Description
Not all first-generation Camaros are equal—and this one belongs to the kind that the truly clued-up guys hunt for. A 1967 RS, powered by the 327 ci L30 rated at 275 bhp, mated to a four-speed manual gearbox. The stamped body number matches the chassis, and the engine block carries the correct application code, in line with the original Protect-O-Plate. On a French market where the vast majority of 327s are Powerglide automatics, the RS combination with a four-barrel and a manual gearbox is noticeably rarer.
The beautiful American sits in deep midnight blue, which really highlights the taut, early-first-gen lines. It’s equipped with the Rally Sport pack—its grille fitted with hidden headlamps—plus chrome sail-panel trim and a hood band. The matching blue interior, with velvet upholstery, a central console, an original RS steering wheel and instrumentation completed with extra gauges, shows an honest patina rather than a flashy, concours-style refresh. The wheel still bears its original wear; the shifter has its own aged patina; the chrome has aged with the car. This is a machine made to be driven and enjoyed up close—not a showpiece behind glass.
Mechanically, the file is serious and well documented. The car has had a complete suspension-and-drivetrain refresh with a specialist, to return it to a proper driving configuration after a period when it had been lowered incorrectly. Suspension, braking, strengthened McLeod clutch, and a fully rebuilt rear axle with a brand-new ring and pinion—everything has been gone through properly, with invoices to back it up.
You can feel the outcome on the road: it keeps pace with modern traffic without reservation and drives like a well-sorted 327 manual should. The underside—checked by us via photos—is clean and consistent with a car that hasn’t been resprayed and reworked with welds.
On the paperwork side, everything is in order and matches. French registration in collection status; first registration in 1967; FFVE attestation included. The vehicle is ready to drive in France without any import formalities to plan for; the technical inspection is valid.
The paint was redone sometime in the past and looks very good, without pretending to be factory-original. The interior has likely been refreshed at some point, and today it carries a pleasant, lived-in patina rather than an over-restored look. The speedo shows a touch under 52, 000 miles, but the owner himself notes that the figure should be treated as indicative, since the actual mileage can’t be guaranteed.
Heating works moderately; the air conditioning, on the other hand, runs properly. This is a collector’s car you can actually drive—well cared for, mechanically sound and documented—with the rare selling point of a manual gearbox and a number file that’s been verified. The sort of Camaro you (re)keep for years without ever getting bored.
Good Timers acts as the intermediary. The vehicle remains with its owner throughout the sale period. We qualify buyers in advance and only arrange viewings with a serious purchaser. Complete photo file, invoices and original documents available on request.
Location: Charente-Maritime
