Vehicle Description
Some of the most thrilling races of all time were the later 1960s
Trans-Am bouts with some of the hottest small blocks around. That's
what this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is all about. It has the
unmistakable look of an SCCA contender, and it has an ultra-hot DZ
302ci V8 under the hood for authenticity.
The blue and gold livery instantly reminds you of the Mark Donohue
Camaro of the same era. This is not a Penske Sunoco clone, and
instead, it just sets the right tone to get your nostalgia revving.
In fact, what we like about this coupe is that it has the right
authentic feel with hand-painted sponsor logos that have been
cleared over to protect them. Deleted trim, deleted bumpers, and
all other lighter weight tricks apply to this classic racer. And
those rear fenders are flared wide to make sure you can fit those
big tires within. The deleted headlights, an external battery
shutoff switch, metal window retaining tabs, and racing slicks all
tell you this one is ready to live out your vintage track day
fantasies today.
The interior is pure competition. It's stripped of nearly all its
excess weight and replaced with bright white bareness. The upgrades
are track-worthy with a full cage, ignition switch box, fire
extinguisher, and a Simpson five-point racing harness. There are a
few concessions. It's nice to have real door panels instead of flat
sheetmetal, and there is a passenger seat (although with no
seatbelt, it's only for the bravest friends.) The Hurst Indy
shifter calls out for your right hand, and the very important tach
is mounted high on the roof like a vintage head-up display.
The engine is what makes this racer so special, and so it's put on
a proper tidy display. This is a real-deal 1969 DZ-code Chevrolet
302 cubic-inch V8. So it's the kind of motor they were using during
the Trans Am races. This special powerhouse was rebuilt only about
50 miles ago. It's built with all the best pieces, like an upgraded
hydraulic roller cam, Edelbrock aluminum cross-ram intake, and
topped with a Holley 780 CFM four-barrel carburetor. Long tube
headers add power as they directly feed bullet mufflers on their
way to the side exhaust. So this one has serious power and has the
bark to tell everyone it's not for the timid. The Muncie M21
close-ratio four-speed manual transmission keeps you in firm
control of the motor. And speaking of control, this has true grippy
Goodyear racing slicks, power steering, and front disc brakes.
The sale comes with the restoration photos that show this Camaro's
journey to this cool classic racer you see today. If you're looking
to have genuine track day fun, you know this can't be beat. Call
today!!!
