69 camaro value?

Dick Butler · 08-13-2010, 07:36 AM

I know there are all kinds of combinations out there today. Z 28 originals to resto mods.
I am looking at a visually excellent COPO style body , 427 (oval port) motor 4 spd. Where within 5K would this fall in the market pricing? Any insight appreciated.
Dick Butler
The car has been TOTALLY apart and all new panels replace and new looking interior.

Travis Miller · 08-13-2010, 08:40 AM

Dick, the best way I have found to check on what cars are actually selling for is to watch the prices on e-bay. Do a search, select a few, then see what the bidding goes to and whether they sell or not. Very few musclecars are selling because people are still trying to get yesterdays prices.

Travis

(Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by me on this forum are exactly that, my opinions.)

Harry 6674 · 08-13-2010, 08:52 AM

Dick what would a COPO style body be other than a coupe with a cowl hood?

Angelo DiTocco · 08-13-2010, 08:56 AM

Dick
I have to agree with Travis - demand is a big part of what determines price (as well as whether or not the seller is motivated to sell or just testing the waters). If there is competition between multiple prospective buyers obviously that can drive the price up. That has really died down considerably the last few years.

I think you need to set your own value to it as a buyer. If you like the car & want it... & it fits into your plans (meaning - it sounds to me like it doesn't need any work at all & also that it is something you want to keep, not buy to resell and make a profit on), then it might be worth it, but only you can make that decision. To make any older muscle car totally cherry costs a hell of a lot more than five thousand dollars, not to mention the time it takes to do it.

chris3racing · 08-13-2010, 09:26 AM

Dick, we own two camaros 67 and 68. These prices are all dependent on what the car is and what options it has. Small block cars can range from $22,000 to $35,000, 302, 4-speed can go to $75,000 range. Big block cars depending on size and transmission can rance from $29,000 with and automatic to $45,000 to $50,000.

There was a blue, with black interior, 68 small block car sold this past Saturday night at a local cruiz-in for $23,000. Man walked up to the car owner and said "is this car for sale" the guy just picked a number of $23,000. Man says " I have cash I'll take it". Research the car, look at all of the available information on the camaro site, auction sites and internet ads. (be carefull on the internet ads). Asked the Owner how much.

Paul Merolla · 08-13-2010, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Travis Miller

Dick, the best way I have found to check on what cars are actually selling for is to watch the prices on e-bay. Do a search, select a few, then see what the bidding goes to and whether they sell or not. Very few musclecars are selling because people are still trying to get yesterdays prices.

Travis

(Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by me on this forum are exactly that, my opinions.)

To add to Travis' strategy, I do the same thing except after your search results come up, go to the check boxes on the left side and click on "completed listings". It will show you the results of recent auctions...prices in green are items that sold, prices in red are items that didn't sell.

Jeff Lee · 08-13-2010, 09:58 AM

And the last car I would buy would be the one with "all new panels".

Spend the extra money and buy one that still has the original panels. There are a lot of really pretty cars with shiny paint that loose their allure once it gets to your garage for a few weeks and you start to really study it. Gaps, here, gaps there, mismatched seams and body lines and of course rust that seems to inevitably pop up; again and again.

Sure I'm spoiled living in Arizona. But the good ones are still out there. Since this oval port 427 (which is not a COPO engine since they were all rectangular port) is not original, consider a 307 Camaro that still has an excellent original body and put a 427 in it if that's what you want.

And with '69 Camaro's it's pretty easy to spend $25K on up on a decent driver that has a good appearance.

cad · 08-13-2010, 10:02 AM

Watch eBay and RacingJunk.com
67-69 Camaros have zilch for factory documentation on what is or is not a Z28, SS, RS, COPO.
If it has Taiwan fenders, quarters, and door skins, I would not pay over $20k no matter what.

I know someone that has LH & RH 67-68 factory GM quarters in his basement

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cad · 08-13-2010, 10:07 AM

I agree with the 307 approach since you can create an SS or Z28 really easy....especially if the trim tag has X11 or X55.
People think those are rare. They're not.

Chris Hill · 08-13-2010, 11:31 AM

The "Black Book" states a 69 Camaro SS Hardtop Coupe with 396 oval port is $43,975 excellent condition, 23,150 good, $13,875 fair condition.

