Before the Internet, finding a rusty ’69 Camaro, a true SS, even one missing its engine or transmission, would have been like dropping a 12-point buck with one shot. The story would have passed through town, from Gus’s Barber Shop to The Office bar to The Busy Bee diner, all the while growing in stature as the location of the “find” grew more remote and the price paid more ridiculously low. Sure, it’s rusty, but this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 350 in Spring Hill, Florida is an original X55 SS 350 that left the factory with a four-speed manual transmission. With bidding here on eBay already surpassing $9500, the phrase “ridiculously low” is probably off the table at this point, but the appeal of the ’69 Camaro, punctuated by its single-year body stampings, seems unlikely to fade anytime soon.
The seller believes the quarter panels can be saved. A missing windshield and remnants of a vinyl top have likely contributed to additional rust. Just a hint for other sellers, most phones will let you rotate them 90 degrees to landscape mode to capture an object, like a car, that’s wider than it is tall! Another tip… if the whole car is not in the picture, take a step or two back and witness, like magic, an entire car!
Even with the interior looking like it spent time submerged in a farm pond, the “SS” wheel and four-speed shifter hole can quicken the pulse of Bow Tie fans. The original 12-bolt rear end remains. Floors are described as solid overall with some pinholes.
Power front disc brakes and power steering ease the driving chores, but when finished, driving this true SS won’t be a chore for anyone. It would be interesting to know when and why the engine and transmission diverged from the body to lend motion to another project. The first-generation Camaro’s popularity makes it one of the easiest cars to restore, and you can even get completely new bodies if your grades in Metal Fab were so-so. Otherwise, get a Tetanus booster and bid with abandon! I’d love to show these pictures along with the “after” ones myself, but not this time. What would you do with this once-awesome SS?
The listing is gone, but this is a much better project than the wrecked Z/28 from a couple days ago.
Rust is always the main problem when rebuilding a car like this!! If the body’s solid it could be worth the money considering a dynacorn body will set you back ten grand without all the extras like glass, interior all rubber, motor compartment stuff we see, along with rear end front suspension parts rims tires ect!! You get the idea!!
A friend of mine bought just the body of a 67 Comaro for $700 including all the glass a few years back. Said he would give $100 to my cousin as a finders fee.Since it set on his property and pick up the glass. When he would pay the $100. He never paid the $100 and the guy he bought it from–was also a friend of mine kept the glass. I asked Glen.The saler if Bryan–the buyer get the glass? He said no. Until he pays Eddie the finders fee.He will not get the glass until he does. When people agree on something.They should stick to their word. Bryan has a 69 SS Comaro with the 4 speed and 396 in descent shape. This car would sit . Too much for what is their and all the money that would go into it.More then what it would be worth buy a good bit. Look around and their are better deals in alot better shape. My Opinon. Just ask anyone who restores them and ask what it would cost.
There are so many 1969 Camaros out there I am astounded that there is someone who would pay anywhere near $10K for this rusty thing. Barnum was right.