It is hard to know just what the strongest selling point is with this 1967 Camaro because it has a number of positive attributes. With a claimed 33,000 original miles on the clock, it would seem to be a low-mileage survivor. It is also a one-owner vehicle, and that elderly owner has kept it parked in dry storage, unused, since 1988. A friend of the owner is now selling it on his behalf, and it has certainly generated some interest since it was listed for sale. Located in Red Bluff, California, the Camaro has been listed for sale here on eBay. Solid bidding has pushed things along to $20,000, but the reserve hasn’t been met. There are also 129 people who are currently watching the listing.
Ascertaining the true condition of the Madeira Maroon paint on the Camaro is difficult due to the presence of moisture. The seller does say that it is very good, with no signs of fading. The seller initially listed the Camaro as an RS, but further investigation reveals that this is actually a base-specification Camaro. The RS grille is something of a mystery because the elderly owner has no recollection of the grille ever being changed. However, substituting a standard grille won’t be a big job. The fog lights also aren’t original, and these will be removed from the vehicle before it heads to its new owner. The seller makes no mention of any rust issues, and there is nothing visible in the limited photos. He does say that the chrome is all in good condition, and I do agree with him on that point.
It would seem that the Camaro’s 327ci V8 hasn’t fired a shot since the car was parked back in 1988. Getting it running shouldn’t be a big job, because it does turn freely. Backing the 327 is a 2-speed Powerglide transmission, while the vehicle is also fitted with power steering. The seller has prepared the Camaro for sale on behalf of the elderly owner and explained that he has made no effort to clean the engine or its surroundings in any way. He rightly points out that some of the original labels and stickers are coming loose, and he wanted to try to keep them in place so that potential buyers can see how original everything is. I actually have to give credit there, because there would be plenty of people who would take to it with a pressure cleaner, and some of those stickers could be lost forever.
The interior of the Camaro presents as well as you would expect for what is purported to be a low-mileage survivor. There is no doubt that it would benefit from a thorough clean, but there are no obvious defects with the upholstered surfaces, while the dash and pad remain original, unmolested, and free of cracks or problems. There is an aftermarket 8-track player fitted under the dash, but this could easily be removed. The rear seat is a fold-down, and the speakers for the 8-track are fitted into a custom panel behind the seat. The seller does say that this panel could be removed, and would leave no holes or other traces once this has been done. The one thing that I can’t work out is what is going on with the seatbelts in the front. These look really weird, and I have spent some time trying to work out what the deal is. However, I’m still at a loss on that one.
Occasionally a car will come across the desks here at Barn Finds that I would love to get a look at personally. This is one of those cars, because if it is all that the seller claims it to be, then the photos don’t do it any justice. If it is an original, low-mileage survivor, then as it currently stands, I would expect it to sell for a figure of around $28,000, or maybe slightly more. If it can be returned to a roadworthy state without disturbing too much of its originality, its ultimate value could lie around $35,000. It might not be an SS or a Z28, but is this a car that you would like to park in your driveway?
My wild guess is the owner attached the seatbelts above the 8track in an attempt to prevent mildew from forming during storage, or even prevent mice from eating on their ends…? The belt coiled around the driver’s seat seem to be of rough texture probably from a gym bag or something and could’ve been used to keep the rear seat belts in stretched position so they didn’t end up in a bundle and collected moisture
seems fishy, photos sure leave a lot of room for question. front valance is also an rs , does it have all the correct wireing, rs relay panels, etc..fenders are technically different also on an rs, can be modified though to accept rs headlamp buckets. It would be nice to see added photos of interior, rear body , lwr qtrs. , floors.. seems like seller intentionally took very poor photos ? whats up with the acme overflow tank ? 30k miles cars usually don’t overheat, especially on a non ac car. seems like a lot of money bid on a 2 barrell questionable non running car.
Find it interesting that the front of the car appears to be RS, lower valance is correct and it seems like headlight door switches on radiator support are there. Horn button has RS logo on it. The back end of the car is definitely not RS, from pic. Tail lights for standard Camaro and reverse lights can’t be seen under bumper on lower valance. Definitely confusing???
Thanks i was thinking something is incorrect also i had a 67 and 68 and my 67 sure dident look anything like the front of this one.
How come nobody has mentioned the bench seat? Isn’t that a rare option?
YESSSS !!! Bench seat deluxe interior as well!!!!!
Aint no way.. this Camaro… with an automatic on the column.. a bench seat.. the wrong front end work..and supposedly 33,000 Miles.. which I highly doubt.. is worth 20 grand in this condition… Honestly… I believe the seller has some people bidding this car up… hoping for a sucker at the last minute…and.. I am NOT THE SUCKER
The RS package for ’67 was RPO code Z22. It included the RS grille, lower front signals, hideaway headlights, chrome wheel openings, the side chrome, RS front fender emblems, RS steering wheel, RS gas cap and lower panel back up lights. This car appears to be half an RS. I can’t believe someone would have gone to the trouble of converting to the hideaway headlights. Could this have been a factory misbuild? Not sure if the ‘Z’ code shows up on the firewall tag. Mine is in storage right now
Great looking car.
(I have also owned a ’67 RS/SS 350 Camaro for 45 years)
I was thinking the same thing. They may have ran out of parts and just use what was on hand to build the thing.
And MOPARJoe’s butternut yellow RS/SS 350 is gorgeous!
Meh… B.F.D., It’s a Camaro.
