Vehicle Description
It's hard to go wrong with a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS finished in
Matador Red with black stripes that's powered by a sweet-running,
barking 350 V8 small block under the hood. The timeless shape will
always look good, and these cars garner instant respect on the road
and on the show field. The old adage that special cars will always
be special most certainly applies to early F-bodies like this
one.
By the looks of things, the paint and bodywork on this tidy little
Camaro was restored several years back, but it still looks great -
so good that eye-catching Matador Red is the only way to really do
it justice. The workmanship is solid driver-grade throughout, with
straight panels and good gaps to go along with a great shine that
will draw a crowd at the next cruise night. In fact, we think
you'll agree that repainting the car back to its original shade of
red was the right choice, and they doubled-down on the good build
choices by eliminating the black vinyl top this Camaro was born
with, and by burying the painted-on black stripes under clearcoat.
Sure, it's not a show-queen, and when you get closer you'll find
some flaws here and there, but these are minor cosmetic
imperfections that the average person shouldn't hold too much stock
in if they're looking for a car to drive and have some fun in.
Bottom line, this Camaro still looks great, with huge curb appeal
and a killer look that's almost unrivaled when it's creeping down
Main Street and breaking hearts. All the other goodies on the car
make it easy to love, including the chin spoiler, hidden RS
headlamps up front, the stock hood (mentioned because of the
restraint shown by the builders; too many builds are ruined with
ugly cowl hoods), and a factory ducktail spoiler that always
finishes these cars with a clean flourish. And with those
contrasting black SS stripes, it just looks plain mean. You show up
with this Camaro, people are going to know you mean business.
Set to stock with a combination of new-and-old components, the
black vinyl interior looks great as the perfect complement to the
Matador Red exterior. The high-back buckets are all-day
comfortable, with no real imperfections to speak of other than
regular use, certainly no rips or tears in the upholstery. Not only
are the materials and patterns correct, but they feature pleated
inserts that give the cabin a very upscale look. Everything else is
equally well presented, with very nice original molded door panels,
plush carpets laid over sound-deadener material that lines the
floors, and a taut, neat headliner overhead that brings everything
together beautifully. A stock three-spoke steering wheel looks very
sporty at the head of the cockpit, while the woodgrain applique on
both the center console and center stack in the dash is the correct
vertical grain. Stock gauges inside their factory pods ahead of the
driver keep an eye on the motor under the hood, augmented by a
couple Sunpro auxiliary gauges that were added to the center stack.
There's also a retro-style AM/FM/AUX digital stereo inside that
stack, and just above it are the factory-like controls to the full
Vintage Air A/C system that was added during the restoration (needs
a charge to blow cold). A horseshoe shifter inside the console is a
fan-favorite, the rear seats are in great shape, while out back the
solid trunk has nothing to hide and contains enough room to
accommodate most travel plans.
'327 badges on the flanks mean there's a small block under the
hood, although this '68 is now powered by a Chevrolet 350 V8.
Beautifully presented inside the satin black engine bay, the motor
runs like a dream, with a crisp snarl from the X-pipe dual exhaust
with Flowmasters, and quick reflexes on the road. Horsepower
enhancers include an Edelbrock intake and Edelbrock AVS2 carburetor
and a set of long-tube headers, while an HEI ignition and giant
aluminum radiator with an electric fan keeps the whole show nice
and cool. The Chevy Orange block and intake gives it a nice OEM
vibe, while the chrome valve covers and matching chrome air cleaner
dress it up enough that you'll be anxious to open the hood every
chance you get. The TH350 3-speed automatic feeds a durable 10-bolt
out back, and the suspension looks mostly stock, so you don't have
to worry that someone has monkeyed with the geometry or created a
lowered monster that rides like a brick. Handsome Rally wheels with
bright beauty rings and center caps always look great on a Camaro,
and this one wears staggered 215/65/15 front and 235/60/15 rear
Cooper Cobra white-letter radials.
This is a Camaro you can drive and enjoy every day without worries,
and it looks awesome on the local show circuit as well. Offered
with a stack of maintenance/build receipts, this turn-key 1st
Generation Camaro only lacks one thing: a new owner. Call
today!
