This 1999 Chevrolet Camaro SS will offer its new owner genuine “bang for their buck.” The first owner ordered it with an extremely desirable mechanical combination, ensuring that it produces breathtaking performance. It isn’t perfect, but I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Tony P for spotting an affordable classic. The seller has listed the Camaro here on Craigslist in Bangor, Maine. They set their price at $10,000 OBO, and due to a lack of space, they won’t consider trades.

Chevrolet kept its pony car fire burning when it released the Fourth Generation Camaro range for the 1993 model year. It proved long-lived, with the last cars rolling off the line in 2002. This generation also marked the end of an era, because subsequent models adopted a retro look until Chevrolet retired the badge in December 2023. The first owner ordered this SS in dazzling Bright Red, and the seller is candid about its cosmetic condition. It is generally quite presentable, with no significant panel damage and no evidence of rust. However, a close inspection reveals paint imperfections and areas of peeling clearcoat. Performing spot repairs could be viable to lift the car’s appearance, although history shows that stopping this problem once it starts can be challenging. Therefore, stripping away much of the existing paint as part of a cosmetic refresh might be the wisest choice. However, if that sounds daunting and expensive, handing it to a professional to be wrapped could be a tempting alternative. The wheels aren’t original, having started life on a Corvette, but the plastic and glass look excellent.

Enthusiasts with performance leanings will find this Camaro’s mechanical specifications mouthwatering. They include a 5.7-liter LS1 V8, a six-speed manual transmission, a 3.42 Posi rear end, and massive four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes. The LS1 generates 320hp and 345 ft/lbs of torque, and thanks to the car’s aerodynamic efficiency, it can scorch the ¼-mile in 13.7 seconds on its way to 168mph. Those numbers look respectable from a modern perspective, and when you consider what it will cost the new owner to access such performance, this classic is looking more tempting by the minute. Thankfully, this Camaro has never been tweaked, tuned, or mechanically molested. It is a turnkey proposition that will provide the buyer with motoring satisfaction at a rapid pace.

The Camaro’s interior is indicative of its odometer reading of 132,000 miles because it isn’t perfect. The rear seatbacks show seam separations that should probably be handed to a specialist before they deteriorate further. The seller is almost apologetic about the cheap aftermarket head unit that replaces the factory stereo, but those appear to be the only significant shortcomings in this driver-grade classic. The Graphite leather trim still looks soft, there is no crumbling plastic, and apart from the stereo, this SS retains all of its original luxury touches. These include air conditioning, power windows, power locks, a six-way power driver’s seat, power mirrors, cruise control, and a leather-wrapped tilt wheel.

What would you do if you found this 1999 Camaro SS parked in your garage? Would you treat it to a cosmetic refresh so that it is presented at its best? Or would you drive it as-is, safe in the knowledge that the occasional chip or scratch won’t mar perfection? Those with performance leanings are guaranteed to wear a mile-wide smile every time they hit the “loud” pedal, and that alone could be worth the price of admission. Do you agree?