This 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS is one of those cars that reminds you why original, unrestored survivors still matter. Listed on eBay with a clean title, this RS hardtop wears its age honestly and comes with the kind of mechanical credibility that makes a project feel approachable rather than overwhelming.
According to the seller, this Camaro retains its matching-numbers 327 V8 paired with a Powerglide automatic transmission. Power steering is present, and the car still features its factory Rally Sport hideaway headlights, one of the most recognizable options offered on first-generation Camaros. These early RS cars have a distinct presence, even when they aren’t perfect, and this one leans into that appeal.
The Camaro was originally finished in Turquoise and received a repaint back in the 1980s. The seller notes that the car has otherwise remained largely untouched, which shows in the way it’s described — more survivor than restoration candidate. After sitting for roughly four decades, the car was recently brought back to life and now runs and drives well, something that can’t be said for every long-stored first-gen Camaro.
To help with that revival, several key components have already been replaced. The car now has a new 650 carburetor, a complete brake system overhaul, a new fuel pump and gas tank, a fresh battery, and new Cooper tires mounted on American Racing Torque Thrust II wheels. These updates go a long way toward making the Camaro usable while still leaving room for a future owner to decide how far to take it.
Structurally, the seller reports that the frame and rockers are solid, though the passenger-side floor pans will need attention. Rust is present, which isn’t surprising given how long the car sat exposed to the elements, but it’s described as a car you can still enjoy driving in its current state. That balance — usable now, restorable later — is exactly what many enthusiasts look for.
The seller even mentions something longtime show-goers already know: original survivors often draw just as much attention as fully restored cars, sometimes more. A Camaro like this, especially one that starts, runs, and drives, tends to stop people in their tracks because it still tells its story.
This isn’t a finished car, and it’s not pretending to be. What it is, though, is a genuine 1967 Camaro RS with matching numbers, solid bones, and the kind of character that only comes from time. Whether someone chooses to restore it back to factory specs or simply enjoy it as an honest driver, it offers a strong foundation either way.
Nice write-up.
Flashbacks to HS in ’73. What was just a used set of wheels then…now, just a $20k used car…with issues to be addressed.
Really rusty, hardly a survivor, even less so when the sheet metal and interior are fixed. There are better places to spend $20,000.
Steve R
This has rust-through everywhere and ratty interior. The only reason this car hasn’t kept a date with the crusher is because it’s a Camaro. It does have nice wheels.
Why can’t you tell us the price of the unit that your posting??? You do such a great job in your writing of the article BUT you don’t give the price. This is the only sight that I go on so please post the price
Would be nice, but a bit moot as it’s an auction on eBay..
I too hate it when they don’t put a price in their ad !
This poor Camaro isn’t worth restoring. The rust mites have dug deep and I just don’t see the value myself.
Anyone else notice the Starsky and Hutch striped Torino in the background of pic 20? Seems like a good partner for this old school striped Camaro
Looks like a winter beater from 1975
Definitely worth saving! I was surprised to see the underbody shots and it’s not as bad as I was thinking it would be given how rusted out the rear fenders are. Surprised it only has single exhaust? The paint job kind of reminds me of a Yenko car. It may be a little bit on the high side given how much work that needs to be done to it, but it is nice that it is driving and would make a nice rolling project. $15,000 might be a little bit more reasonable. Don’t see the RS headlight covers that often nowadays.
For an RS it’s pretty low-optioned. Looks like the engine was the 327 2 barrel engine, which would explain the single exhaust. Also has the base interior with just the console added. For somebody that specializes in panel replacement this might have value, but it’s still $10K too high.
I would bet this auction will get zero bids. His starting price is about $15K too high. Actual value in this market is about $6-8K IMHO.
Definitely worth saving, just wait for the 3rd or 4th relisting, or when the make an offer tab shows up.
That’s when they get frightened back to reality when they get three offers that don’t come near 10K!
Considering all the changes that have been done to this car, it is definitely not a survivor.
Just another Illinois rotted away Camaro. (I had one of those once when I lived in Illinois.) Glad I moved to Nevada where I don’t have to look at these on the road anymore.
how about a least replacing just hood for starters? opening bid starting @20k really going for the jugular. just not seeing it here
Wanted: someone with little to no experience restoring cars but has desire to learn and wants to make a killing in the classic car market!
As is, this rusty car is Werth about $3000 to $5000 . All the body panels need to be replaced including the trunk floor. and a new interior , it will cost $50000 to take this on. good luck to how ever buys .