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.
I have a ’78 Chevette promo model in this color, with matching green interior.
Sometimes there are few of a vehicle in a certain color just because it was an unappealing color.
Or so much more to pick from. The color was quite common larger cars and Novas. Even the trucks had a similar shade that was popular.
Chevrolet painted a lot of cars this color in the mid-1960’s, there was also a medium metallic Gold and Blue. They look really sharp as it does on this Camaro too.
Steve R
My aunt had one in this color. I can confirm that it mostly looks gray under cloudy Cleveland skies.
Almost a Wintergreen 🍃
Glove box lid gone ?
Decent, but to me, not $7500
Nice everyday Camaro back in 1977. I know how to make a 305 run (and take special pleasure in proving the naysayers wrong…) Good deal here at $7500.
I had a 77 Type LT–had major rust issues at 3 years–granted I’m in New Jersey with salty winter roads…
I bought one new from Voss Chevrolet in Centerville in 1977, Type LT light blue with white landau top & white interior loaded, with urethane wheel inserts that you hardly see today, for $6,300. That was when GM was playing games with the 350, & I had ordered a 350, BUT it went into an Oldsmobile, & mine came with a 305. I wasn’t required to buy it, but I did.
My wife had a 75 Camaro, exactly like this one, when I met her. That car also had the 305 and it was a piece of crap. I could get out and run faster than that heap of s&*t could go.
There was no 305 in 1975. 350 2bbl maybe?
I bought a new GMC in 78 that was a slightly lighter shade, Seamist Green. Wasn’t a fan of the color but the truck was equipped exactly the way I wanted. The color grew on me and if one keeps it polished looks great and doesn’t show the dirt! That truck had the LG9 305 and the cam went flat at 40k. Recammed it, put a small 4bbl, timing set and dual exhaust and that 305 came alive! Got almost 350k out of it when I traded it for a new 84. GM got years out of that color, 3 decades anyway!
Something seems off to me, I would be very skeptical unless I had an in person inspection,
Easily worth 7500 as a driver if it runs decent at all. And like Bill West, doesn’t take much internal work to pep up a 305, even if you keep the 2b. Keep it stock looking and whose the wiser?
This was the Caprice Classic of Camaros – sort of like the Firebird Esprit.
Considering it’s got the Type LT interior in Tan, I’d bet the total produced in this combi is in the hundreds. Most Camaro’s had the base interior, understandable as the differences weren’t much. And I’d guess the Green over Tan is pretty rare, GM offered color-keyed interiors back then, many of these had the green vinyl to match, which didn’t age well in the sun. Nice car and a pretty fair price.
I remember when these Camaros were everywhere. I think it’s a great looking color. I’d attack that rust before it got any worse, respray it in it’s factory shade and enjoy driving it while I slowly worked on the interior.
Rare in red, rare in medium green, how are these leads?
In addition to providing us with background and good stories, the writers also provide us with an anecdote or fact in the headline to peak our interest. Maybe we’d rather just see year-make-model? Eventually they’re going to get tired of all our grousing and yank the comment section all together.
Some people just want to be “heard”, especially when they know they have nothing constructive, useful or remotely intelligent to say. Like the “steering wheel” comments on the Corvair offered yesterday (they didn’t even apply to that car), or someone calling out someone’s knowledge as “average”, when they know nothing about that person, and they themselves can’t even type in complete sentences. I agree way to much of that here lately. It does seem the least intelligent often have the most to say.