Wanted: '67-68 Camaro...or...

Tim Greer · #1 10-08-2003, 04:32 AM

Hi all,

I've been surfing this forum on and off when I had time the last few months and this seems like a good place to post. :-)

I'm looking for a '67 or '68 Camaro. SS w/ RS options would be good, and a convertible would be even better. I might consider a '69 if it's the right one. Manual trans, extras, etc. are always nice too.

I'm looking for something that's pretty nice that doesn't need a lot or any restoration. If it's a sb eng, I'd like a 327, but otherwise a bb of any ci, but the bigger, the more powerful, the better--of course!

As always, Yenko/COPO are tastey, but I'm not looking for anything extremely rare or special, just something nice, clean and complete. Please email me with prices/pictures at [email protected]. Please note, I'm in no rush.

PS: Matching numbers are a definite and required.

PSS: Also will consider others; Vette's and whathave you--anything pre-72 chevy (though pre 70 is preferred). Firebirds are also on my list as an option. Same applies to above, such as larger V8's engines, convertible, and so on. Thanks a lot.

PSSS: I'm in Northern California, so the closer, perhaps the better, but no limitations. Also, don't hesitate to contact me if this post is old when you look at it, I may not have picked anything up by that time.

**Stefano** · #2 10-08-2003, 04:49 AM

Tim,
The 327 Engine was never offered as an RPO in a SS Camaro.

**drdave69** · #3 10-08-2003, 12:07 PM

Tim, you can browse the Team Camaro site and find almost any amount of info/cars for sale there for first generation Camaros. Try it at camaros.net.

Tim Greer · #4 10-10-2003, 02:11 AM

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Tim,
The 327 Engine was never offered as an RPO in a SS Camaro.

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Hi, I'm really not hoping to have to settle for a 327 (not that this is a bad thing) anyway (I'd rather have a 396), and although I'd like an SS, I'm not opposed to other models/options.

Tim Greer · #5 10-10-2003, 02:12 AM

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Tim, you can browse the Team Camaro site and find almost any amount of info/cars for sale there for first generation Camaros. Try it at camaros.net.

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Thanks a bunch, I've probably hit that site plenty of times before when I've been searching, but I'll keep checking there and other sources.

jg95z28 · #6 10-16-2003, 09:15 PM

Where in California are you located and how much are you willing to spend? I may have a couple leads for you.

Tim Greer · #7 10-17-2003, 03:18 AM

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Where in California are you located and how much are you willing to spend? I may have a couple leads for you.

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Hi. I'm in Redding (about 150 miles North of Sacramento). I'm looking at spending up to $30K. Thinking about my original post, I may need to elaborate;

I'd love to get a Z28, SS, RS or RS/SS. I'd prefer a 396 SS w/ the RS options. If that could be a convertible, even better. Obviously I'm not going to find a convertible Z, though. :-)

So, I was looking for:

'67 Camaro L78 (prefer convertible) w/ 396. SS/RS are bonuses.
'67 Yenko Camaro L72 (would be great, but too much money).
'68 Camaro L78/L79 (prefer convertible) w/ 396. SS/RS are bonuses.
'68 Yenko Camaro L72 (again, same issue as other Yenko).
'69 (Would have to be something special to interest me)

Please, I beg you all; no red or light blue interior.

I'm open though, I'd love to have a Z, and I'd settle for a 350 eng, but would rather have a BB if it's 350 (not that I'm opposed to a sb). I don't know if they made the 350 bb for that matter--I'd have to look.

Numbers must match, it shouldn't have been in a wreck. I prefer the original sheet metal, and absolutely no bondo or rust.

If it needs paint, that's okay, just as long as it doesn't need hard to find parts, or interior work (I can't do that well enough to want to try).

Just the obvious stuff. I've gotten a few responses and am waiting to hear back, but it seems everything I look at has a different engine or someone will start an add with "One of the original 4 speed manual...." and end with "put in a new T400".

I'm being as picky as possible about this, since I don't intend to ever sell it once I get the one I'm looking for. I'd also be happy with a nice Firebird too (a 400+), same applies about the convertible, but a coupe is not a bad thing by any means!

I've been seeing a _lot_ of Charley's cars in the Sacramento area club pictures and whatnot--very impressive stuff. I think my mouth is watering... I'm jonzin' for a nice Camaro! :-) And, yes, I am still looking. I'll post if I find something.

I don't know if my email response got out to "Ed"--so, Ed, if you see this post, please call (or anyone with one that sounds like what I'm looking for) 530-222-7244 (any day 9 AM to 9 or 10 PM PST). Thanks a lot.

TDW · #8 10-17-2003, 11:34 AM

Tim...There is a 67 L78 for sale on the Team Camaro site. Quite a bit more than what you want to spend, but he says it is all original, delivered to Baldwin when new.

jg95z28 · #9 10-17-2003, 07:58 PM

LOL Well the 67-68 L78-SS Convertibles with the RS option happen to be my favorite Camaros of all time. I'll tell you right now... No way, no how, will you find an original #'s matching one in Northern California (or anywhere in the state for that matter) for only $30K. (Trust me, I've looked and tried.) As close as I've got is I just missed a #'s matching 68 L35 SS-RS Auto convertible by a week that was an unrestored survivor. The guy was asking only $14K but it wasn't running and needed some work. I haven't seen another 396 SS-RS convertible for sale since. I did end up buying my 67 RS from the same guy... so it wasn't a total loss.

I saw a 68 Yenko recently (past 6 mos) in southern California, but the guy wanted at least $112K for it.

I do know where there is a 68 SS396 coupe (non-RS) for $32,995. Its ash gold with black vinyl top and ash gold std. interior. Its an original AC car with a bench seat a column Auto shifter. Its fairly clean, but not perfect and as the dealer that's selling it traditionally overprices his vehicles and has been know to sell clones in the past, I'm not sure of its authenticity. Here's his website URL if you're interested. Kassabian Motors

There is a 67 SS-RS 350 not far from you in Shasta Lake for only $18,500. Appears to be a numbers matching car.
67 SS-RS 350

I'll keep my eyes open, however if I happen to find a 67 L78 RS convertible for less than $30K, there's no guarrantee I won't buy it first. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] BTW... I love the med. blue interior. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

Tim Greer · #10 10-17-2003, 09:13 PM

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Tim...There is a 67 L78 for sale on the Team Camaro site. Quite a bit more than what you want to spend, but he says it is all original, delivered to Baldwin when new.

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Thanks, I'll check it out. I'm not married only to getting the cars I listed, I know I'm not going to find a cherry one that doesn't need work for $30K or under, but there's always the hope. I'm only concerned with it being in restorable condition that doesn't need body work (I have no problem with painting, etc.) nor a lot of interior work (I have no experience in that) and is matching numbers. I'll check that out, I don't have a limit to spend, but I don't want to go crazy (like I'd like to). I'll be sure to check that out. :-)

[edit] I just took a look--very nice... Very tempting... [/edit]

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