Rally Sport, Too! 1970 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396

Chevrolet treated the Camaro to its first redesign in 1970, and came up with styling that would last for 12 years. The car made it to the scene a bit late (February 1970 rather than September 1969), yet still delivered 125,000 examples for the model year. The seller has a Super Sport (SS 396) that is also a Rally Sport (split grille). Though the passage of time has taken its toll, we’re told the pony car still runs and drives. Located with a dealer in Celeste, Texas, this project is available here on eBay for $42,000.

Two versions of the SS 396 (now a 402?) were offered in the new Camaro in 1970. That included the L34 Turbo-Je,t which produced 350 hp and could be ordered with factory air conditioning (like the seller’s car). Or the 375 hp version (L78) that could not. At $153 extra, the L34 found 1,864 buyers in 1970, while the L78 found just 600 at a $385 upcharge. The seller’s Camaro comes with documentation to prove its heritage, including the window sticker, purchase order, and more.

We’re told the seller purchased this vehicle from its original owner 10 years ago. What it’s been up to since then is not revealed. Besides having the potent 396, this Camaro also has a 4-speed close-ratio manual transmission. Due to a probable warranty issue, the 396 big block was exchanged early in the car’s life. But the tranny and rear end are from Day 1.

Though you can’t tell now, the Chevy was finished in Cranberry Red back in the day, offset by a black bucket seat interior. The seller says everything is there for a restoration except the rear window and some trim pieces. But it does move around on its own. Rust isn’t mentioned, but the car spent most of its life in California, which should work out in its favor.