You guys all have great points. As Chris said, the poor photos leave a lot of questions. Need a good Camaro expert to looker over. Whoever is bidding the big money on this had better do his homework. Caveat Emptor. Shill bidders are everywhere.
Cheers
GPC
I don’t buy the whole “guy I’m selling it for bought it new and says it wasn’t wrecked or had a grille change” story. Somebody has had a convenient “senior moment” here.
A photo of the trim tag would help. Options are called out on the trim tag of 1967’s. I kind of get the feeling that if you asked the seller for a picture of the trim tag it would be from 10 foot away and blurry…
The trim tag is the 11th pic on the ebay ad, if someone knows how to decode it…
Decent car, fair shape. The oddball grill/ headlights etc..are atleast in place and put together well for non original accents.
Yet i noticed something on rear floor board behind driver seat… ( is That- the original grill lay’n there? safe from damage or being misplaced?) Its a. Bit rigid and to big to be a floor mat(imo)
All in all ,still could be a good cruiser in the shape/ condition its already in..not alot of work for new owner,if they chose to leave it as is with wrong parts n pieces in place- that the average joe ,wouldnt see or know of the difference in anyhow..
I believe the VIN will not directly tell you if it’s an RS.
I really wana see the window sticker for this sucker! Fascinating.
Or maybe the build sheet is still hiding under the carpet or on top of the gas tank?!
I know u can get a repro window sticker for old Pontiacs by supplying the VIN – not sure about old Chevys.
If the paint & bodywork is original, “RS” metal emblems are missing from the front edge of both front fenders. They do not fall off by themselves unless there is enough rust! lol – they are not glued on like on new “cars”.
To change the front end to an RS means either changing the front fenders or modifying non RS ones.
I supposed it’s remotely possible the factory ran out of rear RS wiring harnesses or tailite lenses or backup lite lenses or rear lower valence. Just 1 of those out of stock would stop the assembly line, i would think.
So to keep it going, this beast was created?
Less likely would be that the assembler was drunk that day. lol
Or was his 1st day on the job.
I really want to take a close look at the inside of those front fenders to see if the holes for the front mounted RS emblems are there – or filled in.
Strange looking hub caps.
I don’t think that exhaust pipe is stock.
Also, weren’t separate front shoulder harness belts required in ’67 that would be attached to the inside of the roof on both sides & looped around with a clip holding them in place at the other end? Or was that started in ’68?
I don’t see them on this ’67.
I’ve used this company a few times to get reports on Camaros. They do excellent work.
https://www.vintagevehicleservices.com/
This is what low milage really looks like:
https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1333025/1990-chevrolet-ss-for-sale-in-sarasota-florida-34243
SS 454 with 26 miles.
Did you mean to link to a 1990 SS selling in Sarasota, Florida? How does a low mileage truck relate to a 53 year old survivor Camaro in California with 30k miles? No comparison. Are you selling the SS? Those of us who have been in vintage cars for decades know what to look for. That’s a nice truck, but adds nothing to this topic.
I do not have anything to do with the low milage SS 454 Truck Just reminding the audience here what a real low mileage, original condition, unaltered, well taken care of, vehicle actually looks like.
Your opinion adds nothing to this topic.
Decoding the trim tag yields L = folding rear seat, 2M = powerglide, 3K = exterior molding group. I have a 1967 Rally Sport and the correct code for the RS package on my trim tag is 3L. This Camaro didn’t leave the factory as an RS. Maybe wrecked and rebuilt?
I suspect BobM is correct and this may have been wrecked at some time and rebuilt from a local bone yard donor, There are or were a lot of older yards in the Red Bluff area back in the day and I think there are still a couple open for business today. The fact this Camaro has the front bench seat and the rare option folding back seat tells me it was most likely purchased by an older woman or gentleman back when new. I have seen many Camaros over the years and knew about the Bench seat option but this is the first one I have every seen. Seems like a lot of questions here and I would recommend a good personal inspection before putting any green out on this one. It would be a 3 hour drive north (one way) for me to see, but I am just not in the market for a Camaro at this time.
Just a quick follow up. The “-H” following the interior trim code 767 on the trim tag translates as the rare bench seat option so at least that part does check out.
20k? Too many odd ball parts to command that much money, here. 15k.. maybe. If it was never wrecked.
I bet those amber reflectors in the center of the hubcaps gave other drivers fits when approaching this car from the side after dark. Maybe that is where UFO videos come from…reflectors on wheels moving as your headlights hit them! Always liked maroon on Camaros and Firebirds in the first generation. Sister had a maroon 69 Firebird, 350/4spd, no other options. What a hot rod that was….
I don’t buy it either. If it was truly being sold for a person with health issues, sell it at no reserve, and let the market speak.
As a time capsule, this goes a long way to showing what could be done by the average schmoe in 1967. What was once considered non-sporty, ie the column shift and bench seat, would now make quite a scene at the local Cars and Coffee (if we every get back to them, given social distancing LOL). The writer of the eBay seems to think we need persuading to believe this is a low mileage car. Good to know they are going to take off those hideous fog lamps and reflectors before delivery to the new owner!
I am amazed at the amount of guys here who really seem to know their stuff!
Car seems to be in great shape. It’s almost identical to my brothers but for the hide away grill. He’s the original owner 52 years. He had his restored to original condition over twenty years ago. After harsh NewYork winter’s and bad trunk seals did a lot of rust damage. It took two +years to get it looking right. His has the rare gold interior with the maroon body color and an even rarer gold nose ring.