At first glance, this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro looks like it’s ready to get behind the wheel and take out for a spin, and hopefully, it’s not too far away from becoming a competent driver. The seller mentions that this F-Body has been in the same family since 1975, and that it’s been a lifelong passionate project for the owners. However, the car has been inactive for quite some time, and it’s now seeking a new caretaker who will get it back on the road. This sporty droptop can be found here on eBay in Rossville, Georgia, where bidding has reached $15,100 so far.
The seller says the body has been restored over the years, and while details about exactly what has been done to the sheet metal are sparse, the exterior appears to be in good condition presently. This one is reported to have been in storage for a long time, most recently in an enclosed garage, and I’m not spotting any flaws serious enough to require immediate attention. There are just a couple of panel gaps that aren’t lined up perfectly, but this one looks good enough that I’d strongly consider just putting the mirror and wipers back on and calling it a day, at least for now.
One area that hasn’t received much attention yet is the interior, which will need some work, even if it’s only a nice driver you’re envisioning. Thankfully, the seller says most of the needed parts are included in the sale, and he provides a few photos of some removed items and a few of the new ones the buyer will receive. He also points out that this is a factory A/C car, a nice feature to find in a convertible, plus the canvas top also appears to still be in decent shape.
The engine is the original and stock 327, and while it’s said to have run fine before the car went into storage, no attempt has been made to start it recently. However, it is reported to still turn over. The Powerglide transmission and rear end are also said to be factory components, but no details are provided on their current condition. Hopefully, with some fine-tuning, this one will be ready to perform again without a complete mechanical overhaul. I’m seeing more positives than negatives here, and feeling this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro convertible is likely good project material. What do you think?
Nice one, Mike! This will be a contender for the best opening photo of 2026. I hope this car gets restored to its original spec, rather than being a restomod.
I suppose a few of us look like him standing next to our cars.
Lots of potential with this ragtop Camaro!!
Agree with Scotty, keep it original!!
I like it.
Looks like it has the 275 hp 327 already, so change the trans to a 700r4 and the driveline should put a smile on your face AND provide reasonable economy.
I have already owned a ’67 Rag top Camaro rot bucket. But would like to own one that isn’t rusty. This is a doable project. But for me, too far away AND the wrong color. (Bad luck blue)
Hi, on the bright side, it was stored. It’s awesome that people have the room for it. ..68 GM’s were my favorite. Astro-ventilation. Worked!…best if f/c AC is there. I had some w/out a/c. I have GM parts. Mostly Pontiac firebird interior stuff. A/C compressor w/ bracket. I may bid … it’s a 68′
Astro-Ventilation SUCKED! You could roll down the windows without the buffeting and could force massive amounts of air if you turned them to scoop in the outside air. I’d like to meet the fool that designed them in a dark ally…of course he would be about 90 by now.
yeah, this is cool. looks like he heavy lifting as far as the body goes is done. do the interior, pull the drive train and reseal and paint as well as the engine bay and you have a nice runner. i like that poppy is standing next to it for effect. bidding is up there with days to go.
In 77 I paid 500 for my 68 Camaro, had a 6 banger and a powerglide tranny. It was what I called a baby sh#t green color. Ugly as heck but a good car
Ah, fond memories! By the mid seventies, these had hit the bottom of the depreciation curve. Baby brother paid $1200 for his 1969 Firebird Sprint Convertible in 1980. They became stapes of high school and college parking lots everywhere! Usually, they were covered in grey primer, sporting varying degrees of rust. Cars that looked like candidates for the crusher back then, now command five-figure price tags, thanks to a combination of rarity and inflation. Progress? I don’t think so.
I like this one! There, I said it! Yes, the interior is rough, and the drivetrain will have to serviced, but everything is there, except for the carpets, LOL! The lack of carpeting will allow for a thorough inspection of the floorpans, so there’s that. The remaining work is not that expensive, if the drivetrain internals are sound, and once finished, it will be a showpiece! GLWTS!
An actual ” barn find ” and not a Showroom Dealer. Amazing !
My very first car was a 68′ Camaro, but a hardtop. 250ci, auto on the column. Paid $1500 for it. Had the one, nice still painted fender on the front right side. Really nice dark green. The rest was primer and bondo. Only had it about 6 months then smashed it up as a dumb drunken teen. Just needed a new header panel and grille for the most part but my dad didn’t want it sitting in the driveway and sold it, unbeknownst to me, for like $50 to a local salvage yard. I was pissed lol.