What's it worth? 1969 Camaro Pace Car

[Pro Stock John]

I've got a longtime buddy who has a 1969 Camaro pace car, original big block car. It's been apart since the 80s, I mean bare tub, everything on shelves, completely disassembled. Original engine is gone, but he has a decent date replacement. Has NOS quarters, fenders etc., lots of parts.

If I tried to buy it from him what would be a fair starting number and what would be the max you would offer?

[CamaroNOS]

Lucky you!

I am sure pics would help determine the potential value. Can you post some?

Paul

[69Z11Pacer396]

I'd say an offer of $15-18k is a good starting point. What documentation on it? L78? 4 speed? I paid $13k for my bb Pace car, L78 4 speed as basket case that came with date code correct block, heads, crank, tranny, rear, NOS quarters and a lot of parts. Into it now about $70k total

[Pro Stock John]

I don't have pics, but it would just be a bare body and many boxes.

@69z11 my reccollection is it's a factory automatic car.

[68camaroz28]

Still a lot to know what is coming with it, like original carb, distributor, and components. Is the floor boards, truck OK, etc., etc...

[Pro Stock John]

Fair enough, I don't know if it needs floors, trunk etc. What would be your high/low? I know it needs quarters which he has, so it probably needs inner wheelhouses too.

[X66 714]

That type of body work is crazy money out here in Az. When I was looking at rusty cudas it was like 15-18k for a "buildable" car. Add 20-30k plus for body work & another 25k plus for a paint job, it finally got out of hand. Without "THE" engine....well, there's more problems. Just my thoughts....Joe

[Pro Stock John]

Thanks for the ranges. I'll talk to him and see what his reaction is.

Joe (I remember when we talked at MCACN), yeah restoration is expensive, I could probably do everything except the bodywork and paint (the priciest stuff).

[Lynn]

If I couldn't do the body work and paint (or at least get it in primer REALLY ready to paint... most cars sold as "ready to paint, aren't) I would pass. NOM car means you WILL be upside down, even if you get it for $20k. Further, if it is a 325 HP car, you will be REALLY upside down.

If he has every bit of needed metal, all NOS, he may get $25k. Might be worth that if you can document that it was originally an L-78, AND if the replacement motor that he has is an L-78.

[Rsconv68]

The going rate for a roller is 8-10. Since the original engine is gone, I’d say 18 is beyond fair.