It was a sad time in automotive history when GM wrapped up uninterrupted production of the Firebird and Camaro in 2002, but a joyous occasion when the Camaro returned as a 2010 model, then lasting for another 15 years before calling it quits again in 2024. Speculation that an electric version may return has been announced as a possibility for the future, which may be exciting news for some enthusiasts. However, I’m old-school, and you just can’t beat a nice first-generation example for kicks in my book. This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport here on eBay seems to be a very nice driver, plus it’s got a good story and some detailed history to go along with it. If you’re ready to get behind the wheel of this RS, it’s located in Spring Lake, Michigan, with 37 bids already lifting the price to $26,568. That’s still not enough for a sale, as the reserve has yet to be reached.
The seller says he purchased the Camaro from the estate of the original owners, who loved and properly cared for the car throughout its first stages of life. Some comprehensive maintenance was performed in 2001, with three pages of handwritten notes provided, which detail all of the many things that were done at this time. The car was driven until 2008, then was stored until the seller’s acquisition, and has since undergone some more refreshing. This one’s still got its original 327 and automatic transmission, with recent work including a thorough tune-up, fresh fluids, new hoses, and a new muffler.
While the body has gotten a few repairs, they all seem relatively minor, according to the notes. It might not be quite perfect, but I’m finding the exterior to present beautifully, and probably wouldn’t do a thing except to continue preserving this one just like it is. The sheet metal appears to be straight with the panels lining up well, and even the vinyl top still looks good here. A few items could use attention, but fortunately come with the sale, such as a new grille and set of hideaway headlight covers, complete with the vacuum parts needed to make them operational.
Little, if anything, is needed inside, with the interior seeming to be in great shape already. It’s also fun to find that this one’s equipped with power windows, plus there’s also power steering and brakes. The good news continues down below, as the photos shared from the underside appear to show strong floors and frame rails. I can certainly understand why there’s already strong competition here, and it’ll be interesting to see what this one ends up exchanging hands for, provided the reserve is met. What’s a fair price to pay for a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS of this caliber?
Very nice Camaro, but with a two barrel and an auto magic trans it’s more of a secretary’s car. Wouldn’t take much to bring it up to speed. Four barrel carburetor and headers. That slush box though, I won’t even speculate as to price.
I love it. Staple shifter, houndstooth interior, rs option. Don’t change a thing. Keep it bone stock. Drive it and enjoy!
A very nice example of a “run of the mill” ’68 Camaro. This thing was a middle of the road family commuter when new and it is still nothing special. It is probably a decent buy at where the current bid is, but not much more.
One has to remember, there only original once. Leave this car alone. If you want a resto-mod car, go look elsewhere for a cobbed up beater without a heater.
Hi, beautiful! nice to see well kept! I don’t think I’ll be there at the end. good luck all!
What was “run of the mill” then is uncommon now, it’s refreshing not to see another SS clone. The only thing I’d do is remove the aftermarket body side moulding assuming they where added after the new paint and are the glue on type.
No it is not “uncommon” now simply because the majority of these cars were not SS 396s or RS/SS with a 350 4 speed, they were something like this. As I said, this would be a nice acquisition at where the bidding sits now, but I for one would not go much higher.
what a sexy looking Camaro. nice that it’s not red. love the w/w tires and wheels. has the good interior and power windows too. buy drive it and just enjoy it. leave it be but it most likely will not stay this way. somebody is going to monkey with it, and that would be a shame
I agree with Joe and Hairyolds. Great looking and I wouldn’t throw it out of my garage. Don’t get me wrong I still love the feel and sound of raw power. This is just a classy Camaro.
How many 1st gen V8 camaros still around today with single exhaust?!
Should not the rockers below the bottom side moldings be painted black on RS cars? Soooo many option combos possible back then that theoretically each car on the assembly line could be different! I personally would have ordered the optional gage pkg for the console instead of the big solo clock, for ex.
Very nice car that I would not mind adding to my garage, at the current price of course. I agree with others here, any more and it’s over paying. At the very least, I would add a Turbo 350 and a dual exhaust and leave the rest alone. Those powerglide’s, while reliable as a hammer, made the car sluggish.
Really beautiful looking original Camaro. Had a 68′ RS with the stirrup shifter and b&w hounds tooth interior. Best looking interior for me. Mine had a 350 4bbl but I would leave this just the way it is and enjoy it.
Since it’s white, the sill below the lower side mouldings should be painted black. I’d do that, add a decent set of tires (and wheels, since there are really no premium tires in a 14″ or 15″), and call it a day.