If you walked into a Chevrolet showroom in 1975 intent on driving away in a Camaro Z28, the chances are that you would be pretty disappointed. The company discontinued the Z28 option for the 1975 model year, but the Camaro LT offered a viable alternative. Its overall styling was more restrained than the Z28, but it lost nothing in the performance stakes. This LT is an original survivor that presents exceptionally well for its age. It is unrestored and features its numbers-matching V8 under the hood. The owner has decided that the time is right for this classic to go to a new home, so he has listed it for sale here on eBay. The Camaro is located in Simi Valley, California, and bidding has hit $12,700 in a No Reserve auction.

The LT version was Chevrolet’s range-topping offering in the 1975 Camaro range. Its overall appearance was far more restrained than the Z28 predecessor, with no spoilers, decals, or stripes. This Camaro wears Buckskin Tan paint, and its condition is impressive for its age. The owner indicates that the vehicle has undergone no restoration work and is an original survivor. The paint holds a good shine for its age, with only a few minor chips and marks to show for more than four decades of active duty. The panels are virtually perfect, with no dings, dents, or other body damage. This blue-plate classic has spent its life in California, making its rust-free status no surprise. The trim and chrome are spotlessly clean, as is the glass. The original wheels are free from stains and fading, the trim rings show no signs of curb strike, and the new narrow whitewall tires add the perfect finishing touch to this Camaro’s exterior.

While The Malaise Era sucked much of the performance out of normally-aspirated production cars, there were still buyers in America who thought there was nothing as great as a V8. This Camaro LT features a 350ci V8 that produces 155hp. The original owner also chose to equip this classic with a three-speed Hydramatic transmission, power steering, and power brakes. To gauge the impact of tightening emission regulations, you only need to look as far as the ¼ mile ETs between 1970 and 1975. A 350-equipped Camaro with automatic transmission could storm the distance in 14.1 seconds at the dawn of the decade. Wind the clock forward to 1975, and that figure had blown out to 18.2 seconds. Similarly, while the 1970 Camaro could top 131mph, this LT will struggle to hit 112mph. As a trade-off, the 1975 Camaro did enjoy a 20% improvement in fuel consumption compared to the 1970 model. For potential buyers, the news appears nothing about positive with this LT. It is a numbers-matching survivor that is in sound mechanical health. It runs and drives exceptionally well, and the owner says it is ready to hit the road for some motoring enjoyment when the weather turns warm again. Considering that we are in the depths of winter at present, that all sounds very attractive.

I’m sure that some of you have been waiting for bad news, but you will find very little when you examine the interior of this Camaro. If I were to be supercritical, it appears that the carpet has become faded and patchy. This situation is not uncommon, and a perfectionist may choose to invest $200 in a new carpet set to address this. One other aspect of this interior that may require attention is the faux woodgrain gauge fascia. It has developed a faded appearance and has become rough around the edges. This is likely to prove painful because finding new examples can be difficult. I located a spotless second-hand original fascia, but this was priced at an eye-watering $500. If the buyer wishes to retain the car as an original survivor, they could leave this untouched. Otherwise, it will cost a few dollars to rectify the fault. The seats and door trims are upholstered in brown vinyl and plaid cloth. The seller indicates that this is original, making its lack of wear and physical damage impressive. The dash and pad have avoided the impacts of UV exposure, while the console and wheel appear showroom fresh. Somebody has swapped an aftermarket radio cassette player for the factory unit, but otherwise, this interior is unmolested. Apart from a cassette player, buyers will receive ice-cold air conditioning, a factory tach, and a tilt wheel.

While some may think that the fact that this Camaro is not a Z28 may impact its sales potential, the opposite would seem to be the case. It has already attracted an impressive twenty-two bids since it hit the market, and there’s plenty of time for that figure to lift substantially. Given its overall condition and originality, it may top $16,000 before the hammer falls. The No Reserve listing has to make it tempting, and it will be interesting to see if any of our Barn Finds readers are willing to throw their hat into the ring on this classic pony car.