There’s a lot to like about this 1975 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport, from its seemingly flawless presentation to its extraordinarily low odometer reading. It is an unmolested survivor with an iconic small-block under the hood. The seller indicates that they have just dropped the price, although they don’t specify by how much. Regardless of that fact, it is a vehicle that will turn heads and command respect wherever it goes. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Tony P for spotting the Rally Sport listed here on Craigslist in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. The seller set their price at $32,900 with the option to make an offer. However, it is unclear whether that figure is in US dollars.
The 1975 model year brought one of the most significant styling changes to the Second Generation Camaro to that point when the company fitted a new wrap-around back window. It improved visibility, and also gave the pony car a lighter and more elegant appearance. This car emerged that year, with the first owner ticking the box beside the Rally Sport option. It is finished in Medium Green with the traditional Black hood, roof, and rockers, and the paint shade brings us to a point to ponder. I managed to secure a Sales Brochure for the ’75 Rally Sport, and Medium Green isn’t mentioned among the five available paint shades for that year. I have been unable to determine whether Chevrolet expanded the color palette as the year progressed, or whether this Rally Sport is a Special Order vehicle. Whatever the truth, there is little to criticize about its appearance. The original paint appears seemingly flawless, cloaking panels that are as straight as an arrow. The seller claims that this garage-kept classic is rust-free, and with areas like the engine bay free from corrosion, that bodes well for potential buyers. The trim and Rally wheels are in good order, and the original glass is crystal clear.
Powering this Camaro is a 350ci V8 that the original owner teamed with a three-speed automatic transmission, power steering, and power brakes. Evolving emission regulations and the move to quoting power and torque figures in net terms saw the small-block’s numbers drop to 155hp and 250 ft/lbs, with reduced performance the victim of these changes. However, this Rally Sport would be equally comfortable in the cut and thrust of city traffic or cruising effortlessly at 70 on the open road. The engine bay presents beautifully, seemingly reinforcing the seller’s claim that this classic has a genuine 13,000 miles on the clock. They don’t mention verifying evidence, but the car’s overall condition makes that figure plausible. There is no information supplied regarding the Camaro’s mechanical health, although the seller’s willingness to host inspections suggests they have nothing to hide on that front.
If the Camaro’s exterior is impressive, its interior lifts things to a higher level. It is trimmed in a combination of Tan and multi-hue Green cloth and vinyl. There is no evidence of wear or abuse, and as with every other aspect of the car, its condition supports the mileage claim. It is refreshing to find this car without the aftermarket additions that are so common on vehicles of this vintage. There are no additional gauges, and the factory radio is intact. The first owner equipped the Rally Sport with air conditioning, a tilt wheel, and a rear defogger. The A/C was recently upgraded, meaning that it should blow ice-cold.
This 1975 Camaro Rally Sport is a stunning classic, and if its odometer reading is verifiable, that makes it a genuinely special vehicle. Cars of this caliber pose a challenge for collectors because part of the inherent value is tied to the mileage. Every additional mile could potentially impact this Camaro’s future value. Some readers will contend that its rightful place is in a museum, while others will undoubtedly feel that this survivor will spend its life travelling the show circuit. I have pretty decent self-control, but the prospect of hitting the road and enjoying this Camaro as its creators intended would be irresistible. Do you feel the same?
Adam, you did the original write up of this car on August 20, 2024. The seller had it listed at $40,000.
Overpriced then, overpriced now. There are better cars available for less money.
Steve R
(IMO) A really weird mix of colors on a very well kept car. GLWTS!! :-)
As I commented the last time this gem was featured, this is not a Rally Sport. The RS was not available in this color. The “Rally Sport” decals on the fenders should be in place of the “Camaro” emblems, the tail panel should be black between the taillights only, the two-tone paint pattern is incorrect, the stripes are incorrect, the headlight and turn signal buckets should be black, and the wheels should be argent or body color.
I was saying to myself, I have never seen a green one, I bought a 76, my 1st new car, silver. I really wanted a Z-28, the salesman informed me they were discontinued and I was lost. So he showed me the Silver Rally Sport and he hooked me, I was real happy with itt though, was a little ticked off when they brought back the Z-28 in 77
CCFisher is correct. The big give away for me is the stripes above the grill. But, many things are not correct for a Rally Sport. I ordered a new one in 75 in Firethorn Red. I still miss that car.
You read my mind. Maybe it was different for Canada bound cars but since all F-body’s were built in Van Nuys or Norwood, I doubt it. The color reminds me of a ‘74 Firebird color, we called it Baby Puke Green back then. The striping is also off. I don’t recall the Blue portion of striping at all, It how I recall Rally Sport striping and the Rally Sport lettering is definitely in the wrong place. Never saw a gold air cleaner lid on a Chevy before either, but that’s a simple fix. Nice Camaro but I don’t think it’s an original RS, which may not matter as there wasn’t anything other than paint and stripes to differentiate acRS from a base Camaro
With the two-tone paint (part of which is green), the loud graphics, and the plaid upholstery, does any car do a better job at screaming “I’m from the 70’s!!” than this excellent-condition Camaro? As opposed to today’s “Sir, this 2025 model comes in silver, gray, and black, with a black interior. Which do you want?”
You are right Bob. Me being in the auto business as a tech 90% of vehicles are the colors you mentioned.
Code 44 medium green is shown on the Chevrolet paint chart for 1975 and you know we do things weird here in Canada :P
The rainbow 🌈 stripe is absolutely wild. It came from the factory this way?
