This 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS proves that there are promising project candidates hidden in barns and sheds across the country. It features its original drivetrain and is a rock-solid survivor with an unusual interior feature. Its needs are essentially cosmetic, making it ideal for anyone contemplating a first restoration. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Tony P. for spotting the Camaro listed here on Craigslist in Desert Lake, California. The seller set their price at $45,000 and states that they are firm on that figure.
The seller states that this Camaro has been in the dry garage since 2009 and is currently not roadworthy. Its Granada Gold paint is original, exhibiting the baked appearance often found on unrestored classics from dry climates. The sun that cooked its paint has also laid waste to the Black vinyl top, with dry surface corrosion taking its place. However, there is no exterior penetrating rust, and the seller indicates that the underside is equally solid. The car retains its original stripes and the distinctive headlamp doors that were integral to the RS package. Assessing the glass is difficult due to the dust, but some bright trim pieces will benefit from a trip to the platers. Overall, with no rust issues to complicate matters, returning this Camaro to its former glory should be relatively straightforward.
One aspect of this Camaro requiring very little is its interior. The dashpad is badly cracked, but with replacements retailing for under $350, addressing the issue won’t be a huge investment. The armrests also look tired, but the Black vinyl on the seats and door trims should look nice if the buyer spends a few hours on them with a high-quality cleaner. What makes this interior interesting is its front bench seat. Only 6,583 buyers across all ’67 Camaro derivatives selected that option, and it would be fascinating to discover how many examples of the SS are so equipped. That feature would certainly help this classic to stand out at any show or Cars & Coffee. The original owner also equipped the Camaro with air conditioning and an AM radio.
Powering this Camaro is its numbers-matching 350ci V8. The first owner teamed the small-block with a three-speed manual transmission, a 12-bolt rear end, power steering, and power front disc brakes. That year’s Camaro Sales Brochure quotes an output of 295hp for this V8, providing excellent performance. It appears this SS hasn’t seen open road action since 2009, and it will require work to be considered genuinely roadworthy. The seller states that the motor runs well, the clutch operates correctly, and that the transmission works as it should. It will undoubtedly require a thorough inspection and a few replacement parts, but returning the car to its rightful place on our roads might be a realistic short-term goal.
This lightly toasted 1967 Camaro RS/SS doesn’t make a particularly positive first impression. However, the longer you scrutinize the listing images, the more promise it shows. The lack of rust could allow the buyer to preserve the car in its current form, because it would command respect as a genuine survivor. Alternatively, those same traits make it an ideal candidate for a faithful restoration. I’m unsure which path I would choose, but you may have a clear vision for this classic. The question is whether you are prepared to spend $45,000 to make that dream a reality. It will be fascinating to gauge your feedback on the subject.
Three by the knee🦵and a 12 bolt 😎👍
Should be gone by now………but it’s not.
This is a true “barn find” car and while it’s a complete car, the kind everyone hopes to find, $45k is a ridiculous starting point. Even though the car is well preserved and it’s a SS/RS with A/C, I’m sure this car needs quite a bit of work (and money), to get it street ready. Some would leave it just the way it is, but in reality, most would want it to look presentable. Years of sitting around does a car no good and this car will unveil it’s shortcomings, after a few hundred miles. A fair price would be $30k and I would prepare my checkbook for a pillaging.
The ask is down to $40k now…so…progress.
It says power steering and disc brakes. It doesn’t say power disk brakes and I don’t see a power brake booster.
Disc brakes were standard on SS Camaros, but I think power was still an option. I’m not sure about Camaros specifically, but I know that some factory manual disc/drum systems are out there. They work fine, but with higher pedal effort like you’d expect.
I believe disc brakes became standard on SS Camaros starting in 1969. A quick Google search showed drums as standard on SS’s, but I don’t have enough faith in their source to think it’s 100% accurate.
Steve R
Melton, ‘67 RS/SS Camaros came standard with drum brakes all around. I have owned one for over 50 years and have replaced front drums and shoes a couple of times.
