Vehicle Description
We love first generation Camaros and this '68 396 SS Coupe is no
exception. This is a pro-tourer done right; a rust-free, no expense
spared build. It has some incredible curb appeal coupled by a
complimentary powerplant that produces some awesome exhaust notes.
The car was fully restored by Rhodes Auto in Delaware and has only
7,500 miles on it since the restoration. Our client, a Camaro
enthusiast, continued to perfect the car over the past seven years
of ownership. It clearly has been owned, built, driven, and
maintained with meticulous care. Words can only say so much about
this car, so for all you engineers out there, heres what the
numbers have to say...
Under the Hood: Engine built to 396ci/375hp specs with a solid
lifter cam, which gives it an estimated 400hp. It has a Short Block
3999290, Mark IV 402, T031CTB (Towanda, 3/10, 240hp), 72 Model, 2
Bolt Main, Heads 3964291, 3964291 402-454 70 Sq. Port L-78, LS 6,
64-70 Model, 375 HP, L88 (68), Pistons KB160.060, with 108cc
Chamber 9.5:1 CR and 8.39 Dynamic CR at 49 degree ADC, Wolverine
Cam, 375 HP replacement grind #386314 Wolverine/Crane 242/242, LSA,
114/IC 108, .520/.520 gross lift, Hooker Super Comp Headers,
Jet-Hot, 2-3.5-inch collector, Edelbrock Torker Intake, Port
matched to cylinder heads, Street Demon 750 dual feed vacuum
secondary carb, MSD 8630 pro billet distributor, MSD 6A Ignition,
Flow Master Exhaust 17104 ?
Under the Body: SSBC Slotted Disc brake conversion kit A123-1
Front, A125 Rear. Standard height spindles, Tremec TKO 600 5 Speed
transmission 2.87 first gear .64 fifth gear with new 621 Aluminium
Bell Housing, Science Friction 1126 Stage I Slayer Ceramix Clutch,
1,700 miles on transmission and clutch, Performance Suspension P/U
Kit, MCC21339L rear spring set 1.5-inch lowered, Hotchkiss HOT1906F
coil spring 2-inch lowered, Summit Racing bolt in frame ties,
Competition Engineering Slide A Link traction system, Delco 400
Steering Steering box with rack and pinion valving. ?
Body: Fesler Billet 356 T Aluminium SS Hood Trays, Fesler Fender
Braces, Boss 18-inch wheels, Nitto Extreme 270-40 ZR 18 rear,
225-45 R 18 front.
All in all, the car is dialed in. It fires on command, runs strong,
shifts smooth, and handles well. It is a no excuses, no corners
cut, no BS first-gen Camaro, with a 5-speed gearbox for the driving
purist. You can't build a car like this at the price offered here.
Be sure to check out all the photos on our main website, including
the undercarriage and walk-around video. Call or e-mail if
interested. Thank you for looking.
VIN Decoder:
1 - GM Division: Chevrolet
2 - Series: Camaro
4 - Engine: 8-Cylinder
37 - Body Style: Coupe
8 - Year: 1968
N - Assembly Plant: Norwood
462100 - Production Sequence
Data Plate Decoder:
06D - Build Date: 4th Week of June
68-12437 - Style: 1968 Camaro Coupe
NOR162706 - Assembly Plant: Norwood and Fisher Body Number
712 - Trim: Black Standard Bucket
02 - Paint: Corvette Bronze
