I REALLY like the Camaro! (from the other side of the Atlantic)

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Old 07-22-2007, 03:41 PM
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Just a basic Camaro, probably $6000 in good running condition.
If it's an RS.. $8000-12000 and a SS $10000- 20000.

But... it's really what the market will carry. And like it's been said here MANY times before, a car's value is only worth what someone will pay for it.
Right now, the market is HOT for the 1st Gen Camaros. First you've got the Barrett Jackson (look at all the money I have) auctions, then you've got Unique Performance, Chip Foose and Year One Unveil New Line of Custom 1969 Camaros (searching the country for 500 deadbeat Camaros to fix up, and then you have the Transformers movie that's got everybody all hyped up over the 2008 which is supposed to symbolize the 1969 Camaro (I don't think so).

10 years ago, I bought my '67 for $800. My '69 was $1000 which was about 7 years ago and now these things are collecting $10K and up. Also, watching eBay to get an idea of the market price isn't all that accurate. They know their audience is much larger than a local paper or street corner lot so they call for higher prices. And most buyers pay without ever sitting in the car! That's nuts. Unless you've got money to burn and it doesn't sound like you do.

So prices are MUCH higher than they should be right now. Think of it as the housing market. There's a time to buy a house, hold onto it and then sell it. You've got to watch the market. And I'd say this is the best time to sell a Camaro.
Just my opinion of course. I'm NOT selling mine!

Shipping a car overseas could be expensive, I don't know. But look in the papers or online for used cars in Europe first if you haven't done so. With gas prices that high maybe someone has a Camaro stashed in a garage or back yard somewhere.

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Old 07-22-2007, 06:26 PM
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$1000 7 years ago? wow!!!


But thanks! I'm more "illuminated" now!


This high prices are going to stay like this for this year and the next at least, don't you think?
 
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Old 07-22-2007, 08:59 PM
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gas is really expensive there... i get about 12 miles per gallon... which is like nothing.. and i am spending a fortune on gas i couldnt imagine what you would be spending.... but you can probably get a camaro for 10-15 grand that runs well... i would suggest getting one wtih a 327 small block... they are in my opinion one of the best engies are the era and they are very reliable and they can get up in go.... definatly do not get a 396 or 427! keep it to the 327 or 350's they will last you longer....
 
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Old 07-22-2007, 09:04 PM
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What's the problem with the 396 and the 427? These two are small block too, right?

What's the difference between small block and big block engines on the Camaro 1st gen?


I'd like to get a Camaro with a powerful engine. A true musclecar!
 
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Old 07-26-2007, 05:25 PM
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Where can I see the torque of each motor and the red line of each motor that can come with a 1st gen Camaro?
 
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Old 07-26-2007, 05:48 PM
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A small block Chevy is something like a 327 or 350 Cubic Inches (the most common). And the most common Big Blocks are the early 396, 427 and the 454!
Now back in the 60s, engine had a ton of power. Depending on the car that the motor was in, it could have about the same amount of horsepower as it did cubic inches, 350CI = 355 HP, 427 = 430 HP, 454 = 450HP. But, in the 70's that was destroyed with SMOG regulations. HP dropped dramatically. Now, that doesn't mean you can't find a good engine from the 70s and build it back up to snuff, but it is generally looked down upon since most owners are looking for matching numbers. Getting the engine that came with the car.

The small blocks, 327 and 350 will give you plenty of HP to have fun and it is most definitely a true muscle car. The Big Blocks will just guzzle a lot more fuel and spin the tires more.
It's your choice of course.
 
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Old 07-26-2007, 05:53 PM
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I see... But with the regulations now because of the polluition thats not how it works anymore!


Isn't there any site where I can see how much power those engines can generate with the regulations that exist now?
 
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Old 07-26-2007, 06:01 PM
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What regulations are you talking about?
 
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Old 07-26-2007, 06:04 PM
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The CO2 emissions and noise levels. That kind of stuff!

Those regulations are much more severe than in the 70s!
 
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Old 07-27-2007, 09:00 PM
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Another thing...

What are the big differences between this 3 engines?

L65 350ci/250HP V8 2BC - non-SS, 1969 only
LM1 350ci/255HP V8 4BC - non-SS, regular fuel, 1969 only
L48 350ci/295HP V8 4BC - SS only, rated 300HP in 1969
 



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