1968 Camaro Restomod ProTour – Classic Muscle, Modern Performance
Experience the perfect blend of vintage muscle and modern engineering with this 1968 Camaro ProTour restomod. Built for both street and race, this iconic Chevy retains its legendary first-gen styling while packing cutting-edge performance upgrades for an exhilarating ride.
Under the hood, a blown 400ci small block delivers monstrous low end torque and heart-pounding horsepower, paired with a modern Tremec 3550 5-speed manual transmission for smooth yet aggressive shifting. A fully upgraded suspension system with coilovers and performance sway bars ensures razor-sharp handling, while corvette C4 disc brakes provide superior stopping power.
This Camaro rides on forged wheels, giving it a bold stance, a C4 corvette front suspension and three link rear.
The all new interior features all the classic dash board and emblem clues.
Finished in a classic corvette bronze and classic bumble bee stripe, this ProTour Camaro is more than just a muscle car—it’s a one off statement. Whether you're carving through canyons, hitting the track, or turning heads at a car show, this restomod delivers the best of both worlds: raw American muscle with modern-day precision.
Ready to experience the thrill? This 1968 Camaro ProTour is waiting for its next owner to take the wheel.
Introduction
This car is a resto-mod. It is hot-rod, not a faithful restoration of the original car. The body and most of the interior is a restoration of various years of the first generation Camaro. According to my preference of different features, The powertrain and suspension has been upgraded with. the intention to make a ProTour car that I could drive around on weekends and race in open road races such as the Silver State classic.
I would say 95% is there. Time and feelings of others that I spend too much time working on the car have kept me from finishing the car. I am now 72 and my priorities have changed.
History
Bought the car around 2000, life's relationships and responsibilities always took precedence, so it was a part time hobby more than a purposeful build.
Completed the car in 2015 and drove it for a year. Worked out all the bugs. I drove the car between LA to Phoenix and back with no issues. Hit 140 mph at about 1/3 throttle. The car handled well and felt well grounded with good steering response Fun car to drive, with plenty of torque, able to break reat tires (325 30ZR19) with just a tweek of the throttle..
In 2016, the #4 cylinder fuel injector driver failed open, filling the cylinder with gas, that leaked past the rings and blew off the oil pan. Inspected all rod and main bearings and they looked good and clearances were in spec.
If you look at the dyno pull you will see that the torque drops off at 3500 rpm. At this time I decided to put a larger blower (1.9 -> 2.3 liters/revolution) and eliminated the J-Tube. Cold air induction was redirected to the fresh air intake reservoir just below the front windshield. This modification would require the environmental control unit to be relocated to the trunk. winshield wipers would now have to be electric. At the same time I to went to an LS1 ignition system. .
Engine Build
Engine was built by PFAFF engines, out of Huntington Beach, CA. They build off shore racing boats, which is a much more demanding evironment than a street rod. So I am confident that the engine is more than up to the task.
My original design goal was lots of torque, not a horse power number. Torque is what throws you back in your seat, and gives a thrill. Off shore racing boats are built for toque in mid range (3000-5500 rpm). Boost is low at 5 psi, could run higher at the risk of lower reliability.
The engine is a 400 cubic inch small block chevy 4 bolt main of 1970's era, which was the ticket at the time I started the build. It is not an LS motor
Upgrade Features
Relocate the environmental control to the trunk
Winshield wipers
Seprentine belt tensioner
Back seat modification to fit around third link.
Mounting of fuel and spark control units and mount the cables
Install Hood vents over the headers with fans
Exterior Trim
DISCLAIMER
I would only sell the car with the disclaimer the new owner accept the car as/is. Any persons driving or rideing do so at their own risk, due to the nonfactory modifications. The car has a unique character. It is easy for the driver to loose control of the car due to inexperince with the nature/power of this type of car.
CLOSING
Please ask any question, I would be glad to provide answers.
