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 coupe has spent nearly a half-century
largely untouched and is now an affordable classic. With only
2-owners since new and 65,167 actual miles on the clock, this is a
survivor Camaro we don't often come across, and that's exactly why
we love it.
It's hard to resist a Camaro in its original shade of Grotto Blue.
This one has not been made into something it is not, but it rather
shows off the sleek 1st generation lines that GM was so proud of.
As far as we can tell, the paint is the original coat and offers a
wonderful patina that still shows well today, albeit the car has
acquired a couple bumps and bruises in the last 50 years. The
striping, the chin spoiler, and American Racing "old-style" wheels
are all desirable features that really sport-up this car, and the
overall stance and 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, but just
as affordable as the Mustang. This is the model that truly started
the pony car wars.
The interior was originally code 717 "blue standard buckets", so
it's evident that it's been revamped in its past with black
upholstery, carpets and dash. All of these are in good condition
considering the age of the car, and this sea of black is not alone.
The chrome 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 aftermarket Dino steering wheel, although the
original 3-spoke Camaro wheel is included with purchase. The
original AM radio fits perfectly into the dark panels (and it still
works!) and keeps the dash stock, another testament to
conscientious low ownership and their commitment to the overall
preservation of originality.
Under the hood is where this Camaro continues to show its
personality, even after 50 years. The previous owners resisted
fitting a V8 crate motor, and instead, the numbers-matching 250
cubic-inch inline six-cylinder has been carefully maintained over
the last five decades. 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... well, that would be
money well invested too. For a small price you could push this 1st
Gen. Camaro to the next level, although we really love that it's
one of the few left on the road with a strong straight six under
the hood. The current engine is really a true cruiser, comfortable
with seven main bearings and what appears to be the
factory-installed Rochester carburetor. It will take you just about
anywhere you like, and save on gas as well, all while looking
sharp. A 3-speed in the floor manual transmission shifts through
gears effortlessly, and the suspension feels great thanks to the
added stiffness of front and rear sway bars. It's such a smooth
runner that it offers a kind of comfort not seen in many
first-generation Camaros today.
This is an affordable cruiser with great performance looks and a
true Camaro pedigree. Nicely documented with a factory buildsheet,
owner's manual, and loads of maintenance records, this low
mileage/low ownership Camaro is truly a special find. Call
today!