It’s a blessing for those who still own their first car, but when your wife has also held onto hers all these years later, it’s a doubly good scenario and one worth celebrating. That’s the case with this pair of Chevrolet Camaros, which includes a 1968 model along with a 1979, the latter of which remains a one-owner example. Both will require restoration, but if you’ve always dreamed of owning a first and second-generation Chevy F-Body, this might be a good opportunity to score one of each at the same time. These can be found here on Craigslist in Puyallup, Washington, with the price set at $22,000 for the pair, and no mention that either of these can be bought individually.
The seller claims that neither of these has been driven for the last quarter century, as having children often compromises a pony car’s ability to deliver an efficient family experience. When this couple’s kids were born, both autos were put into a barn, with the seller hoping to one day restore his ’68 Camaro. He’s come to realize that’s likely not going to happen, and has decided it’s time to part with the car that’s been part of his life since age 19. The original 327 is still under the hood, although the factory Powerglide has been swapped in favor of a Turbo 350. Both components will require an overhaul, and a few body repairs will also be needed, as some rust has developed around the rear wheel areas.
The ’79 belongs to the seller’s wife, who received this Chevy new as a gift from her father as a sixteenth-birthday present, so it’s a true one-owner example. There’s no mention of which engine Dad chose for his daughter’s Camaro, but the car is said to be numbers-matching, although the seller is upfront in stating that a total overhaul and restoration will be needed before this one will be road-ready again. No interior photos are provided from either project, but with the amount of time sitting, I’m guessing there’s some work to be done inside for both cars.
I understand that life changes sometimes necessitate the need for different styles of transportation, but it’s sad that these were neglected for so long instead of being maintained. On the other hand, it’s also cool that enough attachment was there to make the couple want to keep them around, and wise that they now realize the time has come to get this pair into the hands of somebody who can restore and enjoy them again. Any thoughts on this 1968 and 1979 Chevrolet Camaro as a lot, or individually? Is $22k a fair price to pay for both?
‘Cherished Possession” = Sitting unrestored/rusty/rotting and not running in a barn for 42 years. Right! And don’t give me the “priorities change” speech. I am 55, and have bought and sold a half dozen cars or so, due to priorities changing. The difference is, I took care of mine, and they actually were cherished vs. trying to offload them as cherished possessions, when they were decades neglected in a barn. Rant over.
I agree, imagine had they only pulled them into a dry garage. Instead, they donated them to that doorless barn and Mother Earth.
Should have sold each one the day after they were parked.
22k dreaming. Im not seeing it.
Agree. Combined maybe 7-8k. There’s two giant money pits right there.
I didn’t even get my first car until I was 17, and I bought it with the money I earned sweating through a part time job for years. His wife was lucky enough to be gifted a brand new Camaro back in 79′ at only 16yo and they let it just sit and deteriorate until it got to this condition?? Oh, and that first car of mine was a 68′ Camaro, so don’t even get me started on that other one sitting there.
The ’79 doesn’t look like it was treated very nicely before it was poorly stored.
I do not remember ever seeing 1968 Camaros with a Partial Vinyl Roof ?!?!?!
A time capsule that unfortunately was left open. What a shame. $20,000?
What? No pics of the other 4 cars? No way they think 2 neglected hunks are worth 22K.
if most people’s fathers gave them a new camaro in 79 they would have taken better care of it unless they don’t care too much for their pop which what it seems to be the case here. as for the car looks, be sank in the dirt up to edges of the rims. no mention if the engines turn over at all. if somebody were generous maybe 6500.00 for the pair. use of the line ” priorities change” is lame excuse for the conditions of these cars
6500 for the pair really?you really must know cars.I have seen junk that should have stayed in the junk yard going for a lot more than that.I only wish that they were a lot closer to me. the only problem is that I can’t do the work myself but if you can do the work they are easily worth at least 15000 for the pair and you can double if not triple your inverment.