Vehicle Description
You know we love early Camaros, and this 1968 SS396 packages
everything on your wish list in a slick bright red package. That's
a powerful 396 under the hood and it's linked to a 4-speed manual
gearbox, so it doesn't just talk big, it delivers.
A glance at the cowl tag will verify that this one wore code E
Fathom Blue when it left the Norwood factory back in 1968, but
nobody's going to complain about a bright red Camaro, right? The
vinyl top was added, and it adds the right bit of contrast to keep
it from being red overload. The cosmetic restoration was finished a
few years ago and it looks fantastic, so someone has obviously kept
after it and spent their Saturday afternoons keeping it at its
best. The paint looks awesome and this is a color that everybody
loves, and the details are what make this Camaro stand out in a
crowded field. It carries a cowl-induction hood, ducktail spoiler,
and proper SS badging, plus the nose and side stripes, so it has a
purposeful look that's instantly recognizable. The vinyl top is in
excellent condition and shows no signs of problems underneath, and
the chrome bumpers and stainless trim has the right shine to look
great against the bright red finish. If you like your Camaros to
advertise their intentions, this is an awesome choice.
Black buckets replace the original code 717 blue setup but keep the
upscale upholstery patterns that differentiate this car from those
that carry standard seats. The result is an interior that looks the
way the factory intended and doesn't show any trace of having once
been blue. The original gauges are still in place behind that big
tach on the steering column, along with console-mounted auxiliary
gauges that look pretty cool. The original AM radio is gone,
replaced by an AM/FM/cassette head unit in the dash, suggesting
that this car has led an easy life where it wasn't hacked up and
modified over the years. There's also a tilt wheel and a Hurst
shifter links you to the 4-speed manual gearbox while the nicely
finished trunk looks extremely clean and carries a correct bias-ply
spare and jack assembly.
This 396 cubic inch V8 was rated at 325 horsepower and one glance
at the highly detailed engine bay leaves no doubt as to where the
money went. Beautifully finished with correct Chevy Orange paint,
bright chrome tinwork, and a satin black background, it looks
fantastic and runs even better. Aside from little stuff like hose
clamps and some long-tube headers, it appears to be factory correct
in almost every way. As with all big block Camaros, it has both
power steering and power front disc brakes, as well as a heavy-duty
radiator up front. The Muncie 4-speed is linked to a 10-bolt rear
end and the exhaust system looks recent, featuring mandrel bends
and a correct transverse muffler. Corvette Rally wheels are fitted,
so it keeps a pretty stock look, and with 215/65/15 front and
245/60/15 rear BFG radials, there's just a bit of a rake to make it
sit right.
Beautifully finished and extremely fast, this is the Camaro that
does everything well. If you've been looking for a top-quality
driver with a fantastic look, perhaps this is your car. Call
today!