This 1977 Camaro LT might not be the most potent vehicle on the planet, but it ticks many of the right boxes for someone seeking a driver-grade classic. Its presentation is tidy, it features a freshly rebuilt engine, and it has belonged to the same family since Day 1. It needs a new home and an owner who appreciates what it offers. You will find the Camaro listed here on Craigslist in Chesterbrook, Virginia. The seller’s price is $13,250, and I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Rocco B. for spotting this tidy classic.
The seller has listed this Camaro on behalf of a friend, and I wish the pair had collaborated to supply better photos. High-quality images “sell” a product, and I’m sure many people have skipped over their listing on those grounds alone. However, looking beyond that criticism, this garage-kept former Colorado Camaro offers a lot to a new owner. The car presents well, with its Antique White paint showing no significant flaws. It has a pleasing shine, coating panels free from bumps and blemishes. It would be wonderful if this classic were rust-free, but the seller indicates it isn’t. Its problems are minor and are confined to a few small spots in one rear quarter panel. Repairs would be straightforward, with the rest of the car rock-solid and structurally sound. It may not possess the spoilers and stripes of a Z28, but this car’s glass T-Top should make life inside pleasant on sunny days. The chrome sparkles nicely, and the tinted glass looks flawless. It is worth noting that the car has been part of the same family since the day it rolled off the showroom floor, and its overall condition suggests it has been a prized member of that family.
Buyers in 1977 could order their new Camaro LT with a six under the hood, but this car’s original owner selected the 305ci V8. They teamed it with a three-speed automatic transmission, adding power assistance for the steering and brakes to create a comfortable and effortless driver. The 305 is not the most powerful motor on the planet, with this one using its 145hp to launch the Camaro through the ¼-mile in 18.7 seconds. Many modern four-cylinder models could show it a clean set of heels, but none would have that wonderful V8 burble. The buyer might elect to extract a few extra ponies, but leaving it untouched might prove irresistible. The current owner treated the V8 to a recent rebuild and has only clocked around 1,000 miles since. It runs and drives well, with no issues or problems. It is a turnkey proposition for those wishing to hit the road and drive off into the sunset.
The Camaro’s interior might not seem lavish by modern standards, but it presents well for a classic from this era. The seller describes the interior as fresh, suggesting it may have received at least a partial retrim recently. The upholstered surfaces show no wear or damage, and the carpet only sports a few minor dirty marks that should disappear with a deep clean. We don’t get a clear shot of the dash or pad, but we know enough to confirm the gauge fascia retains its faux woodgrain trim, and it appears an aftermarket stereo occupies the spot reserved for the factory radio. The original owner ordered this classic with air conditioning, but it is inoperative. If the new owner can’t address the issue immediately, popping the T-Top should supply plenty of fresh air.
The new owner of this 1977 Camaro LT has a world of choices awaiting them. The simplest approach would be to address its minor rust spots and enjoy the car as its makers intended. Drivetrain updates should unlock performance improvements that some may find irresistible, and transforming it into a Z28 tribute would be straightforward. Chevrolet sold 218,853 Camaros in 1977, with the LT outselling the Z28 by around 5:1. That may seem enough to justify the upgrades at first glance. However, with a driver-grade genuine Z28 only commanding around a $4,000 premium over a similar LT and the gap between an LT and a tribute even less, I would probably keep the money in my pocket and hit the road in this classic largely untouched. Do you agree?
Too much $.Around 8 -10k imo for a plain jane 77 Camaro column shift auto305 with a bonded up quarter that’s bubbling and who knows what other rust is lurking. I’d rather have that light green 86 gmc shortbed with the 350 out of CA for 12500 then this imo.
I always like seeing this generation Camaro as a non-Z28. So many were sold and not many exist in nice condition like this one.
I don’t recall ever seeing one with T-Tops, Looks like Hurst Hatches based on the smallish size of them, making me think that they were factory. Does anyoe know if they were offered as an option?
T-tops were not available from the factory in 77. This one is also missing the Type LT badges on the pillar behind the doors. Left off from a repaint?
http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Chevrolet/1977_Chevrolet/1977_Chevrolet_Camaro_Brochure/1977%20Chevrolet%20Camaro-06-07.html
Thanks, mrshred. That’s what I suspected.
Interesting – I didn’t know that Chevy recommended only 1 year or 7,500 mile oil changes all the way back in ’77. Were they using synthetic oil, was that even a thing back then?
It makes me want to pull out the ’81 Camaro brochure that I still have from when I bought my first new car.
In 1978 I bought a lightly used 1977 LT in turquoise over white interior, with the 305 coupled with console floor shift. I added a rear spoiler and replaced the rallye wheels with Western finned mags with black highlights. Not fast but a fun car. I’ve never seen an LT with factory T tops and don’t believe they were offered as an option.
I had a 77 Z. After we gave it a few hundred more HP it was pretty cool. Loved the handling and look with the Z trim. Sadly it ended up in the… I wish I kept it pile… With about 30 other cars and trucks lol
The 77 camaro I ordered is still in my family .Gave it to my son and now in SC.it’s a 350 4 speed with posi and a rally sport package.all original body and drivetrain 2 tone silver with black interior and 40 thousand miles on it.
It’s a nice 10k cruiser, that wouldn’t guzzle much gas with the anemic little 305.
Would probably be the best to leave it the way it is.any performance upgrades you could do with a 305 are limited compared to 350 equipped models.since the camaro is coming to an end in 2024,untouched models will appreciate in value in the coming years,having owned an f-body the rust issues are common,should be addressed immediately
Had one almost exactly like this one except 350 Crager wheels grey velour diamond tuck interior and floor shift. Man I miss that car. Great looking, fun to drive and quite the attention getter. To much for this one though. Small engine and rust. Not for me.