1969 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe, original 350 and 4-speed with patina paint, no reserve

Why we picked it

This Rallye Green coupe from the David Neuman collection keeps its original LM1 350 four-barrel, a four-speed with Hurst shifter, and a 12-bolt with 3.31 gears. The seller says most of the paint is original and checking, the floors, subframe and door corners are outstanding, and there is one small rust spot. It has a clean Wisconsin title and cowl tag and chassis decodes, and spent many years in Wyoming.

This is an auction with bidding still early, and bids usually climb a lot in the final days, so the current bid is not a likely final price. Even so, it is offered without reserve, and a solid original 350 four-speed coupe makes a good base, whether you keep the patina or use it for a restomod.

The value check

The current bid is $31,000. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $27,000–$51,700, so the middle of the market is about $39,350. That put this car 21% under. Bids usually climb in the final hours, so the discount will likely shrink.

Driver-grade 1968-69 V8 Camaro coupes sold for about $27,000 to $51,700 in recent BaT and Mecum results; a 307 automatic car with an older repaint brought $27,000 on BaT in Oct 2026.

Where the numbers come from:

• BaT 1969 Camaro 307 auto $27,000 (Oct 2026)
• Mecum 1969 Camaro $45,100 (Sep 2026)
• Mecum 1969 Camaro $51,700 (Sep 2026)

What to check

• Stored for several years: plan on brakes, fuel system, tires and fluids before driving
• Check the cowl, lower fenders, quarter panels, trunk floor and rear window channel, which are the usual first-gen rust spots
• Seller says one small rust spot remains; ask where it is
• No build sheet or service records mentioned; confirm the engine stamping matches the VIN
• Sold as-is; get an inspection before bidding

Making it drive like new

Keep the original drivetrain and paint, and bolt on upgrades that can be undone: front disc brakes, a subframe and suspension refresh with modern bushings and shocks, subframe connectors, and radial tires. The 4-speed and 12-bolt are already good for a lot more power.

9 builders make a complete chassis for the 1967–69 First-gen Camaro & Firebird. Compare them side by side, along with what it takes to stiffen the factory frame.