Vehicle Description
The 1st generation Camaro is one of the most legendary American
cars of the past 100 years, and when you look at this blue 1968
Chevrolet Camaro RS droptop, it's pretty easy to figure out why.
With a numbers matching 327 under the hood, timeless good looks,
and a few choice options, this Camaro tells you all you need to
know about why Chevy dominated the muscle car era.
Orange Camaros get a lot of attention, but if you want to look like
an adult, this handsome Grotto Blue convertible is a smarter
choice. Not overly bright, but not soft, either, it's the
quintessential muscle car color that projects both style and
aggression. Don't be fooled by the photos, since our photo studio
has trouble capturing the car's actual color (light blues do that),
but it's a great-looking car in the flesh. It was repainted around
10 years ago and still looks good, with good panel fit and straight
sheetmetal throughout, although it has spent some time as a
fair-weather driver, so it's no longer perfect and has signs of
use. White bumble bee stripes are almost mandatory, just like the
ducktail spoiler out back, all of which are welcome additions. This
is not an SS and it's kind of refreshing to see that it hasn't been
doctored up with fake badging, although with the aggressive stance
folks are probably going to make that association anyway. Does it
matter? This is an awesome-looking Camaro! Details like the
blacked-out grille, RS hidden headlights, bright bumpers with
accompanying guards fore and aft, and polished stainless wheel
moldings were all options, and they elevate this Camaro above some
of its stripped-down brothers.
Light blue buckets work nicely with the paint, and the understated
interior is still a great place to spend some time. The seats show
some wear as they are claimed to be original like most of the
interior, but the depth of the detailing on the seat covers means
they've always been treated with care. The gauges are all original
and have held up well, and the wood-rimmed steering wheel and
matching wood applique on the center console and middle of the dash
adds an upscale air to this Camaro that fits it well. Previous
owners fought the temptation to swap in a modern radio, so
remarkably the original AM/FM unit is still right where it's
supposed to be (and it works!), and the coolest feature inside the
cabin is easily the horseshoe shifter inside the middle console:
there's no better selector for an automatic transmission. The
contrasting dark blue carpets are a little aged and are purported
to be original, as are the door panels and dash pad, but it's still
a car you can jump in and enjoy right away. A white power
convertible top adds to the grown-up look and is in nice condition
while the spacious trunk is outfitted with a period-correct
mat.
Few powertrain combinations are more reliable and time-tested than
a 327 cubic inch V8 (numbers matching) backed by a Powerglide
2-speed automatic transmission (believed original). The engine bay
is nicely detailed with a stock presentation, featuring a black
snorkeled air cleaner to complement the Chevy Orange paint on the
block itself. It's reported to have been rebuilt around 10 years
ago and shows signs of maintenance throughout including fresh plug
wires and a newer brake booster and dual master cylinder that go
along nicely with the factory Rochester carburetor, stock intake
manifold, and that thick aluminum radiator that keeps the whole
show nice and cool. It starts easily and runs great, and whether at
idle or with the throttle wide open, it sounds fantastic. Having
always been under the tutelage of conscientious owners, you know
the chassis is solid and exactly what you want when you buy a car
with the intention of driving it. A burbling dual exhaust system is
just right, not too loud and with a bit of an attitude and with
power steering and power front disc brakes, driving this droptop is
an absolute delight. Rounding out this car's list of noteworthy
attributes are flashy American Racing Torque Thrust chrome wheels
wrapped in 235/45/17 performance radials.
If you haven't experienced the greatest generation Camaro of all
time, this is an ideal opportunity to do so. And with a top that
goes down, you can really do it in style. Call today!