The second-generation Chevy Camaro (1970-81) was still going strong in 1978, with more than 272,600 copies leaving GM factories. Much to my surprise, a significant number of them were still built with six-cylinder power. This car is one of those 37,000 copies that came with Chevy’s venerable 250 cubic inch I-6. It’s been laid up in a field along with a parts car for about eight years and needs to move one before it deteriorates further. Both autos can be found in Copperopolis, California and here on craigslist for $2,500. Thanks, Pat L., for another of your interesting finds!

Changes to the second-gen Camaro’s were subtle over the years, although for 1978 they gained body- colored urethane front and rear bumpers. T-Tops were another first for the Camaro that year, although the seller’s car is not adorned with them. This edition of the Camaro belongs to the seller’s son, who left it behind when he went into the Army eight years ago (thank you for your service). And it’s been sitting ever since. It was a daily driver prior to that, but since it doesn’t look as though he’s coming back for it, Dad has permission to get it sold.

Because of outdoor storage, the body is showing wear, especially with the paint. There are a few little dings here and there, with a nice dent in the lower rear quarter panel. The interior may have faired better, with the upholstery looking good although a new carpet set should be ordered. The bad news is that mice have managed to work their way into the car and have damaged at least the wiring, whose problems could be a major pain to identify and rectify. For California residents, the car’s registration has been non-op for years, so no back DMV fees will be due if it stays in-state.

The 2 for 1 part of the deal is the maroon-colored parts car that’s included if you want to haul it off, too. The seller’s son has pulled parts off it over the years, so it’s not complete and there’s no indication of the model year or if the drivetrains are compatible between the two cars. The primary Camaro has 83,000 miles on it with an automatic transmission, but we don’t know about the other. Hagerty pegs the average resale value of a ’78 Camaro at $8,300, so there’s room to do some work on the primary car. But with a six-cylinder engine instead of a V8, how much in demand will this car be in another five or ten years?