1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS

Listed for:
$17,500
Chevrolet
Camaro SS
Sacramento, CA
Listed 996 days ago
For Sale: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS

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1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 Big Block with RS package. Features include hidden headlights, and reverse lights below the bumper, as well as other trim options. This RSSS package included the best of available features a more powerful engine and the desirable trimmings of an RS. The RS is an appearance package ldquoRally Sportrdquo, that included hidden headlights and body side bright trim with front signals down low. The SS is a performance package, title stands for Super Sport. Performance features include higher hp engine, Turbo hydro transmission, positive traction 12-bolt rear, and heavy duty suspension. The exterior is refinished with the factory color, British Racing Green. A rare color, available for a limited time in 1968 only. A few minor chips are noted on the sides and some crazing can be noted particularly on rear spoiler. An easy fix and you have perfect paint. The white vinyl top rare option keeps the car cool and is in good condition. RS option hidden headlights are functioning and are framed above by the scallop stripe stretching across the hood on the front edge. This 1968 only stripe makes its way rearward where it dies at doors edge in a white spear. Factory rally wheel trim and hubcaps are framed by Goodyear Tires. The SS gas cap is planted firmly in the center of the rear panel. Also seen are nicely preserved and shiny trimmings around the wheel wells and rockers. Interior Black stitched vinyl bucket seats with black piping highlighting, in great condition in front, and a matching motif rear bench seat makes up the seating arrangement. All seats are in showroom condition. A center console shows an automatic stirrup shift grab handle that is designed right out of the 6039s. The forward console and center dash is surrounded by walnut wood trim. This wood works its way upward to where the radio and temp sliders are located. Deep round angled analog gauges create the gauge cluster in front of the original RS steering wheel. Accessory gauges monitor temperature and oil pressure. Black carpet in great clean condition and is covered by badged rubber floor mats in black. Drivetrain A GM orange block, heads and intake manifold are flanked by shiny chrome valve covers and a chrome air cleaner. The detailed filter rests atop and is showing in 396ci L35 Engine ID. This engine is an original 1968 Camaro ldquoMWrdquo code designating itrsquos 325hp preparation. It has a new Holley 4bbl carburetor on top with electric choke for flawless operation. A 3-speed automatic TH400 is behind this monster mill and it throws power rearward to a 12-bolt 3.08 posi rear axle. Very nice presentation under this hood for this RS-SS. Undercarriage Underside is refinished to original colors and specifications, and no rust is present. Power front disc brakes, rear power drums, along with a dual exhaust system are seen all in good condition. Looking good, the underneath is clean, just like the topside. Independent coil springs provide the ride for the front and multi-leafs do the same for the rear. Drive-Ability A very solid and fun driver, quick starter, smooth shifter, and some good grabby brakes. The car rides smoothly and accelerating is a snap. The tires do break loose easy under aggressive acceleration. The interior is spacious. It39s ready to go for a spin in in a moments notice and definitely grabs peoples attention A beautiful first generation pony car, completely restored, with both RS option and SS package. And some great factory options too. All surfaces. interior and exterior are good to go, and in good working condition. Noteworthy is the desirability of a true big block Camaro that retains an original Camaro ldquoMWrdquo engine. A check back in time reveals that all advertising money went into the SS. This Camaro has it all...and does not disappoint.

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