Vehicle Description
1968 Chevrolet Camaro Hardtop
In 1966 Mustangs were flying out of Ford showrooms, and Chevrolet
needed an answer. After many secret meetings, and covert internal
press events, engineers unveiled the official name for what had
been known up to this point as XP-836. Camaro was the chosen
namesake, and immediately the question became "but what does it
mean?". This question has no official linguistic answer, but as
Chevrolet marketing people would answer "It's an animal that eats
Mustangs!"
For consignment, a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro hardtop showing 86,693
miles, but the true miles are unknown. Nineteen colors were
available for Camaros in 1968 and this one wears two stage Lemans
Blue with added stripes.
Exterior
Under our lights, the Lemans Blue looks almost electric, covering
this epic pony car, which has a high stance above its 15-inch
Chevrolet Rally wheels. Staggered size tires put a bit more meat in
the back and enhance the rear view of the car which also includes
straight exhaust pipes and standard two part tail lights that
include the clear reverse light. Wide black stripes adorn the car,
covering the nose and cowl hood, skipping the roof, then continuing
on the deck lids, and over the rear spoiler. Z/28 badges have been
added to this sport coupe while single headlight bookend a black
grille with no emblem present. Imperfections include pitting on the
tail light bezels, rust through on a door and other panels,
prominent bubbling throughout, scratches, chipping, and rust on the
decklid edge.
Interior
Cracking on the armrest and general patina is found on the black
door panels which wear a Camaro badge on the textured plastic
insert. The bucket seats with headrests up front are in generally
good condition with an unfortunate split in the driver's side
lower, while the rear bench, also in black vinyl, is in good shape.
A Grant GT steering wheel presents to the driver, sharing the
column with a tachometer in front of the classic twin gauges on the
dash, while a vacant hole and broken switch is situated to the
left. On the right, the aging center stack is backed by simulated
wood and holds a vent, vent controls, and a gap for the a radio. A
tri-pack gauge pod is mounted just below it. Faded loop carpet on
the transmission hump houses a Hurst shifter while above us, the
headliner presents in very good condition. The trunk is barren and
shows some surface rust.
Drivetrain
Under the hood, a clean 283ci V8 is present with chrome valve
covers, an Edelbrock intake, and a Holley 4-barrel carburetor. It
is backed by an era-correct Muncie M20 4-speed manual transmission
sending power to the 12 bolt axle with 3.07 conventional gears.
Power brakes are configured here as discs up front and drums in
back.
Undercarriage
Driver quality underneath with plenty of surface rust, oil present
including oil sling on the pipes, and some rust on the bottom of
the core support. Headers head up the exhaust system which is dual
and flows through turbo mufflers before snaking to clean steel tips
out back. Suspension consists of coil springs up front and leaf
springs in the back.
Drive-Ability
With noise in the engine and an oil pressure gauge reading zero, we
were unable to test drive this car.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 things are guaranteed, death, taxes, and 1968 Camaros selling
at Classic Auto Mall. Even one that needs a bit of TLC like this
Lemans blue street machine will surely attract Camaro lovers from
around the world and find its way to a new home, perhaps in a new
state, or even a foreign country.Whereever you live, we're here to
help make it yours!
123378N328228
1-Chevrolet
23-Camaro 6 Cylinder
37-2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
8-1968
N-Norwood, OH Assy Plant
328228-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
10B-2nd Week October
ST 6812437-1968 Camaro 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
BODY NOR25792-Norwood Body #
TR 712-Standard Black Vinyl Buckets
PAINT PP-Seafrost Green
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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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