Vehicle Description
Sometimes it's best to stick with what works. Why reinvent the
wheel? The F-body was perfected decades ago, and as this 1968
Camaro hardtop clearly shows, doing it the right way delivers a car
that's fast, fun, and reliable, and the early Camaro look will
never go out of style.
Finished in sizzling bright Matador Red, this SS coupe needs to be
fast because it certainly looks the part. It was originally code Z
British Green, which was that year's most subtle color, but the
shade it now wears is a lot more effective in advertising its
performance credentials. The work was done a few years ago, so it's
no longer show quality, but there's no shame in great drivers that
look good and work well. And honestly, few cars look better in
bright colors than an early Camaro, especially with those white SS
stripes that wrap around the nose and trail back towards the rear
of the car. A black SS grille, a few well-placed SS badges, and the
ubiquitous Chevy performance details like the chin and ducktail
spoilers give it a look that screams "high performance" in
virtually every language. We'll also admit that we're suckers for
the stock hood with the chrome velocity stack inserts, which add
detail that really dresses up the F-body shape.
Camaro buckets with upgraded gray cloth seat covers were fitted
inside, flanking a big T-handle shifter, so it has an all-business
look. There's a very mild resto-mod vibe inside, with an Autogauge
tach on the steering column and auxiliary gauges underneath for
monitoring oil pressure, amperage, and coolant temperatures. Red
carpets work well with the gray seat covers, which are piped in
burgundy vinyl in a way that looks very upscale and they're a lot
more comfortable now. Custom door panels were created to match, and
wear complementary "Heartbeat of America" embroidery that looks
great. For updated sounds, they slid a Kenwood AM/FM/CD stereo head
unit into the dash, and under the deck lid, you'll find a neatly
finished trunk with spatter paint and no signs of rot.
Like most early Camaros, this one carries reliable small block V8
power, a 350 cubic incher in this case. As with most of its
siblings, it's a strong runner with a fat torque curve, all of
which comes from the right choice of equipment. Intake duties are
handled by a Holley carburetor and matching intake manifold, and
it's all lit up by a Mallory ignition system. Long tube headers and
a snarky dual exhaust system with Flowmaster mufflers gives it a
potent growl, and you'll note that it carries a heavy-duty TH350
3-speed automatic, so it's up for just about anything. Other
upgrades include subframe connectors to reinforce the body tub and
a set of traction bars on the 12-bolt rear end to plant the
horsepower as effectively as possible. Nobody can claim this car
wasn't built for combat. It also looks ready to rock, with classic
Torque Thrust wheels and fat BFG radials.
If it's attention you crave, this Camaro delivers. Fortunately, it
also delivers a great driving experience and performance that will
make you grin like an escaped convict. Call today!