1968 CHEVROLET CAMARO COUPE

OVERVIEW

This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is powered by a BluePrint Engines 396ci V8 crate engine mated to a five-speed American Powertrain TREMEC TKX manual transmission. Finished in blue over a matching vinyl interior, this Sport Coupe is now offered by the seller with a clear title.

Highlights

• Reportedly over $150,000 invested 
• Interior and exterior professionally restored by Slate Performance Automative
• Performance-enhanced 396ci V8 crate engine from BluePrint Engines 

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a private seller 
• Current location: Indiana 

EXTERIOR

• Blue paint
• Rear spoiler 
• Cowl induction hood 
• Driver-side chrome mirror 

Updates

• New windshield wiper motor 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch Cragar wheels 
• 215/60 BFGoodrich Radial T/A raised white letter tires 

INTERIOR

• Blue vinyl upholstery
• Woodgrain trim 
• Bucket seats
• Floor-mounted manual shifter
• Air conditioning 
• Power steering  
• Wood-rimmed steering wheel 
• Aftermarket retro-look stereo 
  • AM/FM
  • Bluetooth compatible 

Updates

• New
  • Heater control and cable
  • Controller kit  

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 160-mph speedometer
  • 8,000-rpm tachometer
  • Oil pressure 
  • Temperature
  • Voltage 
  • Fuel 
• Odometer shows 2,505 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt

Updates

• New coolant temperature sensor kit 

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• BluePrint Engines 396ci V8
  • Crate engine 
  • Rated at 491 horsepower 
  • Edelbrock Pro-Flo 4 electronic fuel injection system
  • Headers 

Transmission

• Five-speed American Powertrain TREMEC TKX manual 
  • 26-spline 
  • McLeod Street Pro clutch kit 

Service History Highlights 

• Original engine and transmission replaced
• New
  • Electric fan with shroud
  • Lower radiator 
  • Clutch kit
  • Harmonic balancer 
  • Headers
  • Power steering pump and gearbox
  • Water pump
  • Alternator
  • Throttle cable bracket 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Summit Racing suspension system 
• Power front disc brakes 
• Dual exhaust system 

Service History Highlights 

• New
  • Performance sway bars, tie rods, and shocks
  • Rear brake wheel cylinders
  • Exhaust system
  • Front and rear brake lines
  • Rear driveshaft U-joint
  • Subframe bushings
  • Rear pinon seal 
  • Front brake pads and rotors
  • Inner and outer wheel bearings and seals 
  • Driveshaft and rear U-joints 
  • Harmonic balancer 

TRIM TAG DECODER 

• DATE, 04D - Fourth week of April, 1968
• STYLE, 12437 - Sport Coupe 
• PLANT, LOS - Van Nuys, CA
• TRIM, 717 - Blue standard buckets 
• PAINT, U - LeMans Blue 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• This Camaro is said to be free from any substantial imperfections