Over the years, we’ve seen plenty of classic cars that have been driven into sheds or barns, parked, and left to fend for themselves. That makes this 1977 Camaro Z28 a breath of fresh air. When the owner drove it into its shed, he undertook some sensible preparatory work that should make reviving it a straightforward process. It is a numbers-matching Z28 that appears to be a straightforward restoration prospect, and it could be perfect for someone seeking a project build to tackle in their home workshop. If you find this tempting, you will find the Z28 located in Chicago, Illinois, and listed for sale here on Barn Finds Classifieds. You could take this classic home by handing the owner $7,700.

One of the great attractions of this Z28 is that it appears to be original and unmolested. We often see examples that owners have fitted with bigger wheels and other aftermarket additions, but that hasn’t been the fate of this Silver classic. It appears that the paint might be original, and while it would benefit from a cosmetic refresh, it has survived the past fifteen years in storage fairly well. The panels have a few dings and marks, but it appears that all of these should be easy to repair. The trim and spoilers are in good condition, as are the wheels. That brings us to the question of rust, and there’s no denying that this Camaro has some. However, it is not as bad as you might think. It appears that any problems that this car has are external. It has impacted the lower body extremities like the rockers, lower fenders, and rear quarter panels. I think that the next owner could address it without resorting to the wholesale replacement of panels, and any enthusiast who is handy with a grinder and welder could potentially achieve some stunning results for very little money. When we delve below the surface, we discover that the floors and trunk are structurally sound. Therefore, as a restoration project, whipping this car’s panels and paint into shape could be an easy and affordable proposition.

For me, this Camaro’s interior is the surprise packet. It is upholstered in Black vinyl, and while there is some wear and splitting on the driver’s seat, that appears to be one of the few flaws worth mentioning. The remaining soft trim is in excellent order, as are the dash, pad, and console. What this interior needs more than anything is a new owner who is prepared to put in a few hours of work with some high-quality cleaning products. I suspect that this would produce some satisfying results and reveal that apart from the seatcover, this interior would need very little. If the buyer wanted to stick to a strict budget, they could perform the cleaning work, install some nice slipcovers, and the interior presentation would be very acceptable.

While the owner doesn’t supply any engine photos, he supplies plenty of details about the drivetrain and the preparation that the original owner undertook before the car was placed into storage. The first thing to note is that this is a numbers-matching classic. It features the venerable 350ci small-block V8 and a 4-speed manual transmission. I believe that by 1977, power steering and power front disc brakes were standard equipment on the Z28. In its prime, that little V8 would have been punching out 170hp, which was enough to send the car through the ¼ mile in 16.7 seconds. The vehicle doesn’t run or drive at present, but coaxing it back to life might not be difficult due to the owner’s attention to detail when he drove it into the shed fifteen years ago. He placed the car on stands to take the weight off the suspension components. He then pulled the plugs and filled the cylinders with oil to keep them protected. That should mean that the motor turns freely and that the piston rings won’t be stuck. I wouldn’t be surprised if the buyer flushed the fuel system, changed the fluids, hit the key, and this classic roared back into life. The owner includes some GM dealer parts that were purchased thirty years ago, along with the original Owner’s Manual, GM Repair Manual, and the key code punchouts.

For potential buyers, this 1977 Camaro Z28 has a lot of positive attributes. It is an original and unmolested classic that is numbers-matching. Its drivetrain combination is the most desirable that Chevrolet offered in that model year. It has been in hibernation for more than a decade, but the preparatory work that it received means that reviving it should not be difficult. The final piece of this puzzle is that its rust issues would seem relatively minor, so the buyer will be commencing the restoration work from a structurally sound base. Combine all of those factors, and this is a classic car that deserves a closer look.