear, regardless of how crummy they are known to be. But glad to see this one was taken care of.
Dang that Cavalier looks great, I would love to own that.
Your video has got me to start looking for one. I had an 85 4door LS and in 1987 drove from Tennessee to Daytona Beach with 5 people and all our luggage, of course I had to install a luggage rack on the trunk, but it handled the trip with no issues. It only had a 2.0L 4 cylinder.
That Cavalier was clearly babied by its prior owners. Great purchase, don’t let the trolls get you down. That paint is gorgeous and the body style is beautiful, like many GM 80’s cars.
This video makes me miss my first new car so badly! I totally understand your feelings about this car. It makes me wish I could go back in time. I was just through my first year in the Marine Corps and saved enough for a down-payment on a new car. I just turned 21. My dad agreed to co-sign a loan for me. One of my older brothers helped me pick out a new red 86 Pontiac Sunbird GT, 4 cylinder, 5 speed manual, tilt steering, cruise control, power steering, and brakes. Pop up sunroof. Same looking aluminum alloy wheel design as the Trans Am at that time. Goodyear Eagle GT white letter tires. Pop-up headlight covers. Trans Am style tail lights. Trunk lid rear spoiler. It was such a good-looking car for the time.
Thank you so much for sharing this find with us! If you find a Beretta and a Lumina from around the same year to add to the collection, that would be awsome! I hope you have many many years on the road to show with this garage beauty!
Randy for an older 80’s car you did good (in my opinion). I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s so I feel for your passion for those vehicles. I am currently looking for a 1975 or 76 Monte Carlo as well as a 1985
85 is a great year for them cars !
I'm 46 and had an '88 Chevrolet Beretta GT with the same 2.8 mpfi v6 this z24 does. It was the best car I ever had hands down. Thanks for the nostalgia!
Just subscribed after seeing this video. First time watching you. Glad YT recommended it.
I love to see these old vehicles in great shape, even if they weren't appreciated or even good back in the day. My personal vehicle is overlooked by virtually everyone, but it's mine and that's all it takes in my opinion to be something special. Clearly someone loved this car dearly and it shows.
For $3k? It wouldn't be for me, but if you really wanted one your whole life this is probably in all likelihood the best one still alive. Living in New England, all of these were rusted away by 2000.
If ever you wanted to know everything there is to know about a Chevy Cavalier Z24, ask the guy that’s never owned one.
Amen
I'd say you got a decent price for this considering the age and parts that came with it
I'm 49 and owned an 88 Z24 in my early 20's. Thank you so much for this unexpected trip down memory lane!!!
Anytime! Thanks for watching.
Seeing this car made my day! I remember in elementary school, one of the frequent parent volunteers had a very similar car. My family owning only GM cars to that point, it certainly had me wishing...if only my parents were that cool to drive a Cavalier Z24 :D Not to mention later wishing for the early 90's version of it for myself!
The “Grime” from under the hood is most likely some sort of spry on rust protection like cavity wax.
I never thought I would admit to this on social media but damn I am jealous!! Love everyone of of your purchases, in fact if you ever need someone to drive any of them around (wink wink) I am totally available….. Awesome purchases Randy!! 👍🏼
This takes me back 25 years ago when I first got my license at 16 my parents bought me my first car a 1988 Chevy Cavalier Z24 in red! I loved that car. Mine was a manual with the digital cluster and the headliner sagged on mine too but it was only 10 years old in 1998!
Dude that’s so awesome. I love those and that’s the best color! My dad had that same car as a very and I loved it! That little 2.8 had nuts too especially when it was one of the first cars you have ever driven! Just awesome! I’m happy for you brutha! Love it!
