The Chevy Camaro was in its second year of doing battle with the Ford Mustang in 1968. The car had minimal changes, the most visible being the absence of vent windows in the doors and the addition of side marker lights. This ’68 Camaro was donated to an Orange, California charity (who is the seller). As a running project, this Chevy is available here on eBay, where the current bid is $8,255 with no reserve.
Camaro sales improved by six percent in 1968 to 235,000 units. The new car was already cutting into the Mustang’s domain, which it owed almost single-handedly in 1965-66. More than 21,600 Camaro’s came with the L30 Turbo-Fire V8, which appears to be in the seller’s car. Displacing 327 cubic inches, that engine was rated at 275 hp. Since it’s paired with an automatic transmission, we’re guessing that’s Chevy’s 2-speed Powerglide. We’re told it leaks fluid, so that may be the first repair the buyer will want to undertake.
As this was a donated vehicle, the history as presented is sketchy. The Camaro is said to run and drive, but only around the seller’s storage yard. As we’re told, the car will be sold with steel wheels, so we assume the aftermarket wheels on it now will be used elsewhere. The tires have ample tread remaining, but if the car has been sitting, it would be prudent for the buyer to check their date codes.
The body has rust in places, particularly by the rear window glass. The yellow paint is faded and doesn’t match in places, hinting at an earlier partial repaint. The interior is okay, though there are some cracks in the upholstery, and the carpeting isn’t black in spots anymore. The buyer will have to pay a few fees when the auction closes, and you’ll be given an application to apply for a duplicate CA title (title is not on hand). For a video, click here.
This looks like it will be a good project. I wouldn’t bid extra assuming it’s a 275hp 327, the add doesn’t say it is and it’s not clear if the carb is a 2 or 4bbl. A personal inspection would be wise, this car won’t be cheap and you want to know what you are bidding on. The seller won’t be able to provide detailed information, it’s not set up for that, they’ve sold 1,400 cars in the last 90 days, potential buyers need to do the work for themselves.
Steve R
& don’t forget the DMV fees + 9% buyers premium & shipping
I am always leery on the title is not in hand and one will have to apply for a duplicate title.
So how did this title get lost? Who donated it? If its a family estate vehicle given without the title, they could have expedited the replacement? The value of this car would go up tremendously if it had the title in hand.
I am not sure on the process in California and am sure Steve R probably knows the process… In the state of Ohio, for example one just walks up to the title place and shows proof of ownership, and they print it out for a fee and its that’s simple. I am sure if it’s a death of a parent it was likely the same when I went to the KY title place and showed the death certificate of my father in the past decade back and validated that I am a family member with valid identification, and it was that simple on an older classic 1954 Chevrolet truck.
I again am hesitant being an out of state purchaser get a document to fill out and send and then wait for a state worker to process something. Then if a dotted “I” or “T” is not followed and getting a letter from a person who probably is over worked stating in minimal words… sorry missing information and go again and maybe you will get it right or not.
Then the other possibilities might be lien or storage fee situation causing a completely different process.
I agree seeing in person would really be nice to see the underneath of the vehicle to see the front subframe, pans, trunk section and rails.
Good luck on the future buyer and would love to see barn finds run an article on the finished product. The first-generation Camaros are my favorite as I had a 1969 Rally Z28 in my youth back in them there 1900’s. :-)
Lots of fine print to read and be aware of!
I had a friend back in the early 70’s with the 68 Camaro with the 327 4 bbl and 3 speed on the floor. That car would go like hell. He could tach out 2nd gear to over 60 mph . It was pretty quick for a stock Camero. Good memories
Those late 60’s high compression GM small blocks could really tear it up on the street!
I had a friend that had a 68 Camaro back in 1973. It had the 327 4bl with a 3 speed on the floor. He could tach out 2nd gear to well over 60 mph. That car was pretty quick for a stock Camaro. Good memories
Russ, there’s no guessing on the transmission. According to my Hollanders Interchange Manual the only automatic available with a small block V-8 was a Powerglide. Also the close up of the console shows a PG shift pattern.
There’s no good shot of the motor showing the carburetor, but from what I can see it appears to be a two barrel, making it a 210 HP 327. It is an “L Code” car, built in Van Nuys CA, but a lot of the body work is rusty and lumpy. It’s a lot worse than I would expect for a west coast car. Buyer beware.
if the wheels are not included with the sale why have them on the car? that is just plain stupid. somebody going to over pay for this by the time they get through with all the fees
Original steel wheels come with the car , is what the “AD” says. I’m guessing that they’re in the trunk ? ? ? Black leather seats , lol. in the ad. I’m quite sure those seats are vinyl Really not a bad price for a California born Camaro.
Sparkster, I always have to laugh a little when I read “leather seats” in these old car ads 😁
Sold on 8/13/2025 for a high bid of $15,300, there were 84 bids and 35 bidders.
Steve R