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. Special thanks to Curvette for sending us this tip!
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.
Isn’t this a repeat post?
Todd wrote a story on this junk March 5th 2026.
Yes it was. It was overpriced then too.
This same dealer had two of their other cars featured on this site yesterday.
Steve R
Yup, and “junk” (indeed expensive junk) is the operative term.
I think we have seen enough of this one!!
Rare big block 70 Camaro.. for the ardent Camaro lovers
Yeah it WAS a beautiful car originally but it appears to have been used up and then some now. If you bought this car for few hundred bucks it would still cost you another 100K to restore it and then you would have a beautiful car again and with prices the way they are now I wouldn’t be surprised if that cost would easily double.
I wouldn’t pay $4,200
I knew who it was as soon as I saw the ridiculous price.
Celeste, TX was the tip-off for me.
I’d take this baby on in a heartbeat, but for 1/2 the ask.
This car is way overpriced
And it’s been here before too
I saw it at Carlisle a few years back prices at $27,500 and it’s really bad underneath
Until I saw under the hood I thought, hey, it just needs paint! Yikes.
i think we need to monitor the postings to be sure we are not repeating them.an overload of junk is bad for your health.
We have systems in place to prevent repeats but every once in a while one gets through. Sorry about that guus.
I was P/O’d yesterday about the high asking price of the green ’70 Rod Runner this is more ridiculous!
what a turd
You know, Joe, I was fishing for an apt term to describe this car when I commented earlier. Apparently, my imagination was at a low ebb, for I settled on the uninspired “junk.” But you’re right: “turd” is exactly the word to describe this car.
And dealers think the value is a good figure. A 70 Camaro in this condition is not a 42K car. Sorry
Different color door, fender, and hood. Makes one wonder. And NOM 396. Is it a 350 HP? Hagerty value for a #3 is $59,000 .
It would have come with a 350 horsepower 396, the 375 horsepower L78 was not available with air conditioning.
Steve R
12 K at best.
Has potential but slightly over priced ~ like around $35,000 over.
Why is it that everyone out there puts stupid prices on junk