The rainbow stripe is correct,the main colour choice is what is at issue…It’s a correct 1975 Chevrolet colour,but not as listed for the rainbow stripe Camaro Rally Sport.But you could still special order colours back then.
It will be in Canadian dollars, so about $24,880 US.
I question the originality of the paint scheme and decal placement , that’s not how I remember it.
I don’t find anything about this car attractive, it’s hardly believable that the factory would build a vehicle with this awful combination of exterior and interior colors. Think there’s been a lot of “personalization” done to this one.
I don’t know enough about these to comment on the color scheme, but I can’t go for the plaid interior. I know this was fairly popular back then in other GMs, but ain’t my cup of tea. Those seats don’t look particularly comfortable either.
ya i had a new 78 Camaro n spotted this was not right for a rally sport easy to see its a scam
ya i had a new 78 Camaro n spotted this was not right for a rally sport easy to see its a scam
For that price I expect a leisure suit that matches the seat covers to be included
I had 5 of those at one time, with the necklaces to boot! 2 were over $100.
Yep, smilin’, stylin’ & profilin’!
And they’re better be a damn pet rock in the console, right next to the GI Joe with the “Kung Fu grip” lol.
An interior only Herb Tarleck could love.
Good luck seller, that low miler just isn’t very attractive IMHO. The interior reminds me of a GMC Jimmy we had on the lot in 75 and yes it was there a while!
what a shame. this is 1 ugly overpriced camaro. good luck
I read the comments and there is a lot to agree on. I grew up in the 60’s 70’s etc. And was heavy into cars. Born and raised in the Bronx and cruising in Westchester i seen plenty of Z28’s and RS on Central Ave. I never seen this before. This was painted special in a very good body shop. The giveaway was the head and signal buckets not flat black. The name Ralley Sport was in place of Camaro. The airfilter cover GOLD??? Nope never saw one. Also no photos of the back? I guess the air is real sweet in Canada! 😂
Absolutely stunning palette inside and out!
So thankful my tastes are not of the mundane sort and I am able to appreciate the colors
If memory serves (and it usually doesn’t) you could order any color combination you wanted back in the day as long as the color was on that year GM color chart. For this car, I would want to look it over myself having a body shop for many years. The stripe styles were also an option I believe. Anyway, the value and need for this car is all in the eye of the beholder. Money is no object. LOL
Andy, thanks for making me feel old – LOL!
It’s Rallye NOT Rally!
Get it together Chevy!! lol
As of today, $32900 Canadian is $23,803.49 US… which makes it interesting but its just too far away for me.
OMG Chevrolet hired Omar the tent maker that year for seat covers?
And Carnac the Magnificent to oversee the entire project!
Whoever tried to make this a Rally Sport either didn’t do their homework or wasn’t concerned with accuracy. And no Camaro came from the factory with those hideous seats.
Say…you wouldn’t happen to be the former Mpls. Star & Tribune car columnist would you? Just a wild guess because of your name.
You lost me at the striped interior.
No, sorry – just a Camaro enthusiast!
Attached is the 75 Camaro brochure.. The first interior picture depicts a seat with the exact same lines in the upholstery as this car.. It’s a little vague, but gets the point accross.. What do you guys think??
https://www.motorologist.com/wp-content/uploads/1975-Chevrolet-Camaro-Brochure.pdf
By that brochure, you would have to move up to the “LT” trim to get nicer looking seats.
It still mentions that only basic colors were available. I’m not an expert at mid-70’s Camaros, so can’t speak about if this type of multi-colored material was available from the factory.
My BIL was the body man at a Mack Truck dealership in the ’70’s and 80’s.
About every two years the owner bought himself a new Lincoln or Cadillac. I can’t remember which.
The car came directly from the dealership to my BIL to be immediately painted the proper shade of purple before being handed over to the owner.
So, in that respect, who knows what transpired with the color scheme of this car. It seems it shouldn’t be hard to trace its history.
I reached out to the seller, he has no interest to sell to anyone in the USA.
Oh well…
Thanks for posting. Now I can sleep at night.
Good riddance.
Maybe he can find a Scottish buyer with that interior. 😉😆
His loss.
If he doesn’t want to sell to anyone in the us..thats a flag!!!
Not necessarily. I sold a ’72 Toyota Crown coupe to a guy in Canada. He had to jump through hoops to get the car through customs and into Canada. He paid in full and the car sat in my garage for three months before it was OK’d and a shipper came and picked it up. I agreed to sell it to him only on the condition that I not have any of the hassles, it was all on him.
In retrospect, I don’t think I would have done it again.
it was a great time to grow up. I bought a 66 Chevelle SS 396 from a buddy for $500. Nothing wrong with it. He took that money and bought a 71 Mustang 429 CJ for $700.. nothing wrong with it. My 1st car was a 72 Gran Torino Sport w/ 351 4bbl Cleveland for $350! I also bought a 69 Mach 1 429 CJ 4spd for
$800.
I bought in 1978 from the showroom a 1978 Mustang II Kink Cobra and 1978 Mustang II Rallye. Bothe v8.. both 4 spd both ttop. I still have the King.. Chevelle and Torino.
My daily is a 1987 El Camino w/ 750k miles on the original 305.. all of these cars are in great survivor shape.
First, the rainbow crap stripes have to go. Immediately. Second, it’s about 10k us dollars too high on price. And wow, that interior… Even pimps might shy away from that.
6 months later and still on the market. Nice a big “price correction”.