Vehicle Description
First generation Camaros remain perennial favorites and this 1968
Chevrolet Camaro SS Tribute has a ton going for it that will
undoubtedly make it an absolute hit at the next cruise night. It
has a sweet-running 327 up front with an easy-to-drive automatic
behind it, an awesome muscle-car stance, and a fantastic color
combination that is sure to attract a ton of attention.
There's almost no way to make a 1968 Camaro look bad, but dressed
in a very shiny coat of factory-correct Code UU LeMans Blue with
painted-on white SS stripes, this one takes on an entirely
different attitude. In a sea of Hugger Orange and red cars, this
one will definitely stand out, and the workmanship is definitely
good enough to stand up to fairly intense scrutiny. It's a fairly
recent paint job, so there's a durable shine that'll look great for
years to come simply by washing and waxing it on weekends and they
obviously invested the time needed to make this blue car look its
best. A chin spoiler and cowl hood up front always look cool
without disrupting the smooth, low-key look of this F-body, and
there's a ducktail spoiler out back along, so the rear design is
just as slick as the front. Bright chrome bumpers glitter against
the black paint and correct emblems have been installed as needed
to give it an authentic SS look.
The blue bucket seat interior looks to be a combination of
preserved and restored components, and uses factory-correct seat
covers, door panels, and plush blue carpets with the proper weave
to give it a very OEM look. The driver's seat shows some signs of
use, but there's nothing here that will stop you from getting in
and enjoying the car right away. The TH350 3-speed automatic
transmission is managed by the ultra-cool horseshoe shifter that's
housed in the middle console, the wood-rimmed three-spoke wheel
warms things up a bit inside, and the stock gauges appear to be in
very good original condition inside the dash. An aftermarket
tachometer was mounted on the steering column and a set of
auxiliary gauges inside the middle console (like found in original
SS-trimmed models) have been added to supplement the original
dials, which is probably not a bad idea. There's also an updated
Retrosound AM/FM stereo head unit in the center of the dash, and an
R134a refrigerated Vintage A/C system blows nice and cold inside
the cabin. Out back, the trunk is neatly finished with a plaid mat
and a full-size spare tire for emergencies.
The 327 cubic inch V8 under the hood is not original, although the
"HN" suffix code designates it as a 1968 327 V8 for use in a Camaro
with an automatic transmission. Nicely detailed in vivid Chevy
Orange paint with chrome tinwork, it doesn't break any new ground
but definitely looks like someone always cared for this muscle car.
It's plenty potent, and with an upgraded Edelbrock 4-barrel
carburetor, aluminum intake manifold, and long-tube headers, it's a
strong runner even without the extra cubes. A newer power brake
booster goes with the front disc brakes that give this Camaro the
stopping power to match its go power, and power steering helps the
drive quality tremendously. Long-tube headers feed a Flowmaster
dual exhaust system that sounds fantastic at idle and like a battle
cry at full throttle. A smooth-shifting TH350 automatic
transmission feeds a 10-bolt rear end, making for a sturdy
powertrain combination and sturdy monoleaf springs and airshocks
out back help with ride quality and handling at the same time.
Stock Rally wheels look right on any early Camaro and carry fat
215/65/15 BFGoodrich white-letter rubber that tucks under the
fenders just right.
Cars like this Camaro make up the backbone of the hobby, totally
usable for show or go and never out of place when car guys are
around. Call today!