SOLD on Jun 15, 2026

Elite Dealer

1975 Chevrolet Camaro

Michigan

$37,995 $39,495

Vehicle Details

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Camaro

Year

1975

Mileage

1,000 miles

Exterior Color

Yellow

Interior Color

Other

Transmission

Manual

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Engine

with forged internals and a COMP Cams K11-450-8 Magnum Hyd

Condition

Excellent

Description

1975 Chevy Camaro bumblebee PRISTINE tribute car. This camaro is a dream of mine that took me 2 years to make possible. i know the bumblebee is a 1977 camaro but i looked for one from that year that had all the features and at the same time didn't have to deal with the smog check so i could make modifications and make a more fun car. so i chose a 75 pre smog car. my car has a 396 gm engine with forged internals and a COMP Cams K11-450-8 Magnum Hyd. Roller Camshaft Kit, Chevy 396/454 aluminum heads aluminum radiator hi efficiency dual fan a Holley Sniper EFI kit new fuel tank and fuel pump with return lines along with a TREMEC T5 TRANSMISSION - HEAVY-DUTY 5 speed manual brand new custom made heavy duty driveshaft 10-bolt rear end 3.42:1 rear axle ratio. new front disc brakes with booster and power steering all new front suspension and all shocks custom made exhaust system with x pipe for better performance and sound sounds beautiful! Set of rear Traction Bars for stability and to be able to put the power on the ground, dakota digital dash gages led lights update all around gps speedometer 225/60r14 front 295/50r15 rear bfgoodrich tires on cragar wheels 8” wide wheel front and 11” wide rear wheel, new interior completely custom made upholstery, exterior custom made paint job created on purpose to pay tribute to bumblebee but not exact because I liked it that way and 4 coats of clear coat to preserve the art and make it look clean my car is a turn key ready to drive every time, I'm sure I forgot to mention something since it has been a lot of improvements time and money to take it to this level definitely the pictures do not do it justice you need to see it in person to appreciate every detail I'm not interested in trades or anything only cash in person since the only reason I decided to sell it is to be able to use those funds to finish my other two projects since I love this car it is definitely a dream come true for me clean title under my name.

Please Note The Following **Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan. **We do have a showroom with about 25 cars that is by appointment only **Please Call First and talk to one of our reps at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 **

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 — Average Range

This car: $37,995

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.