One Family Owned: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

Finding a family that makes the most of hand-me-down clothes is not unusual. However, finding the same thinking with a classic car is less so. That is the case with this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. It has passed through the hands of various members of the same family since Day One. All good things must come to an end, so they have decided to list this Camaro for sale here on eBay with No Reserve. It is located in Eads, Tennessee, and while they have set the auction to open at $13,500, there have been no bids at the time of writing.

It appears that this Camaro has led an interesting life. Its current shade of Maroon isn’t original, with the car rolling off the production line wearing attractive Mountain Green paint. It isn’t clear when the color change was performed, but I don’t believe it has done this car any favors. I won’t be surprised if the next owner decides to return this classic to its original shade. There is plenty of surface corrosion for them to tackle, but penetrating rust appears to be minimal. The panels look surprisingly clean, and the owner says that the cowl and dashtop are solid. There is rust present around the back window and some in the floors. However, areas like the frame rails and rockers are clean, so addressing these rust issues should not be a significant undertaking. The exterior trim appears to be largely restorable, while the glass looks good. The wheels currently fitted to this Camaro are not included in the sale, but the car will roll on a set of steelies, and the owner includes a nice set of Rally wheels in the deal.

The owner is pretty candid about this Camaro’s interior. He admits that the console and shifter are not original and says the buyer will probably consign both items to the bin. The dash is unmolested and is in excellent condition, with its original AM radio in situ. The pad shows no evidence of cracks, while the same is true of the wheel. The carpet and upholstered surfaces have seen better days, and the owner admits that the car will require a re-trim. Kits are readily available and cost around $1,600 to return this car to a factory-fresh state.

Potential buyers in 1967 had a wide choice of engines to slot under the hood of their new Camaro. The original owner of this car chose the 327ci V8 that produced 210hp. This motor is backed by a two-speed Powerglide transmission, while the car also features power steering and power drum brakes. Some of our readers will probably grind their teeth when I say this, but the seller indicates that this Camaro ran when parked. However, he doesn’t mention how long ago this vehicle was parked or whether the engine turns freely. The bulletproof nature of the Chevrolet small-block V8 means that if that motor does spin freely, it may be able to be coaxed back to life. Even if a rebuild is required, this may not be a difficult or expensive undertaking. Once returned to a roadworthy state, this classic should easily match its original 17-second ¼-mile ET. If the buyer isn’t concerned about complete originality, slotting in a different transmission could significantly improve that figure.

While it is not a particularly rare car, this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro offers somebody the chance to purchase a classic that has been a part of the same family for the last fifty-four years. That is not something that occurs every day, and when you consider its overall condition and mechanical configuration, I’m surprised there have been no bids to this point. That means that if the action doesn’t heat up, somebody could score this classic with a single bid. If you seek an original First Generation Camaro, this auction could be worth watching closely.