Yep, the MOPAR guy was a Chevy guy before his Chrysler career and kept his Camaro.
Yeah, mine is a 69 X55, so I guess I’m a little focused on that year. Compared to yours, mine is a pretty new acquisition, since I’ve only had it for 41 years. Sounds like our stories are similar Chevys (specifically Camaros and Corvettes) and Mopars. I only have one vintage Mopar left, a JH23J.
The listing says power steering and power front disc brakes. But I was wondering how do you get power front disc brakes without a power booster? Did they put it inside? LOL.
You did what I did, misread the ad. It says “power steering disc brakes ” not “power steering and power disc brakes .”
I thought it was odd too, not seeing a booster, until I went back and re-read the ad.
I’ve seen Canaros like this n far better condition for that price. The seller is dreamin’.
No rust? I don’t think so, right by the tag on the cowl, rust. I can accurately say that underneath the rear window on that plate, underneath it will be rust. While it starts up according to the seller and shifts good it will need a good going through to be road worthy. Not a 45k car. She. The seller sobers up they’ll still have the car sitting in they’re garage.
Clean it up inside and out, make it roadworthy, slip in a 5 speed, and have a nice driver…if one could buy it at $30-35,000.
Granted I’m old & cheap, but $45K seems like a sky high price for a not road worthy car that cost $3K to $4K new!!! Is this car a flipper the seller got cheap for its condition & wants to make a mint flipping??? From this write up, if “The seller states that the motor runs well, the clutch operates correctly, and that the transmission works as it should” why does seller state it not roadworthy???? From pics, body looks in good shape for age. But did this car originally have a black vinyl roof??? Wheres the brake’s power booster? So it probably has manual drum brakes on all 4 wheels. From the write up and what seller states I wonder if many hidden little issues come with this car. But the icing on the cake is the sky high 45K price for a “not road worthy” car. How much more money would it take to be road worthy before a paint job is done?????
Yes, the price is stupid high for a car in this condition. BUT, original sale price means NOTHING when a car gets to be this age. And Particularly a collector car.
I agree too much money…but! One of my brothers back in the day bought a 68 Camaro with bench seat and fold down rear seat. Don’t remember the drivetrain but he changed it all anyway Including both seats as they weren’t very nice. They sat in my parents basement for a while and probably got chucked. I never saw another Camaro with either seat since. I do like this car though and wouldn’t change much on it due to the rarity if it could be bought right. Unlikely!
In what universe is 45k for a non running project that’s going to take at least 10k and a couple months to make it just road worthy. Going to take 20k to make it pretty again.
Too many people have delusional ideas when it comes to price just because something is old.
There are a lot of people out there that are afraid that someone else will make the money on it, not taking into consideration the work involved. So, they either “not for sale” it or they want a lot more than it’s worth in current condition.
I agree you are right about the money here!!
This is an interesting, mostly unmolested 67 Camaro. It’s also interesting that there are pictures of the car in its pristine vinyl roof condition. And an unusual combination of options. But the price is an unrealistic number the seller appears to have determined from an AI answer Google provided.
I see seller has reduced asking price to $40,000, and has a search clip in the ad stating that 67 RS/SS cars needing work can start in the $40,000s. The good old Google search gospel. The car is unique enough that some collector or the guy who once had one just like it might pay $40K for it, but that will take time and patience. Given they dropped the asking price fairly quickly, I am betting this is a quick flipper. One of you guys who said you think $30-35 is a fair price could probably get this car if you offer that as a quick cash purchase.
Power brakes and disc brakes were 2 separate options so it could have manual discs. It does have the proper disc brake center caps.
The price is insane to me, but seems like the price of everything except what I have is insane…
This guy is “high”.
too much more like 20-25k and there is rust
It might be worth $45k to someone who wants an oddball with a bench seat and 3-speed, but it’ll only be worth that much after $30k worth of work is done to it. Lots of commenters have been pegging the number as it sits at $30k, but I think that’s still way high. Lots of really NICE Camaros have been failing to sell on B.A.T. at $25-30k lately—the market just isn’t there unless it is a super high-end restomod with all the goodies.
