Vehicle Description
Around the Streetside showroom, we hear a lot of conversations, and
those we hear about this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 Tribute lead
us to believe that it won't last long. The Cordovan Maroon paint is
slick, the upgraded A/C interior is sporty and comfortable, and
it's powered by a stout 402 cubic inch big block that's ready to
run like a scalded dog the moment the key flicks on. With chiseled
good looks and the hardware to swing on just about anybody, this is
the ideal muscle car if you're looking to make a dramatic entrance,
or a quick exit.
Another black SS you say? Look closer, because although it may be a
dark finish, this isn't just your regular Chevy tuxedo. The color
is Cordovan Maroon, a deep, dark paint color that really comes to
life under our lights and out in the sunshine. The paint job was
finished a few years back and although there are some signs of use
and an imperfection here or there, it's still looking really good
today. Not perfect, but certainly slick enough to go out on the
town Friday night and show with pride anywhere. Check the crease
running the length of the body, it's straight and crisp, one of
your biggest tipoffs that someone went the extra mile to get this
one right. Add in a factory hood with SS chrome inserts, a chin
spoiler up front, a ducktail spoiler out back, and white bumble-bee
stripes on the nose, and you have the quintessential F-body hot rod
that almost everyone can agree looks awesome. This one also offers
proper SS badging, 396 emblems on the front fenders, and lovely
stainless trim, particularly along the window-sills and wheel
arches. And with that stance and the fat rubber out back, it's
pretty hard to miss this one going down the street.
Behind the wheel you'll find a mixture of stock Camaro gear and a
couple aftermarket surprises that kick it up a notch or two. Deeply
sculpted front buckets anchor the cabin and provide both great
comfort and improved bolster support, and the handsome steering
wheel is a modern, black-rimmed take on the original that looks
exactly right here. The original gauge pods are just ahead,
although they've been filled with high-end Dakota Digital units
that light up the night with a flick of the key, and with their
digital/analog read-outs they keep a more accurate eye on the
roaring big block under the hood. Black carpets and Camaro floor
mats give it a showroom fresh feel and things like the door panels
and rear seat might even be original pieces. Wood grain applique on
the dash and center console warm things up a bit inside, and the
horseshoe 'staple' shifter that manages the TH350 automatic
transmission below is a fan favorite. A modern RetroSound stereo
fits in the original slot, so no dashboards were harmed in the
making of this Camaro, and you'll note that this Camaro also sports
R134a A/C that's fully functional and blowing cold. Check the trunk
and you'll find a carpeted mat and plenty of room for all your car
show goodies'.
If you're looking for streetable horsepower, look no further than
the 402 cubic inch GM motor under the hood. Whether you call it a
402 or a 396 is almost a matter of preference at this point (at
some point in the early '70s, Chevy even called these big block
400s to further confuse the masses, or more importantly, the
insurance companies), but what you'll never call it is late for
anything. With a Holley 4-barrel, Edelbrock aluminum intake, HEI
ignition and a set of Hooker headers, it cranks out big horsepower
and asphalt twisting torque that scares away all-comers. Yeah, it's
got some pretty serious vintage blasting powder. Installed neatly
inside the satin-black engine bay, it snarls and burbles on the
overrun, just the way you'd expect and looks great doing it with
chrome valve covers and matching air cleaner, along with the Chevy
Orange block, bright red plug wires, and plenty of shiny flash
around the aluminum radiator. Underneath, it's quite clean and was
obviously built for combat, with a Flowmaster-style dual exhaust
system with turn-downs ahead just beyond the rear axle. A
more-than-capable TH350 3-speed automatic transmission and a
10-bolt out back make it a fantastic street car, and thanks to all
that torque it's a brawler right off the line as well down the
highway. It rides on beautiful polished Rally wheels adorned with
shiny beauty rings and center caps, all of which are wearing Cooper
Cobra white-letter radials in a 215/65/15 front and 255/60/15 rear
configuration.
Fast and well-executed, this '68 Camaro SS tribute is a joy to
drive and a legitimate threat on the street. Call today!
