Vehicle Description
1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
The 1968 received minor changes for its second year. The grill took
on a more horizontal look while the vent windows were dropped and
"Astro Ventilation", (i.e. flow-through ventilation), was added.
Side marker lights were added while the SS396 received revised
chrome hood inserts. (the SS350s stayed with the 1967 styling).
Underneath, the 1967 Camaros pesky axle tramp was cured by the
addition of multi-leaf rear springs to replace the single-leaf
units and rear shock absorbers were now staggered. A new 350hp
396cioption for the SS was added, while the Z28 option, (now just
labeled MO), actually received some publicity and sold 7,199 units.
The Z28s were now easier to spot as they sported Z28 or 302
badges.
For consignment, a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro convertible bathed in
Matador Red, exposed headlights, a manual convertible top and a
very accurate representation of what you would see on the streets
in the late 60's and early 70's. This beautiful example was
purchased locally by our consignor in 2013 and was treated to a new
camshaft, valve job and new exhaust manifold. Lest I forget it has
a snazzy interior right out of 1968, which is groovy baby.
Exterior
A fantastic blacked out horizontal ribbed front grille leads the
way with outboard exposed headlights and markers and a small bowtie
in the center. A color change respray was performed from the
original Ermine White to a lustrousshade of Matador Red which is
well applied with a deep shine, but is showing a few minor bubbles
at the wheel arch areas in the rear. Simple shiny bumpers are on
and looking great as well as other attachments in the shine
department including a single side view mirror, wipers and window
trimmings, handles and locks as well as nice badges. On top is a
black convertible top which has a fairly clear plastic rear window,
the manually operated top goes up and down with ease. On the back,
keeping with the pony car theme is a short trunk deck, and the rear
fascia sports chrome bezels and sunken tail lights flanking the red
fuel filler cap. Standard issue 14-inch wheels are dressed with
factorycovers and are wrapped with thin white walls in 205/75R14
format on all 4 corners.
Interior
With the top down we can say "I can see clearly now the top is
down, and it's gonna be a bright, bright sunshiny day"...but I
digress. Just 1968 fab in here with red vinyl that is appearing
original with no tears and just some light age fade. Low back
buckets are in front, and a bench in back. All this wonderful stuff
is floating in a sea of slightly faded red carpeting with factory
correct red rubber mats. Moving to the dash, we shake hands with a
duo of the deep set round gauges within black bezels. The angled
dash front is pristine and painted Matador and has eyeball Astro
vents within it that are chromed. The center portion of the dash is
made up of more textured black and chrome for the bezel that holds
within the temp sliders,factory AM radio and requisite ashtray.
Beautifully sculpted door panels have chromed window cranks, more
chrome delineation markers, and clean armrests. All very clean and
very cool looking with the beautifully buttoned up
presentation.
Drivetrain
A flip of the fully restored and painted red hood underside reveals
a pleasant surprise for this writer. No powerhouse tire shredding
big block here, just a simple and reliable 250ci inline 6 cylinder
within the nicely presenting black engine bay. The orange painted
mill has been treated to a new camshaft and valve job as well as a
new 1-barrel carburetor to feed the precise quantities of air and
fuel. We note the points have been removed and now the mill is
fired by electronic ignition. Bolted to the back is a 2-speed
Powerglide automatic and wayyyy in the back is a 10- bolt rear
axle. Another part of this car deserving a standing ovation is the
orange painted block with contrasting black air cleaner, corrosion
free bolt ons, new exhaust manifold and shiny supple hoses and
wires.
Undercarriage
The hits just keep on coming for the undercarriage, as we meet up
with a solid and rust free suspension, drivetrain, and floor pan
unibody construction. The usual suspects show some very light
surface rust, but no structural issues aretobe seen within miles of
this bottom side. A singlepiped stock style exhaust is on for the
exhale and as a bonus this car is equipped with power steering.
Drum brakes are attached to the independent coil sprung front
suspension and make a second appearance on the leaf spring rear set
up.
Drive-Ability
We clamored to drive this baby, and it was worth the draw of a name
from a hat which I won, (it may be because I had my name there 7
times). Anyway, it performed beautifully with great acceleration,
great handling, and bias free panic stopping. AND I look like a
superstar driving it because it's sooooo nice.
I dare you to find a nicer and more honest version of a '68, (THE
year to have), Camaro. Just all the attention to detail is worth
the price of admission, and when you get in you are in an E for an
exciting ticket ride. A real head turner can create a 1 car parade
on main street, and you'll only be going for groceries.
123678N302490
1-Chevrolet
23-Camaro 6 Cylinder
67-Convertible
8-1968
N-Norwood, OH Assy Plant
302490-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
08D-4th Week August
ST 68 12467-1968 Camaro Convertible, Standard Interior
BDY NOR2210-Norwood Body #
TR 724-Red Standard Vinyl Buckets
PNT C2-Ermine White, Black Top
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