Case in point: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-chevrolet-camaro-585/?utm_source=dm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2026-05-18
BY the time you get done with that 67 it would be cheaper to buy the 69 and enjoy it completed. Big difference between the money pit at 40,000 and that 69 at 51,000.
“The seller set their price at $45,000 and states that they are firm on that figure.” I remember when I said I wanted my wife to stay young and have a great figure. That didn’t work out either.
Clutch? It’s an automatic trans
It is a three(3) speed transmission. It has a floor shifter.
Mike, is this a statement or a question?
Now if it was a Z/28 I’d be interested.
Original cars sometimes will surprise you. In 2022 I sold a non running but numbers matching 68 RS Z/28 for 46K
It did NOT have original paint either
Poncho,
Yur comparing apples 🍎 with rotten oranges 🍊.
Everyone told me I wouldn’t get 46.
Had this guy listed this at 30 there would be multiple people racing to High Desert.
I do think it will be gone very soon, perhaps 37K
Hell, people ask a hell of a lot more for junk on FB. This is a rare find these days.
What barn finds is all about!
yeah for that kind of money I’d go for a Z/28 over a 350 every time
This deserves to be restored to original spec. To change it in any way will render it to be a copy of everyone else’s Camaro. Negotiate a deal or not but you’re never going to see another like this one.
The owner is just plain ignorant of current values.
45k…. California dreaming
I don’t recall seeing a Camaro in person with a bench seat. I do recall the fold down rear seat. First year for GM fully synchronized transmissions of any speed.
Agreeing with everyone else that the price is almost ridiculous considering the high 5 figure expense to bring it back to life. But someone with deep pockets will do it and I wish them well.
I surmise that the individual placing the price tag on this poor moldy Camaro is most likely a grandchild not having a clue as to what is involved with the rehabilitation of these types of cars.
Most likely viewing pictures and prices of cars of the Restomod site in which the people who won them took the money and ran. I have a friend locally that won the number 6 or 7 car giveaway. I’ll be honest. I know that if I would have been in his position at that time I would have taken the money.
Gold might be a rare color. 3 speed, bench, super rare, A.c. and original smog pump super-super rare. following. Worth every penny he can get out of it.
What do you think would be realistic?
This isn’t a 426 hemi cuda.
When I sold my “67 RS back in “75 for 500.00 it looked great with a new paint job but needed mechanical work. Mine featured a two speed automatic and power nothing , no pb, ps, nothing . I didn’t like it and eventually replaced it with a new Malibu Classic Landau , burgundy with white vinyl landau top and white interior complete with swivel bucket seats and every option . It was a great upgrade. Those early Camaros left a lot to be desired.
If the seller gets that number tell the new owner that I have some oceanfront property in Nevada for sale Ha Ha
The song goes “Ocean front property in Arizona, From the front porch you can see the sea.”
Maybe he thinks it’s real good.
A great candidate for a full resto ~ pretty much just redo everything as is but toss in a 5 speed or 6 speed trans. But it would take over $30K to do it nice. Body & paint work would eat up over $10K and you can bet that interior is in need of replacing. The thread in the seat covers is surely rotted. As for the SS350 deal I would rather have that than a Z28. The 302 was peaky and temperamental with its Duntov 30/30 solid lifter cam and 11:1 compression which required premium fuel (that’s running $5.60/gal here). This engine has135,000 miles and has been sitting for 17 years which means it’s ready for a rebuild. I could easily get it to put out over 300 dependable ponies and it would run on 87 or 89 octane. With an O/D trans it would make a really nice driver but $45,000 is too high. He needs to drop that by $10,000.
My very first car back in the early 80’s was a base Camaro with a 250ci and auto on the column. My question is, if two of those photos are the same car in beautiful condition, how the hell did anyone ever let it get to the point it is now??
Park it for 17 years ~ sure way to make it look dingy.