1968 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.  

The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy.

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“Camaro SS — The Super Sport version of Camaro. Distinctive styling touches include simulated air intakes on the hood, special grille, and SS emblems.” The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS Sport Coupe continued Chevrolet’s strong presence in the muscle car market, building on the success of the inaugural 1967 model. With subtle styling updates and enhanced performance options, the ’68 SS offered a refined yet aggressive look. Notable changes included the elimination of vent windows, a new front grille design, and side marker lights to meet federal safety regulations.

The SS (Super Sport) package remained a performance-focused upgrade, featuring a special grille, SS badging, simulated hood air intakes, and a heavy-duty suspension. Standard power came from a 350-cubic-inch V8 rated at 295 horsepower, while optional big-block 396 engines delivered up to 375 horsepower, making the SS a formidable street machine. Inside, the SS Sport Coupe featured bucket seats, optional console gauges, and a range of trim levels to suit personal tastes.

The 1968 Camaro Sport Coupe solidified the Camaro’s reputation as a stylish, customizable, and powerful competitor in the muscle car era. This example is finished in black with dual stripes over a black interior, and is powered by a lightly modified 350ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission.

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Camaro equipped with SS trim and aftermarket equipment 

• Finished in black with silver stripes and black interior 

• 350 cu-in Chevrolet V8 

• Three-speed automatic transmission 

• The chassis number (124378N397316) decodes as: 

  • 1 – Chevrolet 

  • 2 – Camaro 

  • 4 – V8 

  • 37 – 2-door sport coupe 

  • 8 – 1968 model year

  • N – Norwood (Ohio) assembly plant

  • 397316 – Sequential production number

 Features 

• Added SS exterior badging

• 15-inch Rally wheels wearing 215/70R15 front, 235/60R15 rear BF Goodrich tires 

• Dart intake manifold and Edelbrock AVS2 carburetor 

• Accel distributor

• Headers and dual exhaust system 

• Power steering

• Grant steering wheel 

• AutoMeter tachometer and console-mounted Equus oil pressure, coolant temp, and voltage gauges 

• Alpine AM/FM Radio with CD player 

• GM 10-bolt rear end, gear ratio unknown

Known Imperfections 

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• Paint shows imperfections including chips, bubbles, spiders, scratches, and wear 

• Brightwork worn on exterior and interior 

• Rust on trunk floor 

Ownership History

This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty. 

Contact: Matt Lowney   Phone: 623.308.2640   email: mlowney@hagerty.com  

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.