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 Midnight Blue Metallic with painted-on
white SS stripes, this one takes on an entirely different attitude.
In a sea of Hugger Orange and Torch Red cars, this one will
definitely stand out, and the workmanship is definitely good enough
to stand up to fairly intense scrutiny. It's appears to be a
relatively 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. Sure, it's no trailer queen that's going to
be win you a 'Best in Show' trophy every time out, but it's got
plenty of curb appeal with a driver-quality street presence that
vastly outweighs the minor imperfections it does have. A
blacked-out SS grille 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 as well, so the rear design is
just as slick as the front. Bright chrome bumpers glitter against
the dark blue finish and correct emblems have been installed as
needed to give it an authentic SS look.
The black bucket seat interior looks to be a combination of
preserved and restored components, and uses factory-correct seat
covers, fresh door panels, and plush black carpets with the proper
weave and thick pile to give it a very OEM look. The driver's seat
shows some signs of use (no rips or tears, just 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, a leather-rimmed billet steering
wheel looks very sporty inside, and the stock gauges ahead of it
appear to be in very good original condition inside the stock dash.
There's also thinly veiled woodgrain applique trim on the dash and
center console, and that contrast really does a great job warming
things up in the cabin. An updated Phase Linear AM/FM/CD stereo
head unit in the center of the dash but doesn't look too out of
place in the stock slot, and while that's about it for amenities,
the cabin is still a very pleasant place in which to spend time.
And quite frankly, if you're buying a vintage muscle car in hopes
of modern car amenities, you might be missing the whole point of
the hobby. The rear seat look almost completely unused, while out
back the trunk is spacious enough to account for most travel plans
and shows off just how solid this Camaro's sheetmetal really
is.
The 327 cubic inch V8 under the hood is not original, although the
"ME" 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, the period-correct motor 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 a dual
exhaust system, it's a strong runner even without the extra cubes
so many restored 1st generation Camaros carry these days. 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. The smooth-shifting TH350
automatic transmission feeds a 10-bolt rear end, making for a
sturdy powertrain combination and sturdy monoleaf springs and stock
shocks help with ride quality and handling at the same time. Chrome
Cragar S/S wheels look right on any early Camaro and carry
staggered 215/65/15 front and 275/60/15 rear 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!