The Chevrolet Camaro closed out its first generation in style. Built from 1967 to 1969, the ’69 Camaros were the best-selling trio but had help due to a 15-month production cycle (Gen 2 Camaros were delayed in getting ready). The seller’s car is a project that carries Rally Sport badging and a 350 cubic inch V8 (though the seller refers to it as a “big block”). Located on a lift in Cincinnati, Ohio, this Bow-Tie “pony car” is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $28,000 OBO. Barn Finder “Ted” found this tip for us.
For the 1969 model year, production closed out at 243,085 units. Of those, 37,733 copies, or 15%, had the Rally Sport option, which offered hideaway headlights for an extra $132. 26,898 Camaro’s came with the L65 350 Turbo-Fire V8, which produced 250 hp. This is a reasonable guess as the engine was ordered here when it was new. But given its stance on the lift, we’re unsure if that motor (or any) is in the car now. This car looks like a stalled restoration project.
The seller’s description does little to help sell the car. The condition is described as “Used – like new,” which is not what we see in the photos. We’re told all new sheet metal comes with the deal, but they have yet to be installed as we see rust in at least the left door, which is also dented. A 4-speed transmission seems to be a part of the equation, though we don’t know if it’s in the car either. If the engine coming with the Camaro is a “big block,” which one is it?
We’re guessing this gold Camaro once had a vinyl top, as there is surface rust all over the roof. The rear wheels appear to be oversized with what may be mud-covered snow tires. We wish we knew the condition of the interior, but the seller doesn’t give us any clues or any photos. The car has been on the market for nearly two months, and a better description might help it move faster.
Never been more convinced that FB is the lazy person’s sale site. Bad pictures! No interior or engine pix. We don’t even get to see the whole car. He even has it on a lift, and no underside pix. What a joke. I am sure someone will fork over the big bucks though. GLWTS.
The seller can’t be bothered washing off the mud on the tires. No way would I purchase it, who knows what hides underneath?
Gonna have to agree with you. Why do we need a picture of boxed parts on shelving units labeled ‘weed whacker’
Someone too busy wackin something else…
Overpriced.
This car has probably seen considerable track time, the red and black fittings next to the RS emblem are where you attach a battery charger between rounds and would only be there if it had a trunk mounted battery and was likely not running an alternator. That would help explain no pictures of the trunk or interior. The amount of rust and dents are reason to walk away at the asking price. The 69 RS is a beautiful combination, but that alone doesn’t drive the price that high, 8 weeks on the market helps confirm that.
Steve R
Way over priced.Alot of work on this car.Good Luck.
Looks like one too many zeros on the asking price, in my opinion?!
Sure,1200 should be ok.
Looks like its best years are behind her. Labor of love.
Surely you jest! 29K for this? It is so overpriced that I don’t believe it would even be worth one’s time to make an offer on it since the seller has such a high opinion of it. I honestly don’t know where in the world these people get these prices from, but I would imagine that they see a pristine example of a similar car on Mecum Auctions for 80K and think “heck, with a little work mine would be just as nice” without bothering to take into account that a rotisserie restoration can cost up to 100k.
All I can say is rarity drives the market! Everyone on here would be asking the same..you do not have to like it, but no one would try to ask less, if they can get it..simple Economics 101..
I would.
Suggestions expressed that it’s worth a couple of thousand or less are just as ridiculous as the sellers asking price. When it comes time to sell car I pick a price, then let some friends know, starting with those that pass tips on to me, that’s never failed me, yet. I haven’t bought or sold a car off an advertisement in a public forum in at least 25 years. I’m more interested in it going away then getting top dollar.
Steve R
Steve, well said for you. However, markets are not based, on one person’s opinion…thank goodness! Regardless of the state of a given product, the market place responds to supply and demand! The lower the supply or rarity of a given product, sets the market place price. Given we are taking about a 56 year old rare car, that is not produced anymore, and may or may not bring 6 figures..that entry price does allow individuals the opportunity to purchase and work long term toward a restoration, or investment opportunity. These rare vehicles are basically gone, to be found no more other than 6 figure restoration going through the major auction venues. Complain all you want, as I said earlier, the majority of people on this site would ask the moon for the same product, I wonder if they did would they keep it or return back the profits! Take care.
Not again, I agree with a lot of what you are saying, many of the people complaining about high prices would turn around and ask high prices for their stuff. I know several people that do this. I don’t do business with them unless absolutely necessary. I don’t get upset, or take it personally, if anyone asks a really high price, it’s their business. I just think it’s a waste of time for most items in most situations. To me, there is a cost when it comes to the aggravation associated with the time it takes, largely based on the number of people you need to deal with to get top dollar. On top of that, there is the opportunity cost involved in tying up a substantial sum of money. I’m a big believer in keeping the velocity of money high, work with people that will work with you, which is the biggest factor in getting good deals, then turn it over and move on to the next cool thing you come across.
The 69 Rally Sport is rare, but not rare enough that buyers are limited in their options. With the amount of visible rust, lack of pictures of relevant areas and length of time on the market is why the seller will be hard pressed to get his asking price. This also may not be an RS, there are no reverse lights on the rear valance. Front clips are easy to change, all parts for the conversion are available through the aftermarket.
Steve R
Everyone thinks the car they own is worth more, this is way too rough to sell for anywhere near this price, let him try, it won’t sell unless the price is lower, less than half
I don’t get the point of this conversation. Anybody can do the research. A complete running ’69 Camaro RS in good condition is valued at about $29,000. This car is anything but complete and running in good condition. This thing is a rusty, beat up, incomplete roller with a uninstalled engine that may or may not even run. Argue all you want about the price but I wouldn’t drop more than $5,000 on it. That’s just my humble opinion.
Another Barrett Jackson price influenced car owner, ” mine could be just like that with a couple thousand dollars work” mentality