Vehicle Description
Is the first-generation Camaro the most perfect muscle car? Well,
when you see cars like this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro hardtop, it's
hard to argue against it. Stunning good looks, a fresh small block
V8, perfect proportions, and real leather seats, what's not to
love?
I don't care who you are, these Camaros are cool. This one is the
perfect machine for cruising, hitting up the local car shows, and
perhaps for driving to work on those special Fridays when you'll
take the long way home. The handsome Indigo blue paint job screams
high performance, and thanks to a pair of white SS stripes buried
under the clear, it has a very clean look overall. A cowl induction
hood is always the right look on an early F-body, as is the
original-style ducktail spoiler. Workmanship is quite good overall,
with flat panels, good gaps, and a paint job that makes people do
double-takes as you pass, giving you the "thumbs up" along the way.
In fact, the sheetmetal looks original suggesting this has always
been a clean, solid car. Chrome bumpers look freshly re-plated, and
all the badges and insignias have been faithfully reinstalled, and
I salute their sense of restraint for avoiding the ubiquitous SS
emblems.
Standard fare for the '68 Camaro was a black interior that was so
long on style and comfort that upgrades were rarely needed.
Nevertheless, during the restoration the bucket seats got a set of
stylish black leather seat covers that are simply gorgeous. It
shows zero wear on any of the new parts such as the seat covers,
carpets, or door panels, and the seats are glove soft, making it
feel very luxurious inside. The billet 4-spoke steering wheel is a
nice touch, as is the horseshoe shifter for the automatic
transmission, and the woodgrain accents on the console actually
match the dash pretty well. Cool white faced gauges from Auto Meter
replace the originals and cover all the basics. A newer AM/FM
stereo head unit has been installed in the original radio's
location, and there's factory A/C that blows nice and cold thanks
to modern hardware under the hood. The trunk is bare-bones, but
includes a full-sized spare and correct spatter-finish paint.
That numbers-matching 327 cubic inch V8 was rebuilt just 918 miles
ago and dressed up with so much chrome that you'll just have to pop
the hood every chance you get. Those shiny valve covers and a
matching air cleaner are nice touches, but you'll also find an
EnduraShine Edelbrock intake manifold and 4-barrel carburetor, a
chrome alternator and master cylinder, and bright orange paint on
the block to tie it all together. It runs smoothly, as you'd expect
from a small block Chevy, and has that characteristic rumble
compliments of long-tube headers and a Flowmaster dual exhaust
system. The rugged PowerGlide 2-speed automatic transmission is the
original numbers matching unit as well and it spins a rugged
10-bolt out back, so feel free to dip into the throttle and enjoy
the horsepower as intended. Gray Torque Thrust wheels are always
right on a Camaro and carry staggered 235/45/17 front and 275/40/17
rear performance radials.
If you're looking for a great F-body to enjoy, this one is
beautifully finished and ready to enjoy. Call today!