08-13-2010, 07:36 AM	#1
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	69 camaro value? I know there are all kinds of combinations out there today. Z 28 originals to resto mods. I am looking at a visually excellent COPO style body , 427 (oval port) motor 4 spd. Where within 5K would this fall in the market pricing? Any insight appreciated. Dick Butler The car has been TOTALLY apart and all new panels replace and new looking interior.

08-13-2010, 08:40 AM	#2
Travis Miller Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 478 Likes: 1 Liked 276 Times in 27 Posts	Re: 69 camaro value? Dick, the best way I have found to check on what cars are actually selling for is to watch the prices on e-bay. Do a search, select a few, then see what the bidding goes to and whether they sell or not. Very few musclecars are selling because people are still trying to get yesterdays prices. Travis (Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by me on this forum are exactly that, my opinions.)

08-13-2010, 08:52 AM	#3
Harry 6674 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 589 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 69 camaro value? Dick what would a COPO style body be other than a coupe with a cowl hood?

08-13-2010, 08:56 AM	#4
Angelo DiTocco Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NY, NY Posts: 748 Likes: 175 Liked 189 Times in 48 Posts	Re: 69 camaro value? Dick I have to agree with Travis - demand is a big part of what determines price (as well as whether or not the seller is motivated to sell or just testing the waters). If there is competition between multiple prospective buyers obviously that can drive the price up. That has really died down considerably the last few years. I think you need to set your own value to it as a buyer. If you like the car & want it... & it fits into your plans (meaning - it sounds to me like it doesn't need any work at all & also that it is something you want to keep, not buy to resell and make a profit on), then it might be worth it, but only you can make that decision. To make any older muscle car totally cherry costs a hell of a lot more than five thousand dollars, not to mention the time it takes to do it. __________________ Angelo DiTocco '98 Firebird SS/HA '98 Firebird B/SA

08-13-2010, 09:26 AM	#5
chris3racing Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 528 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 69 camaro value? Dick, we own two camaros 67 and 68. These prices are all dependent on what the car is and what options it has. Small block cars can range from $22,000 to $35,000, 302, 4-speed can go to $75,000 range. Big block cars depending on size and transmission can rance from $29,000 with and automatic to $45,000 to $50,000. There was a blue, with black interior, 68 small block car sold this past Saturday night at a local cruiz-in for $23,000. Man walked up to the car owner and said "is this car for sale" the guy just picked a number of $23,000. Man says " I have cash I'll take it". Research the car, look at all of the available information on the camaro site, auction sites and internet ads. (be carefull on the internet ads). Asked the Owner how much.

08-13-2010, 09:58 AM	#7
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 69 camaro value? And the last car I would buy would be the one with "all new panels". Spend the extra money and buy one that still has the original panels. There are a lot of really pretty cars with shiny paint that loose their allure once it gets to your garage for a few weeks and you start to really study it. Gaps, here, gaps there, mismatched seams and body lines and of course rust that seems to inevitably pop up; again and again. Sure I'm spoiled living in Arizona. But the good ones are still out there. Since this oval port 427 (which is not a COPO engine since they were all rectangular port) is not original, consider a 307 Camaro that still has an excellent original body and put a 427 in it if that's what you want. And with '69 Camaro's it's pretty easy to spend $25K on up on a decent driver that has a good appearance. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

08-13-2010, 10:02 AM	#8
cad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 691 Likes: 188 Liked 87 Times in 48 Posts	Re: 69 camaro value? Watch eBay and RacingJunk.com 67-69 Camaros have zilch for factory documentation on what is or is not a Z28, SS, RS, COPO. If it has Taiwan fenders, quarters, and door skins, I would not pay over $20k no matter what. I know someone that has LH & RH 67-68 factory GM quarters in his basement .

08-13-2010, 10:07 AM	#9
cad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 691 Likes: 188 Liked 87 Times in 48 Posts	Re: 69 camaro value? I agree with the 307 approach since you can create an SS or Z28 really easy....especially if the trim tag has X11 or X55. People think those are rare. They're not.

08-13-2010, 11:31 AM	#10
Chris Hill Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 654 Likes: 8 Liked 244 Times in 26 Posts	Re: 69 camaro value? The "Black Book" states a 69 Camaro SS Hardtop Coupe with 396 oval port is $43,975 excellent condition, 23,150 good, $13,875 fair condition. __________________ Chris Hill https://ihmusedparts.com