Vehicle Description
Even at this price, this dialed-in 1968 Chevrolet Camaro has to be
considered a bargain. Restoring a matching-numbers car to this
level takes serious dollars, and they didn't stray far from the
factory specs while doing it. Combined with a great color
combination and expert detailing, you'll quickly see that this is a
car that's worth every penny of the asking price.
In 1968, the guy buying this sleek high-performance Camaro was sure
about what he wanted. Code NN Cordovan Maroon paint gives it a
subtle look, but he specified the "Bumble-Bee" hood stripe in
white, arguably the best look for these early cars. He checked off
the option boxes for a super-rare L30 327/275HP V8, a Muncie M20
4-speed manual transmission, along with a 12-bolt rear end - and if
you follow the Camaro model at all, you know how incredibly special
that drivetrain is for a non-SS or non-Z/28 Camaro. It was restored
to those same specifications a few years back and was so unique
that it landed in the pages of the Camaro Enthusiasts publication.
The paint is deep and rich, the stripe is crisply rendered and
buried under clear, and it retains things like the factory hood and
no ducktail spoiler, so it has a rather unique look that's very
attractive. It was restored for show and still presents like a top
driver-quality car, although as you'd expect there are now a few
minor signs of use. Nothing serious, mind you, but this is a car
that's going to get a lot of respect when you roll into the next
cruise night.
Complementing the dark burgundy paint is the code 712 black
standard bucket seat interior, which is also correct for this car.
There were seat covers, door panels, and carpets replaced at the
time of restoration and they're holding up rather well thanks to
quality materials and workmanship. In fact, the seatbelts are
actually original, which should give you a good idea of how nice
this car was before the work even started. The stock gauges ahead
of the driver are still in place and work as they should, but
because this car came so bare from the factory, a trio of auxiliary
units under the dash keep a closer eye on the engine's vitals. A
correct 3-spoke steering wheel is in place and feels great in the
hands of the driver, but the best part of the cabin is just a short
reach away - the 8-ball topped floor shifter that manages the
4-speed below. This car was built to be quick and agile, and to
that end, there's no better match than a Muncie. A taut headliner
above adds a nice finishing touch and the trunk is outfitted with a
new mat, spare hub cap, and original jack set.
That is the original, numbers-matching L30 327 cubic inch V8 under
the hood, and I have to admit that I've never seen one in a '68
Camaro before. Running great and standing at attention at all
times, it makes a rather substantial 275 horsepower in factory
trim, but the torque is what moves this F-body. Neat detailing and
minimal overall use provide an engine bay that's show-off worthy,
with Chevy Orange paint on the block and valve covers, and a proper
blacked-out snorkeled air cleaner up top. And it's so 100% GM that
even the factory smog equipment is still place. Now when was the
last time you saw that on a 1st generation Camaro? There are no
power options, because this '68 is all about the powerful small
block that's under the nose, and the quick-shifting,
numbers-matching Muncie 4-speed manual doesn't even flinch with all
the torque churning through it. And if you're perplexed why a
12-bolt is in a factory 327 V8 car, you should be, because the
factory only put them in these rare L30 cars that are so rarely
seen. The chassis is detailed with burgundy spray-coating on the
floors, new shocks, and a fresh gas tank out back, just behind the
chambered mufflers of the dual exhaust. Dark burgundy steel wheels
are adorned with dog-dish Bowtie hubcaps and wrapped in
white-letter 235/60/14 Cooper Cobra radials that finish off this
killer Camaro perfectly.
Beautifully restored and expertly maintained since it was
completed, this is an extremely rare and high-quality Camaro with a
bulletproof pedigree. Call today!
