Many New Parts: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Project

Some classics come with a sad backstory, as demonstrated by this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. The owner located the car for his niece as a restoration project, but when life got in the way, she sold it back to him. He then planned to restore the vehicle for his daughter, but he recently passed away. Therefore, his widow has decided to send the Camaro to a new home. It needs a lot of work, but the enormous collection of included parts will give the buyer a running start. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Tony P. for spotting this promising project listed here on Craigslist in Brandermill, Virginia. The seller set her price at $15,000, though it appears she will entertain serious offers.

Ford caught the opposition unaware when it released the First Generation Mustang, and Chevrolet wouldn’t have a worthy competitor available until it released the Camaro in late 1966. This first-year example is an unfinished project build that will require deep dedication for the new owner to restore it to its former glory. However, the listing images reveal enough additional parts to almost build a complete replacement. It includes plenty of fresh steel, allowing the new owner to ensure it is rust-free before applying new paint. There is also plenty of sparkling trim that suggests a high-end result is possible. One mystery with this Camaro is the seller’s decision to list it as an SS. That might be right, but I can’t spot any appropriate badges or parts in the supplied images. It seems that only a close look will reveal the truth.

One aspect of this Camaro that may need no attention is its drivetrain. Its engine bay houses a small-block V8, and its appearance suggests it might be recently rebuilt. It features an aluminum intake and a new Edelbrock carburetor, while the master cylinder and booster also appear to be new. The engine bay is spotless, but it appears that the car doesn’t currently run or drive. A couple of fender badges suggest the V8 should be a 350, which would be correct if this Camaro is a genuine SS. However, other badges in the parts collection suggest the car started life with a 327. Once again, a check of the Casting Numbers will reveal the truth. As with the engine, the type of automatic transmission performing shifting duties is unknown.

Although it isn’t lavishly equipped, this Camaro’s interior features bucket seats and a console. It is missing the factory radio, but is otherwise complete. The accumulated mildew on the Black vinyl trim indicates the car has spent its life in a damp environment. Therefore, the fresh body steel is probably warranted to address any rust issues that may be hiding beneath the surface. The interior looks tired, and I suspect it doesn’t smell great. That means an interior retrim will include replacing items like seat foam, which can retain odors and release them at the worst possible moment. Kits are readily available and affordable, making it realistic to restore the interior of this Camaro to a factory-fresh state.

This 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is a mystery machine. The seller lists it as an SS, but the images reveal no evidence of the appropriate badges. Only an in-person inspection would reveal the truth. However, even though the car requires a mountain of work before it can return to active service, the extensive collection of included parts justifies the seller’s price. Of course, if she is willing to negotiate, the situation would improve. I hope that someone grabs this classic and fulfills the late owner’s vision. Do we have any Barn Finds readers who would accept that challenge?