The prospect of a new project car is a time of elation for most car enthusiasts. We know that our garage will soon be filled with the high hopes that come with potentially being the one to revive a long-dormance classic or sports model. There’s a flip side to that coin, however, which is when the project spirals out of control and we suddenly forget why we wanted to own a needy non-running vehicle to begin with. The seller of this 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 listed here on eBay may be experiencing some of those signs of remorse as it appears this project got off to a rip-roaring start before hitting the skids.

The seller is asking a reasonable $2,250 or best offer. I am sure the seller would take less than the price shown here, as it’s obvious anyone willing to take this on will need to be equipped with a few different resources: time, money, and space. The first one is time to simply collect all the cars and get this Camaro loaded onto a trailer. The second one is obvious, although it sounds like the seller has procured a number of the parts needed. And space, which is usually the biggest pain point for potential buyers, as they see how much real estate this project Camaro currently occupies and realize they need the same amount of room.

Details are limited in the listing, which would be helpful to simply understand why this third-generation Camaro was torn apart to begin with, only to end up in this condition. The Camaro at this time was at a bit of a low point, as horsepower has dipped significantly and there was more pressure than ever to build cars that were commuter friendly in addition to satisfying demands for American muscle. While the Camaros and Firebirds from this era inevitably suffered as a result of domestic policies, it also led to cars like this one growing more popular in grassroots competitions along with gaining fame on the road course stage with stints in IMSA and the birth of the 1LE trim line.

The seller’s car is pretty far removed from seeing either a road course or a 1/4 mile strip, unfortunately, and given it left the factory with an automatic transmission and 305, it’s not likely to break any immediate speed records. The seller notes has thrown a lot of new parts at this Camaro, including brakes, struts, motor mounts, and carburetor, but none of that seems to matter much when you have to secure the vehicle with what looks like the wiring harness dumped on the roof. There’s a lot of work needed here, and hopefully, the seller’s openness to best offers reflects this reality.