Clean Low-Spec Driver: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe





























For the past few months, my dad and I have been clearing out some of the unwanted stuff our family has accumulated. Over the past six months, six of our cars and trucks have been sold and relocated to their new owners' homes. Yesterday and today, two 1965 Rambler Americans have found new homes: one in Levittown, Pennsylvania, and one in Northern Kentucky. Having said that, I need a new project car to add to my collection of other projects! A little out of my price range but perfect for every other collector is this 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe. Find it here on Craigslist in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, with an asking price of $15,000.



























After numerous problems delayed production, the second-generation Camaro debuted in February 1970. Available as a two-door sports coupe only, the second-gen Camaro boasted European-inspired looks and a sloping, fastback body. This 1970 Camaro is a base-model Sport Coupe, and is one of 100,967 cars built for the model year. Resplendent in Autumn Gold, this Camaro was repainted in 1997 in its original color, and the paint looks to have hold up very well. The aftermarket aluminum wheels actually look cool, though I would swap the generic, cheap aftermarket tires for a stickier set of performance tires. Otherwise, I would leave the outside of this Camaro untouched and as-is.




























Though a L22 250 I-6 was the standard engine in the Camaro, this Camaro Sport Coupe is powered by the standard 307 V8. Rated at 200 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque, the 307 V8 was more about cruising than all-out performance. Backed by a column-shifted two-speed Powerglide automatic, the drivetrain of this Camaro has traveled only 67,300 miles in its 47-year existence and benefits from a new master cylinder, brake lines, and starter. Air conditioning is a nice bonus, and the drivetrain looks surprisingly clean. I would also leave this part of the car untouched.




















When's the last time you've seen an interior this clean? Inside, this Camaro is resplendent with a Sandalwood vinyl bucket-seat equipped interior. The only area of concern is a dirty steering wheel hub, but I'm really just nitpicking. Otherwise, the interior of this Camaro is "mint", and is exactly how I would've spec'd this car new in 1970. Overall, this car is one of the nicest non-performance second-gen Camaros I've ever seen, and though the price may seem high, the condition may justify the price. What are your thoughts on this low-spec, first-year second-generation Camaro?
Location: Langhorne, PA, USA

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