I recently inherited a stock '74 Z28 automatic. This Camaro has been garaged on blocks for 35 years. All fluids were drained but all the rubber hoses and belts are wasted, the interior is poor, and there is a fair amount of surface rust but nothing close to rust through. At the time of storage the car was mechanically excellent.

Restoring to original Z28 trim isn't an option. I'm debating if I should sell it as is or go for a rebuild using some modern tech like EFI, electronic ignition, bettersuspension components, cross drilled rotors, and maybe a supercharger. I'm a chevy truck guy but rolling out a bad *** vintage Camaro for cruising and maybe some track time is appealing.

If I choose to sell it where are the best places to list it?

If I want to go for a rebuild who in the mid-Atlantic states is capable of doing a high quality rebuild?

All advice is welcomed.

 

It is your car but my advice is:

First thing I would ask is, what is your goal? Do you want a car you enjoy every weekend? Road race? 1/4-mile runner? Do you want to take it to local shows? Did you want to take it to large shows and compete for originality? Is it just and investment?

If it the type LT Z28? does it have the hood decals? These are options. Pictures may help.

All original cars are worth the most and are the most expensive to restore. To really be completive in those show you need to travel a lot. The life can be addictive, but it helps to be "how do I put this nicely" detailed oriented. I watch a guy lose a show because of a white towel test run alone an open antenna. His car left slightly more dirt than his competitor.

If I assume that you have a restore able number matching 74 Z28 it may be worth selling and buying a non Z28 if you just want a fun car and plan to remove the Z28 trim.

IMO if you keep the car and it is numbers matching keep anything you take off of it also do not cut it up, adding aftermarket stuff bolt stuff is cool. You can replace the entire suspension just keep the old stuff. This would add value if you or a family member ever have to sell it. I converted my 67 to power steering and power brakes. I used the correct parts and I still kept all the old parts. I switched over the 15" wheels off a Corvette, I still have the original 14" number correct rims. You never know what the market will do. I would not be surprised if the market fell off for none Z28 but held strong for Z28's. You could have the best of both, a fun car to dive but it holds the value of a Z28 because it can be restored. That even goes with the engine/transmission itself, if you want 400hp all forged motor just find another motor and build that.

 

Lots of good info Gorn, Thanks for your time. I forgot to mention this was my wife's first car, 16th birthday present, so there is sentimental value that may convince me to bite the bullet and spend more than I can recoup on sale.