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1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 with fuel injection and A/C, priced under the market

A real Z28 already updated with EFI and A/C, priced about 23% under recent driver sales.

1974 Chevrolet Camaro 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 with fuel injection and A/C, priced under the market

Photo from the CLASSIC.com listing. See all the seller's photos there.

Why we picked it

The dealer says the cowl tag confirms a genuine Norwood-built Z28 (Z28 option and A51 bucket seats), and the VIN's T engine code fits a factory L82 350 car. 1974 was the last year of the original Z28 run before the name took a break, and these cars rarely come up this cheap.

The work done so far is the kind we would do anyway: a FiTech fuel-injection system, long-tube headers, a TH400 automatic with 3.42 gears, Vintage Air A/C and a Bluetooth radio. It shows 35,459 miles, listed as true miles unknown.

The value check

The seller is asking $23,991. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $25,500–$36,750, so the middle of the market is about $31,125. That put this car 23% under.

Recent sales of driver-grade 1972-74 Z28s ran from $25,500 (1974 4-speed, BaT, Aug 2026) to $36,750 (modified 1972, ACC, May 2026), with a modified automatic 1973 RS Z28 at $32,000 (BaT, Jun 2026). At $23,991 this car is about 23% under the $31,125 midpoint.

Where the numbers come from:

What to check

  • The T-top roof is not a 1974 factory option, so it is an aftermarket conversion. Check for leaks, cracked roof pillars and body flex, and expect it to lower collector value.
  • The listing does not say whether the engine is original, and the TH400 is a swap. Ask for the engine and transmission stamps.
  • Inspect the rear frame rails, trunk floor, lower quarters, cowl and the area under the rear window for rust.
  • Front discs with rear drums only; check the brake hardware and the fuel system plumbing from the EFI install.
  • Title status is not listed. Confirm a clean title before paying.

Making it drive like new

With EFI and A/C already done, the next steps are a subframe connector kit, tubular control arms and modern shocks, a four-wheel disc brake upgrade, and an overdrive automatic such as a 4L70E in place of the TH400 for highway cruising. A careful look at the T-top structure comes first, since it affects chassis stiffness.

7 builders make a complete chassis for the 1970–81 Second-gen Camaro & Firebird. Compare them side by side, along with what it takes to stiffen the factory frame.

What 1970–81 Second-gen Camaro & Firebird cars sell for

What cars sold for in the last two years, by condition. Pro-builds and projects vary the most, so read the individual sales too.

ConditionSalesLowTypicalHigh
Driver 31 $6,091 $30,800 $57,200
Collector 5 $31,750 $36,300 $78,500
Pro-build 9 $27,285 $57,200 $81,320

Recent sales

CarConditionResultDateWhere
1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 LS1 / T56 6-Speed One of our Deal Finds DriverPro-build $27,285 sold Oct 22, 2026 Hagerty Marketplace
1972 Chevrolet Camaro, Gumball 3000 rally car with EFI and A/C, no reserve One of our Deal Finds Driver $25,145 sold Oct 22, 2026 Hagerty Marketplace
1971 Chevrolet Camaro with 402 big-block, TH400 and new interior One of our Deal Finds Driver $35,578 sold Oct 13, 2026 Hagerty Marketplace
1973 Pontiac Firebird restomod: 455 EFI, Tremec TKX five-speed, C5 brakes, finished in 2024 One of our Deal Finds Pro-build $52,500 sold Oct 5, 2026 Hemmings
1981 Camaro Z28, auto 27k mi Collector $31,750 sold Oct 3, 2026 Bring a Trailer
1970 Camaro SS 396 L78 L78 396, original Collector $78,500 sold Oct 1, 2026 CLASSIC.com
1979 Camaro Z28, original, 4-speed 87k mi TMU, manual Driver $28,027 sold Sep 30, 2026 Bring a Trailer
1973 Firebird Formula, built 455 carbureted 455, TH auto, Baer discs, 69k TMU DriverPro-build $56,500 sold Sep 26, 2026 Bring a Trailer

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