I’ve never watched your channel until just now. You did excellent at $3000 because you have about as good of an example of a second generation phase one Z24 that one could ask for. The condition is exceptional! These cars were typically owned by younger people who didn’t always take the best care of them. Cars from this era tend to have really bad paint quality from the factory and also rusted out really easily, especially in the Midwest. The body on yours is well above average condition and you have it in a really good color. The condition of the original interior is absolutely mind blowing! Even if you tried to take care of these cars the interiors would disintegrate. On yours, the dash, center console, the armrests, the seats, the carpet, are all just phenomenal! It certainly tells the story of a car that did not live outside. It’s very clear that someone showed that car lots and lots of love. The only thing that could have possibly made it better would be if it was a manual. I think this is the only second generation phase one model that I’ve ever seen without the digital dash outside of a 1990 model. I used to have a second generation phase two (1993) 5-speed Z24 that I sold close to 20 years ago. Like you, I’ve had a G-body (Cutlass), fox body 5.0, 4th generation F-body…. But of all the cars I’ve had, the 93’ Z24 is the one I wish I could have back. No, it wasn’t the fastest or the best breathing machine; but the exhaust note was great for a little V6 and it was a fun car to drive in a stick. Like you stated, these cars are tied to the memories of our youthful years that we lived. The amount of spare parts that came with your car was pretty cool too. If I recall, lots of parts typically would start going bad on those 60 degree V6 motors between 60k miles and 100k miles. I’m surprised they didn’t include a TCC lockup solenoid as that was super common to go on that particular transmission. I live in a major urban center with a huge metropolitan area where these cars were everywhere and cheap back in the day. In 2023 they don’t seem to exist in the wild anymore but still pop up for sale every once in a blue moon. There are usually two types that pop up for sale around here, really nice, and really beat up. The nice ones are usually convertibles, usually automatic, and typically people are asking $5,000-$8,000 for them depending on how low the miles are. The beat up ones are super rusted and someone would be lucky to get anyone to buy it at their $1500 price. So believe me, at $3000, for that car, you did awesome.
She's beautiful
The 2.8 in the 3rd gen F-bodies weren't bad and truthfully more fun then I thought possible before driving a couple (both 5-speed manual and auto). I had a base model '85 Cavalier with Z-24 sideskirts. The red thing in the trunk is a helper airbag. It goes inside the coil spring and when inflated, the load capacity is increased.
My first car was a 91 Cavalier, 2.4 ltre 5 speed manual. There isn't much more I want than this car back. At 40, I still have dreams about this car. Loved, the video, thank you!
I'm 58 and remember when these cars were out, my female co-worker had an 85' Z24 same color. I admit I was envious of her while driving my 1981 4-speed Mercury Capri. I'm glad you found your "dream car". I'm sure many of us would love to be able to buy their "dream car"!!, It looks great from the video!! Today's cars have way to much bs in them (to malfunction), I'd take a car from
the 80's-90's anytime!!
I love this Cavalier 👍🏻, nice to see it’s been looked after 👍🏻, good on you Randy 👍🏻
A lovely Cavalier. I'm totally agree that is better than new from factory, not just the suspension but the whole car. The written down maintenance record is about top notch and i have feeling the previous owner was so careful that he/she didn't dare to have a engine wash on it. Excellent purchase 😃👍
I agree, love those cars myself and they sound awesome. i think its just undercoating considering where it came from.
Owned a brand new one exactly like this in 1988. Was my first year in the Air Force and this car brings back good memories. It was a great ride.
I am a fangirl of the Z24 to death.
I'm 46 years old, your car is not only exquisite to look at, the logs of everything all the way thru.. well, let's just say I'm feeling giddy.
I was so very lucky enough to own a 1989 Z24 Convertible back in 2008.
I loved that car with my entire heart.
I was is my later 20's, maybe early 30's (I cannot recall 😂) and I let it go after it threw a rod.
It was one of the saddest days of my car loving life...
I should have kept it.
You have a peice of history there, I'm happy for you! Haters can hate. No matter! Nice find dude!
Your yard and shop have never looked better. You have some awesome cars in your collection. Well done Randy!
damn she's a classic man - great color combo wheels and all - 80s goodness for sure! Loved the exhaust note on those - unique!
I love these older cars. I had an 84 olds cutlass supreme brougham. I loved that car and wish I still had it. I’ve always loved the cavalier and have always wanted one along with the Buick Grand National. These older cars bring me back to the high school days for me. Love this video.
Im 56 years old and thinking back to 1988, I well remember the Z24 and always liked how they look along with the Beretta. And, those rims look great. Clean looking car, hope it runs well and hope you enjoy it!
Dude, you got a gem right there. My first brand new car was an 88 Cavalier but it wasn't a Z24. I loved that car and it never broke down on me even once in the 5 years I had it. That thing is so clean all except the engine but a little engine degreaser will take care of that. Well done my friend and subbed!
I can see 3k, as long as it runs out well. I had an 89 Cavalier, it was a great car.
My late father had one just like this same wheels just maroon. This brought me back to those times and memories with him. Actually made me want one now.
I'm 41 and I used to drool over this and the Beretta. Never had the opportunity to own one and rarely see them on the road anymore. I think you found a gem 👍
It’s a deal. I haven’t seen one since the early 2000s.
The wheels couldn’t look better on the Cadaver!