Vehicle Description
This 1967 Chevrolet Camaro provides a refreshing lesson in honesty.
While other coupes from this desired year have been pulled apart
and made into something else, this inaugural Camaro coupe has spent
over a half-century largely untouched and is now one of the rarest
original F-bodies you'll ever find. With extremely low ownership
(original owner bought this car brand new and didn't sell it until
2014!) and an unbelievably low 28,483 actual miles on the clock,
this is a California survivor Camaro we don't often come across,
and that's exactly why we love it.
It's hard to resist a Camaro still painted in its original shade of
code Y Butternut Yellow. This one has not been made into something
it is not, but it rather shows off the sleek 1st generation lines
that GM was so proud of, without any flashy distraction. No
stripes, chin or decklid spoilers, or unnecessary badging, just
pure GM design on parade, as stock as can be. Repainted several
years ago to a good standard at the time, this Camaro offers a
wonderful light patina that still shows well today, albeit the car
has acquired a couple bumps and bruises in the last 50 years.
Regardless, the car still presents very well when you consider its
originality, and the overall stance and appearance is like a time
capsule that reminds you of those days when you saw your first
Camaro. It ignited something in you, because the styling was more
aggressive, but just as affordable as the Mustang. This is the
model that truly started the pony car wars. All the chrome and
brightwork is original too, and the bumpers are in particularly
great condition, and even the glass all around the car is believed
to be factory-issued. How cool is that?!
The original interior was always code 760 "black standard buckets",
with very clean and tidy seat covers, door panels, and a taut
headliner, and even though the carpets and seat belts are a bit
faded in a few spots, and all of these components are in great
condition considering the age of the car. But this sea of black is
not alone, as the chrome accents are all in place, including the
Camaro nameplates on the doors and the bright trim contrasts in the
dash. And even though Astro Ventilation wasn't introduced until the
following year, this is indeed a dealer installed A/C car and the
underdash unit is still pumping ice cold R12 air into the cabin.
But if you want to conserve the refrigerant, the '67 Camaro was the
only year that offered vent windows, and simply cracking those open
on each side when you're out cruising make the cabin very
comfortable as well. Options are scarce otherwise, although the
original three-spoke steering wheel is still in place, along with
the original AM radio that fits perfectly into the dark panels and
keeps the dash stock, another testament to conscientious low
ownership and their commitment to the overall preservation of
originality.
Under the hood is where this Camaro continues to show its
personality, even after 50+ years. The previous owners resisted
fitting a V8 crate motor, and instead, the numbers-matching 250
cubic-inch inline six-cylinder has been carefully maintained over
the last five decades. This resistance to change is what gives the
car its unique personality today, but if putting a small block into
the engine bay is the new owner's thoughts... well, that would be
money well invested too. For a small price you could push this 1st
Gen. Camaro to the next level, although we really love that it's
one of the few left on the road with a strong straight six under
the hood, that quite frankly will run virtually forever if it's
properly maintained. The current engine is really a true cruiser,
comfortable with seven main bearings and what appears to be the
factory-installed Rochester carburetor. It will take you just about
anywhere you like, and save on gas as well, all while looking
sharp. A 3-speed on the column manual transmission shifts through
gears effortlessly, and the suspension still feels great thanks to
the miniscule amount of time this car's ben on the road. It's such
a smooth runner that it offers a kind of comfort not seen in many
first-generation Camaros today. Painted steelies match the bodywork
and are adorned with correct Bowtie hubcaps and wrapped with
195/75/14 blackwall radials to finish the period-correct look.
This is an affordable cruiser with great performance looks and a
true Camaro pedigree. Nicely documented with an original warranty
card, owner's manual, and some good historical and title docs to
back up the pedigree, this low mileage/low ownership Camaro is
truly a special find. Call today!