Value estimate sought on a 1970 SS 396/375 Camaro

mister_copo · #1 12-04-2005, 10:59 AM

I've been looking for a real nice 2nd gen Camaro for a while now and may have found one today.

A friend of mine in a neighboring province owns a real nice original 396/375 HP car (documented GM car)and hinted to me today that he would sell it to me. The car is an original Hugger Orange Super Sport car which is now painted a non original color (one re-paint) and also has a NOM 396/375 installed.

Other than that, the car is all there and is in remarkable condition throughout. It has a date correct 1970 396 block in it now and it's dressed in all original wear.

What's it worth in this condition "without the original block", and whats it worth once painted in original style laquer. The guy who's painting the car is very talented, and has the correct laquer paint for the car.

I'd rate this a nice 8 of 10 car as it sits and would say it's in beautiful condition despite the block being from another 375 horse car. The car will be back to original color when it becomes available to me and I would be hard pressed to find another candidate in this nice of condition.

Any input would be very much appreciated as I do not want to let this one slip away now that I have an option to buy it. This is a 3 owner car that was never abused.

Tom

CamarosRus · #2 12-04-2005, 12:17 PM

I own one of the 600 1970 L-78 Camaros built. They are probably one of the most under rated, under valued Camaro musclecars. There are FEW restored cars to look to as examples. Most of the 70 L-78's seem to have missing or NOM engines. Many of the "restored" L-78's are painted incorretly, as well as incorrect Z-28 stripes and Z-28 wheels, etc etc.....
I'm trying to say are almost no survivors, and few accurately restored originals, and the turnover has been so minimal, that comparible market prices really dont exist.
I'm sure there will be many other knowledgeable responses, so I'll await those with anticipation........

**prototype** · #3 12-04-2005, 12:36 PM

If it's an 8 out of 10 why waste the funds painting it. Get frugal and buy it cheaper now.

I've always felt they are only orignal once and if the car is that nice why waste the extra it will take to have a 9 out of 10.

70 copo · #4 12-04-2005, 04:41 PM

$25-40K U.S. looking nice and really being nice are two seperate issues.

Wrong paint and wrong engine hurts - but the color it has now helps if you like orange.... Overall how original is it? Has it been restored with a mixture of generic 70 -73 parts?

Check the body with a spot Rot too.

Phil

CamarosRus · #5 12-04-2005, 08:19 PM

Mister COPO, Please Email me at [email protected]

ohhawk · #6 12-04-2005, 08:22 PM

This one has been sitting for approx. 6 mos........

http://www.volocars.com/showroom/sho...maro&show=

**Hotrodpaul** · #7 12-04-2005, 08:54 PM

3.31 Posi?? Is that the correct ratio for this car? I would expect a 3.73 or 4.10 ratio.

Paul

**Pacecarjeff** · #8 12-04-2005, 09:59 PM

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This one has been sitting for approx. 6 mos........

http://www.volocars.com/showroom/sho...maro&show=

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Very Nice car. The price has got to go up. They are very undervalued.
Just one year sooner and the price doubles.

Better grab one soon.

CamarosRus · #9 12-04-2005, 10:32 PM

3:55 was STANDARD. Mine has 4:10 option......Curious if anyone has ORIGINAL 3:73?????

ohhawk · #10 12-04-2005, 10:54 PM

I'll let the Camaro enthusiasts speak to what the facts are for the L78 specifically but I show a large array of rear ends were available on 70 Camaros including the 3:31.

I do see the ZQ9 option was available only for the L78 with a posi rear.....was that the 4:10 then? Also, what about the plenum induction system on this car.....what's up with that?

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