1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible “SS Tribute”

Description

Chevrolet’s response to Ford’s pony car was worth the two-year wait, the Camaro proving to be a worthy answer to the Mustang with strong sales numbers and racking up wins on the race track. The changes from 1967 to 1968 were subtle and included restyled headlights and taillights, rectangular side mirrors, and a new grille on non-RS models. In the 55 years since the 1968 Camaro went out of production, and thanks to the immense popularity of the performance models, many non-RS/SS cars have been restored and modified with larger engines, performance upgrades, and RS/SS-inspired cosmetic enhancements. This 1968 Camaro Convertible comes from a recent ground-up restoration during which it was tastefully transformed to have an SS appearance, including side stripes, SS grille and badging, and Rally wheels.

Highlights

• Well-sorted first-generation Camaro (1967-1969), an excellent entry point into the exciting world of American muscle cars

• Subject to a frame-off restoration completed circa 2019

• Equipped with a 350 cu-in JEGS small-block Chevrolet crate engine topped with a Holley four-barrel carburetor and mated to a Turbo Hydramatic 350 three-speed automatic transmission as part of the restoration

• Professionally refinished in red over a black vinyl interior and black convertible soft top 

• The consignor reports replacing the heater core, door hinges, driver and passenger side mirrors, convertible sun-visor brackets, heater switch, and wiper motor under his three years of ownership 

• Said to be in fine mechanical and cosmetic condition, enjoying regular oil changes and garage-kept 

• Battery replaced in January 2023 per the consignor 

• Showing 93,643 miles at the time of listing, the mileage on the new engine is estimated to be 6,000 miles 

Features

• 14-inch Rally wheels with stainless steel center caps and trim rings

• Power-operated convertible top

• SS badging 

• Front air dam spoiler

• Grille-mounted parking lights 

• Wood-trimmed three-spoke steering wheel

• Center console-mounted voltage and water temperature gauges

• Analog clock

• Push-button radio

• Aftermarket speakers

• Heater

• Long tube exhaust headers

• Hotchkis Sports Suspension system with coil-over shocks 

• Power front disc brakes

• 12-bolt Positraction differential

• 3.73 rear gear ratio 

• Dual exhaust outlets 

Known Imperfections

• Minor paint chips commensurate with normal road use

• Small tear on driver’s side seat upholstery

• Clock is inoperative 

Included

• Service manual

Ownership History 

The consignor acquired the Camaro in 2020 following the completion of the restoration.