57-Years-Family-Owned 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe

Description

NOW OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro represents the second model year of Chevrolet’s first-generation pony car, offering a blend of elegant styling and practical performance. This example is particularly notable as the 102nd 1968 Camaro produced, built on the first day of 1968 model year production at the Van Nuys GM plant. Refinished in its correct Palomino Ivory paint over a reupholstered black vinyl interior, it retains its original 327ci V8 engine and two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. Now showing 96,800 believed-to-be-original miles, this well-preserved Sport Coupe reflects decades of careful ownership.

Single-family-owned since 1968, this Camaro was purchased from Clippinger Chevrolet in Covina, California. The first owner reportedly lost his license at just 1,500 miles, prompting a sale to the current owner’s mother-in-law, who kept the car for decades—ultimately accumulating about 80,000 miles before retiring from driving at age 85. The car underwent a sympathetic partial refurbishment focused on preserving factory authenticity. The engine bay was cosmetically refreshed while maintaining originality—it’s believed the valve covers have never been removed. The interior and exterior were refinished to factory specifications, and many major components are believed to be original.

This highly optioned Sport Coupe features several rare factory-installed trim and convenience options, including the Strato-back front bench seat, Comfortilt steering wheel, and the seldom-seen Bumblebee front accent stripe. With fewer than 4,900 cars equipped with the Strato-back bench and only 5,294 featuring Comfortilt steering, this Camaro is a standout example of unique factory specification.

Located in Carlsbad, California, this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is offered on consignment with its original California license plates, service records, documented long term family ownership, a Hagerty Media Feature by Thom Taylor, and a clean Idaho title in the current owner’s name.

Highlights

• 57-years-family-owned, purchased secondhand in 1968

• Partial cosmetic refurbishment with an emphasis on preservation

• Numbers-matching original 327ci Turbo-Fire V8

• Two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission

• Refinished in period-correct Palomino Ivory paint (reportedly less than 1.5% of 1968 Camaros)

• Partially reupholstered black vinyl interior (the padded dashboard, door panels, and rear seat are believed to remain original)

• Rare combination of factory options

Factory Equipment

• Exterior Style Trim Group (stainless steel trim):

  • Wheel opening moldings

  • Lower belt moldings

  • Door moldings

  • Drip moldings

• The chassis number (124378L300103) decodes as:

  • 1 – Division: Chevrolet

  • 24 – Series: Camaro, 8-cylinder

  • 37 – Body style: 2-door coupe

  • 8 – Model year: 1968

  • L – Assembly plant: Los Angeles (Van Nuys), California

  • 300103 – Sequential production number

• “Comfortilt”-optioned adjustable steering column (approx. 5,294 produced)

• “Bumblebee”-optioned front accent stripe (unusual on this trim level)

• “Strato-back”-optioned front bench seat (approx. 4,896 produced)

• “Levant grain”-optioned vinyl roof

Modifications

• 15” America Racing Torq-Thrust wheels fitted with 225/60R15 Ohtsu FP6000 R/S tires

• Period-correct deep dish three-spoke aftermarket steering wheel

• “Right Stuff” ‘68-‘74 Nova front disc brake conversion:

  • 11” plain vented rotors and backing plates

  • Standard front spindles

  • Single piston calipers

  • 11” power booster

  • Master cylinder

Servicing & Documentation

From the consignor: “This ‘68 Camaro fires right up even after sitting for several days. It idles and maintains temperature very well. (The photo shoot was completed with the car sitting at idle) It is a dream to drive with smooth shifting in and out of 2nd gear, sporty, yet comfortable ride and a responsive brake pedal.”

Recent documented service includes, but is not limited to the following:

January 2025:

• Lube, oil and filter Service:

  • Replaced oil filter and engine oil

  • Repaired oil pan

  • Differential Service:

  • Drained, cleaned, and painted differential

  • Installed new cover gasket and refilled with gear oil

• Brake system service:

  • Drained and refilled brake system with new DOT 3 fluid

• Additional documentation includes a Hagerty Media Feature by Thom Taylor, and:

  • Refurbishment and service documentation dating from 2007-2025 (see “Service Records: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro” attached in the “Additional documents” section below for further details)

  • Long-term family ownership history

• Partial refurbishment included:

  • Engine compartment refresh with new hoses and paint

  • Exterior repainted in original Palomino Ivory color

  • Interior reupholstered to factory specifications

Known Imperfections

• Aesthetic imperfections consistent with age and road use

• Unrestored undercarriage shows road grime and age

Ownership History

• Purchased new at Clippinger Chevrolet in Covina, CA

• Original owner sold to current owner's mother-in-law in 1968 who drove it sparingly for family errands and church outings—tallying 80,000 miles over decades of ownership

• Inherited by son who oversaw cosmetic refurbishment with an emphasis on preservation

• Following the beneficiary's passing, ownership was transferred to spouse (current owner)

• Recently relocated to California; offered by the family with a clean Idaho title

Included

• Original black and yellow California license plates

• Refurbishment and service documentation (see “Additional documents” section below for further details)

• Original-style keys

• Spare tire

• Car cover

Additional Notes

From the consignor: “This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro features a rare combination of factory options, making it a standout historically significant example. Purchased secondhand in 1968 by the seller’s mother-in-law—following the original owner’s brief tenure due to a license revocation—it has remained in the same family for an extraordinary 57 years. Retaining its original configuration and benefiting from a partial cosmetic restoration that preserved as many original components as possible, this Camaro’s rich history and unusual build specification make it an outstanding choice for collectors who value originality and appreciate a well-documented past.”