1968 CHEVROLET CAMARO

OVERVIEW

This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro was built in the third week of December at the General Motors Van Nuys Assembly plant in California. It has been equipped with several performance upgrades including a 496ci BluePrint Engines stroker V8 with a forged crankshaft and hypereutectic pistons, a TCI Super StreetFighter 700R4 automatic transmission, Wilwood power disc brakes, subframe connectors, and a Flowmaster dual-exhaust system. Refinished in metallic orange with black striping over a black vinyl interior, this second-year Camaro is available now and comes from the selling dealer with a 2021 appraisal and a clear Wisconsin title.

EXTERIOR - FEATURES

The body has been refinished in metallic orange with black nose and side striping. It comes equipped with chrome bumpers, hideaway headlights, SS and 396 badging, a steel cowl hood, dual side mirrors, a one-piece body-color rear spoiler, and reverse lights.

EXTERIOR - WHEELS AND TIRES

A set of 15-inch American Racing Ansen Sprint slotted aluminum wheels with staggered-width BFGoodrich front and Mickey Thompson rear tires connect this car to the road.

INTERIOR - FEATURES

The front bucket seats, center console, rear bench seat, and door panels are upholstered with black vinyl. Black carpeting and Chevrolet-branded black floor mats cover the floorboards. Amenities include tinted glass, a woodgrain steering wheel, power steering and brakes, USB and auxiliary ports, air conditioning, front and rear lap belts, an aftermarket AM/FM radio, and Kenwood speakers.

INTERIOR - GAUGES

Instrumentation consists of a 120-mph speedometer, a 7K-rpm tachometer, a clock, and an auxiliary gauge for the coolant temperature. The center console has factory readouts for the battery, coolant temperature, fuel level, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows 23K miles, but the actual mileage on this vehicle is unknown.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Under the hood is a 496ci BluePrint Engines stroker V8 that produces 600 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque. A TCI Super StreetFighter 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission and a 12-bolt rear end with a TA Performance aluminum cover deliver the engine's output to the road. Upgrades include:

• BluePrint aluminum heads
• Four-bolt mains
• One-piece rear main seal
• Forged crankshaft
• Hypereutectic pistons
• Roller camshaft
• Polished aluminum valve covers, oil pan, and timing cover
• Brodix aluminum intake
• Brodix aluminum heads
• Aluminum water pump
• Chrome alternator and power steering pump
• TCI aluminum motor brackets
• Fuel pump regulator
• Quick Fuel 850-cfm carburetor
• FAST electric fuel pump
• Hooker headers
• Be Cool aluminum radiator
• K&N air filter
• Stainless steel fan shroud
• Transmission cooler

UNDERCARRIAGE

Chassis and suspension enhancements include a heavy-duty Calvert Racing CalTracs sway bar, CalTracs traction bars, and subframe connectors. Stopping is handled by Wilwood power disc brakes. The engine breathes through a dual-exhaust system with Flowmaster 40 Series mufflers.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The selling dealer has posted a two-minute video that shows the car in greater detail below. The sale includes a 2021 appraisal from Rick's Old Car Appraisals of Medford, Wisconsin. Wisconsin residents will be responsible for sales tax and titling fees; out-of-state buyers will have to pay applicable taxes and registration fees in their state/country of residence.