By early 1965, Chevrolet was in full response mode to the incredible success that Ford was having with its new Mustang. Code-named Panther, the car borrowed from the Chevy II/Nova parts bin as had the Mustang from the Falcon and the renamed Camaro debuted in the Fall of 1966. In its first year, the Camaro had about half the sales volume of the Mustang, which meant Ford had a worthy competitor. This ’67 Camaro, likely off the road for a long time, is a numbers-matching original that will need a complete restoration. It’s not an SS or RS, just a regular V8 model with a 2-speed automatic. Located in a storage building in Chesapeake, Virginia, this Chevy is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $8,000. Thanks for the Bow-Tie tip, Chuck Foster!
The seller’s Camaro is an ordinary model, one of 220,906 that Chevrolet assembled in 1967. Of those, the M35 Powerglide found its way into 122,727 cars as the LF7 327 cubic inch V8 (210 hp) landed 19,776 orders. So given those numbers, this automobile is not especially rare even after 55 years. If the car could talk, no doubt a story is there for it to tell. It’s been well-used at 87,000 miles, but still has its original drivetrain, perhaps the car’s biggest plus.
What’s left of this Camaro’s yellow paint and black interior are not salvageable, and once the car is devoid of the dirt and grime it has accumulated, a lot of rust will certainly be found. And there is a big dent in the grille area of the front end. The glass looks to be complete and usable, and the car is wearing a set of Chevy Rally wheels, the version available beginning with 1971 models.
Fortunately, the engine is said to turn over, which provides some optimism, and the car rolls easily. We’re guessing this Camaro was found languishing in a barn and was brought back to nicer quarters for restoration or to provide someone else with that opportunity. The interior is especially messy, attesting to the number of years this car has been squirreled away. The nicest non-SS or RS on the planet is about a $40,000 car, according to Hagerty, so buying this Chevy as-is will be about 20% of its potential future value.
My sisters best friend had one of these back in 74-75 and the exhaust had been converted to duals using cut off driveshafts as straight pipes exiting just in front of the rear wheels. Man that thing broadcast that lousy powerglide all over the neighborhood.
Sorry Danny, but this is no “survivor.”
It’s DOA.
Money pit.
Agree with Chuck.
Neighbors next door have 3 dogs & the snow is still here since Xmas day. If parked in his back yard, this car would blend right in the snow.
Ok, is this some kind of early Aprils Fool Joke! Seriously, this is not even a parts car.
Total piece of junk. Crush it and put it out of it’s misery.
LOL Danny
Matching numbers ok, but not especially desirable car.
The restorer will be upside down.
You have 8 of them?
Sounds to me like you’re one of those guys who collects cars like this and never completes them.
If you actually complete your projects, you are to be commended. Too many people are going to do it “someday.”
Regarding prices, I think its hilarious to see comments from old farts who are totally out of touch with current values. I remember what I paid for cars like this 40 years ago. It’s now 2022. An honesty presented car is worth what someone will pay for it TODAY. I often wonder what these same people who complain about prices would ask for the car if it was theirs. I think most would want top dollar.
That being said, the Camaro above IMHO, is a POS, that at that price will leave the buyer upside down, especially if restored to original.
Still makes me want to puke 🤮
Chuck = loser
robert semrad = troll
Danny, Chuck is one of those guys who can’t stand to be called out on his blatant ignorance of the classic car industry. What he is best at is what he tells us…..he likes the taste of his own (maybe others, too) puke. You’ve proved him wrong, and what he can’t handle (financially or otherwise) he attacks with an unfettered ignorance and name calling…..sheesh….where do these guys crawl out of?
robert , I called you a troll because you are.
Chuck, you called you called me a troll because that’s your word for the day. Pull your diaper up and stop sucking your…..thumb.
Danny very obvious you don’t respect others opinions. The more you tell everybody how smart you are, the dumber you look.
Danny, you need to learn to respect other people’s opinions. Sad for you.
Danny some people don’t find it necessary to brag about how much they know. Seek counseling.
Robert you need to get your medication adjusted.
Chuck, you’re pretty brave when there’s a computer screen between us. You don’t have any salient arguments, just slinging insults which don’t convince anyone of anything, except that you simply can’t lay out your position intelligently. Now, do you have any intelligent thoughts you’d care to share? Thanks
Robert, Danny and I were having a relatively civil debate…YOU chimed in with insults. Hilarious.