Chevrolet redesigned its popular Camaro pony car in 1970, but production delays resulted in the car not arriving in showrooms until February (instead of the prior Fall). The Z28 was still in the mix with an LT1 350 cubic inch V8 that produced at least one horsepower per cubic inch. The seller’s car appears to be one of the 8,733 built in the 1970 model year, but it’s a roller with no engine or transmission. And may largely be in pieces. Located in Accokeek, Maryland, this significant project is available here on eBay for $15,000. This time, “Curvette” brings us a Camaro as a tip!
Supposedly, problems at Fisher Body delayed the rollout of the all-new 1970 Camaro. So, Chevy extended the production run of the 1969 models by at least three months. That resulted in a record number of assemblies, and by the time the real 1970s came out, their numbers were about 50% of the 1969s. The Z28 was no longer limited to a 302 CI V8, thanks to changes within the Sports Car Club of America/Trans Am division. So, a beefed-up 350 landed under the hood of the new cars, and it was powerful.
We’re told the seller bought this car with the goal of turning it into a restomod. Photos show it mostly together and, on a trailer, and then on a lift, so we assume that’s how he acquired it. Later photos show it down to a shell with parts and pieces here and there. So that’s presumably how you’ll find it when you go to collect it. It was once finished in Daytona Yellow paint with black stripes, so it should have been an exciting-looking ride 56 years ago.
Damaged sheet metal has been replaced already, including the floorboards. And some of the old pieces have been saved, and you can have them if you want them. Some new mini-dubs were purchased, and you’ll also get a collection of seats and front and rear spoilers. The clutch pedals are intact, confirming that a 4-speed tranny once resided here. And the car didn’t have its 12-bolt rear end when the seller bought it. The asking price reflects the seller’s investment, and he wants to use the cash to buy a Japanese 240Z.
Swiss cheese, anyone? With a plate of donut holes for dessert?
15k for a VIN tag?
Humpty Dumpty, for only 15k… Yeah… Nope.
So not much left of the original carcass. I could see it in a bone yard or a swamp before found then all new metal added.
I would pass and seek an original metal car . Sure more money but well worth it.
Good luck with sale
As a member of organized labor my entire adult life. I would consider it as not only a sin but un-American to sell your Z28 to buy a 240Z. Although I don’t think he will collect the 15K for the partial Z28, I sure wouldn’t tell anybody my intentions.