How much would you offer for this 1967 Camaro

[sokoloka]

Have a co-worker who's contemplating selling the 67 Camaro that's been parked in his backyard since the early 1980's. This is somewhat of a self-serving question as I've been bugging him to sell it to me, but what would you guys peg the value of this particular car at?

Here's the description he emailed me as I'm currently overseas:

It's not a rust free car. The engine is a true 1967 SS350 L48 engine that has been decked which wiped out the serial numbers. The transmission that's in the car is a wide ratio 3 speed I have a wide ratio RockCrusher 4 speed in the garage. Basically this car needs everything. It would probably be best with a new crate motor.The interior needs everything. The car hasn't even been non-opped in about 17 years. The trunk is rusted out but I bought a new pan years ago to put in. the right vent window was busted out when the stole the gauges from the console. I bought replacement set but I think it needed a clock or fuel gauge.

Pictures:











No real pictures of the rust damage or engine compartment condition - but looks like the car needs some serious TLC.

What would you peg the fair value at?

[Gatekeeper]

Just wondering if it's a SS/RS. I see that it has hide away lights but no reverse lights under the rear bumper. I bought a 69 Camaro the same way. Somewhere down the line someone changed the front end. You never know about these old cars. Also does it have a 12 bolt? That would be a plus.
Looks like it could be made into a nice ride. First thing I would do is pull up the carpet and see how the floor pan looks. The 69 I bought was not too good.

[214Chevy]

I'd say the $2500 tops is if it was running or would at least start. Call me stupid, crazy, deranged, idiot and all other stuff, but I'd offer $1500. I'd pretty much bet anything the whole floor and the rockers are gone after sitting on that dirt for almost 20 years....California or not.

[sokoloka]

Originally Posted by ratman67

id say 2500 tops....that thing will need a ton of work, parts, and money...

Originally Posted by 214Chevelle

I'd say the $2500 tops is if it was running or would at least start. Call me stupid, crazy, deranged, idiot and all other stuff, but I'd offer $1500. I'd pretty much bet anything the whole floor and the rockers are gone after sitting on that dirt for almost 20 years....California or not.

Thanks for the feedback guys. I really appreciate it. Don't know how to break the news of what the car is actually worth to my buddy yet. Don't want to seem like I'm trying to drive down the price of the car by giving him an honest offer. HIGHLY doubt the car runs or starts.

I've been chatting with Rodger about the 1970 roller he has at Ironworks as well - want to build Camaro, would prefer a first gen but his is such a solid base that it's hard to overlook as a starting point.

In an ideal world I'd get a project that I'd actually be able to drive first, or at least move an inch under it's own power before taking it apart and dumping tons of money into it.

[GregWeld]

"CHEAP" in the beginning is EXPENSIVE in the end.... ALWAYS start with the best body you can...

When you buy this stuff and open up a can of worms -- and the bids are always "best guestimates" about what needs to be done - and it ALWAYS ends up costing far more. It's just the way it goes.

So unless you're planning on doing all the floors and sills and blah blah blah yourself... That car, to me, is an expensive "1st Gen" not a cheap one...

[sokoloka]

Had the chance to see it in person now that I'm back in the states - opened the hood for the first time in 17 years and took additional pictures





Did a rust check top to bottom. Floor pans are in great condition, absolutely spotless. Trunk pan needs to be replaced, rockers have a some rust towards the front. Cowl looks to be in good condition, interior is otherwise junk. Gauges were stripped out of the car when it was broken into through the passenger vent window.

Can anyone help decode the trim tag? Any of the additional info change the valuation?