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1977 Chevrolet Camaro

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

$24,540

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Vehicle Details

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Camaro

Year

1977

Mileage

35,000 miles

Body Type

Coupe

Transmission

Manual

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Engine

350 ci V8

Description

Price: US $24,540 (CAD $34,990 at the dealer).

1977 Chevrolet Camaro Type LT. Believed to be a 2-owner car with original milage! 35,000 miles shows on the odometer, and it’s likely the right milage with the condition of the interior, but it can’t be proven 100% with only a 5-digit odometer. Beautiful car in a dark turquoise blue color that seems to change color slightly with the angle of the sun.

Brilliant metallic quality to the paint means it can appear bright in the sunshine, but very dark in the shade. The car has been repainted, but the quality of the work is top notch with no orange peel in the finish. It’s very glossy and very nice.

A set of aftermarket Riddler Wheels in a gun metal grey compliment the turquoise very well. The anodized bumpers are about as good as they can be for the metal that they’re made of, but the rest of the trim and bright work is beautiful. Even the plastic headlight surrounds are in fine condition.

The stance is just right and the bottom of the car looks almost as good as the top! This is a well-preserved car! We have also been told by the previous owner that the interior is factory original! Apart from a small rip on the top of the rear seat, the upholstery is perfect. It’s been professionally detailed recently along with the factory original carpets which are still in very good condition and show very little wear. The dashboard is crack free and everything is in good working order.

Thanks to the build sheet we located under one of the front seats, we know this car is painted the correct color, as was moderately optioned with tinted glass, color matching seatbelts, insulation package, front and rear mats, body side mouldings (removed), recessed wipers, rear defogger, custom dual mirrors, a 3.08 ratio posi-traction rear axle, power brakes, power steering, headlamp warning system, dual horns, full gauge package, Canadian equipment, interior décor group and the aux light group including lights in the luggage compartment, under the hood, in the glove box, ash tray and courtesy light. An electric clock was also optioned. Under the hood is a clearly repainted 350 V8 which is believed to be original, with a 4-bbl quadrajet, and everything appears to be restored to stock order.

Behind that is a 4-speed manual transmission. The clutch is buttery smooth and has nice engagement. The engine runs very well and is tuned up just the way it should be. From every angle the car is great looking and nicely done.

The rear spoiler is not a factory option but was painted and added afterward. This is a very eye-catching car in a standout color with great finish, no corrosion and a very original interior! They don’t come around like this very often.

Classic Chevrolet Camaro Buyer's Guide

Full guide

Mike Sullivan

Muscle Cars

1967–2002

~4 min read

Updated Apr 2026

Everything you need to know about buying a classic Chevrolet Camaro, from 1967-1969 first-generation icons to the third-gen IROC era. VIN authentication, common rust hotspots, engine identification, and current market pricing.

This guide covers

✓ 10-point inspection checklist

✓ Common issues & what to avoid

✓ In-person inspection guide

✓ Market pricing by year & condition

✓ 5 FAQs answered

✓ History & fun facts

Read the Full Camaro Buyer's Guide

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Transmission Distribution

Automatic 56%

Manual 28% ◄

Other 0%

Condition Distribution

Excellent 12%

Good 7%

Fair 3%

Poor 1%

Project 0%

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Classic Chevrolet Camaro Buyer's Guide

The Chevrolet Camaro launched in September 1966 as Chevy's direct response to the Ford Mustang, and for over five decades it has defined American performance for an entire generation of enthusiasts. Whether you're hunting a numbers-matching first-generation Z/28, a survivor split-bumper second-gen, or a clean third-gen IROC-Z, the Camaro buyer's market is deep, varied, and full of pitfalls for the unprepared.

What to Check Before Buying

✓

Verify VIN against cowl tag and build sheet , Cross-reference all three for matching production date, paint, trim, and option codes. Mismatched cowl tag = body swap.

✓

Check engine block partial VIN , Stamped on driver-side block deck near cylinder head. Must match dashboard VIN for "numbers matching" claim.

✓

Inspect rear window channel and trunk pan , Rust here is hidden but ruins structural integrity. Pop the rear seat and look at the rear window inner channel.

