Vehicle Description
I'll get right to the point: this 1968 Camaro is a real-deal RS/SS
396 convertible loaded with options like factory A/C. It was
treated to a high-quality restoration a few years ago and still
looks spectacular, so if you're looking for a fantastic F-body that
isn't like everyone else's, this Lemans Blue ragtop is a smart
choice.
Finding a car like this intact is a rare thing. Big block cars were
usually built with just one thing in mind, but given this car's
long list of options and exceptional condition, it seems to have
escaped the fate that befell most of its siblings. It has been
beautifully refinished in correct code U Lemans Blue with a white
SS stripe around the nose. The result is not quite subtle, but if
you're a Camaro guy, you spot things like the 396 badges on the
front fenders, the blacked-out grille, and the stock hood with faux
velocity stacks and you know this is something special. And how
slick does it look without a rear spoiler? Awesome! Fit and finish
are excellent and despite being finished in the '90s, it's still in
incredible condition. Look closely and note proper RS hidden
headlights that are still vacuum-actuated and work properly, a
correctly-placed Camaro emblem on the trunk lid, and the
beautifully restored bumpers that add a little sparkle to this
gorgeous ragtop. Yes, this car is definitely out-of-the-ordinary
and it shows.
The matching blue interior is loaded up as more luxury car than
street brawler, which is probably why it survived. Long-term
ownership history is known, including a stint in a museum, and
given the deluxe interior, cold A/C, tilt steering column, center
console with auxiliary gauges, and automatic transmission, it's
clear that this car was built to someone's very specific tastes.
Everything inside has been restored to a very high level, and I
don't think I've ever seen seat covers with as much detail as those
in this car. The woodgrained dash appliques are vivid, the gauges
have bright faces and crisp markings, and it hasn't been
over-dressed with aftermarket gauges or a fake wood wheel, which is
always refreshing. Even the original AM/FM radio remains in the
dash. Overhead, there's a crisp white top that folds easily and the
trunk has been detailed for show with a full-sized spare, new mat,
and complete jack setup.
Still carrying its original emissions equipment (holy smokes!), the
date-code-correct L35 396 cubic inch V8 was rated at 325
horsepower, which is enough to make this lightweight convertible
insanely fast on the street. It was rebuilt to stock specs and
detailed to compete on the show field with correct Chevy Orange
paint and all its original hardware. Accurate finishes were used
throughout, including the chrome valve covers and air cleaner,
which wears a reproduction decal. A TH400 3-speed automatic
transmission spins a 12-bolt rear, all of which were included with
the big block V8 for durability's sake. It's as highly detailed
underneath as it is everywhere else, including spotless floors, a
correct exhaust system with transverse muffler, spiral shocks, and
correct finishes on all the suspension components. The look is
finished with a set of factory Rally wheels and BFG radials.
Nicely documented with Protect-O-Plate, restoration receipts and
photos, and the owner's manual, this is an incredible early Camaro
that will stand out anywhere. Call today!