Vehicle Description
1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
The Camaro received minor changes for its second year with the
grille taking on a more horizontal look and the vent windows were
dropped while flow through ventilation was added. 235,147 Camaros
were built in 1968 with nearly 17,000 V8 convertibles and another
12,000 six cylinder topless cars. That's a lot of cars in just the
second year of production indicating Chevrolet's confidence and the
public's positive reaction. Interestingly, the convertible tops
were available in the same color options as the vinyl tops; white,
black, and blue.
For consignment, a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro convertible with a title
verified 71,100 actual miles. This fine car was restored in the
early 2000's and was an AACA Sr. National 1st place winner in 2008
and has also racked up a AACA Jr. award and a VCCA Senior award
along with a host of otherAACA awards. We knew as soon as we saw
the hubcaps that this car was probably kept as original as possible
over the years and our suspensions were quickly confirmed. We also
note that the car will come with a set of rally wheels with red
stripe tires.
Exterior
A fantastic blacked out horizontal ribbed front grille leads the
way with outboard exposed headlights, inboard markers and a small
bowtie in the center. The two stage Bolero Red paint is dressed
with a black nose stripe that pauses to make room for the 327
emblem on the fender. Simple shiny bumpers are on and looking great
as well as other attachments in the shine department including a
single side view mirror, wipers and window trimmings, door trim,
and door handles. On top is a black canvas top which has a fairly
clear plastic rear window leading the rear where, keeping with the
pony car theme is a short trunk deck, and the rear fascia sports
chrome bezels and inset tail lights flanking the red fuel filler
cap under a spoiler. Standard issue 14-inch wheels are dressed with
factorycovers and are wrapped with thin white walls. Imperfections
include numerous areas of bubbling on lower panels and a rust spot
behind a wheel opening,
Interior
1968 goodness here where the fully restored interior begins with
the red vinyl door panels, smooth sections sandwiching the stitch
patterned center that holds the emblem and hardware. From there,
the monochromatic interior brings in red vinyl bucket seats and a
red rear bench, all in very nice shape. Moving to the dash, a 3
spoke steering wheel fronts a duo of the deep set round gauges
within black bezels in a steeply angled dash with round, chrome
vents. The center portion of the dash is adorned with a simulated
wood faceplate that surrounds the vent panel and AM radio, because
in 1968 that's all you needed! The faux forest influence continues
on the center console where a horseshoe shifter, perhaps the
greatest invention other than the pistol grip, is provided to the
lucky driver of this pony car, while bright red carpet just about
sears the pupils protected by Camaro branded mats. The trunk holds
a period plaid mat and two spares with a towel protecting the
underlayment for good measure. The entirety of the interior is a
beautifully buttoned up presentation.
Drivetrain
Show worthy so far and the vibe continues in the engine bay where
the spotless consignor stated 327ci V8 resides, topped by a
4-barrel carburetor and linked to a Powerglide 2-speed automatic
spinning power to the10 bolt rear axle. Power brakes are supplied
in the form of drums front and rear.
Undercarriage
The hits just keep on coming for the undercarriage, as we meet up
with a solid and rust free suspension, drivetrain, and floor pan
unibody construction. The usual suspects show some very light
surface rust, but no structural issues aretobe seen within miles of
this bottom side. Dual exhaust is on for the exhale flows through a
stock style muffler before splitting again and terminating behind
rear body panels. Suspension consists of coil springs in front and
mono leaf springs in the rear.
Drive-Ability
Red on red will absolutely get your blood going, and so will this
original spec'd Camaro. We took it for a test spin and it delivered
everything you'd expect from a well preserved and well maintained
restored Camaro. Good acceleration, straight tracking, A+ braking
were noted and all functions work and it's like leaving a showroom
in 1968! While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions
were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee
these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
Some people want their Camaro to be the fastest one around. Others
want a great paint job or booming audio system. And many people
want it right off the menu, no special orders, no greasy sides,
just as it was ordered in 1968. And that's what we have here, a car
true to its roots and a shelf full of awards to prove its
superiority in the classic car world. With very few exceptions,
every 1968 Camaro we've had the pleasure of representing has sold,
and often quickly. So don't toss and turn too long on this one!
124678N312985
1-Chevrolet
24-Camaro V8
67-Convertible
8-1968
N-Norwood, OH Assy Plant
312985-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
09D-4th Week September
ST 68 12467-1968 Camaro Convertible
BODY NOR12815-Norwood Body #
TR 724-Red Standard Vinyl Buckets
PAINT R2-Bolero Red, Black Top
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collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
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anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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