When you’re in the market for a classic car, a debut year model is generally a good choice, with the Chevrolet Camaro being no exception. If it’s above the base model, that’s always good too, and throw in a numbers-matching engine and transmission and it sweetens the deal even more. But when you run across an example that’s been in the same hands for most of its 55 years, it’s pretty hard not to get excited, even if the car needs some work to bring it back to its former glory. That’s kind of the story with this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS, which can be found here on eBay. The car is located in Canoga Park, California, with the current bid sitting at $15,400.
Lots more photos and details about the Camaro can be seen here, and to clarify, the seller says that the car is a genuine RS model but the SS is just an appearance package. The car is referred to as a one-owner, but I think what the seller may mean is that he acquired the car from the original owner in the hopes of selling it. It’s said to be 100% complete and mostly original, with no Bondo or body filler anywhere, but with a few dings and dents. Structurally, there are said to be no issues and the paint is original, but with a sprayed coating over it to keep it from rusting, although there are what looks like a few minor rust areas here and there.
Fortunately, things on the south side are looking solid, with quite a few photos provided of the underside and its components. The Camaro is said to be a Southern California car, and from what we can see the time factor has been somewhat kind to the chassis and floorboards, although inside the trunk could use some attention. That’s a pretty nice exhaust system down there as well.
The interior is stated to be all original and in fair condition, and while complete, it’s going to need some sprucing up to get it looking really nice again. Things in the electrical department all seem to be in good working order, and this is a pretty well-optioned Camaro, with a deluxe interior, air conditioning, gauge package, rear speakers, plus a few more goodies.
Under the hood is the original numbers-matching 327, which will run for a few seconds with gas in the carburetor, but the seller says it will require minor work to get it running correctly. He also states that the engine is very healthy and has no knocking, no smoking, and no signs of overheating. The car also still has its original Powerglide transmission, which is said to be complete but not road tested. What are your thoughts on this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS?
And AC-equipped no less. What’s not to like?
The P-glide, maybe?
I’ve driven only one Camaro of this vintage, and it had a four-speed but no a/c. I missed the cool air, but would do without it to get the manual ‘box.
Ok, you have a point there – an M-22 or at least a 21 would be sweet…
Shifter is for a 68…….
True that. It’s the infamous GM “Staple Shifter”. I had one in my ’71 Monte SS.
Horse Shoe shifter right?
I see SS emblems on the both front finders, with a SS gas cap and R/S horn button. That being said, both models have reverse lights in the rear lower valance pan with the small bock hood ornament grills. My question is which is it “SS or R/S”?
Rob – the owner states it is an RS. The 67 Camaro SS had a 350 cid engine with 295 horsepower.
The SS option by itself did not have the reverse lights in the lower valance. Those were on the RS and the RS/SS.
It also has a 10-bolt rear diff.
Started driving my 65 C-10 this week; I forgot how much I missed vent windows…this is the only year the Camaro had them.
Definitely worthy of a restoration to driver quality.
Had a friend who owned one then let me borrow it, after I changed the engine. Fell in love with it, nothing not to like. Offered it to me when he decided to sell, but I couldn’t find the money. Kicked my self every day.
I think you could get both the RS and SS
package together. May be wrong, but I’ve heard the term RS/SS half my life. My cousin had a 67 SS350 rag top that was a 4 speed as well. I don’t believe it had hidden headlights like a RS either. The emblem on the grill said SS 350 and gas cap said the same. This one is probably pretty rare I would say.
Tom – you are correct. My brother has a 67 RS/SS. He’s owned it for over 45 years. The RS option had the hideaway headlights and the back-up lights in the lower rear valance. The SS option had the 350 engine. On the RS/SS, the SS emblems and badging take precedence. The SS350 was on the grille and gascap.
Decide the vin tag if you can get a picture of it, it will tell you alot,especially on a 67
1967 SS Camaro came with the 295 HP 350 engine and also 2 optional 396 engines one 325 h.p and one 375 h p motor. It’s a Rally Sport at birth
Also the 1967 Camaro did not have the fake louvers on the hood a this one does. They had a plain hood
The 1967 did indeed have the hood louvers, they used the ribbed design, same as the 68-72 Nova SS. The 68/69 had the 4-port style.
Why is glove box lock and ignition switch both not there??? Lost keys or stolen at some time?
The seller says it was built the 4th week of October 1967. Would that not make it a 1968? or did the year change differently then. I have been an Automotive Tech for 46 years and I always saw the year change at the end of August…anyone??
The 67 rally sport did not have louvers on the hood from the factory but the 67 SS/RS cars came with the finned fake louvers.if the car was purchased as a rally sport only without the super sport option they had a plain ,flat hood
Got it, I read it as you meant that none of the 67’s had louvers!
No problem I’m an old man and have owned many 67s . To me that is the best year because of the wing vents and the ignition key where it should be. The 69s are so overated except for the drive line options