Vehicle Description
The Chevy Camaro has always delivered big performance in a slick
package, and this 1968 RS/SS continues that muscle car tradition.
Painstakingly restored by top professionals with an eye toward the
sinister quality of classic cars, this beauty is now packing a
rompin' stompin' 454 big block V8 in a fantastic black-on-black
tuxedo. If showing up in an awesome piece of vintage Chevy muscle
is your idea of fun, this just might be your next car.
This sucker could probably compete for trophies and pose for
pictures all its life, but to be honest, it's too good out on the
streets for that pampered existence. This Camaro was built to
brawl, caging it would be an affront against its muscle-clad
nature. The sinister black paint is surely more appealing than
anything the factory could have managed, and as always, it looks
fantastic on the F-body shape. They worked hard to get it into
shape, nailing the gaps and prepping the steel to make it look
right once everything was said and done, and the depth of the
reflections in the body's surface is proof enough. Again, this
Camaro was purpose-built to hit the streets, not to win all the
blue ribbons on the national circuit, so a few minor imperfections
could be found under heavy scrutiny, but the finish is high-quality
overall and worthy of bragging about. The builders skipped the
stripes in favor of a slick monochrome look, but the cowl hood and
ducktail spoiler add a touch of aggression that really makes this
car stand out in a crowd. It also has correct RS equipment like the
popular hidden headlights up front and separate back-up lights out
back, bookending the Camaro for a highly-desirable look. True to
form for a big block car, the tail panel is properly blacked-out,
and the chrome bumpers and all the brightwork looks great against
the black paint and it's all like the rest of the car: better than
new.
A black interior really is the only color that you'd choose on a
Camaro like this, and the buckets wear fresh reproduction seat
covers that fit well and are very comfortable. The interior, like
the bodywork, is pretty stock with a few thoughtful changes that
enhance the driving experience. The plush black carpets are
correct, the door panels are in excellent shape, and there's a
factory center console with a desirable horseshoe shifter in the
middle and a set of Rally gauges just ahead of it. The big round
gauges in the dash are standard issue, and the wood-grain applique
on the dash and center console warms things up inside while adding
a touch of sophistication. A new retro-style AM/FM/AUX radio slots
neatly into the original spot in the dash, there's a dash pad up
top that's in great shape and free of any cracks, and the headliner
above is taut and looks fantastic. The rear seat probably hasn't
been sat in since the car was restored, while out back the
surprisingly spacious trunk is finished with a correct plaid
mat.
The burly 454 cubic inch V8 under the hood brings big block
firepower and with mountainous torque production, it'll pretty much
shred the tires at will. But it's not just a street fighter, this
big block is more than capable of pulling this Camaro all around
town with civility, but just in case it gets tested at a red light,
it can handle itself. Topped with a bright chrome air cleaner,
proper chrome valve covers, a Weiand intake, and a Holley 4-barrel
carburetor, it has all the goods to help with the vintage
performance look inside the superclean engine bay. There are also
neatly braded hoses and organized wiring, along with a giant
aluminum radiator up front, further signs that this Camaro isn't
like the others. The engine starts with a wonderful big block bark
from the long-tube headers that feed the Flowmaster dual exhaust
system and it pulls like a freight train, as you'd probably expect
by now. The chassis is super clean and includes fresh suspension
components throughout, and power steering and power front disc
brakes ensure a great drive experience each time out. The ride
height is stock, so it looks right sitting on American Racing
Torque Thrust wheels with staggered 215/65/15 front and 235/60/15
rear BFGoodrich white-letter tires.
There are inferior Camaros out there for more money, but this one
skillfully blends big performance, correct details, and an
outstanding look to make one heck of an early F-body. They really
don't get much better than this. Call today!