Vehicle Description
1968 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe
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!"
For consignment a nice slightly modified Chevrolet Camaro from its
second year of offering to the public. With a 350ci V8, camelback
heads, a TH400 with a 2400 stall converter, a B&M shifter and a
Reverse valve body, some nice exterior paint, and a virtually new
interior and ladies and gentlemen we have a great example, slightly
custom.
Exterior
Butternut Yellow paint with several over coats of clear adorn this
Camaro. A shiny black stripe wraps around the front hood and grille
area, framing a 327 insignia noting the displacement, albeit
incorrect. Paint is in very good condition, and a new black vinyl
top has been recovered in place of the original. 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 polished Centerline Auto Drag Wheels
with 14 inches for the front, and 15 inches for the rears. Tires
are oversized Grand AM Radial GT's. All lights are functional and
correct for this 1968 Model.
Interior
Black bucket front seats covered in vinyl, and a rear bench seat
are in good condition. Black carpeting covers all floor surfaces
and just like the seats, headliner and door panels they are
virtually new. The original steering wheel frames 2 deep round
gauge clusters on the dash. A black headliner is tear and blemish
free. Door panels are new vinyl covering, and pull handles show no
cracks or tears. Sitting in the middle of the hump is a B&M
shifter.
Drivetrain
The 350ci V8 bathed in beautiful orange for the block and Edelbrock
valve covers looks just wonderful in the restored engine bay. This
block is circa 1972 to 1974 and has Camelback heads bolted to it. A
4-barrel carburetor is on top is protected by more orange in the
form of a metal air cleaner cover. A 3-speed TH400 transmission
with a 2400 Stall Converter, the B&M shifter and reverse valve
body work to push power rearward to a 12-bolt 3.55 posi rear
axle.
Undercarriage
All very clean with no road dirt everything appears as it has just
rolled out of the showroom. Independent coil springs for the front
and leaf springs for the rear, and power drum brakes on the front
and rear.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter, and a bit of time to warm up, and we were off to
the test track. This car has Jesus bar grabbing acceleration,
decent handling, and good brakes. We noticed the heater blower and
the horn did not operate, and as seen in the photos, there is no
radio installed. The interior was very nice and smells new!
With some modifications, a clean engine bay, new interior, and
stunning undercarriage this is a goer and a shower. Great color and
new vinyl for the top, and we might as well be in the showroom at
the local Chevrolet dealer and it is 1968, or at least looking like
it.
VIN Decode
124378N376929
1-Chevrolet
24-Camaro V8
37-2 Door Sport Coupe
8-1968
N-Norwood, OH Assy Plant
376929-Sequential Unit Number
Trim Tag
01C-3rd Week January Build
ST 68 12437-1968 Camaro 2 Door Sport Coupe
BDY N77082-Norwood Body #
TR 712-Standard Black Buckets
PNT Y2-Butternut Yellow, Black Vinyl Top
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 500 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located 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.