CURRENT VALUES OF CAMARO 427 ALUMINUM ENGINE CARS

[MultiMopars]

I know these were built in limited numbers (60 or so??) and am wondering if there have been any recent sales of them?

Anybody care to comment on their values based on any recent auction or reporting dealer sales?

[talwell]

You mean the ZL1 and there were 69 of them built and fully documented.

What is the current value? Well the Reggie Jackson #27 rebody countfeit worthless fake of a ZL1 sold at BJ last year for $290k +10%. There is one available now for sale for between $475k-$500k and the low mileage RS survivor bid up to around $800k but was not sold. So to answer your question I would say the current market value is between $300k-$1m but none have changed hands to see what the real market on them is.

[MultiMopars]

The only other car that I can think of for comparision to these cars would be a 1968 Super Stock Hemi Dart or Cuda. Not a great comparision for car models as the Dart competed with the Novas and the Cudas had no where near the appeal then or now as a Camaro. Also the Camaros were an aluminum engine whereas the SS Mopars were cast iron. However, they were race Hemis with a true h.p. of around 575 and with production numbers of around 70 each. I think they are probably one of the most un-valued cars in the old car hobby today. Most all of them have a good race heritage as nearly all of them went to well known racers of the day.

[Charley Lillard]

The one available now for 475-500K from what I am told is missing it's hidden vins because that whole firewall dash area was cut out during it's life as a sand rail. That is what I believe is hurting that car. The RS ZL1 sold for 800K and the owner has turned down 1.2mil. I was told the price is 1.5 mil but now I'm told even that won't buy it. I would say a stand up 4 speed ZL1 is around 800K.

[MultiMopars]

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The one available now for 475-500K from what I am told is missing it's hidden vins because that whole firewall dash area was cut out during it's life as a sand rail. That is what I believe is hurting that car. The RS ZL1 sold for 800K and the owner has turned down 1.2mil. I was told the price is 1.5 mil but now I'm told even that won't buy it. I would say a stand up 4 speed ZL1 is around 800K.

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WOW!! That is 1967 Corvette L88 territory, and seperates the men from the boys. I know that cars like this often change hands behind closed doord with tight lips so it is hard to tell what the REAL prices are.

[tom406]

The RS ZL1 is really the holy grail, because its the whole package. Of the 69 built, 50 were Fred Gibb ordered strippers, very much the same other than colors and transmissions. If you want a "different" ZL1, you're left with the remaining 19. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe its the only RS ZL1. So its THE ONE. Add to that it was never a race car, has its born-with drivetrain, has survived in great shape and has never had any "stories" attached to it, really makes it the ultimate hipo Camaro in my opinion. There's a huge financial gulf between cars with excuses and those without. Last I heard, there were still less than 10 of the 69 sporting their "born-with" motors, and these have always been the most coveted, since there were always many reasons for ZL1 Camaros to lose their engines since Day 1.

[elcamino72]

The blue RS/ZL1 that I believe you are referring to is on display at the AACA Museum in Hershey through March, 2010. I'm attaching a picture.

[SBR]

WOW!! That is 1967 Corvette L88 territory, and seperates the men from the boys. I know that cars like this often change hands behind closed doord with tight lips so it is hard to tell what the REAL prices are.

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A real 67 L88 has not traded in a few years. There are only a handful of those that are no excuse cars. The price for one of those would be well over 1 million.

[paris401]

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The only other car that I can think of for comparision to these cars would be a 1968 Super Stock Hemi Dart or Cuda. Not a great comparision for car models as the Dart competed with the Novas and the Cudas had no where near the appeal then or now as a Camaro. Also the Camaros were an aluminum engine whereas the SS Mopars were cast iron. However, they were race Hemis with a true h.p. of around 575 and with production numbers of around 70 each. I think they are probably one of the most un-valued cars in the old car hobby today. Most all of them have a good race heritage as nearly all of them went to well known racers of the day.

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one sold i think at mecem's a couple/few months ago $150/155.. i thought that was a steal n a half.. ofcourse depending on the car, which looked good on tv...

[iluv69s]

Last year, Jerry M. appraised my ZL-1 at 775 to 850k (in restored condition)...if that helps any.

It is an 'original born-with' motor ex-racecar....Fathom Green 4 speed car.

Not to change the subject..but, hey Cris...when do I get my drive???