Vehicle Description
This 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS provides a refreshing lesson in the
value and irreplaceable nature of originality. While other coupes
from this highly desired year have been pulled apart and made into
something entirely different, this inaugural Camaro coupe has spent
over a half-century looking exactly like the day it did when it was
born, and is now one of the cleanest, original F-bodies you'll ever
find. With extremely low ownership (with receipts and provenance
spelling out only three owners since new) and a numbers matching
drivetrain from end-to-end, this is lifelong Georgia Camaro is the
type of rarified classic car 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 F Deepwater Blue. It's a gorgeous, high impact color that
demands your attention, and it's the perfect complement to the
original 1st generation bodywork. This one hasn't 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. A white 'bumble bee' nose stripe and RS hidden
highlights are factory-spec accessories that add a touch of
aggressiveness, but there's no cowl hood, no decklid spoiler, or
even any unnecessary badging - just pure GM design on full parade,
as stock as can be. Repainted a few years ago to a very strong, top
driver-quality standard, it still shows incredibly well today,
albeit with a couple minor signs of use in a small, isolated area
or two. Regardless, the car still presents very well in person (our
pictures are very accurate), and when you consider the originality
of the sheetmetal, 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 likely original too, and the bumpers are in
particularly good condition (although the rear bumper does have
some visible, light scratching), and even the glass all around the
car is believed to be factory-issued. How cool is that?!
The original-looking interior was always Code 765Z "black standard
buckets", and it was correctly restored with very clean and tidy
seat covers, door panels, plush carpets, and a taut headliner
above. A factory center console is part of the package, as is the
expansive black dash that's free of cracks or any faded, blemished
areas, and the original design is very sporty and a perfect
complement to the light-colored bodywork. But this sea of black
inside is not alone, with white stripes on the seats and chrome
accents found throughout the interior, including the Camaro
nameplates on the door panels and the bright trim contrasts in the
dash. The 1967 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 in lieu of air
conditioning, and if you ever drive this beaty in the winter the
heater/defrost unit will keep you warm. Options are fairly scarce
otherwise, although a retro-style AM/FM/Cassette player was
installed for entertainment, and the center console houses a chrome
automatic shifter that matches the black-and-chrome, RS-spec
three-spoke steering wheel at the helm of the cockpit. All the dark
materials are still rich, supple, and supremely comfortable, and
even the rear seat looks almost completely untouched - another
testament to conscientious low ownership and their commitment to
the overall preservation of originality. Out back, the trunk was
neatly finished with gray spatter paint and a reproduction plaid
mat, and even with the spare tire and jack set mounted up top,
there's still plenty of space back there for all your car show
goodies.
Under the hood is where this Camaro continues to show its
personality, even after 50+ years. The previous owners resisted
fitting a crate motor or some boat-anchor big block, and instead,
the numbers-matching 327 cubic-inch V8 is still in place.
Factory-rated at 210 horsepower, it's a more-than-capable runner
with plenty of pop inside the relatively lightweight Camaro, with
great responsiveness up-and-down the throttle. Everything is
believed to be the original equipment, including the heads, the
2-barrel carburetor, and even the intake, and with fresh Chevy
Orange enamel on the block and valve covers, it looks pretty much
just like it did way back in 1967. That includes the black,
snorkeled air cleaner complete with the requisite '327' decals, and
even the reproduction battery, hoses, and plumbing all look right
and present incredibly clean. A Powerglide 2-speed automatic
transmission shifts through gears effortlessly, and the stock
suspension still feels great thanks to the miniscule amount of time
this car's been on the road. It's such a smooth runner that it
offers a kind of comfort not seen in many first-generation Camaros
today. Power steering and power front disc brakes add to the
pleasurable driving experience, and the upgraded Flowmaster dual
exhaust system below adds a throaty soundtrack that's the perfect
complement to this Camaro's killer good looks. Flashy Rally wheels
with bright beauty rings and Bowtie hubcaps are the right choice on
such an original car, and they come wrapped with staggered
215/60/15 front and 235/60/15 rear blackwall radials that add a
touch of aggressiveness.
Documented with its original Protect-O-Plate warranty card and
maintenance plan, original bill of sale, original dealer invoice,
owner's manual, and verifiably title docs to back up the pedigree,
this beautifully restored, low ownership Camaro is truly a special
find. Call today!
