While the Ford Mustang is often viewed as the first pony car, Plymouth beat the blue oval to the punch by mere weeks when it released the Barracuda. It took General Motors over two years to respond when it released the Chevrolet Camaro for the 1967 model year, but it proved worth the wait. The Camaro immediately found a spot in the market, stealing sales from the all-conquering Mustang. This first-year example is a tidy survivor with no apparent major shortcomings. It needs a new home, and I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Curvette for spotting the Camaro here on Craigslist in East Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. You could drive it home once you have handed the seller $30,000.
Ford demonstrated that a ready market existed for a smaller car offering a wide range of options and engines that provided excellent performance. The Mustang proved a revelation, allowing budget-conscious buyers to slip behind the wheel of a stylish vehicle at a respectable price. Chevrolet followed suit in 1967, with 220,906 Camaros rolling off showroom floors during that first year. The original owner of this first-year example ordered it in Butternut Yellow, and it still presents nicely fifty-eight years later. The seller doesn’t mention a restoration history, and only an in-person inspection will reveal whether it has ever received a facelift. The paint shines nicely, there are no significant paint or panel imperfections, and no evidence of rust. The trim is in good order for its age, the glass is clear, and the Camaro rolls on a set of Rally wheels, which would have been a later addition.
The theme of tidy presentation continues inside this Camaro. The first owner equipped it with Black Deluxe trim, a console, and an AM radio. It remains as it left the factory, with no visible aftermarket additions. The only visible flaw of note is a crack in the wheel, but with high-quality reproductions readily available for under $300, addressing that shortcoming won’t be difficult or expensive. The remaining trim pieces are in good order, there are no signs of abuse or UV damage, and the dash looks crisp and clean.
Chevrolet followed Ford’s lead with the Camaro, offering buyers a bargain-basement six-cylinder version that was within the financial reach of most potential customers. However, those with a few extra dollars in their wallet could tailor their new purchase to their needs or taste. That was the path followed by this Camaro’s first owner, splashing the extra cash to equip the vehicle with a 327ci V8, a two-speed Powerglide transmission, and power steering. While it isn’t stated specifically, the impression provided by the seller is that this classic is numbers-matching. In good health, the 327 should generate 210hp and 320 ft/lbs of torque, making it a worthy adversary to the Mustang. The seller furnishes no information regarding the car’s mechanical health, but I would expect any Camaro with these specifications within this price range to run and drive well.
It would be easy to look at the post-1966 sales figures for the First Generation Mustang and question whether the pony car bubble had burst. However, if you factor in the tallies for the General Motors Camaro and Firebird cousins, it is clear that buyers still clamoured to park one of these cars in their driveway. This 1967 Camaro doesn’t possess the glamor of a Z28 or an SS, but it is an extremely tidy vehicle that the new owner can enjoy immediately. It has only been on the market for a few days, but how easily do you think it will find a new home?
Gone baby gone.. love is gone 🎶
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As long as you pay a fair price for what you get, it’s really hard to go wrong with a first gen Camaro.
Considering its cheaper than a used KIA . Its a complete bargain !!
That sold fast, it must have been as good as it looked. Reasonable price for any running V8 Camaro that looks original. $30000 Canadian is $22000 US.
Nice unmolested original Camaro!!
I drove any number of Camaros while working part time in a Chevy dealership back in 67. In all forms (except 6cyl w/ Powerglide) they were a great driving car. I found them much more comfortable to drive than any number of Mustangs that I’ve driven. Never a fan of the 2 speed Powerglide transmission, it was fine in the 327 and up cars. The 3 speed manual made the 6 cylinder cars really drivable and the 4 speed was awesome. Until the turbo hydramatics came out, the Chrysler Torqueflites were the best automatics IMO (smooth, quiet shifting, 3 speed).
As a side note, the 68s started coming out in the late summer of 67 and it took me a long time to reconcile them with the ‘coke’ bottle GMS (my fav being the Pontiacs). The short rear decks initially looked to me like a toddler with full diaper (sort of like the early Chrysler minivans), but I’ve come around to liking them. In some real sense, the early Mustangs and Camaros were the precursors of the 68 models for GM at least.
Eric, are you actually referring to the introduction of 1969 Camaro? There was no body shell change between the 1967s and 1968s. Other than the elimination of vent windows and addition of side marker light fixtures.
No, I was referring to the larger cars like the Chevelle, Olds Cutlass, and Pontiac Lemans and whatever Buick had in that class.
Buick Special, Skylark and Gran Sport. I’ve owned all three. A 1967 Skylark, a 1969 Special, and a 1968 Gran Sport clone. :)
A mid-60s Skylark convertible is one of my bucket list cars.
On Nova or Camaro, it was best to order at least the optional 3:08 rear if you wanted the 250 6 cyl with powerglide. Plenty of pickup & torque, especially if shifted manually. & replace the ridiculous restrictive heavy sideways muffler with a small turbo one under the back seat area. & a full flex fan & taller air filter from an ’82 2.8 camaro helped too.
I acknowledge that this is your website and you can do as you
wish here, however for us guys that are always looking and wishing, a few more relative details about the car in question,
rather than a bunch of comparison history would be appreciated. Also, how do you know so much detail about some of these vehicles; do you see them up close and personal?
My sister had/has this exact same car except in red. Great driving car. The only problem with the two-barrel 327 is that when you floor it, it doesn’t have those extra two barrels kick in so acceleration is disappointing. Especially when you are passing on two-lane roads.
Does no one see that passenger quarter? Clever picture angle but you can it is full of filler, yikes!
I’ve said it before. I’ll keep saying it. If you don’t want me to take interest in your car you’re trying to sell… use Craigslist.
Was that hood available in 67?
Yes. It’s a hood exclusive to SS’s from 1967-1969, though there were two designs for the louvers (inserts), depending on the year.
Steve R
Didn’t know that hood was 1967?
That particular hood came on the 67 SS. I had a 67 SS350. The 68 and 69 SS hood had the square ports in lieu of the fins. The spoiler was an option in 68 as well. Everyone, including myself bought the spoilers, had them painted, and attached them to the deck lid.
As a kid in the 70s I had a tyco HO train, and one of the cars was an auto carrier. It had 6 little cars on it that I always thought were funny little cars, but when I got older I looked closely and realized they were Camaros. Anyhow that’s my 67 Camaro story.