Which car would you rather have.....?

[JL8Jeff]

I'm looking at 3 older Camaros right now to buy as a "toy" while my 69 Z28 is being restored. Which car would you rather have?

1) 1970 Z28 with a 95 LT1/6 speed transmission, 3.73 rear all restored for around $12,000. Car is yellow/black stripes, black int.

2) 1971 RS/SS 396 with Th400 trans, 4.11 rear, matching #'s in primer needing to be painted and some reassembly of interior and trim for around $9000. Car is blue with black interior.

3) 1968 SS350 with matching #'s 350/powerglide trans in very good condition for around $11,500. Car is red/red interior.

I may have already missed out on one of the cars but I won't say which one.

[FRMLAV8]

I would go with #1 - it should get good gas mileage plus it should be very streetable and reliable. Since it is a toy, you don't want to have to work on it too much and from your description it sounds like it is ready to roll!!

Second choice would be # 3 - I love the look of the 1st gens. especially a red SS!!

[Craig 2000 TA]

Umm.. depends on what you want....since you already have a collectible type car being restored I guess I would go with option one as it really is worth nothing other then toy factor. The other two are more collectable themselves. One key would be to not get a car that outshines your car being restored... is the restoration being done on a numbers matching rare-ish car? If not then getting option three for instance might outshine the car you already have?

[Joe 1320]

Re: Which car would you rather have.....?

Originally posted by JL8Jeff


3) 1968 SS350 with matching #'s 350/powerglide trans in very good condition for around $11,500. Car is red/red interior.

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There's my first choice. Originality and investment.

Originally posted by JL8Jeff


2) 1971 RS/SS 396 with Th400 trans, 4.11 rear, matching #'s in primer needing to be painted and some reassembly of interior and trim for around $9000. Car is blue with black interior.

Almost a tie with my first choice..... deciding factor is that it needs additional restoration. Not a good choice if I were already in another restoration project.

Originally posted by JL8Jeff

1) 1970 Z28 with a 95 LT1/6 speed transmission, 3.73 rear all restored for around $12,000. Car is yellow/black stripes, black int.

Still a nice ride, but my third choice due to a non numbers matching car. $12K seems like it's not investment material but would be a fun driver.

[SteveH95Formula]

I'd go with #2 for the long run. It might be worth more if it realy is a desirable and matching numbers car.

[gunter96ws6]

ill bet that 1970 is sick, i love seeing the 1st and 2nd gens with ls1s and lt1s id go with #1

[markd79ta]

Since you have the '69 Z28, go with option #1. It would be a blast to drive, and it could easily be a daily driver. I would love something like that. I am thinking about a '79 T/A with a EFI 455 HO with a Richmond 6 as my next daily driver Big bucks to build though

[TimeLord]

#2,just for the TOY factor!!!!

[JL8Jeff]

It's a tough call at this point. Since I'm not doing any of the work on my 69 Z28 due to the value and rarity of the car, I wouldn't mind doing some work to either #2 or #3. I've never owned a 2nd gen Camaro so #1 or #2 would be cool to play with. #1 is an awesome car that probably cost at least $20K to build. #3 has a boring transmission but since it's original it would be hard to swap out. #2 seems to be the best investment and potential fun car but it's not in presentable condition like the other two. I can't decide so maybe I'll let fate decide for me.

[Injuneer]

Originally posted by Craig 2000 TA
.........One key would be to not get a car that outshines your car being restored... is the restoration being done on a numbers matching rare-ish car? If not then getting option three for instance might outshine the car you already have?

Look at his screen name.... JL8Jeff..... 4-wheel disc brakes, cross-ram manifold......

[JL8Jeff]

Well, like I figured would happen, fate may have stepped in. the 1970 Z28 with the LT1/6 speed is sold, the 1971 RS/SS 396 is not #'s matching and the engine needs to be assembled but the 1968 SS350 appears to be original so that's the one I'm going after.

[Joe 1320]

I think fate may have steered you in the right direction after all. have fun!

[TimeLord]

Time works things out!