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1967 Chevrolet Camaro Barn Find Comes with a Mysterious Detail Under the Hood

The first-generation Chevrolet Camaro officially made its debut in September 1966 to be sold as model year 1967, with two different body styles originally offered, namely 2-door hardtop and 2-door convertible.
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Manufactured for only three years (MY 1967-1969), the original Camaro was available with plenty of engine choices, starting with the 230ci (3.8-liter) straight-six offered on the base model and ending with the 427ci (7.0-liter) V8 that was used on the COPO.

What you’re looking at here is a Chevrolet Camaro barn find that’s currently auctioned off on eBay and which judging from the photos here comes with a few missing parts, as well as occasional rust here and there. But according to the owner, it still boasts a solid frame and doesn’t sport any holes in the trunk or the floor, so it’s a good candidate for a potential restoration should this be what you’re interested in.

But while the condition of the car is pretty obvious from the image gallery, what requires a closer inspection is the engine that powers it.

Since it’s a barn find, things are still unclear under the hood. The seller believes this is a big-block Camaro, explaining that while it initially seemed to be a 302 (4.9-liter) model, we're told it's not. There’s a chance the car comes with a 327 (5.4-liter), they say, but for future research, the owner has also shared the engine code (VO8I7TJK) and the stamp on its case (3970010).

We also don’t know if the powerplant still works or not, as the seller says they didn’t try to start it after finding the car, but on the other hand, what we’re certain is that it comes with a 4-speed manual transmission.

As for the price, this Camaro has already become a trending listing on eBay, with over 20 people currently fighting for it as part of the auction. The highest bid at the time of writing surpassed $6,000, and with only a few hours left until the listing expires, there’s a chance it won’t increase too much beyond this point.
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About the author: Bogdan Popa
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Bogdan keeps an eye on how technology is taking over the car world. His long-term goals are buying an 18-wheeler because he needs more space for his kid’s toys, and convincing Google and Apple that Android Auto and CarPlay deserve at least as much attention as their phones.
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