Introduced in 1967, the Chevy Camaro would prove to be a worthy adversary to Ford’s immensely popular Mustang. And would even outsell it on a few occasions, the first being in 1977 after Ford had reinvented their pony car as a subcompact. This 1969 Camaro appears to be your ordinary “secretary’s car’. It’s not an SS, RS, or Z28 and has the least powerful V8 offered at the time (a 307). The auto seems to have been cast aside for some time, residing near underbrush in Sarasota, Florida. It will probably need a lot of work and surely has more rust than what we can see. The Chevy is available here on eBay where the reserve is unmet at $11,400.
The first-generation Camaro went into 1969 with a restyle and the changes made this model year resulted in the most attractive edition thus far (IMHO). The body was “toned” compared to the 1967-68 versions and more powerful engines became available, although that was not a benefit to the seller’s vehicle. Chevrolet would go on to sell nearly a quarter million of these “Bow-Ties” that year, but that included an extended production run of 15 months total. The 2nd-gen had gotten delayed getting ready for assembly and wouldn’t go on sale until February 1970. So, for a brief time, Chevy had two new Camaros to peddle.
In assessing the condition of this pony car, the seller provides no help. There is ZERO description given about the machine other than filling in a couple of boxes and all the pictures were uploaded sideways. Nearly 80% of all Camaro’s left the factory with a 307 cubic inch V8 that produced 200 hp using a 2-barrel barrel carburetor, but this motor isn’t well thought of today by collectors compared to all the other available powerplant choices. We assume the engine and transmission (2-speed Powerglide automatic?) are numbers-matching and that may be the only reason to keep them during restoration.
Because of limited photography, three bad areas are noticeable in the body. The front of the hood is badly rusted and will need replacing. All the matching vinyl top is no longer solidly adhered to the roof which means there may be hidden damage to be found when you peel it off. And that may have led to corrosion brewing just above the trunk lid. The interior looks okay except for at least one split in the front bucket seats. But the carpeting appears shot and may be indicative of floorboard rust. 44 bids have been cast so far, so either several folks want to restore a Plain Jane Camaro or will turn it into a restomod once they get their hands on it.
Nice & crunchy.
Wow! I still haven’t forgotten my 1969 Z-28 or my first kiss (Carla, Crescent Beach, Ontario, 1963, Whooo!), and I hope I never do!!
This one should be parted out and send the rest to the crusher. I fixed one up similar to this and it was a major mistake and a money pit. There are much better cars out there to fix up and not cost nearly as much. It’s a real shame this one was left to rot.
My ’71 RS had the 307/PG. Woof.
How do you spell RUST? It’s a very well ventilated body. Total bucket. I think his price is at least double or more than the cars worth.
Sold for $ 12,800. !? Someone may soon develop a case of buyers remorse.
It’s a 69 camaro! No buyers remorse. You can purchase everything you need to put this car back together from the frame up.. Not a hughe issue. 69 Camaros, Chevelles, have the year going for them..big bucks!
Hey guys what am I missing here, that didn’t look to be worth 500.00? What in heavens name makes it worth what it sold for?
My goodness Karl, you do not have to be a rocket scientist to read the current tea leaves for this market of cars! I work within this market, and I consistently here the very same old song and dance, “what am I missing here”. What you are missing is the knowledge of basic economics! Econ 101 states, the market will rise and fall on human consumption based on product availability. To spell it out for you….The market is high on these muscle cars, (Consumption) because a vast population wants these cars,,, the Market (price) also responds to availability due to lack of product…which means you are looking at acquiring 50 year old cars, with very few remaining…which equals current prices….pretty simple…not hard to understand…So now you are not missing anything…just need to accept reality
Danny thanks for enlightened views on this vehicle, I see a car worth almost nothing but in today’s world there is no deniability that you are correct and my views and thoughts certainly are not the same with everyone. Thanks for the reply with a view obviously more in reality than mine!
Na, that car would go for $500 in 1980, but now, $12.800 is a good price
Na, that car would go for $500 in 1980, but now, $12.800 is a good price. Real world prices. 6
It’s all original, unmolested, complete 69 camaro
About 5 years ago, I had an opportunity to buy an X11 69 Camaro in very similar condition, except missing the engine & transmission, with a lot of extra parts, for $1800. At the time, I considered it a parts car at best & passed. Boy was I dumb!
yep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!