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1968 Chevrolet Camaro

This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro convertible was acquired by the seller in 2018, and subsequent work consisted of rebuilding the engine and installing an aftermarket suspension, subframe connectors, and a Vintage Air climate control system. The car is powered by a replacement 396ci V8 mated with a Muncie four-speed manual transmission and is finished in black over black vinyl upholstery. Features include power steering, power front disc brakes, 15″ Rally wheels, a Holley four-barrel carburetor, an Edelbrock intake manifold, a Hurst shifter, a white convertible top, a white nose stripe, front and rear spoilers, and an SS-style hood, grille, and tail panel. This Camaro convertible is now offered with service records and transferrable New York registration.

396-Powered 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible 4-Speed

The body is finished in black with a white nose stripe and is said to have been repainted under previous ownership. Features include a white convertible top, SS and 396 badging, front and rear spoilers, and an SS-style hood, grille, and tail panel.

396-Powered 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible 4-Speed

Silver 15″ Rally wheels wear polished trim rings and center caps and are mounted with 215/70 BFGoodrich Silvertown redline tires. The car is fitted with a front sway bar, Hotchkis Sport front and rear shock absorbers, subframe connectors, and power steering. Braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums.

396-Powered 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible 4-Speed

The cabin features front bucket seats and a rear bench upholstered in black vinyl joined by a color-coordinated dashboard, door panels, and carpets. Equipment includes Vintage Air climate control, a center console, faux woodgrain trim, a Hurst shifter, Chevrolet-branded floor mats, a retro-style Bluetooth-capable stereo, and remote rear pioneer speakers set on the rear bench.

396-Powered 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible 4-Speed

The woodgrain steering wheel frames a 120-mph speedometer and a Tic-Toc-Tach. Additional auxiliary gauges monitoring battery charge, coolant temperature, fuel level, and oil pressure are mounted in the center console ahead of the shifter. The five-digit odometer shows 8k miles, approximately 2k of which have been added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.

396-Powered 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible 4-Speed

The replacement 396ci V8 was rebuilt and installed in 2022. Features include a Holley four-barrel carburetor, an Edelbrock intake manifold, and an aluminum radiator with a front-mounted electric fan. An oil change was performed in preparation for sale.

396-Powered 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible 4-Speed

Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a Muncie four-speed manual transmission and a 12-bolt rear axle. A transmission and rear axle fluid change were performed in preparation for sale.

396-Powered 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible 4-Speed

Decoding the trim tag reveals the following information:

  • 11B – Built in the second week of November
  • 68-12467 – 1968 convertible, standard interior
  • NOR 42807 – Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant, body number
  • 712 – Black standard trim, bucket seats
  • F2 – Island Teal paint, black convertible top

The car does not have a title, as it is registered in a state that does not issue titles for a vehicle of its age. It is being sold on transferrable registration.

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