A RARE vintage car that has been abandoned in a barn for four decades was put up for sale for only $1.
The seller said he tried to restore the 1968 Chevrolet but ultimately decided to pass it off to another car enthusiast.
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The listing on eBay currently has 43 bids, and nearly 400 people have added the vintage car to their watchlist.
The owner gave very minimal details about the car itself, titling the post, “1968 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport/Super Sport.”
Although the seller lists the car as a Rally Sport and Super Sport, Auto Evolution claims this car is neither.
“High school hot rod,” the description reads.
“Parked for about 40 years. My father parked it in the barn when I went into the Army. Unfortunately, I don’t have any means to restore it myself,” they added.
A 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport (RS) was a stylish and sporty option, known for its distinctive features like hidden headlights, rally wheels, and optional stripes.
The RS package enhanced the Camaro’s look with chrome accents, simulated louvers, and a black-painted grille.
Under the hood, it could feature a variety of V8 engines, offering a blend of performance and style.
The car listed on eBay doesn’t possess any of these features, as pointed out by Auto Evolution.
Buyers consider the Camaro’s styled rally wheels as coveted vintage features that add to the vehicle’s sporty aesthetic.
Auto Evolution also notes that the 327 cubic inch V8 engine is an obvious clue that this classic car isn’t a Super Sport, which came with 350s and 396s.
Also, RS models often had a deluxe interior with bucket seats and a center console, providing a more comfortable and sporty driving experience.
The owner of this specific car posted several photos of the vehicle’s interior, which doesn’t appear to be in terrible condition.
The seats do have a layer of dust and dirt that accumulated after being abandoned for several years.
Five steps for restoring a car
Restoring a car can be a massive undertaking. Here’s a simpler way to think about the process as a whole:
- Plan
- This includes setting a budget, preparing a work area, researching parts, and establishing a timeline to get the work done.
- Strip the vehicle
- This involves disassembling the vehicle and assessing the condition of the parts being removed.
- Bodywork
- This means stripping the paint and repairing any rust and dents, followed by repainting.
- Engine restoration
- This involves restoring a car’s power – including engine repairs.
- Rebuild
- After reassembling and detailing the car, all that’s left is to take it for a test drive.
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The seller also specified that this is a used car that is located in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Although the owner originally set the asking price at only $1, the current highest bidder is willing to pay $12,000 for the vintage ride.
Chevrolet designed the Camaro to compete with Ford’s Mustang, which is considered an icon of American performance and style.
Roughly 235,000 Camaros were manufactured between 1968 and 1978, which bumped the automaker’s sales during that time.
Auto Evolution believes that the seller did try to fix up the car at one point, judging by the mismatched hue on the fender compared to the rest of the body.
Despite much information about the car, several active bids will be settled in only three more days.
