First-generation Camaros have long been one of the most recognizable American muscle cars, and examples with upgraded performance components continue to draw interest from enthusiasts. This 1967 Chevrolet Camaro coupe, currently listed on eBay, blends the classic styling of Chevrolet’s inaugural Camaro year with a performance-focused drivetrain. Thanks for the tip, Curvette!
Finished in blue, the car is described by the seller as having received a newer paint job in Elkhart Blue Metallic. The seller states the car presents in excellent condition and highlights the finish as a major visual feature of the vehicle.
Under the hood sits a 400 stroker roller engine that the seller estimates produces between 450 and 475 horsepower. That power is paired with a built Turbo 400 automatic transmission equipped with a slap shifter. Together, the combination is intended to deliver strong straight-line performance while maintaining the classic muscle car character associated with early Camaros.
Several additional mechanical upgrades are also mentioned in the listing. Cooling is handled by a four-core aluminum radiator, while the suspension includes coil-over shocks. The car is also equipped with disc brakes to improve stopping performance compared to earlier drum-brake setups.
According to the seller, the Camaro runs very well and has been maintained to keep it in strong operating condition. The car carries a clean title, and the listing describes it as rust-free. While the mileage is listed at 20,000, no further explanation is provided regarding whether that figure reflects original or estimated mileage. As with many classic cars, prospective buyers would likely want to verify details in person or through further documentation.
The first-generation Camaro continues to hold a strong place in the collector car world thanks to its timeless design and wide aftermarket support. Cars like this one show how easily these early Camaros can be adapted with modern performance upgrades while retaining their classic muscle car appeal.
With a 400 stroker engine, upgraded suspension components, and a fresh paint finish, this Camaro appears aimed squarely at someone who wants classic looks combined with serious power. The question is: would you keep this first-year Camaro as a street machine, or take it even further with additional performance upgrades?
This looks like a very recent build, call the big block Chevy a stroker 400 is a bit baffling as the 396 was later a 402 so what is it? Seller doesn’t know? Did someone build a 402 and throw in a stroker kit, then someone should know the engine size. This may turn into someone’s nightmare. Looks like it’s in a shop so is it a quick flip because? Lots of parts thrown in the build but a through inspection is highly recommended in my opinion. Yeah that’s just my two cents worth.
It could be a 400 with a 3.875 stroke like I have, makes it a 414
The hood emblem says it’s a 406 which is just a .030 over 400, not any sort of stroker. I’d say the seller is BS’ing or just doesn’t know what he’s talking about, and since nothing shouts ‘poser’ like fat T/A radials on a jacked-up Camaro, I’d probably go with the latter.
It looks like a 400 small block. 4.125 bore with 3.75 stroke.
that makes it a factory 400. When talking “stroker” SBCs, I think the 383.
The car has no overriding theme. The paint and wheels suggests retro, but it ends there, nothing beyond that is retro. With an asking price of $37,000 it’s up to the seller to justify the asking price. There is no explanation of their use of the term stroker 400, claimed horsepower numbers are meaningless. The parts selection doesn’t appear bad, but it’s rather generic name brand parts similar to any number of cars at a typical show. It’s too bad they didn’t follow the retro style exterior with a handful of late-1960’s or early-1970’s (day 2) speed equipment, that’s something that could make the car stand out in a crowd.
Steve R
My 67 RS/SS had a 30 over 400 so a 406 SB. Love how he calls it a stroker and guess at the HP numbers. Looks like a fast flip car so it would need to be looked at very close. I had mine dyno’d so when I sold it, I had the proof on paper 397rwhp and 425rwtq.
The car looks good but, that hood is horrendous. Looks like they took a Vette hood and a stock Camaro hood, threw them in a blender, and pulled out this mess… oh yeah and then painted the top white so it would stand out.
I am a 67 Camaro guy as my first car was a 67 SS 350 Nantucket Blue w/ black interior back in 73. I put Cragars on it as well with MT 50s on the back and 70s on the front before the radials were available or affordable. I also bought a spoiler for it from Bill Allen Chevrolet. Dropped it off to get painted and rolled it the next day. A week before I turned 17 so I had to go to Juvie,
The good old days LOL.
I think the first use of that style hood on a Camaro was probably by the shop at Nickey Chevrolet outside Chicago in ’67. It’s been available from J.C. Whatnot and other sources for as long as I can remember, and I even had one on my ’67 back in the day.
Most likely this was only driven to church by a little old lady…
The rear tires beyond the fender wells are tacky.
Well lets beat it to death you guy sound like a bunch of monkeys fighting over a peanut price is right yes its been modified a little but its a nice car
Yeah, maybe so. We’ll see if it sells at that price. I seriously doubt it. It’s a $20k car at most.
The buyer has no clue what they are getting underneath and inside the squirrel cage.
Barrett Jackson and Mecum have convinced car owners that any asking price is valid if it has a paint job.
Unless there is significant rust under the paint $20,000 is unrealistically cheap, I’m not a fan of $37,000 either. Just like sellers overvalue their cars, the flip side is true too.
Steve R
That’s a 1st year 1st generation and looking very cool with that “old school” look! Could use better clearer pic’s.
Just to chime in here…not in favor of the hood either, if you’re gonna put SS badges on it then put on an SS hood. Cragars have their place but it’d look a lot better with good old Rallys and the rear at a correct height. I know it’s problematic to put a 4 speed behind a 400 so put a 383 in it, you can get plenty of horsepower there. Ah, forget it, you’d practically be starting over by that time. Good luck with the sale, it does look nice and somebody will enjoy it just like it is, maybe not at the price.
There is no problem putting a 4 speed behind a 400, just get the correct flywheel and there won’t be an issue.
Steve R
just another Camaro nothing really special. loos as though it already sold. if the seller got that # God bless him that’s more than i would have paid. better things out there for that kind of money
This car is one to be avoided . Its one of those ” not enough of the one and too much of the other ” . Cars . Its a mess .
I like the hood. Nice change from the over used cowl hood scoop