First-generation (1967-1969) Chevrolet Camaros never fail to please. They never seem to run out either as the more you look, the more you find. Today’s ’67 discovery by rex m is an SS convertible, with the Rally Sport (RS) package and it’s in project form. What kind of project form you ask? Good question! Follow me along and I’ll fill you all in. This Camaro convertible is located in Morongo Valley, California and is available, here on craigslist for $14,999.
First up, the seller refers to this Camaro as “very rare” – well isn’t that special. No, it’s really not that rare at all. According to NastyZ28, Chevrolet produced 34K Camaro SS models in ’67 with a total convertible volume, all trim levels, of 25K. As for the RS package, which included hideaway headlights, nicer door panels, and some additional trim, that option generated 64K units. Parse it all down and obviously, an RS/SS convertible is going to be limited still but not one that would qualify as very rare.
OK, so obviously the header panel is missing – seems like an odd thing to be missing, and the front bumper is outta here too. There is some rust here and there, the seller describes it by claiming, “Rust is not that bad. A great project car… See pictures of minor rust in the trunk, Left rear quarter panel has rust damage due to what looks like a blown-out tire, non-matching right front fender, substandard paint on the right side of the car“. Seems like a pretty accurate assessment though I would mention too that the A-pillar, near the header, is showing a rather sizeable rust hole. Interesting wheels, I have seen them before but can’t recall who made them or what they’re called.
A 1967 SS model meant a 295 gross HP, 350 CI V8 engine (the 350’s first year!) and that’s what the fender badge proclaims. Not so fast, however, as this RS/SS should probably translate into Really Slow or Super Slow as this Chevy is a no-go, it has no engine. Yup, it’s a roller that also had a four-speed manual transmission at one time. Interestingly, the seller states that the transmission is missing but the gear shift is still in place – no idea what holding it there.
Speaking of the gear shift, get a load of that thing, it looks like the brake lever on a 20 mule team wagon – you could get a back seat rider to do the shifting while you work the clutch. It’s a typical SS interior with its two-tone trim but unfortunately, it’s going to need a complete redo but at least the floors appear to be sound. It does, however, have the cool auxiliary gauge option and RS door panels with molded-in armrests. The Chevrolet wood steering wheel is a nice addition too.
The seller concludes his listing with, “This car will be worth a small fortune someday. It’s been in my family for 30 years, if I hadn’t lost my business and needed to move out of Ca I would not be selling” – you can read is very last suggestion as time permits. No doubt about it, a model as such will bring a tidy sum, but it’s going to take time, effort, and a lot of Benjamins to get there. Worth it? I’d say sure, especially based on some of the Camaro hulks that I’ve encountered. This one has potential, wouldn’t you agree?
Best last car with wing windows !
Everything has potential. You just have to decide whether it’s 14 large’s -worth…
To the writer, the RS package did not include different door panels. The RS package only included the hidden head lights, different tail lamps and back-up lamps and RS badging on non SS models. Different door panels were only available as part of the Custom Interior package.
It’s a shame the original engine’s gone, because the trim tag identifies this car as real 67 RS/SS-350 4 speed car, which would be a real nice car to restore. The seller was pretty good about pointing out areas with rust issues, but I wonder if it may have more rust hiding in places not so easily seen.
OK, thx.
JO
That shifter looks like it was designed for the rear passengers to shift.
The wheels look like BMW Z3 wheels??
Good call on the Z3 wheels. those are ‘96 wheels as I have them on my Z3
Shifter looks like it came out of a mid 60’s dodge.
Great line Jim, ‘brake lever on a 20 mule team wagon’. And I agree RCinphill on the Z3 wheels.
The fender pic looks like it’s got 5 gallons of bondo in it.
Glad they vacuumed it out Lol. It’s probably not, but that shifter sort of reminds me of some of those old school “Indy” brand three and four-speed shifters they made for older bench seat pickups that had a column to floor shift conversion. Investment wise, you could catch up to that gold ’67 RS/SS Camaro quickly if you were paying someone else to do the work, but for someone talented in body restoration and mechanics, it might be a worthwhile investment.
You are right gbvette62 , the RS package only came with what you stated , the 67RS/SS does have Deluxe interior that is so much nicer than standard interior . This is got to be the worst shifter I have come across in awhile . There is probably more issues than shown . To bad the SS 350/295 motor is gone . 15k is a lot for the unknown and no motor . 10k is closer to what it is worth . The best it could be is a clone or a period correct motor , but it would always suffer a non- numbers matching value . 1/3 to 1/2 less of a legit numbers matching RS/SS .
10K only if the top is complete and operational Chevys are well overrated unfortunately I’d rather drive my Oldsmobile with a motor in it then screw around with a project like that you start out in red ink paying fifteen grand for it it will never be worth a fortune being a non- numbers car sorry pal keep it long enough you may break even
The shifter looks like a 60s B Body Chrysler. Coronet, Polara,Fury, Belvedere other midsize car
Didn’t see the trim tag, but the all-black rear panel indicates it is an RS/SS 396 –if actually born that way.