BF Auction: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro RS

• Seller: Wayne W oodward (Contact)
• Location: New York
• Mileage: 97,000 Shown
• Chassis #: 124871N524853
• Title Status: Clean
• Engine: 350 cui V8
• Transmission: Automatic

There is something especially tempting about a project that still looks like the car you remember being dragged out of the barn. This 1971 Chevrolet Camaro RS spent roughly three decades under cover before being rediscovered in 2024, complete with evidence that squirrels had made themselves at home. The seller cleaned it out, tore it down, began gathering the metal needed to put it right, and even bought a rotisserie for the job. Now, with the restoration stalled, the entire project is looking for someone able to finish what was started.

Finished in an aged gold/yellow color, the Camaro still has the unmistakable second-generation shape that helped make these cars increasingly desirable. The photos show the car as found and during disassembly, including views of the interior, engine bay, floors, and body mounted to the included rotisserie. It is clearly a substantial restoration project, but the seller describes the remainder of the body as pretty solid after identifying the areas that need structural attention.

The car reportedly sat for about 30 years before being pulled out of this barn in the fall of 2024. After evicting its furry occupants and thoroughly cleaning everything, the seller says the restoration bug took hold. The car was stripped down, and the removed components were categorized rather than simply tossed into boxes. Numerous teardown photos are also available to help the next owner understand where everything belongs.

The odometer shows 97,000 miles, and the Camaro is offered with a clean title. Under the hood was a 350 cubic-inch V8 backed by an automatic transmission. The seller believes the engine block is not original to the car and appears to have come from a 1977 Chevrolet van, so this is better viewed as a restoration candidate to enjoy rather than a numbers-matching preservation project.

Rust repair is part of the equation. The seller has already purchased replacement floor pans and rear frame supports from Classic Industries, and those parts are included with the project. A rotisserie was also purchased specifically for the restoration and is included, potentially saving the next owner a meaningful expense while making the structural repairs considerably easier.

The interior is also in project condition. The photos show the original-style dashboard and instrumentation, steering wheel, seating, and other cabin components before and during disassembly. Restoration will be required throughout, but the fact that the seller cataloged the parts and retained teardown photographs should make reassembly less of a guessing game.

This Camaro reached the point where the seller was ready to begin the serious fabrication work, but the fabricator who was supposed to handle it backed out, and time became an issue. Rather than allowing another partially dismantled classic to sit indefinitely, the seller has decided to pass the project along. That may be exactly where the opportunity lies. The unpleasant discovery stage is largely over. You can see where the problems are; replacement floor and frame pieces have already been purchased; the car is stripped enough to get serious about repairs; and the rotisserie comes with it.

A restored RS Camaro can be a beautiful thing, but there is something satisfying about being the person who brings one back after 30 years in a barn. This one won’t be finished over a weekend, but for someone with welding skills, space, and an appreciation for second-generation Camaros, most of the ingredients for a rewarding build are already gathered.

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