After its launch in 1967, the Chevrolet Camaro quickly became the second-best-selling “pony car” (behind the Ford Mustang). After three model years, the car was redesigned and debuted in February 1970 with an all-new look. The Rally Sport continued as an option, but instead of hideaway headlights, a split front bumper was used instead. This edition is fairly original, including its 350 cubic inch V8 engine. From Dallas, Texas, this bold Camaro is available here on eBay for $18,995.
Sales of the 1970 Camaro dropped to 125,000 units in 1970, but that was due in part to a five-month delay in getting to market. Production problems (and labor, too, I think) were behind the late arrival, so the 1969 Camaro enjoyed a much longer production run than in prior years. More than 27,000 units came with RPO Z22, the code for the Rally Sport option. And nearly 35,000 copies of the Camaro had the L65 350 V8, a 250 hp version with a 2-barrel carburetor. How many of the cars had both options is unknown.
With 60,000 claimed miles, a lot about this Camaro is original. We’re told a flurry of paperwork has survived to document its heritage, including the numbers-matching Turbo-Fire. We’re told the car runs and drives and does just fine at 70 mph. No lingering mechanical issues are noted, and the factory air conditioning is said to blow cold (though I thought the belt was off the compressor).
This Camaro looks a bit like a Z28 with the Forest Green Poly paint job (which needs redoing). And due to the Z28 wheels that do not come with the sale (steel wheels with newer tires and hub caps will be put on the ride). Though surface rust is present on the undercarriage, the only reported rust is in the trunk, where a trunk mat got wet and held the moisture. Of all the Camaros, the 1970 edition is one of my favorites!
Just freaking shoot me. This is exactly what I’ve been looking for, right down to the color and the money. Six months ago, or six months from now would be fine, but right now it’s just not happening.
The only thing worse than the color and the interior is that ridiculous column shifter.
The seller will claim that the column shifter is so rare, that it is worth more money.
Under the hood a few things stand out. One is the missing AC compressor belt. Another is the red battery cable running to ground. The spark plug wires look new and the metal fuel filter is new. Other than getting the engine to run, it’s been a while since any maintenance has happened under the hood.
The seller’s asking price is overly optimistic considering everything the car needs. The positives are sheet metal appears to be in good condition and the car has the RS, larger V8, and AC options. The negatives are many and will not be inexpensive in both time and money to correct. It will be quite a project.
The biggest negative is the seller’s description. Driving this 56 year old car at 70 mph without inspecting brakes, suspension etc. is foolish to me. If such a safety inspection was done such details should be mentioned in the description. Cold AC without a belt to drive the compressor is a puzzler.
Hagerty values this car in fair condition at ~$17k and in good condition at ~$22k. With steel wheels and ‘nearly new tires’ under $8k would be my ballpark price for this car.
That is a good find about the AC being cold with out an AC belt.
I’m pretty sure they need that to work.
Would you trust any of the other claims ?
The rare, worthy of submission “find”. Good eye.