When a classic car is offered for sale, sometimes it can be very easy to determine just how desirable it is. This 1969 Camaro is a perfect example. It will require a full restoration, but this hasn’t been enough to deter potential buyers. At the time of writing, there have been a staggering 55 bids submitted on the vehicle. It is located in Bonduel, Wisconsin, and has been offered for sale here on eBay. Bidding has reached $5,000, but the reserve hasn’t been met.

The Camaro is finished in Frost Green and features a Black vinyl top. As you can see, it does have some pretty significant rust issues. This has impacted all of those spots that we have grown to know and love in Camaros of this vintage. This includes the floors, trunk pan, the cowl, rockers, rear quarter panels, and the inner fender wells in both the front and rear of the vehicle. However, it isn’t all gloom and doom. The owner has a significant collection of fresh steel components. Not only will these pieces address the problems that I’ve listed, but there are also frame rails and new front fenders to add to the mix. Someone is going to be working overtime with the grinder and welder, but the result should be a bodyshell that is rust-free. It appears that the majority of the trim and chrome items are present, although some pieces will require restoration or replacement if the next owner is looking at returning the Camaro to its best. It also seems as though all of the glass is present, but it is hard to ascertain its condition under the layer of dust.

There are no engine photos supplied by the owner, and no mention of an engine is made in the listing. We do know that the Camaro rolled off the line fitted with a V8 and an automatic transmission. The only mechanical component that rates a mention is the 12-bolt Posi rear end. I would take that as indicating that the rest of the drivetrain is no longer present. This isn’t the end of the world. What it does mean is that this Camaro is a blank canvas, and the buyer will be able to build it to suit their personal preferences. They could choose to return it to its standard specifications. Alternatively, a Z/28 clone might be a possibility, or a restomod project might look attractive. The options are only limited by the buyer’s imagination.

The interior of the Camaro is complete, but once again, it will need a full restoration. Having said that, the front seats and rear trims look to be in good condition. There are plenty of pieces that will require replacement, and how this is tackled will depend on the buyer’s vision for the car. If a stock restoration is the ultimate goal, then the most economically viable alternative will undoubtedly be a full trim kit. However, that doesn’t need to be a hard-and-fast rule. As is the case with the drivetrain, this is a blank canvas. If it is tackled as a restomod project, then that does open the possibility of modernizing components like seats and trim material. Let your imagination run wild on this one.

The fact that 15 individuals have submitted 55 bids on this Camaro is a firm indication that there is plenty of potential in this classic. It would be interesting to be able to peer into their minds and to get an idea of just what their vision is for the vehicle. I would be tempted to follow the restomod path myself because that would provide the best of both worlds. Classic good looks and a more modern drivetrain would make this a satisfying and practical car to use regularly. That has to be tempting.