Vehicle Description
1968 Chevrolet Camaro
History
In 1966 Mustangs were flying out of Ford showrooms, and Chevrolet
needed an answer. After many secret meetings, and covert internal
press events, engineers unveiled the official name for what had
been known up to this point as XP-836. Camaro was the chosen
namesake, and immediately the question became "but what does it
mean?". This question has no official linguistic answer, but as
Chevrolet marketing people would answer "It's an animal that eats
Mustangs!"
In search for a car to meet his wife's stipulation of owning a car
much like her first car, this current owner settled upon this 1968
Chevrolet Camaro SS. The odometer shows 82,605 miles and it is
believed to be original miles. A transmission change from automatic
to 4-speed is now linked to the original engine. This 2-door
hardtop version of the first-generation Camaro design, and
performance modifications, make this a Chevrolet Camaro enthusiast
put it on their must-see list.
Exterior
Black paint with several over coats of clear adorn this Camaro. A
matte black stripe wraps around the front hood and grille area,
framing a 327 insignia noting the displacement. Paint is in very
good condition, a small area on the passenger roof shows some
imperfection in the clear coat. Front grille area is very clean,
and headlight surrounds are free of imperfections or flaking. All
chrome is in excellent condition, and polished to a sparkling
shine. Wheels are original Chevrolet Rally wheels, and present in
fair condition. Tires are oversized Firestone Firehawk radial tires
in rear, and Fuzion HR1 on front. All lights are functional and
correct for this 1968 Model.
Interior
Black bucket front seats covered in vinyl, and a rear seat are in
good condition. Black carpeting covers all surfaces and is worn on
the driver's side floor. The original steering wheel frames 2 deep
round gauge clusters on the dash. Vintage air conditioning is
present, and a Hurst Shifter with black engraved "H" pattern on a
white field sits comfortably within driver reach. A black headliner
is tear and blemish free. Door panels are original vinyl covering,
and pull handles show no cracks or tears.
Drivetrain
The original 327ci V8 produces 210hp and connects to a 4-speed
manual transmission. Stainless steel headers combine with
Flowmaster performance H pipe dual exhausts to quickly and
efficiently breathe the engine. The front suspension is
independent, and rear suspension is mono leaf sprung. The
appearance of drum brakes are on all 4 wheels. Underside of this
vehicle is total rust free, with toe boards, floorboards, and trunk
drops looking in very good condition, and have never been
replaced.
Documentation and Accessories
The original owner's manual, a 1968 owner protection plan, and a
Readers Digest glove compartment road atlas and vacation guide can
be found in the glove compartment.
Purchased by the current owner for sentimental purposes, low miles
have been clocked on this mostly original car. This classic first
edition mid-size muscle car has straight lines, great chrome, and
has been obviously well cared for. Performance exhaust allows you
to hear this car before you see it, but when doing so, you will
definitely want to look!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 100 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. A 450 barn find
collection is currently on display.
This vehicle is in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania,
conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76
Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and
our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for
more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
