Some may find it irreverent, but I’ve never been head-over-heels with the 1969 Camaro. I much prefer the original 1967 model; it’s always seemed just a little swoopier in the quarter panels, and the RS grille projects a vaguely sinister mug. Yes, the ’67 model is my favorite Camaro, and while it didn’t quite outsell the Mustang in its introductory model year, the Camaro did a brisk business. Over 25,000 convertibles alone found homes, and 10,675 were Rally Sports like this one for sale on eBay in Rockford, Illinois. Like many first-generation Camaros, this one has had a few modifications, but it won’t offend the sensibilities of those who like them stock, and its four-speed stick will certainly earn it fans among the shift-for-yourself crowd.
The seller is playing their hand close to the vest when it comes to the featured Camaro’s original equipment. What we do know is that it has a 327 with aluminum heads, an aluminum intake manifold, and a set of headers. Two 327s were available for 1967, a 210-horsepower two barrel, and the L30 275-horsepower four barrel. Given its modifications, it’s a not unfair assumption to say that it produces at least 300 in its current state, and it’s nice to see a classic Chevy small block under the hood instead of an LS upgrade as so many of them have these days.
The interior is standard Camaro (not the Z-87 Custom interior), with nice upholstery and carpet. It’s hard to tell in the picture, but the steering column might have originally worn a column shifter. If so, it could have been originally a three-speed car, but that’s all conjecture. (For those of you who don’t know, Camaros came standard with a column shifter.) Today, it’s equipped as any young kid with gasoline in his veins would do it, with a tach clamped to the steering column and three gauges under the dash.
All signs point to this being an original RS car, as the “all red” taillights, backup lights in the valance panel, gas cap, rocker panel moldings, grille, and badging all came standard with that package.
Others seem to agree that this RS is a fantastic-looking convertible. With over five days to go on the auction, it has reached a $16,100 high bid, more than double what it was when I first saw the ad three hours ago. With a set of classic Chevy Rally wheels and white-letter tires, this is the kind of car that many of us dreamed of as teenagers. And many of us never really stopped dreaming about it. Seriously, what a great-looking car. Long live the ’67!
The ’69 Camaro is the middle-aged 1st generation Camaro. It’s a bit wider, and has a few more lines and wrinkles.
Great colors! Chevrolet offered a purple hue called “Royal Plum,” but I think it leaned toward the red spectrum, while this leans toward the blue.
Nope, this is Royal Plum. There was a more common maroon color, def a bit more red.
Juat the right amount of power for the streets, and a stick 😎
Great looking car. I’m not in love with the color, but a four speed cures all ills.
CT Dave
How much will power does it take to NOT add a cowl hood and spoilers to any 67-69 Camaro build? More than I have, that’s for sure.
Around here the price of a competent body/paint shop helps strengthen your willpower.
Steve R
Absolutely beautiful car. Side note: I happen to think that Dunlop GT Qualifiers are one of the best-looking tires ever produced. Sadly, I don’t believe that you can get them anymore. I would love to own this car but alas I would have to part ways with my “forever car” to swing it.
1967 is the best looking body style from the first generation Camaros,and thank God nobody bolted on those awful front and rear spoilers. Nice looking car wish it was closer to home
When I got out of service in 1976 I purchased a 1967 Camaro convertible from a comrade when I was discharged in California. It was black with gold interior. I had packed the back seat and truck and began my journey back to the Midwest. The heater was awful (January) foggy windows but it was an adventure I’ll never forget.
My cousin, Arlene, about 18 years older than I had this exact same car! Not! Same color, same interior, same convertible model, same white stripe around the front. Hers had red stripe tires, a six and 3 on the floor. The convertible top was manual.
Definitely not the same car but lookalikes.
Small detail – are the lower stripes on backwards? Under the RS letters? They look like they curve backwards and don’t follow the contour of the front fenders/grill?
I see what you’re talking about and I agree, they seem too be swapped side to side.
They look upsidedown
I too had a 67 RS convertible, for 26 years. Mine was an authentic RS, which included the RS interior with white stripes. I doubt anyone would replace their RS interior with just the plain black vinyl. So while it has all of the after market available RS items, why not the interior?
There was no “RS interior”. You are describing the Deluxe interior, which was a separate option.
Sold on 2/24/2025 with a high bid of $29,300.
Steve R