If cars could talk, this 1968 Camaro RS/SS 396 would have quite a tale to tell. It has had a brush with the law, spent time in an impound, and managed to find the time to have both a frame-off restoration and a famous owner. Everyone needs time to relax and unwind, and we can only hope that this classic will get that in the hands of a new owner. If you think you could be that person, you will find the Camaro located in Woodland, California, and listed for sale here on craigslist. The sale price has been set at $55,000, and I have to say a big thank you to Barn Finder rex m for spotting this classic for us.

This Camaro presents beautifully in Butternut Yellow with a Black vinyl top. This is hardly surprising given that it has undergone an extensive restoration. This is all documented, as is most of the car’s history. It once belonged to Charlie Thomas, the recently-deceased former owner of the Houston Rockets. It isn’t clear whether Mr. Thomas commissioned the restoration or whether it was another owner. Apparently, one of the previous owners found themselves on the wrong side of the law…big time. Along with 160 (!) others, this car was seized from a private collection by the police. The vehicles were all auctioned off, and the Camaro seems none the worse for the experience. As well as spotless paint, the Camaro wears SS stripes and an RS grille. All of these components are in good order, as is the chrome and the tinted glass.

I don’t think that I’ve ever heard an enthusiast say that their car has too much power. Hopefully, the Camaro will satisfy most potential buyers because the engine bay houses a numbers-matching 396ci V8. Bolted behind this are a Turbo 400 automatic transmission and a 12-bolt Posi rear end. Performance potential is all that you might expect in a package like this, with the journey down the ¼ mile taking a scorching 14.8 seconds. The seller states that the 27,000 miles showing on the odometer is original, and judging by the documentation he holds, I believe that he can probably verify this claim. As well as the receipts for the restoration, there is the original Protect-O-Plate, Owner’s Manual, and the Bill of Sale from 1968. Incredibly, the owner provides no information on how well the Camaro runs or drives. However, with the engine bay presenting so nicely, you would have to think that the news would be good on that front.

The seller says that the Camaro’s interior is mostly original, and if this is true, then its condition is pretty impressive. There isn’t much to be critical of because it presents in as-new condition. There is some slight stretching on the driver’s seat, but I had to search long and hard to find that problem. The dash looks perfect, as does the console. There is no wear on the SS wheel, while the same is true of the carpet. The buyer won’t need to spend one single cent inside the Camaro. Their job will be to slip behind the wheel and to hit the open road.

I quite like the idea of buying a car with a past, and there’s no denying that this ’68 Camaro has led quite a life. It has gone from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows, but now the future holds a lot of promise. Its past might add nothing to its value, but it does give the buyer an exciting tale to tell if they take the SS to a Cars & Coffee. The pricing looks very competitive, which means that while the vehicle was only recently listed for sale, I believe that potential buyers might need to move fast. I can see it selling pretty quickly.