The second-generation Chevy Camaro had a great run between 1970-81. The cars would evolve from year to year based on the latest safety standards and cues received from buyers. The 1977 model year would be the first time the Camaro would outsell the Mustang after more than 10 years (the Mustang II was still a Pinto-based 4-cylinder car). This edition belonged to a mechanic who has since passed on and it’s been inside a dark garage for more years than anyone knows. Hazelton, Pennsylvania is its current domicile and the Chevy is available here on eBay where bidding is holding at $4,500.
Camaro sales soldiered on in 1977 even though the body style was in its eighth year. The big news that year was the return of the Z28, not just as an RPO but also as a series. But the Type LT would continue to be the car of choice, chosen by more than 72,000 buyers and the original owner of this machine. At 75,000 miles, the seller’s Camaro has the basic V8 offered that year, the 305 cubic-inch motor that produced 145 hp with an automatic transmission. Not a barn burner in performance, but typical of 1970s-era cars that had been detuned for one Federal reason or another.
Because a third party is involved in selling this car (we don’t believe a dealer), not much background on this Camaro is known. It was owned by a now-deceased mechanic and it’s not the only one of his cars up for sale. It may or may not have been running when it was parked many coats of dust and dirt ago, so it could have been driven or pushed onto the lift where it currently resides. It’s likely going to need a lot of coaxing to get running again, especially where it concerns the delivery of fuel.
The body looks okay and the bronze paint may clean up, with some imperfections here and there. And the driver’s side rear quarter has signs of rust brewing. The interior has likely been exposed to the elements as a layer of mildew seems to cover the dash and steering wheel. The passenger compartment is going to need thorough detailing before driving anywhere once the car becomes functional again. The tires are either old, flat, or both. According to Hagerty, a ’77 non-Z28 Camaro in Fair Condition is $5,500 and – in prime condition – maybe $15,000. Depending on how much work is needed, this is not likely to become a high-profit automobile right away.
Hmmm, heavy rust on BOTH rear quarters, underneath isn’t looing too good as well. Heavy mildew would seem to indicate moisture intrusion, not a good sign. Only one bid so far, it might have maxed out already. GLWTA!! :-)
Although not a Firecchicken it seems to be Jim Rockford Bronze. Not sure if I like it on a Camaro, though. On a Pontiac, I could pretend to live in a trailer on the beach in Malibu.
The gap between the front bumper & upper valance is correct, tho one wonders why it’s there. Looks like something’s missing – i guess the designers went home early – or ran out of money? The rust on the rear quarters is not bad – i seen a lot worse on the qtrs of these cars when they were only 4 yrs old & with 40k miles!
Might not be a bad idea to clone it into one of these extremely rare Z’s …
http://classiccars.com/listings/view/900607/1977-chevrolet-camaro-z28-for-sale-in-las-vegas-nevada-89119
That condition and that price is a good buy obviously not a climate control garage the rust is typical for that car someone is going to get a nice tip or restoration project.
I can smell that interior through my computer monitor! Don’t think the pine tree hanging off the mirror will help. “Son has proper paperwork to transfer title to buyer.” Don’t most states just give that to you on the back of the title? Is PA different?
“Mechanic owned”.
Don’t know about you all and your day jobs but everyone I know doesn’t bring their work home, ie after turning wrenches all day the last thing I’d imagine this owner would want to do is service their car.
AND, hit that dang car with a sponge or better yet invest $500 dollars and have it professionally detailed, you’d easily double that. SMH.