✓

Magnet test rocker panels and quarters , Body filler is non-magnetic. If the magnet doesn't stick, the panel has been filled, meaning underlying rust.

✓

Verify Z/28 RPO code on cowl tag , Genuine Z/28s carry the "Z28" code. Without it, the car is a clone, regardless of badging.

✓

Inspect 12-bolt rear end (first-gen) , Z/28s and SS396s used the 12-bolt. Check for original gear ratio code stamped on axle housing.

✓

Check transmission stamp and ratio , Muncie M21 close-ratio four-speed in Z/28s. Stamping on the side of the case identifies original.

✓

Examine motor mounts and frame rails , Big-block cars are notorious for breaking motor mounts. Look for cracked rubber, lifted engines, or aftermarket safety chains.

✓

Test drive on highway and parking lot , Listen for differential whine, transmission slip, brake pulsation, steering wander. Drive at least 20 minutes.

✓

Document with HD photos before purchase , Photo every panel, every stamp, every sticker. Document VIN, cowl tag, engine, transmission, rear axle. Build the case before you wire money.

Common Issues

Rust is the silent killer of every Camaro generation. First-gen cars (1967-69) hide rust under the rear window, in the trunk pan, around the rear wheel arches, and at the cowl seam where the windshield meets the firewall. Second-gen cars (1970-81) are notorious for rotten quarters, rocker panels, and floor pans, many cars on the market have been patched poorly or filled with body filler. Mechanical issues vary by generation. First-gens commonly suffer from worn 12-bolt rear ends, leaky Muncie transmission seals, and broken motor mounts (a Big Block specialty). Second-gens add tired steering boxes, crumbling vacuum lines, and EGR issues post-1972. Third-gens (1982-1992) are plagued by failing TPI sensors, sloppy T-tops that leak, and worn front coil-over-shock units on the IROC-Z.

What to Look For

Always start with the VIN. The first character tells you the country, the third tells you the model line, and the eighth (on 1972-and-later cars) tells you the engine. Cross-reference the VIN against the cowl tag and the trim tag, mismatches mean somebody swapped a body or a clip. For first-gen cars especially, find the partial VIN stamped on the engine block (driver's side, near the head, on Big Blocks) and on the transmission. Original drivetrains can add $15,000-$30,000 to a Z/28 or SS valuation versus a date-coded replacement. Look closely at the rocker panels, lower quarter panels, and the rear wheel arches with a strong magnet. Body filler is non-magnetic. If the magnet doesn't stick, you've got Bondo, and that's the cheap fix being hidden, not the expensive metal repair.

Price Guide

First-generation Camaros (1967-1969) are the gold standard. A driver-quality 1969 SS396 in good condition runs $55,000-$85,000 today. Z/28 prices range from $60,000 for a clean driver up to $200,000+ for documented, numbers-matching, low-mileage examples. Base 1967-1968 small-block coupes start around $28,000 for project cars, $45,000-$65,000 for nice drivers. Second-generation cars (1970-1981) have appreciated significantly in the last decade. 1970 Z/28 LT-1 cars are the high-water mark at $60,000-$120,000. Split-bumper 1970-1973 base coupes run $25,000-$45,000. Mid-second-gen cars (1974-1977) are the bargain entry point, often available for $15,000-$30,000 for solid drivers. Third-generation IROC-Zs (1985-1990) have entered serious collector territory. Clean L98 IROC-Zs sell for $18,000-$35,000, with low-mileage 1LE and B4C cars commanding $45,000+.

Did You Know?

The original 1969 Z/28 was conceived purely to homologate the Camaro for SCCA Trans-Am racing, the 302 V8 (a destroked 327) was built specifically because Trans-Am rules required engines under 305 cubic inches. The Mustang outsold the Camaro throughout the entire first generation. The Camaro did not outsell the Mustang until 1977, during the second generation. Only 69 ZL1 Camaros were built in 1969, they were essentially a factory drag racing special with an all-aluminum 427 big block, and they cost more than a new Corvette. A documented original ZL1 sold at Mecum's Indianapolis auction in 2018 for $1.05 million.