Vehicle Description
If you want a classic car to drive and show off but don't want one
that's been cobbled together, this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
convertible would be a smart choice. From the great-running 350 V8,
to the quick shifting 4-speed manual, to the gorgeous Pearl White
paint, this sizzling ragtop is the kind of car that more than
delivers on the fun promised by its killer look.
It's rare to find a no-stories Camaro these days, what with all the
botched restorations, slapped-together basket cases, re-badged
pretenders, and resto-mods running around, but this one is just
what it appears to be. With very little signs of use and
conscientious ownership in its lifetime, it's just a clean, honest
Camaro convertible with nothing to hide. And it's not claiming to
be an SS or RS or both, or any other trim package that's difficult
to 100% authentically verify in a 1st generation Camaro, with only
Bowtie and Camaro emblems proudly presented in their factory
locations. Although it was originally code Y Butternut Yellow, this
one now sports a coat of brilliant Pearl White, a hue so elegant it
will make your eyes hurt if you look at it too long. Workmanship is
fantastic all around, with no signs of any major repairs or flaws,
and the black stripes are the perfect complement to the white
finish. Yes, it's just as nice as it looks in photos. Maybe even
nicer. It's not perfect, of course, but for a very nice high-grade
driver, this Camaro has a lot to offer.
There's really no muscle car where white-on-black doesn't work, and
in Camaro's case it's a slam-dunk. With houndstooth upholstery, it
has an OEM look and feel, and the seats are terrific shape and
blend in with the deluxe door panels wonderfully. The upholstery is
an excellent contrast to the white paint as well, and even the
plush black carpets and matching center console have a very uniform
look, with beautiful woodgrain trim in the console and center of
the dash providing an upscale feel to the cabin. The gauges are
crisp and clear, a modern Sony AM/FM/CD stereo head unit has been
fitted in the factory slot to power the speakers in the doors and
the subwoofers in the trunk, and the 3-spoke steering wheel has a
beautiful wood rim that matches the other accents inside. Grip the
high-end steering wheel with one hand, and the 4-speed shifter in
the other, and get ready for some sensory overload. The black cloth
top fits well and looks almost new, and the trunk is outfitted with
that aforementioned stereo system yet still has room left for all
your car show goodies.
The engine in this slick droptop is a stout 350 cubic inch V8,
which, with solid horsepower and good torque, is plenty
entertaining in its current form. Neatly detailed in Chevy Orange
with chrome Moroso valve covers and an Edelbrock chrome air
cleaner, it's the kind of engine bay that gets appreciative glances
because this is how most of them were when these were actually
being enjoyed in their day. A quick-shifting 4-speed manual is the
top choice for pure drivers and a set of relatively tall gears in
the heavy-duty 12-bolt out back make this a relaxed cruiser on the
highway as well, where you can enjoy the burble of the V8 and still
get reasonably good gas mileage. Or just dump the clutch and stand
on it, because it does that really well too. The fuel tank is
newer, the Flowmaster dual exhaust system sounds great, and the
super-solid underside is finished in satin black which hides
nothing and looks good. Rally wheels would've been original
equipment on the Camaro, and wear staggered 215/65/15 front and
235/60/15 rear BFGoodrich white-letter radials.
So if a clean, honest, beautifully restored Camaro droptop has been
on your wish list, we can recommend this one with confidence. Call
today!