For those like me who were just entering their teens when the 1977 Chevrolet Camaro hit the streets, the most vivid memory about these F-Bodies might be the sheer number of them that were running around at that time. These cars were everywhere, and the younger generation loved them, as evidenced by the fact that a whopping 218,853 units rolled off the assembly line during this one year alone. However, only a very small percentage wore a Medium Green color finish, or paint code 44, as it was known as corporately. This 1977 Chevrolet Camaro is one of those, and based solely on the hue, it’s now a rarity in the marketplace. Reader Cheetahkins spotted this one here on Facebook Marketplace in Reidsville, North Carolina, and we’d like to thank him for sending us the tip! All things considered, the price tag of $7,500 doesn’t sound unreasonable here.
I had to do a bit of homework to find a site that breaks down the ’77 Camaro by colors, but according to nastyZ28, the seller is certainly on the right track when he mentions that fewer than 3,500 of these cars were originally painted Code 44. Nasty Z lists the exact number at 3,716 units, and while I can’t positively confirm this, it’s obviously one of the least-seen colors out there. However, I’m not sure the powers that be at Chevy thought many buyers would prefer this option over some of the more traditional choices, which is likely why so few were produced. All these decades later, the green is what makes this one special, and I wouldn’t even consider changing it if the decision was made to fix a little rust on the right quarter and respray the exterior.
The smallest V8 available in the ’77 Camaro was a 305, and that’s what’s under the hood here. The good news is that it’s running, as shown in the seller’s video, though I couldn’t get the sound to work. Another positive is that the seller claims the LG3 and Turbo 350 combo has only 60k miles on the pair, so there might be some life left without any major mechanical work in the near future. Another possibility is to install something more potent, as the 305 was only factory-rated at 145 horsepower, so the bay here would benefit from an upgrade.
The saddle interior complements the exterior’s green finish nicely, and while far from perfect, the condition is still fairly strong considering this one’s about ready to celebrate its 50th birthday. Some of the plastic panels show wear, and the driver’s seat could use attention, but overall, many of the components may be satisfactory until the next owner is ready to take things to a higher level. I really appreciate the unusual color and feel that keeping this one mostly stock is the way to go, but I can also understand the urge to turn this 1977 Chevrolet Camaro into something more exciting. What would you do here?
This is a good example of a more normal, everyday Camaro back in the 70’s. Not every Camaro was a Z28. I remember many Camaros optioned just like this, I always liked these rims too. I remember this color too. Oddly more on Chevelles and Station wagons, but it looks great on this one here. This may not be the original paint, it looks like a peeling clear coat on the roof, which, this would have been lacquer from the factory. Overall nice solid Camaro.
Sometimes there are few of a vehicle in a certain color just because it was an unappealing color.