MCACN Concours Gold Camaro SS L78 396/375 HP V8 M22 Rock Crusher 4 Speed

1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS Description

SUMMARY

$125K rotisserie restoration completed in September of 2015
Awarded Concours Gold and the Jim Matteson Pick at the 2015 Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals
Correct Pontiac Verdoro Green paint / Custom ordered by the car's first owner
Correct Standard Black bench seat interior
Correct 396 cubic inch L78 V8 / Professionally rebuilt
Correct Muncie 4-speed manual transmission / Professionally rebuilt
Sale includes: Restoration photos / Restoration receipts / An NCRS Shipping Data Report
Sale includes: MCACN judging sheet / MCACN Pick Award certificate / MCACN Concours Gold Certificate
Correct 12-bolt rear axle
Factory power steering / Factory power front disc and rear drum brakes

It's no secret that Chevrolet builds some of the coolest cars on the planet. From the Bel Air to the Corvair, its seems that every longstanding model has transformed a solid clientele of buyers into a devout following of gearheads. Earlier this month, when Chevy debuted the latest Camaro 1LE, we couldn't help but think about all the great milestones that marque has enjoyed. And this striking Super Sport, awarded the Jim Matteson Pick and Concours Gold honors at the 2015 Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals, is truly in a class by itself. The beneficiary of a professional rotisserie restoration that was completed in September of 2015, this stellar piece of Americana wraps a stout 396/4-speed drivetrain in custom-order curb appeal that's sure to break necks everywhere! If you're ready to experience a car that puts the "C" in CLASSIC, take a long look at this super cool Camaro.

BODYWORK/TRIM

As far as styling goes, few vehicles have aged better than late '60s and early '70s Chevrolets. In fact, toeing the line between traditional and modern, the first generation Camaro is probably one of the most attractive cars ever built. Benefiting from a ground-up restoration that's seen less than 10 miles of street time, this impressive F1 seals rich Pontiac Verdoro Green under a bright Super Sport stripe. That clean 2-stage, a 100% correct appearance custom-ordered by the car's first owner, highlights a laser-straight profile that's built from a soda-blasted shell and professionally dipped pivoting panels. That solid fuselage was whipped into shape to the tune of $125K, thanks to Ken's Klassics Inc. of Muscoda, Wisconsin. And today, this Chevy rolls as a distinctly unique muscle car that scored 966 out of 1,000 points at the 2015 Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals.

With balanced proportions and crisp detailing, the first generation Camaro is an inherently good-looking design. At the front of this coupe, an "SS" branded grille hangs standard headlights and clear parking lamps above a fresh bumper and familiar D80 chin spoiler. At the top of that grille, a Camaro-branded header leads the eye to a louvered Super Sport hood, satin-finish windshield wipers and date-coded glass that's framed in straight stainless trim. At the sides of that hood, chrome door handles and a correct mirror float amid small marker lamps, detailed fender ornamentation and standard rocker guards. And at the back of the car, a Satin Black valance centers a fourth "SS" emblem between a D80 deck spoiler, '68-exclusive taillights and a second chrome bumper.

ENGINE

Hoist the hood and you'll find a 396 cubic inch big block that fronts a correct 3935440 casting number with a correct MQ assembly stamp and matching partial VIN. Introduced in 1965, Chevrolet's storied L78 combined square-port, closed-chamber heads with forged pistons, a steel crank and a solid lifter cam to turn stout 11 to 1 compression into 375 horsepower. Oxygen and fuel feed those heads through a polished and decaled air cleaner, new stainless fluid lines and a correct Holley carburetor. Below that carburetor, a sea of brilliant Chevy Orange paint covers the block from its correct Winters intake all the way to its stamped steel oil pan. At the back of that intake, a reliable points distributor shoots spark through eight Packard TV R Suppression cables. Below those cables, chrome valve covers perfectly contrast professionally restored exhaust manifolds. At the front of those covers, a tagged Delco battery complements a glossy radiator that's cinched to pliable GM hoses and tight tower clamps. Those components are, in traditional GM fashion, seated in a slick, Satin Black frame. There's a full array of factory smog equipment that adds both points and value. And, thanks to a 2014 rebuild conducted by Middleton, Wisconsin's Performance Engine and Machine, virtually every facet of this Camaro's fresh powerplant has been taken from a 10 to an 11.

DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION

That ferocious big block spins power through a tough Muncie 4-speed, which hangs a correct 3925660 casting number next to a 1968 (8) Muncie (P) assembled on May (E) 7th (07) build stamp. That gearbox, built to M22 specifications by Milwaukee natives Davids4Speeds, twists torque to a "BT" stamped 12-bolt. That first-class drivetrain rides a tagged and restored suspension that's been rebuilt to factory specifications. At the front of that suspension, factory power steering mixes easy turns with controlled sweeps. At the corners of that suspension, power front disc and rear drum brakes provide adequate stops. Exhaust flows from the aforementioned manifolds in to fresh Gardener pipes and a correct transversely mounted muffler. And power meets the pavement through color-keyed steelies, which spin F70-14 Firestone Wide Oval Super Sport redlines around dent-free center caps.

INTERIOR

During this Camaro's thorough restoration, its simple and purposeful interior was kept fully intact. Instead of the familiar bench and bucket layout most of these cars were fitted with, this panther features a correct duo of benches, just as its original owner specified. In front of those seats, a stylish dash hangs standard telemetry above a factory radio delete. Below that dash, new carpet centers a chrome Muncie shifter between color-keyed floor mats. Correct trim abounds, with everything framed in Standard door panels and a monochromatic headliner. The driver navigates the road though a glossy Super Sport steering wheel. And behind the passengers, a restored trunk hides correct tools and a full-size spare beneath fresh decklid decals.

OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION

A vintage Owner's Manual
A vintage Accessories Booklet
A book of captioned restoration photos
A stack of restoration receipts
Pictures and decodes of the car's pertinent identification numbers
The car's NCRS Shipping Data Report
The car's MCACN judging sheet
A certificate for the car's MCACN Pick Award
The car's MCACN Concours Gold Certificate

Thanks to timeless good looks and a first class restoration, there's no denying the wicked allure of this sweet Camaro. With its correct drivetrain, slick body and clean interior, this award-winning Chevy is a good buy from any angle. If you're ready to stand out from the crowd in classic GM style, clear a little garage space and give your friends at RK Motors Charlotte a call!