Vehicle Description
Awesome 1968 Camaro SS396. Freshly built MQ-code L78 396/375
horsepower with 4-speed. Beautiful and unusual Sequoia Green paint.
Detailed undercarriage, new interior. Nicely documented. A cool big
block Camaro with a lot of power behind it.Some of our favorite
cars are those that combine a subtle look with big firepower under
the hood, and this pretty 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS396 is no
exception. In photos, the paint looks charcoal gray, but there's
definitely a hint of green to it?hence the name 'Sequoia Green.'
It's unusual but correct as code V is this car's original color.
Underneath, there's some very straight bodywork that shows rather
well, and as an early production '68, it has the nose stripe that
blends into the side spear for a unique look that'll definitely
stand out. Panel gaps are quite good all around and we're happy to
see that the car wears an original-style hood with the simulated
chrome velocity stacks?still one of the cooler designs of the era.
We believe the quarters have been replaced but the work was
expertly done and the car fits together beautifully with no signs
of hack work or amateur patching. Correct badges were fitted
wherever they were needed, and we love the industrial look of a
Camaro without the ubiquitous ducktail spoiler. This one just looks
mean and purposeful. And as a bonus, all the lighting is
LED?nice!Inside, most of the interior furnishings are new,
including the seat covers, carpets, and door panels. There's a
woodgrained steering wheel that warms up the otherwise all-black
driver's compartment, and enthusiasts will be pleased to see
options like a tilt steering column, a factory tick-tock-tach, and
auxiliary gauges down on the center console. There's also a Hurst
shifter with cue ball knob for the Muncie 4-speed underneath, and
it racks through the gears like a bolt-action rifle. There's also a
fresh A/C and heater system from Vintage Air that uses R134a
refrigerant for easy maintenance in the future (note that the
original heater components are included). There's also a digital
AM/FM stereo with speakers in the custom kick panels that provide a
neatly integrated look. The car is equipped with unusual factory
shoulder belts, which were a rare option in 1968, and it appears
that most of the weather seals were replaced during the build so it
seals up well. In back there's a super clean trunk with correct
spatter paint and a new mat to make it look tidy.The engine is a
correct MQ-coded 396 cubic inch V8, and the MQ suffix code decodes
to a 1968 L78 with 375 horsepower and a 4-speed manual
transmission. With a fresh rebuild by the experts at Mongoose
Motorsports (receipts accompany the car), it probably grunts out at
least that much today. A few modifications help, including an
Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold, a set of beautiful long-tube
headers, and a big 4-barrel carburetor on top. It wears correct
Chevy Orange paint and proper 375 horsepower decals so it looks the
part of a Camaro powerplant. Other upgrades include a dual power
master cylinder for the front disc brakes, a large aluminum
radiator, a polished A/C compressor, and a new alternator.
Underneath, it's quite clean with super solid floors, subframe
connectors, and all-new lines for fuel and brakes. The Muncie
4-speed feeds a 12-bolt rear end with what we believe are 3.42
gears inside, which are a nice combination of acceleration and easy
cruising on the highway. You'll also find new shocks, a fresh gas
tank out back, and a rumbling dual exhaust system with stainless
Magnaflow mufflers. And it gets just the right industrial look from
15-inch steel wheels painted body color and outfitted with dog dish
hubcaps and 225/70/15 BFGoodrich T/A radials.Documentation includes
extensive receipts for the recent work, including the engine
rebuild, as well as photos and details from previous owners. We
haven't seen many early Camaros that combine great looks, lots of
comfort and convenience features, and a bulletproof big block
powertrain. The awesome color combination is insanely appealing and
it more than lives up to the billing with the built 396 under the
hood. A Camaro that's a whole lot of fun to drive and show, ready
to rock. Call today!Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes
personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our
inventory prior to purchase.
