[Seattle Sam]

As already mentioned, only 600 L78s were installed in 1970 Camaros. The engine option was not included in the sales materials, so you had to know what you wanted to order it.

The first generation Camaro's were not designed with the big block in mind, and installing one makes for a very nose-heavy car (unless you have a ZL-1!) However, the big block was certainly planned for the second gen Camaro and it handles much better.

So what you have with the '70 L78 is a one-year phenomenon - a solid lifter, high compression big block installed in a car that was designed to handle it. And only 600 were built and sold.

Hard to evaluate your find without seeing it, there are some very hard to find parts such as the famous dual snorkel air cleaner, smog pieces, and the like, and one-year-only interior parts like the steering wheel.

I think most would agree that orange is a good color and would be a price plus in my opinion.

I don't know what you think makes an 8 out of 10, but if it's complete with the correct parts, it's straight and rust-free, and it has the Canadian docs to prove it's an L78 car, I would think it would be worth US$70-75K plus in the correct paint with the original motor; perhaps US$60K without.

JMHO,
-Sam