1968 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe

OVERVIEW

This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe has logged only 400 miles since being restored and has received several updates and upgrades including new paint and upholstery, a Holley 650-cfm carburetor, a mild camshaft, and new suspension components. It is powered by a 327cid V8 backed by a three-speed automatic transmission. Features include RS hideaway headlights, a cowl-induction hood, a rear spoiler, power steering, a Vintage Air climate control system, a retro-look AM/FM stereo, and power front disc brakes. Finished in blue with white striping over a black vinyl interior, this Camaro comes with a clear title.

EXTERIOR – FEATURES

Originally finished in Ash Gold and equipped with a black vinyl top (code G2), the body was restored and refinished in blue with pearl white accent striping. Features include chrome bumpers, RS hideaway headlights, RS front valance marker lights, a cowl-induction hood, a fender-mounted antenna, a manual-remote driver-side rearview mirror, wheel opening moldings, a rear spoiler, and RS tailights, fuel cap, and reverse lights. Newly installed parts include the chrome moldings, lights and lenses, emblems, glass, weatherstrips, and window scrapers. A walk-around video can be seen below.

EXTERIOR - WHEELS AND TIRES

A set of 16-inch polished aluminum American Racing Torq Thrust wheels is wrapped in new 205/55ZR16 front and 245/50ZR16 rear BFGoodrich g-Force Comp-2 A/S radial tires.

INTERIOR – FEATURES

The cabin is furnished with black vinyl front bucket seats and a matching rear seat surrounded by black vinyl door panels and trim, all of which match the original trim code of 712. Features include manual windows, power steering, a center console-mounted automatic transmission shifter, a Vintage Air climate control system, and a new retro-look AM/FM radio. Newly installed parts include the wood-rimmed steering wheel, upholstery, center console, automatic shifter, instrument panel, and gauges. The trunk is fully upholstered.

INTERIOR – GAUGES

A 120-mph speedometer and a fuel gauge are located ahead of the driver. A clock and additional gauges for the oil pressure, voltage, and water temperature are located in the front of the center console. The odometer reads 77,889 miles, but the true mileage on this vehicle is unknown.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Power is provided by a 327cid V8 and backed by a three-speed automatic transmission. Engine bay features include chrome valve covers, an aluminum Edelbrock intake manifold, a Holley 650-cfm four-barrel carburetor, a chrome air cleaner housing, a Mallory electronic ignition system, and a mild camshaft. Additional features include a chrome water pump, a serpentine belt engine accessory drive system, chrome engine accessories, Sanderson tube exhaust headers with a high-temperature coating, a chrome power booster and brake master cylinder, chrome hood hinges, a shaved body-color firewall, and a New Port Engineering windshield wiper motor upgrade.

UNDERCARRIAGE

This Camaro was factory-equipped with an independent front suspension and a solid rear drive axle. Braking is provided by new power front discs and rear drums. A dual exhaust system exits at the rear. Newly installed parts include the front suspension bushings, tie rods, and springs; power steering; and rear leaf springs and bushings. The bottom of the car has been undercoated.