We are selling this 1970 Camaro for a family member and apologize in advance for our lack of technical knowledge. We would greatly appreciate feedback from bidders so we can improve the accuracy of this listing. We will incorporate all bidder feedback/corrections to the description below. From the VIN number 124870L514952 we know it was originally configured with the 350 engine, 2 door coupe (obviously), and it was manufactured in 1970 in Van Nuys. That is about all we are sure of. I'm told it was originally an automatic transmission but it is now a 4 speed manual transmission. It does not have any rusted panels nor do we see any signs of rust. We believe it was originally yellow. We are told the engine was built by a speed shop in Sacramento about 5 years ago. The car runs strong and sounds good. We believe to be stock otherwise. There are numerous paint defects which are all documented in the photos. The most major being a dent in the lower left front, a ding in the middle of the hood, and a defect up high on the right roof support panel. There is no air conditioning and the radio does not work. This Camaro seems built for speed and is not your typical daily driver. We will ship the Camaro anywhere within the continental USA at the buyers expense. We are familiar with the vehicle shipping process and will make it seamless and easy for buyers. We will load up the Camaro at our cost and there will be no handling fees. The below was copied from a Camaro enthusiast website: 1970 Camaro Spotters Guide & New Features1970 saw the introduction of the all new Second Generation Camaro. The 1st generation Camaro (1967 - 1969) was seen as a hasty response to the Ford Mustang. It was considered a compromise by some critics. There would be no compromises with this car. Due to production delays the 1970 Camaro was introduced in February 1970, half way into the production year. Because of this, some people will call the 1970 Camaro a 1970 1/2, but officially the car is a 1970 model year Camaro. Good things come to those who wait, and this car was met with rave reviews from nearly everyone. Chevrolet had a winner that would run for 12 years. The 1970 Camaro was all new. It was longer (2.0"), lower (1.1") and wider (0.4") than the previous Camaro but still had a 108" wheelbase. It had a wider track (1.7" front, 0.5" rear). It's doors were longer (by 8") and the roof was moved back giving the car a sleek long hood, short rear deck which typifyed the pony-car. The convertible body style was no longer available. The windshield was swept back increasing visibility by 10% along with hiding the radio antenna within it (depending on radio choice). The rear view mirror was bonded to the windshield, no longer hung off the roof trim. The front subframe was redesigned to improve the structural integrity of the car. Efforts were made to eliminate road noise by strategically insulating various points on the car. The interior of the car was completely redesigned with a new dashboard, console & other interior trim.
The Camaro was also available with a distinctive appearance package called the Rally Sport
(RPO Z22) option. Unlike the previous years hidden headlights, the RS package included a
distinctive nose & bumper treatment, round front parking lights, hidden wipers and other trim.
The Rally Sport package could be added to any model Camaro and when combined with the SS option
became a RS/SS or when combined with the Z28 it became a RS/Z28.
The "Super Sport" (RPO Z27) package was continued. This model offered stylish performance, and
was the only way to obtain the 396 Big Block Chevy engine (actually displaced 402 cubic inches).
The "Z28 Special Performance Package" (RPO Z28) was not only positioned as the top Camaro
performer, but it put its money where its mouth was. Designed to race in the SCCA Trans
Am Series, the 1970 rules changes allowing for the 5.7L engine meant the Camaro was able to
now use the 350 engine. The previous Z28's were limited to 302 cubic inches and were known to
be tempermental on the street. The bigger
engine also allowed an automatic transmission to be used in the Z28 for the 1st time. Due
to the solid lifter, high revving cam, Air Conditioning was still not available on the Z28.
With a stout drivetrain, including a mandatory 12 bolt rear axle, and a tuned suspension, the Z28
was a match for anything found on the street, or at the track. While 1970 is the 1st year of the Second Generation Camaro, it is also seen as the last of the high compression, solid-lifter cam, low geared ground pounding muscle cars. While the 1970 Camaro was being introduced, the muscle car market was disappearing, or at least changing. Among the other changes, highlights & distinguishing features for 1970 were....
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