Elite Dealer

1970 Chevrolet Camaro

Texas

$85,000 $90,000

Vehicle Details

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Camaro

Year

1970

VIN

124870N527081

Body Type

Other

Description

1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 For Sale $90,000

396 c.i. V8 rebuilt 100 miles on engine
400 Turbo Automatic tranny rebuilt 100 miles on tranny
This car is new, literally! Everywhere you look you will see new parts from the glass to the wiring
EXTERIOR:The fit and finish is far better than it ever was at the factory! Every square inch is laser beam straight and the gaps are all proper. The beautiful cinnamon metallic paint is laid out evenly and polished like wet ice. It has a dovetail spoiler on the trunk and sport mirrors on the doors. It has all new chrome and trim including the bumpers, it has split bumpers in the front. The lenses are replaced, the headlights are upgraded with LED. headlights. All new glass, weatherstrips and seals. The stance is great sitting on a sharp set of 19x8 Boze wheels in front, 20x10 in back!
INTERIOR: When you sit in the Camaro everything in the interior looks brand new! You can't find an item that isn't new. It is restored to original condition with a few upgrades. New carpet with Z28 embroidered mats. The seats are reupholstered and have new headrests and seat backs. New door panels, handles and window cranks. Perfect fitting new dash pad. The instrument panel and plastic trim parts all new. Full set of factory gauges including a 6500 redline tachometer. Steering column and steering wheel look new. Has a retro stereo with kick panel speakers. New center console with the staple shifter.Upgraded electric slide climate controls and an oil pressure gauge is mounted below the dash. New headliner, visors and mirror

ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Date coded 396 c.i. V8 that was completely rebuilt, has a roller cam and lifters. On top is a GM aluminum low rise intake with a dual feed Holley carb, billet distributor and MSD coil. Great looking set of tall 396 etched valve covers, the plug wires are run neatly. The brackets, pulleys, alternator, fuel pump, exhaust manifolds look stock and new. It features power steering and the power brakes are upgraded with a Wilwood master cylinder - Classic Auto Air air conditioning system - aluminum radiator with dual electric fans keeps it running cool - New wiring, horns, wiper motor - All the metal surfaces are painted very smooth and tight.

TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Under the trunk lid and the jamb are painted - The weatherstrip was replaced and a gas strut was installed to lift the trunk automatically - Inside is spotless metal painted a semi gloss black with a carpeted Z28 mat with bound edges

UNDERSIDE: The body was off the frame, every component was removed from under this car. All clean metal was prepped and neatly sprayed satin black. The front end steering and suspension is completely replaced, it has CP tubular control arms, upgraded swaybar and Viking coilover adjustable gas shocks. In back it has Hotchkis leaf springs and polished adjustable Viking gas shocks. The fuel system was completely replaced. It has a custom stainless steel exhaust with X-Pipe and MagnaFlow mufflers. The brake system was completely replaced and upgraded with Wilwood drilled and slotted discs at all four wheels. Looking up at the motor it's fresh Chevy Orange and has a high torque starter.

The Turbo 400 automatic is completely rebuilt and has a nice ribbed aluminum oil pan. The rebuilt drive shaft leads back to the Moser 12 bolt rear end with 3.73 posi gears wearing an aluminum girdle cover.

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Classic Chevrolet Camaro Buyer's Guide

Full guide

Mike Sullivan

Muscle Cars

1967–2002

~4 min read

Updated Apr 2026

Everything you need to know about buying a classic Chevrolet Camaro — from 1967-1969 first-generation icons to the third-gen IROC era. VIN authentication, common rust hotspots, engine identification, and current market pricing.

This guide covers

✓ 10-point inspection checklist

✓ Common issues & what to avoid

✓ In-person inspection guide

✓ Market pricing by year & condition

✓ 5 FAQs answered

✓ History & fun facts

Read the Full Camaro Buyer's Guide

Chevrolet Camaro Market Overview

Based on 360 Chevrolet Camaro listings currently on ClassicCarsArena.com

360

Listed Now

$46,743

Avg. Asking Price

1967–2001

Year Range

Price Position on Our Site — Above Average

This car: $85,000

Low: $4,995 High: $259,900

Transmission Distribution

Automatic 63%

Manual 28%

Condition Distribution

Excellent 14%

Good 8%

Fair 2%

Poor 1%

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Classic Chevrolet Camaro Buyer's Guide

The Chevrolet Camaro launched in September 1966 as Chevy's direct response to the Ford Mustang, and for over five decades it has defined American performance for an entire generation of enthusiasts. Whether you're hunting a numbers-matching first-generation Z/28, a survivor split-bumper second-gen, or a clean third-gen IROC-Z, the Camaro buyer's market is deep, varied, and full of pitfalls for the unprepared.

