The Chevy Camaro “pony car” would close the 1960s with its best sales year up to that point (nearly 250,000 copies). But that performance was aided by a 3-month extension in the production cycle due to a delay in readying the all-new 1970 Camaro models for the public. This rusty ’69 Chevy may have been off the road for 30 years (per the sticker on the license plate) and it took a minor hit in the left rear corner. Located in Hesperia, California, this project will take loads of work and $$ to restore the automobile to its former glory. It’s available here on eBay for $17,500 OBO.
From all indications, this is a fairly ordinary Camaro. Not a Rally Sport or a Super Sport. It once had two-tone paint (white over blue) and a black interior which has been disassembled. Under the hood may be an incomplete 307 cubic inch V8 (or maybe a 350?) and the floor shifter suggests a TH-350 automatic transmission is in place. The rear end is the 12-bolt option.
The seller provides no information about this car other than a VIN that confirms a V8 and its manufacture in Van Nuys, California where the car may have stayed its entire life. Ample photos are provided, and we’re told they tell the story. The wrinkle in the rear corner will need to be fixed and there is rust in the floorboards that will lead to new panels or patches. The car was placed in non-op status some years ago, so the buyer will not have to pay any catch-up fees to the DMV (if the buyer resides in CA).
A photo of the cowl tag is thrown in, but its condition makes it hard to decipher to tell us much more about the classic Camaro. If you’re looking for one of these to restore, this Chevy is going to keep you busy and put a claim on your bank account. If you did restore, would you also opt to go the restomod route, dropping in an LS engine and a newer automatic tranny?
17,500? Think someone has been puff’n too much green stuff an do’n a little “California Dream’n”. Leave it dead and accumulating rust, gotta wonder about this one.
And I still wonder how I managed to find a 69SS in 1980 fairly complete and drove it home 20 miles for $500. Those were the days.
I bought an X55 ss350 in 84, but paid a whopping $2200. It was actually a nice car. Drove it daily rain or shine for many years. It rarely sees rain anymore. Small block first gens with a manual trans are just about the perfect pony car.
There is no world where this thing is worth anything even close to $17,500. There are way too many folks out there that either find or have a neglected relic and decide that they have found the Lost Dutchman Mine. What really amazes me is about this one is that the tires appear to be fairly new. Now why in the world would you put new tires on this rusty roller?
Some people will try anything.
Wow, I bought one just like this back in Spring of 81. It had the factory 307 engine with automatic 350 tranny. A body man friend and I stripped the maroon paint and white vinyl top. Block sanded for days and resprayed in silver, Purchased a Z28 hood and rear spoiler. Blacked in the grille, installed all correct Z28 badging. Installed a 400 small block, 4 bolt main truck engine. Aluminum intake, 650 holley and a shift kit in the 350 turbo tranny. New set of Western Turbine rims. Everyone thought we did a great job considering where we started. This damn thig was a land rocket too! Bought it from the ins company after it was rear ended and totaled, parted out what was left.
Z28 clone
But did you pay over 17 grand for it?
Nope, $900!
This will end up being a restomod.
Interesting as cars are at lowest prices in seasonal December for classic restored cars.
I guess this guy created a random pricing model and thinks rusted pans and missing dash, non running means charge more.
I am guessing a 5 grand rebuild, new interior 1500. Plus a 15 grand paint and extra metal 3-4 grand labor type job extra puts this over a running decent shape base model first gen.
I had a 1969 Z in HS and college.
Nice rides but more appreciated in better conditions.
New interior for $1500? Why not just spin straw into gold?
I am not far off with owner install on interior.
Seats, dash, door panels , rear shelf , seal plates , carpet , headliner and pillar posts. With
“ Classic Industries” has $1799 complete base interior.
January after holiday sale possibly lower
I would pass on car as cheaper to get one running.
Have a good one.
Thanks for the info and the web site Jeff.
I didn’t know the kits were so affordable. I’ll stand down now.
This was featured on this site on November 14th. I’ve bought a few things from him and follow him as a seller. He typically sells parts and memorabilia, which are reasonably priced. This Camaro has been listed for several months, it’s way overpriced, but it’s a 69 Camaro, until recently there were people willing whatever it took to get a project car.
Steve R
Someone probably will take it on. We have a renewed vigor in America. Nothing says America like a ’69 Camaro!
And some folks have deeeeeepppp pockets
There will be a tipping point for paying hugh bucks for Mopar and Camaro rusted shells with vin and title. Maybe this salt water flood pig is it , but maybe not yet.