The owner of this 1971 Camaro is a realist. He openly admits that the car is too far gone for him to restore and that its destiny is probably as a parts car. There is certainly plenty of rust in this one, but there also appears to be some parts there that would justify purchasing it at the right price. Speaking of price, bidding has only reached $107 in this No Reserve auction. Located in Hollywood, Florida, you will find it listed for sale with a clear title here on eBay.
Let’s not sugar-coat this. There is so much rust in the Camaro that it’s beyond funny. About the only thing on the body that isn’t rusty is the Bondo. However, take a look around at all of the little items that are still present, such as lights, chrome trims, bumpers, and glass. These are all items that will cost money if you need to source them for a restoration project, but the majority of those that are present on the car look to be in pretty reasonable condition, or at least in the sort of state where they could be restored.
Things aren’t much prettier inside the car, with the interior looking well past its prime. It does appear as though it is largely complete, and one small glimmer of hope is the fact that the dash pad might be okay. Go ahead and price a replacement pad, because if this one is okay, then that could save you a few hundred dollars on a restoration project. The car also started life fitted with a V8 engine and manual transmission, but these are both long gone. The 10-bolt rear end is still in place, as are all of the suspension components.
‘There are going to be people out there who see this Camaro as a viable restoration project, and they have my respect and admiration. The vast majority will see the value of this car contained in its parts, and in the title. It looks bad, but there are certainly plenty of small items on the car that could see service on a project car, and I think that this will be this Camaro’s destiny.
This is what most of the Camaros looked like in my neighborhood.
That much rust that high up tells this south Florida resident that this is a flood car. Produced many of those the past few years.
or it spent its entire life parked outdoors very close to the ocean……
Haters! Ain’t nuthin’ 4 gallons of bondo and a roll of window screen can’t fix! You gots to learn to appreciate the Junkah to Jewell philosophy!
pull a few parts & scrap it. next…..
He wants a 300 dollar deposit on a 100 dollar car.
That’s a lot of mullets at Supercuts.
I just realized, I am overdue for a tetanus booster.
Which ocean was this pulled out of ? I have no idea how the door stayed open without falling to the ground to take the interior pictures.
Pass.
check the name on the title in the eBay photo…..
Outstanding! LOL
What Kieth said……
Junkman also is listing the even rustier Coronet lurking next to the Camaro – these things have to have been submerged in salt water…..
Holy Corrosion Batman !
I wonder what it looked like 17yrs ago when Junkman Inc took title to it…
It looked good once
The next owner won’t need a trailer to haul this pile away. Just bring a broom and a big dust pan.
As a parts car I see value if you are redoing a ’71 Camaro.