Gravik

Just wondering. What is a good ball park range on how much it would cost to pick up a classic camaro ('67-'69)?

I'm talking one that has been somewhat restored (motor, trans), is driveable, but could still need some stuff like a paint job/other cosmetic stuff.

bmf5150

I would guess around $15,000.00 to 18

Gravik

I see restored ones go from $15k-$50k

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3505355516.html

have seen ones with same mods/miles/fresh paint etc, asking $20k more than that.

Gravik

I see restored ones go from $15k-$50k

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3505355516.html

have seen ones with same mods/miles/fresh paint etc, asking $20k more than that.

Gravik

From the descriptions, this $18k one looks as good as this $40k one:

$18k
http://medford.craigslist.org/cto/3505888898.html

$40k one:
http://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/3500935838.html

t_raven

iTrader: (12)

The $40k car is claiming to be a numbers matching 396 car, so it would be worth more.

If you're serious about buying one inspect or have someone inspect the body thoroughly. I've seen countless threads where guys spent thousands on what looked like solid cars and when they went to repaint them they found the horrors underneath and basically ended up with a car that should've been a third of what they spent. Sadly there are a lot of shady people out there that will do horrible body work justto get a car looking good so they can flip it

maxharvard

That 18K one looks decent, but bring a magnet and ask to put it on a hoist to inspect the underside.

You can buy mine of course...

RPM WS6

iTrader: (3)

When shopping for old muscle cars, keep in mind that values will range greatly depending on what sort of original options the car came with and how well they can be proven.

A highly documented L78 big block Camaro SS is going to be worth significantly more than a same year Camaro in the same condition that originally came as a 6-cylinder.

If you don't care about what the original options were, then your best bet is to look for a car that isn't documented and/or was originally just a run-of-the-mill base Camaro. You will get much more for your money that way.

maxharvard

Ding ding! I got my Camaro (drove it home actually) for $3k because it was an original 6 cyl car

Doug G

Depends on a lot of variables.....and what you consider drivable.

Gravik

Yeah I don't really care about the whole numbers matching thing. Would the same thing apply if the car was originally a 327 (?) and then someone swapped in a 396?

For me, it wouldn't be kept as a collector. It would be driven frequently (weather permitting of course).


Friend of mine has a restored '69 Mustang coupe that he drives whenever he is home from college.


edit: also how about '70 Camaros? Would those carry less value than say a '67 or '68? How much value would a LS1 or LS2 swapped classic carry?

RPM WS6

iTrader: (3)

If it was originally an SBC car, but it now has a BBC, then it would not be worth as much as if it originally came with a BBC and still has that same engine in place. Other than something like an original 302ci Z28, generally an original BBC car will always be worth more than the SBC version, all else being equal.

Then I would suggest that you prioritize your dollars towards getting the nicest condition (body + mechaincs) example you can afford, rather than paying for rarity or documentation.

'70-'73 Camaros don't command the same price tag as a '67-'69 Camaro, all else being equal (condition, engine, rarity, documentation, etc.). Having said that, the '70-'73 style is my favorite of the early F-bodies, so I would personally prefer one of those over a '67-'69 car - but I am in the minority.

As for the value of an LS1/2 swapped 1st/2nd gen, I can't help with info on that as I'm not personally interested in old cars with modern engines so I don't follow the pricing of such.

maxharvard

A well LS swapped first gen will go for between $35-60k depending on how clean and nice the parts are.

Mine, I think I could ask $65k and probably get close to that.

Gravik

I thought that numbers matching cars cost more than non number matching ones? So in theory, a original big block car should cost more than said LS1 swapped car, correct?

How about for an LS1 swapped '70 Camaro? Or how about one that has the motor/trans/whatever else is needed for the swap done so the car is running, but it still needs a little body work (paint) and interior love?

MylesF7

The problem is that everyone and their brother wants one of these cars... good luck

Doug G

Yes a numbers car would bring better money than a non-numbers car, and even better $ the lower the production numbers.
Now with that being said...there is a market for that car as-is there a market for specialty cars like Pro-Touring cars. PT cars are not cheap to build right, people know this, so the price to buy one done is high also, sometimes more than a numbers car.

Gravik

About how much would an LS1 '70 Camaro go for? One that still might need some work, such as a pain job and interior work, but nothing really mechanical?

maxharvard

I'd have to see it really. Depends on how much work it really needs. Swapping an LS motor isn't that hard, it's just a matter of time.

As you described it's really too hard to tell.

Gravik

alright.

Also, about how much of a value difference is there usually between a '67-'69 Camaro vs. a '70-'73?

maxharvard

Again, this is an apples/oranges question. The first gen's usually go for more because they are more popular, but by how much? That depends on the cars themselves.