Neglected 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Resurfaces With Original Paint and Engine

Introduced in 1964, the Ford Mustang and Plymouth Barracuda kick-started the pony car market. The Mustang was the more successful of the two, selling more than 1.2 million units in its first two years on the market. The Mustang's main rival, the Chevrolet Camaro, didn't arrive until the 1967 model year.

The Camaro was met with great enthusiasm, with nearly 221,000 sold in 1967. The Mustang remained much more popular that year, but sales dropped a whopping 22 percent from 1966. Like the Mustang, the Camaro became one of America's most iconic models, and first-generation models are now highly sought after.

While there is no shortage of 1967 Camaros on the classic car market, it is dominated by restored and refurbished examples. On the other end of the spectrum, we have countless units sitting in junkyards and barns. These cars are usually too expensive to restore relative to their market value. The completely original, unrestored survivors are the rarest, and this yellow example is one of them.

Hailing from La Habra, California, this Camaro has spent an unknown number of years in storage. The appearance of the tires suggests it hasn't been driven in over a decade, but the pony car appears to be in good overall condition. Fortunately, it has been kept in a clean garage with a solid floor.

At first glance, the Camaro appears to be rust-free, and the owner claims it hasn’t been involved in any accidents. The straight body panels support that claim. But the really great news is that this Camaro is a full-fledged survivor, still sporting its original paint. The shade is Sunfire Yellow, and it looks like it will shine again after a polish. The black vinyl top also appears to be in good shape.

The all-black interior shows signs of wear, but it's still a nice place to be. It needs a proper cleaning, but there's no damage associated with long-term storage, such as cracks on the dashboard or mildew. We can't see the floors, but the carpet suggests there are no rust holes to worry about.

The engine, which was running when the car was parked, is complete and numbers-matching. It is a 327-cubic-inch (5.4-liter) small-block V8, which Chevrolet offered in the Camaro from day one until the end of 1968. Two versions were available, producing 210 and 275 horsepower, respectively. It is unclear which version powered this pony, but it is paired with an automatic transmission. The odometer reads 76,000 miles (122,310 km).

Most likely part of an estate sale, the 1967 Camaro was originally listed for $17,000. The seller has since changed the price to zero, encouraging potential buyers to see the vehicle in person before bidding. How much is this Camaro worth? Would you restore it or bring it back to life and drive it around like a survivor?