Fourth-generation Camaros are beginning to find their footing in the collector market, and when you’re talking about a genuine SS equipped with the SLP package, the appeal goes up several notches. This 1999 Chevrolet Camaro SS, listed here on eBay, checks all those boxes. Covered in years of garage dust but wearing its original Pewter finish, this one-owner car is a rare find that’s waiting for someone to bring it back to life.
The seller notes that the Camaro hasn’t been driven since 2017, and as it sits now, it will need some work before hitting the road again. Chief among the needs is a full fuel system refresh and a new battery. Once those basics are handled, the car should be ready to fire up its LS1 5.7-liter V8, rated at 320 horsepower when new thanks to SLP’s high-flow induction system. The factory Ram Air hood, raised rear spoiler, and SS badging distinguish it from the more common Z28 models.
While dormant for a few years, this Camaro has not been neglected during its life. In fact, the transmission was rebuilt less than 20,000 miles ago, and the rear end has already been replaced, two big-ticket items that are often weak points on higher-mileage F-bodies. With just under 139,000 miles on the odometer and a clean CARFAX verifying its one-owner, accident-free history, it represents an honest and appealing project.
Inside, the gray leather interior is largely intact, though the driver’s seat does show a tear and general wear is consistent with the age and mileage. Fortunately, many of the trim pieces, gauges, and interior fittings look clean in the photos provided. This example also features desirable T-tops, adding both collector appeal and open-air enjoyment once it’s back on the road.
For 1999, only about 4,100 SS models with T-tops were built, and this car’s SLP equipment puts it in an even more exclusive group. That makes it not just another used Camaro, but a piece of late-90s performance history. The seller is straightforward about the car’s condition: it’s not currently drivable and will need to be towed, but with no rust or accident damage, the bones are solid.
At a $4,995 asking price, this Camaro offers an affordable entry point into the modern muscle market. For the right buyer, it could be an incredibly rewarding project—one that combines rarity, factory performance, and honest one-owner history.
Would you put this dusty SS back on the road as-is, or go all-in and restore it to show-quality condition?
If this were a little closer than Detroit I’d consider taking a look. The price is attractive for a possible entry-level project that someone (like myself) could handle, but looking at that interior, it looks like a rough 139k miles. That and the fact that it hasn’t been used in 8 years is troubling.
I am curious what the BF experts think….
I’m definitely not a BF expert. Be that as it is the readers from the East Coast have taught us what to watch out for around there.
If the undercarriage isn’t a rust mine, the floors/trunk/etc are somewhat intact and the engine will at least spin over and the clear coat/paint isn’t wasted it seems to be within a decent price range whiskey bump on the lower left front notwithstanding..
May be worth a flier at 4-5k. But like Panther said and echoed by Nevada.. this SS may have been run real hard and put away. This generation Camaro handed it to the Mustangs of the day..and the Fox bodies too. And that was the regular Z28s without the SS treatment.
2-3 hours with a bucket and sponge would add $1-2K to the asking price.
A rebuilt transmission and a replaced rear end at only 139K? This was BEAT!
My thoughts exactly. Plus the claims of no accidents but shows a picture of a big ol’ dent. Count engine rebuild or replacement on your list of to do’s
Depending on the actual mechanical condition of the vehicle this could be a fairly good buy. While personally I think they are unattractive, I have ridden in one and they are surprisingly quick. This could be a pretty good score for someone looking for a reasonably fast blast from the ’90s.
You are right, it’s a project that’s rough around the edges but the seller isn’t asking anywhere close to top dollar. As long as it isn’t rusty it shouldn’t be too bad. Who cares if the rear end and transmission were recently rebuilt, that’s a plus, this has well over 100,000 miles, its been driven, probably enthusiastically, what do people expect?
Steve R
Awesome color choice and desirable T-Tops and the seat is not a hard fix. El sucko that it’s not a 6 speed but I’m thinking there’s got to more to this story as to why it got parked and just left.
I had three 4th generation Camaros, a 1996 Z28, a 2000 Z28, and a 2002 SS. All 6 speeds and all enjoyable to drive. Loved the LT1 in the ’96, for whatever reason, the LT1 in my 2000 never felt as strong as the ’96, and the LS1 in the ’02 SS was really strong. The ’02 was my favorite, not only because of the LS1 but I really liked the Sunset Orange Metallic (the ’96 was black and the ’00 was silver). Handling on all 3 was good but subframe connectors improved it considerably. Worst feature of all 3 was the big hump in the passenger side footwell for the catalytic converter.
The 2000 Z-28 had an LS-1, not an LT-1.
Yep.
SOLD for $3,995.