What to Check Before Buying

✓

Verify VIN against cowl tag and build sheet — Cross-reference all three for matching production date, paint, trim, and option codes. Mismatched cowl tag = body swap.

✓

Check engine block partial VIN — Stamped on driver-side block deck near cylinder head. Must match dashboard VIN for "numbers matching" claim.

✓

Inspect rear window channel and trunk pan — Rust here is hidden but ruins structural integrity. Pop the rear seat and look at the rear window inner channel.

✓

Magnet test rocker panels and quarters — Body filler is non-magnetic. If the magnet doesn't stick, the panel has been filled — meaning underlying rust.

✓

Verify Z/28 RPO code on cowl tag — Genuine Z/28s carry the "Z28" code. Without it, the car is a clone, regardless of badging.

✓

Inspect 12-bolt rear end (first-gen) — Z/28s and SS396s used the 12-bolt. Check for original gear ratio code stamped on axle housing.

✓

Check transmission stamp and ratio — Muncie M21 close-ratio four-speed in Z/28s. Stamping on the side of the case identifies original.

✓

Examine motor mounts and frame rails — Big-block cars are notorious for breaking motor mounts. Look for cracked rubber, lifted engines, or aftermarket safety chains.

✓

Test drive on highway and parking lot — Listen for differential whine, transmission slip, brake pulsation, steering wander. Drive at least 20 minutes.

✓

Document with HD photos before purchase — Photo every panel, every stamp, every sticker. Document VIN, cowl tag, engine, transmission, rear axle. Build the case before you wire money.

Common Issues

Rust is the silent killer of every Camaro generation. First-gen cars (1967-69) hide rust under the rear window, in the trunk pan, around the rear wheel arches, and at the cowl seam where the windshield meets the firewall. Second-gen cars (1970-81) are notorious for rotten quarters, rocker panels, and floor pans — many cars on the market have been patched poorly or filled with body filler. Mechanical issues vary by generation. First-gens commonly suffer from worn 12-bolt rear ends, leaky Muncie transmission seals, and broken motor mounts (a Big Block specialty). Second-gens add tired steering boxes, crumbling vacuum lines, and EGR issues post-1972. Third-gens (1982-1992) are plagued by failing TPI sensors, sloppy T-tops that leak, and worn front coil-over-shock units on the IROC-Z.

What to Look For

Always start with the VIN. The first character tells you the country, the third tells you the model line, and the eighth (on 1972-and-later cars) tells you the engine. Cross-reference the VIN against the cowl tag and the trim tag — mismatches mean somebody swapped a body or a clip. For first-gen cars especially, find the partial VIN stamped on the engine block (driver's side, near the head, on Big Blocks) and on the transmission. Original drivetrains can add $15,000-$30,000 to a Z/28 or SS valuation versus a date-coded replacement. Look closely at the rocker panels, lower quarter panels, and the rear wheel arches with a strong magnet. Body filler is non-magnetic. If the magnet doesn't stick, you've got Bondo — and that's the cheap fix being hidden, not the expensive metal repair.

Price Guide

First-generation Camaros (1967-1969) are the gold standard. A driver-quality 1969 SS396 in good condition runs $55,000-$85,000 today. Z/28 prices range from $60,000 for a clean driver up to $200,000+ for documented, numbers-matching, low-mileage examples. Base 1967-1968 small-block coupes start around $28,000 for project cars, $45,000-$65,000 for nice drivers. Second-generation cars (1970-1981) have appreciated significantly in the last decade. 1970 Z/28 LT-1 cars are the high-water mark at $60,000-$120,000. Split-bumper 1970-1973 base coupes run $25,000-$45,000. Mid-second-gen cars (1974-1977) are the bargain entry point, often available for $15,000-$30,000 for solid drivers. Third-generation IROC-Zs (1985-1990) have entered serious collector territory. Clean L98 IROC-Zs sell for $18,000-$35,000, with low-mileage 1LE and B4C cars commanding $45,000+.

Did You Know?

The original 1969 Z/28 was conceived purely to homologate the Camaro for SCCA Trans-Am racing — the 302 V8 (a destroked 327) was built specifically because Trans-Am rules required engines under 305 cubic inches. The Mustang outsold the Camaro throughout the entire first generation. The Camaro did not outsell the Mustang until 1977, during the second generation. Only 69 ZL1 Camaros were built in 1969 — they were essentially a factory drag racing special with an all-aluminum 427 big block, and they cost more than a new Corvette. A documented original ZL1 sold at Mecum's Indianapolis auction in 2018 for $1.05 million.