Vehicle Description
This 1968 Camaro provides a refreshing lesson in honesty. While
other coupes from this desired year have been pulled apart and made
into something else, this one has spent a half-century nearly
unaltered - right down to its original motor. That makes this a
distinctive and terrific value.
It's hard to resist a Camaro in its original shade of Corvette
Bronze. It's part of an older respray, but the real key is it's the
factory-correct color. And because this was only offered for one
year, it makes this Camaro an instant standout. Plus, this very
honest car also is a great reminder that GM had a long option
sheet. The black vinyl roof, the bright rocker moldings, and the
addition of a D80 spoiler are all some of the most desirable
options from the '60s. The overall appearance is like a time
capsule that reminds you of those days when you saw your first
Camaro. It ignited something in you, because the styling was more
aggressive than the Mustang, but just as affordable. This is the
model that truly started the pony car wars.
Just like the exterior, the inside is nicely optioned. After all,
having a black interior to match the black vinyl roof on the
exterior is a great premium touch. So is the center console with
wood-like paneling. And the horseshoe shifter is absolutely iconic.
The bright accents are all in place, including the Camaro
nameplates on the doors and the lockable glovebox. A welcomed
introduction for the 1968 model year was the Astro Ventilation
system. This not only helped get more fresh air into the car, but
it also eliminated the need for vent windows in the front. So
unlike the first year Camaro, you now have the true pillarless look
with all the windows rolled down. One upgrade to the interior over
the years was an AM/FM/CD stereo, and it means more modern tunes
can be played in this very vintage ride.
Under the hood is where this Camaro continues to show its
personality. For the last half-century, the previous owners
resisted fitting a V8 crate motor, and instead, the
numbers-matching 250 cubic-inch inline six-cylinder has been
carefully maintained. This resistance to change is what gives the
car its unique personality today, but if putting a small block into
the engine bay is the new owner's thoughts, it certainly would push
this value-priced 1st-gen Camaro to the next level. Still, in a
world that values honesty, this one really has it. There have been
all the right investments to keep it a smooth runner, but it also
has great originality. This includes the correct carburetor, and
even the original Powerglide automatic transmission. Plus, with
power steering and BF Goodrich tires on the larger 15-inch Rally
wheels, this is a true cruising Camaro.
A classic this significant also comes with a ton of great
paperwork. It includes the original bill of sale, warranty card,
owner's manual, title documentation, and maintenance records. You
even get the original dealer invoice showcasing many of this car's
original features. This is an affordable cruiser with great
performance looks and a true Camaro pedigree. So no matter what you
do with this one, you already know this is a terrific deal. Call
today!!!
