Vehicle Description
1968 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe
Street racing is typically an unsanctioned and illegal form of auto
racing that occurs on a public road. Racing in the streets is an
ancient hazard, as horse racing occurred on streets for centuries,
and street racing of automobiles is as old as the automobile
itself. But it became especially prevalent during the heyday of hot
rodding and muscle cars, and it continues to be both popular and
hazardous. A Pottstown or Potts Race - When two cars drag race
through two or more traffic lights until the losing car stops at a
traffic signal. This was popular in the 1980's in the town of
Pottstown, Pennsylvania until the borough reduced commonly used
streets to a single lane in an effort to deter the practice.
Pay attention for the arm drop as this street racing version of the
Camaro SS is lined up, revved and ready to race. A powerful engine
roll bar equipped, and totally stripped from the original Camaro,
it may be successful in doing so at it pertains to street racing.
Fill your squeeze bottle, do a back tire stage, and await the
flashlight...here we GO!
Exterior
Straight steel panels are covered in Copper paint. Paint shows some
blotchiness, and age, but no rust. A huge hood scoop is on, front
bumper is shaved, and exterior stripped of most badging. Chromed
Weld billet style wheels with small front drag tires, and large
rear slicks are seen on this car. Chrome drip moldings, window
surrounds, and bumper on the rear are in good condition.
Interior
Made for the serious street racer, devoid of any of its original
seating, and most of the dash, a complete roll cage has been
installed, and a single M&R racing seat with 3-point belts sits
in front of the steering wheel. From this seat the pilot can
monitor Water Temp, Fuel Pressure, Volts, and Oil Pressure by
looking out the windshield, and into the rearward facing hood
scoop. A top of dash mounted Tachometer with shift light is seen
hovering above the steering wheel, and plenty of toggle switches
replace any conveniences on the mid dash. A B & M Shifter sits next
to the seat. Headliner is ripped on one seam, but it did not affect
the performance of this car one iota!
Drivetrain
A work of automotive engine art, this nice 454ci V8 with a single
4-barrel carburetor sits atop, sans air cleaner, and has a TH400
3-speed automatic transmission attached. This pushes power to the
10-bolt rear. A Pro Cool fan less radiator sits right upfront the
mill.
Undercarriage
Modified for racing, no rust, some patina, but overall solid and
sturdy. Independent front suspension, and ladder bar rear is
installed, replacing the original. Heavy duty drum brakes are all
around. Also noted is a fuel cell in the trunk and the battery has
been relocated there as well.
Light it up, stoke the fire, and kids, let's go racing. I'll press
the gas pedal, while you monitor the Police Band radio, and your
friend can do the arm drop, and we're off!
VIN Decode
123378N481312
1-Chevrolet
23-Camaro 6 Cylinder
37-2 Door Sport Coupe
8-1968
N-Norwood OH Assy Plant
481312-Sequential Unit Number
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