Vehicle Description
Camaros remain perennial favorites and this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
SS hardtop has a lot going for it that will make it a hit at the
next cruise night. There's a sweet-running 327 up front with an
easy-to-drive automatic behind it, an awesome stance, and a
fantastic color combination that is sure to attract a ton of
attention.
There's just no way to make a 1968 Camaro look bad, but dressed in
a very shiny coat of black with red Z/28-style stripes, this one
takes on an entirely different attitude. In a sea of Hugger Orange
and red cars, this one will definitely stand out, and the
workmanship is good enough to stand up to fairly intense scrutiny.
It's two-stage urethane, so there's a durable shine that'll look
great for years to come simply by washing and waxing it on weekends
and they obviously invested the time needed to make a black car
look its best. A cowl induction hood always looks cool without
disrupting the smooth, low-key look, and there's a ducktail spoiler
out back along with a deck lid-mounted antenna, so the rear is as
interesting as the front. Bright chrome bumpers glitter against the
black paint and correct emblems have been installed as needed to
give it an authentic SS look.
The black and white houndstooth bucket seat interior was probably
restored about the same time as the bodywork and uses reproduction
seat covers, correct door panels, and black carpets with the proper
weave to give it a very OEM look. The driver's seat shows some very
minor signs of use, but there's nothing here that will stop you
from getting in and enjoying the car right away. The 2-speed
PowerGlide automatic transmission is managed by the ultra-cool
horseshoe shifter, the wood-rimmed three-spoke wheel is super
skinny but that's how they were in '68, and the gauges appear to be
in very good original condition. An aftermarket tach and auxiliary
gauges have been added to supplement the original dials, which is
probably not a bad idea. There's also an updated Sony AM/FM/CD
stereo head unit in the center of the dash. The trunk is bare, but
sometimes that's a good thing because there's nothing to hide here,
just correct spatter-finish paint and no signs of a former life in
the rust belt, which is always reassuring on an F-body.
The 327 cubic inch V8 under the hood is believed to be the original
with a correct date code and the suffix code "ME" which designates
it as a 1968 327 V8 for use in a Camaro with a powerglide
transmission. It's certainly the right engine for 1968. Nicely
detailed in vivid Chevy Orange paint with chrome tinwork, it
doesn't break any new ground but definitely looks like someone
cared. It's plenty potent, and with an upgraded 4-barrel
carburetor, aluminum intake manifold, and a mild cam inside, it's a
strong runner even without the extra cubes. A newer power brake
booster goes with the front disc brakes that give this Camaro the
stopping power to match its go power. Long-tube headers feed a
Flowmaster dual exhaust system that sounds fantastic at idle and
like a battle cry at full throttle. The PowerGlide feeds a 10-bolt
rear end, making for a sturdy powertrain combination and monoleaf
springs out back help with ride quality and handling at the same
time. Stock-looking Rally wheels look right on any early Camaro and
carry fat BFGoodrich rubber that tucks under the fenders just
right.
Cars like this Camaro make up the backbone of the hobby, totally
usable for show or go and never out of place when car guys are
around. Call today!
