A 1969 Camaro convertible is already a sought-after find, but when you add the Rally Sport package and a factory manual transmission, interest tends to go up quickly. That’s what makes this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS convertible project, listed here on eBay by a private seller, an appealing opportunity for someone ready to take on a full restoration of a desirable first-gen Camaro. According to the listing, this is an X11-coded car, which supports the RS option, and it originally left the factory finished in Burgundy with a white top and matching white standard interior. Thanks for the tip Curvette!
The car is being sold strictly as a project, and the seller is clear about what’s needed. The floor pan was partially removed and will need to be addressed, and the top of the dash requires replacement. On the positive side, the seller notes that the original trunk, along with the frame rails and rockers, are solid, which is encouraging for anyone who has priced sheet metal or paid a body shop for structural work. The car currently rolls and steers, which makes transport easier for the next owner.
There is no engine included, but the listing states that the seller has both a 3-speed and a 4-speed Muncie available, along with new door skins and a new tail pan. Those are helpful pieces to have on hand, especially for someone who wants to return it to the factory manual setup. With no engine onboard, this Camaro offers a blank slate, whether the next owner sources a correct-style small-block, goes the big-block route, or chooses a modern drivetrain.
The car is located in Connecticut, which the seller points out is a non-titled state for vehicles of this age. It will be transferred with a notarized bill of sale, which is standard procedure there, but buyers from out of state may want to confirm requirements for registering a classic from Connecticut.
Cars like this don’t hit the market every day, especially with the RS package and convertible body style. This one clearly needs a committed buyer with the skills, or the budget, to take it across the finish line, but the foundation and factory pedigree make it worthy of the effort. Would you restore this ’69 RS convertible to its original Burgundy-over-white glory or build it into your own vision?
Based on the speedo cable routing, it wasn’t originally equipped with a Muncie transmission. Could be a Saginaw 4 speed I guess, but more likely a 3 speed.
A day later and no comments, but what can you say about a car that needs extra bracing to hold the windshield frame up?
Makes me wonder about the condition of the cowl area. Aside from that, I would make it a driver. Install new panels where needed, along with a crate SBC and Muncie 4-speed trans. I’m not sure about wheels, but I am an old-school Cragar fan. It will take a lot of small parts, which add up quickly, but this car should be built to drive.
If you looked at the eBay ad, this guy wants $16,900.00 for this. That’s the funniest thing I’ve seen since old reruns of Saturday Night Live.
I could not agree more! I get it that some folks look at something like this as a “diamond in the rough” but personally, I just look at it as rough. The car hobby has gotten completely looney toons in the past 5 or 6 years, and I feel blessed that I am too old to mess with a restoration/ hot rod build. (Plus the fact that I am lucky enough to have gotten my “forever car” 25 years ago when men were men, women were women, and cool cars were affordable.)
A lot of work here.Yes it comes with 2 manual trans. Missing rear drive shaft and bell housing ,master cly. and all other under hood components. I know it is a convert but 10k is a closer price here. It does have the original radio.
Every picture tells a story dontit…
Amazing how after I saw a perfect 69 Z 28 at Carlisle in 1982 with a $6,000 asking price. And people thought it was insane then This pile of crap is now up for sale more than 40 years later. Why do people sit on stuff that has been selling for big money for years? I’m 70. I buy finished cars now. Good luck to the next owner. Hope you have plenty of time and money.
Pull off the fenders and I bet you’ll find rot in both the tulip panels. Anyone undertaking a restoration had better love and plan on keeping this car, because they will be under water when finished.
One I sold back in the day was a X11 that had been stolen and stripped that I should have finished. Was finally able to buy another X-11 that had an interour fire but was also a roller. Had the runner/drive SS427 Impala at the time and the thoughts of putting them all together didn’t happen….got a good offer for the one X11…..these cars are sought after but not sure about a do yourself kit like this….
I did not see any reverse lights under the rear bumper.
Anytime you remove the floor pans or they are rusted so bad you will have the windshield frame sag on a convertible, but being a Connecticut car check out the rest of the structure,especially frame rails