Let’s be honest, restoring a car without a garage to work in is a drag. Your either left restoring it in your driveway or renting some type of workspace. This isn’t the first time we’ve come across an unfinished project in a storage unit and it really isn’t surprising that it happens. It’s hard enough to finish a project when it’s sitting in your home garage, but having to go to the storage facility and try to work in a cramped unit without climate control is a real challenge. That appears to be the situation with this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS, so we don’t blame the seller for deciding to cut it loose. If you’d love to give this Camaro a new home, you can find it here on craigslist in Xenia, Ohio with a $12,000 asking price. Our thanks to Gunter K for this tip!
Most Camaro collectors prefer SS or Z28 cars, but given how sought-after those have become, even base trim cars are going up in value. This one isn’t an SS, but it is an original 327 V8 car and was optioned as an RS. That means you get the awesome hideaway headlights, different taillights, and bright trim. As you can see, the engine is currently out of the car and sitting on a stand. The seller states that the engine is numbers matching and has already been rebuilt. It looks like they were close to having it done, but just never finished assembly. You’ll want to find out what parts are present and if anything is missing.
We don’t get a full view of the interior, but from what can be seen, it looks to be complete and in good shape. It also appears to be the optional Deluxe interior which is a nice option to have. Having a look at the dash would be nice to see what kind of condition it’s in. One nice thing about restoring a Camaro is that parts are readily available, so while it might get costly to replace everything, it’s an option if it needs it. I’m hopeful that the seemingly nice condition of the seats means that the rest of the interior is just as nice, but a closer inspection will be needed to know for sure.
I for one would love to know more of the story behind this Camaro. We don’t get a great look at it, but from what we can see, it looks like it’s in pretty good shape. The paint appears to be nice and shiny and the interior seems to be in great shape. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s an older restoration, but without more information or better photos, who knows? At $12k, it could be a great buy if it’s as nice as it appears to be. Of course, you’ll want to take a closer look at it and make sure everything is here to put it back together. Would you put this Camaro back together again or spend the extra to buy a turnkey car?
Very nice indeed. A little work and someone is going to be very happy.
While not in the buckle of the rust belt, Dayton is still in Ohio, where they love their salt. I would need to see some frame pictures before I bothered
The 275hp 327 was great with a 4 sp and decent gears. It was the combo of choice for us guys sacking groceries after school to get into a first gen.
How can anyone say it’s nice ,not even a pic of whole car.
“Ran when Houdini parked it”
Pony interior. I had that in my 67. Back seats fold down like a 911 so you have a large luggage or parcel ‘floor’
Back in 1967 they were a lot better things to be doing with the backseat laid down than carrying luggage! A much better playspace than just having a backseat. :)
lol…not in the cramped back seat of a Camaro with the seat backs folded down unless you like laying on fabric covered plywood in a closet
$12,000.00 Listed as a 6 cylinder and salvage title??? That’s a hard no!
“paint appears to be nice and shiny” ???!! What pics are you looking at? In the couple where we can see the paint, I can see rust and tired paint. I realize that these barn finds write-ups are usually just descriptions of what any of us can see in the ads, but that sure isn’t in line with what I’m clearly seeing.
I would think with the possibility of putting 12K in the owner’s pocket he/she could drag it out of storage so potential buyers could see the car.
You’re, not your.
Let’s see the car/
What a joke!!
If I was anywhere near Xenia, I would be there with my trailer. While there are few photo’s, what does show certainly peaks my interest. And a $12k asking price for any Camaro these days, let alone a first year RS seems to be a bargain. This has the potential to be one of the better buys I’ve seen here in a long time.
Hire a transporter/
david R says “piques” not “peaks”
Absolutely. Peaks, peeks and piques, however, my iphone apparently had other thoughts!
One of my friends has 2 67 Camaro RS’s tucked away in his garage since the late 80s, one coupe and one convertible. Just like the picture of the one featured here, all I’ve ever been able to see of them was the front nose and the RS stripe on the coupe. The convertible is completely buried in the back. He bought them in California and had them shipped to the east coast, so they’re undoubtedly rust free. He’s a walking book of knowledge about old cars, so he chose these cars very carefully and knowledgeably with regards to future value and rarity. He tells me both have rare options – the coupe has a bench seat instead of buckets, as well as the fender mounted lamp monitors. I keep encouraging him to dig them out and start enjoying them, but like so many of us, he’s always busy working on his other old cars, so these have been languishing literally for decades. I know, I know, what he does with his cars is his own business, but it’s a shame nonetheless, because we’ve all seen too many people who think they’ll have unlimited time to get to their stowed away cars inevitably run out of time, and when they’re gone, someone else gets to enjoy them…
Could someone give me contact details for the owner of this car, I,ve sent two emails and no answer.
Thanks Hans In Australia.
I had a 67 and I don;t recall any Camaro having glue on side mouldings like the one’s on the front fender shown in the picture. I know you could by rolls of them back in the day
I am 30 min from xenia …..if anyone is SERIOUS,…and not a damn flipper,…I might go look for you!
Hello Allen, Could i have your ph number so i can talk to you about looking at the 67 Camaro?.
Thanks Hans.
Been removed from Craigieslist must be sold ?.