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?
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