Vehicle Description
There's a reason we can't keep early Camaros in stock: they look
great, drive well, and with a numbers-matching L78 396/375 like
this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS hardtop, they are quite formidable
on the street. Stunning paint, gorgeous interior, and a bulletproof
pedigree make this the one that you've been waiting for.
Matador Red is this car's original color (code R-R) and the recent
repaint definitely delivers in a big way. Super straight bodywork
certainly helps and suggests that someone was working overtime to
get this one to look this good. Great panel alignment and a stock
hood add to the highly-detailed look, and finish quality is
impressive. It shouldn't be a surprise that someone invested
heavily in this ultra-rare L78 Camaro, and it sure looks good up
close. RS hidden headlights look especially good on the '68 cars,
and black stripes embedded under the clear add an aggressive edge.
Bright chrome bumpers, correct badging, a chin spoiler, and, of
course, the ducktail spoiler all add up to a traditional Camaro
performance look, but so much nicer than the factory ever
managed.
Camaros have always offered performance-oriented interiors, and the
black buckets flanking a center console make for an awesome driving
experience. The interior is in good shape, perhaps done a few years
ago, offering reproduction seat covers, correct carpets, and
matching black door panels, all of which take you back to 1968. The
original gauges set deep into their own round binnacles are in good
condition and are joined by a set of auxiliary gauges down on the
center console. A woodgrained steering wheel matches the center
stack and console, lending it a bit of an upscale vibe. And yes,
that's a 4-speed Hurst shifter in the center console, making this
the Camaro you'll look forward to driving every single time. The
only other modification is a Kenwood AM/FM stereo receiver with
speakers on the rear package shelf, but that's probably OK on a car
that's built to drive. The trunk is finished with spatter-finish
paint, a correct mat, and a full-sized spare with its own matching
cover.
That matching-numbers L78 396 cubic inch big block V8 is the reason
why this car rises above the ordinary and why it won't likely last
long. Only 4575 L78s were built in 1968 and with full
documentation, there's no question that this one is legit. Rebuilt
to stock specs, it delivers a solid hit of torque when you nail the
throttle and loves to rev in a way that's wholly unexpected in a
big block. Chrome valve covers were part of all big block engines
and a matching open-element air cleaner gives it a clean look.
Bright Chevy Orange paint pops against the satin black engine bay
and makes the bare aluminum pieces like the intake manifold look
clean and crisply detailed. Clean floors aren't so over-detailed
that you're afraid to drive it and it sounds downright nasty
exhaling through a custom exhaust system with correct transverse
muffler. The Muncie 4-speed spins a 12-bolt rear end, so you don't
need to worry about breaking this heavy-duty hardware, and with
newer shocks at all four corners, it rides and handles well for its
age. There are a lot of new parts on the front end, so it tracks
straight and steers well, and the staggered 215/65/15 front and
235/60/15 rear BFG rubber totally fills the wheel wells.
So it's a real-deal L78 RS/SS Camaro with its numbers-matching
engine, a 4-speed, and just a few tweaks to make it enjoyable to
drive. Is there anything better? Call today!
