first gen camaro

[Mock2]

Hey guys I'm looking for a super cheap 1st gen camaro (although I'll probally never find one) or a alternetive that looks similar. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

thanks Bryce

[Steve1968LS2]

Define "super cheap" and we will tell you if it's possible.

Also, do you want a driver or a project/roller?

[Mock2]

well anything i came get my hands on for about 2500 bucks.
sheetmetal is not a problem my dad sells goodmark sheetmetal.
I love the body style but i'm afraid i can't afford one so thats why i'm looking and trying to ask as many questions as possible.

as long as it does'nt need a roof.

Thanks Bryce

[Nine Ball]

you can probably find a 67-68 rolling project car that needs quite a bit of work for $2500. 69s will cost more.

[trapin]

I doubt you'd find even a roller for $2500. The best you could probably get for that amount is a shell that's been decimated. Jump on eBay, most of the rusted out rollers on there are around $4000-$5000. These cars just aren't cheap anymore. You're best bet for that year would be to go Firebird. But even then you're pressing your luck.

[Mock2]

I looked on ebay. nothin a teenager like me could afford.

I thought about taking a 73 or 74 nova and hanging 72 sheetmetal on it becuase those are still dirt cheap. what do you think.

thanks Bryce

[Damn True]

+1 on Tony's suggestion. Look for a firebird or nova.

[Mock2]

i lean towards a nova more and more every time i think about it but damn the camaros just look so good i can't help it.

[BuddyP]

Got mine for $1900 as a roller 3 years ago next month.... and needed a LOT of work.

Correctiion.... "Needs" a lot of work lol!

[70TWO NOVA]

yeah, right on with the nova idea, they are practically the same as a Camaro undernieth, but look better lol. If your set on a camaro you might try Craigslist.

[Mock2]

thanks guys, I'd love to have a camaro but will probally build a nova first 73 or 74 w/72 sheet metal on it it all depends on what i come across first i guess.


Thanks Bryce

[MarkM66]

thanks guys, I'd love to have a camaro but will probally build a nova first 73 or 74 w/72 sheet metal on it it all depends on what i come across first i guess.


Thanks Bryce

Just spend a little more and start with a 68-72. If you start with a 73-74, it'll still never look right, and resale will be way down.

Starting with a rust free car or close to it will put you money ahead vs. replacing all the sheetmetal.

[70TWO NOVA]

I agree, get a 68-72, 73/74s can look awsome too but they arent worth nearly as much when/if you decide to sell.

[70TWO NOVA]

a friend of mine had a beautiful 74 nova that he sunk a ton of money in and didnt get sqat for it when he sold it, probably 2/3 of what he had in it.

[Mock2]

i just can't afford a 68-72 a good rust free one on ebay is getin in upwards of 3500 4000 dollars. but i suppose a camaro costs just as much. I'd almost be willing to build anything as long as its not a ford.

Thanks Bryce

[Mock2]

heres what im talking about i'ev had this idea ever since i'ev been into nova's but found this one on ebay this morning.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973-...QQcmdZViewItem
this one even comes with all the sheet metal to bad i got to pour all my money into my truck.

[LateNight72]

Not sure if you'll warm up to this idea or not, but it's worth a shot.

What about a non-Chevrolet A-body? Or possibly a '70-'72 Monte Carlo?

I know they're nothing like a 1st Gen Camaro, or Nova, but worth a look, IMHO..

-Todd

[Steve1968LS2]

This is the "rough" Camaro you get for a few thousand bucks.. crazy..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-...em290133385822

Cheapest first gen I found.. $3700 buy it now.. needs work.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-...em220124788484

Meanwhile first gen firebirds are much better deals..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/68-fi...em150135582733

[Steve1968LS2]

Someone should tell this guy his Camaro ISN'T a '68...

At least he spelt Camaro right.. lol

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-...em180132735156

[dropit69]

Someone should tell this guy his Camaro ISN'T a '68...

At least he spelt Camaro right.. lol

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-...em180132735156

isnt that the right vin for a 68 though??