The 1969 model year was the busiest thus far for the Chevrolet Camaro. Nearly a quarter-million of them were built, but the number was inflated due to a 15-month production run. The all-new 1970s were delayed in getting ready for market. The seller’s Hugger Orange project is one of 14,000 SS 396 Camaros built that year, but it’s now a roller due to its MIA big block. Located in Caneyville, Kentucky, this incomplete X66-code Chevy is available here on eBay where the current bid is $9,900 (but the reserve is still in play).
Four iterations of the 396 cubic inch V8 were offered in 1969, ranging from the 325 hp L35 to the rare L89 with aluminum heads and 375 hp (only 311 were built). It probably doesn’t matter now because you’ll have to hunt down another motor if you want to restore this Chevy. The body is going to need loads of work, which includes new floors, frame rails, rocker panels, quarter panels, and a lot more.
The interior is described as the standard one with black upholstery. We don’t know the seller’s original plans for the Camaro, but he/she has too many other projects to devote further resources to the Chevy. The wheels look like the nicest features of the car, but they don’t go with the vehicle.
The seller will put on a set of rollers for the buyer that probably will have minimal tires on them. The odometer appears to have stopped at around 85,000. Do you see the project as a keeper?
I’m finding it hard to believe someone would be willing to pay near $20k for this rust bucket and not even get the #’s matching 396. This isn’t ever good for VIN tag transfer. WoW!
PT Barnum was correct. And we know what he said.
It’s hilarious that if you put a set of nice wheels and tires on a rust bucket, it looks so much nicer, but not $10.000 dollar nice ! 😂
I don’t know why people don’t read before they comment. First of all, $9900 is nowhere near $20,000, at least to most of us. Second, to the genius who commented about the wheels, they don’t go with it. Both of those things are pretty obvious if you just read.
The truth is, whether we like it or not, and the current bit of $9900 it is not unreasonable based on market value. Come on guys, do better.
Bob, very good point! However, its like this all the time on this site, regarding people not reading before they comment and their genius apptitude to be comedians. Finally, forget trying to get these indivduals to know anything about market values or just basic Economics 101….and NO they cannot do better…been preaching to them about all the above for years…good luck!
Hey Bob,
You should tell Not Again to stop preaching to you !
Thank you for the compliment, I’ve never been known as a genius but appreciate your wisdom being bestowed upon me. I wish every listed car could have you, the apparent car guru, tell us exactly what the car is and your thoughts.
Bless your heart, sir !
So the only thing on car is a firewall plate and vin number and the title is allegedly provided.
I am amazed the owner just didn’t state rear window, instrument panel , rear end and heater cover for sale . Please bring a wheel barrow of cash 💰 and we will box up your items to put in your pickup for drive home.
This is competition for some Mopars listed.
The 12 bolt is already gone and the instrument cluster is the same as every other non-tach/gauge equipped car. Someone has already stripped it of most of its valuable and hard to find parts.
Steve R
I agree Steve R!!!
This thing probably has shill bids on eBay because no one in their right mind would bid that high on this heap. Even the VIN is worthless because the only thing that made this hooptie valuable at all is missing.
It is a keeper: best kept by the seller
Not worth viewing !!
For Bob A and Not Again; This is NOT a “good deal”, one CAN do better, and some of us very clearly understand “economics 101”. I have been pretty heavily involved with high performance and desirable Chevrolets for the better part of 60 years and I have more than a passing knowledge of whether or not a certain car has any redeeming qualities and this does not.
Yeah. What he said!
Once again, the undaunted novice strikes back at reality. This car can be transformed into many different variables within the current market place, and still reach a 6 figure number. What was the past 60 years ago is not pertinent to todays market or consumer! I bought a candybar an a coke for 30 cents back in the day also…However, the very same items will cost me closer to 5 bucks in the reality of todays world! I have been in this very market place over 50 years. In 1975, I purcased a 1970 Chevelle SS for 1800 dollars, do I assume I will purchase that specific car for that very same price in todays world….only in your dreams. I continue to restore, purchase, sell within this market place weekly,,,,this is a rare care..the price is within the market place monies, go and pay 6 figures for a complete one, if you have issues with the current car or price..than tell me the asking price is not in a good spot within the market. Again, I repeat, Again I repeat…The market sets the price within any given market place, based on rariety, quality, and demand…ECON 101…Good Luck
Oh, now that you have explained your vast knowledge, I can easily see how this $9,000 plus car could be turned into a $90,000 Bloomington Gold Award winner for much less than $125,000. Keep on believein’ what you believe. I’m confident that you will go far and prosper.
Already have, thank you for the advice. Please take the advice of knowledgeable people in the market place listed below, who have validated my point and provided feedback to you. Update yourself with the current market data, trends, and cycles. At that point you can bring a level of expertise to the discussion. Take care.
A rusty beater camaro, with an SS steering wheel, no tach/gages, automatic shifter, clutch pedal , a twisted driveshaft in the trunk and a 10 bolt rear end??? Wouldnt expect any more for a mere $10K.
It’s always been my understanding that all 1969 SS396 Camaros had a black tail panel and a 12 bolt rear. This car has neither of these.
We do mechanical and electrical for a rotisserie restoration shop that takes in rusted out shells like this, Camaro, Mustang and Mopar, every panel except roof, firewall and some interior structure has to be replaced, sub frames fixed if possible. After exceptional paint work, the customer has a $50K + bill. After that add everything else. They have a waiting list. Do the math.
You say “electrical and mechanical”. Would that include a correct date coded engine for let’s say this car, ($20,000 minimum)? The only point that I am trying to make is that a finished car is pricey, even if you started out with a solid donor.
The rust on this car says it all. Maybe save the glass and a few small piece and thats hard to say. The rust in the trunk has the shock pushing thru!!
Not again; Apparently we are reading two different columns, so I see no further reason to continue this conversation.
Mechanical and electrical is what ever the body shop/ customer wants and or can afford. Sometimes just suspension, or drive line or both. That still leaves glass , interior, trim , wheels. That’s why in the real world these can cost $100+ when done if farmed out and usually eat up alot of time , not like TV. Buy the best you can afford up front.
Oh, I get it now. You do the electrical and mechanical after the body/ frame etc. is done. I am painfully aware of what an A to Z build done right costs because I had a very good hot rod shop in Phoenix pencil out a ’57 Vette for me. It is not for the faint of heart nor the person without some serious play money.
Maybe the paint is actually white ?.
…was white , now rusthugger orange !
What happened to the horseshoe shifter?