The Chevy Camaro was the first serious contender for the Ford Mustang. Introduced in 1967, the Camaro (and others) would quickly eat away at the Mustang’s share, a market that it created (along with the Plymouth Barracuda) in 1964. This second-year Camaro has been worn by weather and time but still runs (although not well). Located in Reseda, California, this Chevy is available here on craigslist for $18,500. Kudos to Pat L. for another cool find!
During 1964, 1965, and 1966, the buying public couldn’t get enough of the hot new Mustang. Nearly 1.3 million copies were built in the first 2.5 years. Legend has it that would-be buyers would camp out in front of Ford dealers waiting for a chance to get one. After selling 472,000 units in 1967 (which included a restyle), the Mustang lost a third of its customers in 1968. They were moving over to the Chevy Camaro which sold in quantities of 221,000 and 235,000 in 1967-68. And by ’68, the Mercury Cougar, Pontiac Firebird, and AMC Javelin had all joined the party. The ’68 Camaro was largely a carryover and the best way to identify one over a ’67 is the addition of side marker lights and the absence of air vent windows in the doors.
As the story goes, this Grotto Blue ’68 Camaro has been in the San Fernando Valley area since Day 1. The faded paint could be original, and rust has been held to a minimum. The auto suffered a minor whack in the rear bumper and the seller is sending along the parts needed to repair it. Perhaps the panel between the taillights is pushed in a little, but fixing all that shouldn’t be a major project. The interior looks okay, but it shows the car’s age and 73,000 miles. The glove box door has its fair share of patina!
Under the hood should be the base V8 offered in the ’68 Camaro, a 327 cubic-inch small block that produced 210 hp with a 2-barrel carburetor. While the car moves around on its own, the engine smokes and the Powerglide automatic leaks transmission fluid, so both likely need rebuilding. The brakes are solid and everything electrical is said to be up to snuff, so this machine looks like a solid foundation to build from. But no Z28 clones, please. Restore it to its original (though less exciting) condition.
I don’t see the $ here for this plain jane camaro imo for it’s condition..Needs a ton of work .Blue Valve cover color looks like they’re from a later 70’s sbc.Intake looks original.Original engine though? I’d go 10k on this old girl.
While I don’t blame somebody trying to inflate the market on a 68 Camaro.. this not a rare bird…one could add just a few more thousand and get a restored beauty.
I agree too this is a 10-12 at best price car.
Good luck on sale.
The pre 73 models are the best years.
Pretty tired and worn out. $2000.00 would be my best offer.
Thank you for the chuckle, I needed that.
While the asking price is high, $2k is an insulting low ball offer.
Unfortunately it’s not 1990 anymore.
It might go for that, looks original and not messed with, 1st gen Camaros are in demand. I finally got another vert, woo hoo! Power windows, power steering, and power top!
From what I see the motor is early 80s the exhaust manifolds have plugs in them were the tubes for the air pump could add air to the exhaust to pass epa standard’s.The air cleaner lid may be stock? I’m thinking 7k car with shipping on top of that.
thanks for my sunday morning laugh i always look foward to it.
I will give you 10.000 for it
This car is a project car. In my opinion, if your handy w/ tools & you do the work yourself in your garage on a budget, you’ll probably dump going to dump a minimum of $7500 in parts. And , you’ll have a decent looking car that still needs work. And, if you wanna paint it, a good paint job will cost ya 7k.
a good offer on this ride wud be $ 7500.00
This car is a project car. In my opinion, if your handy w/ tools & you do the work yourself in your garage on a budget, you’ll probably going to dump a minimum of $7500 in parts. And , you’ll have a decent looking car that still needs work. And, if you wanna paint it, a good paint job will cost ya 7k.
a good offer on this ride wud be $ 7500.00
To think I bought a mint 67 Camaro in 1975 for $1200…
Well it looks like a great know rust project at the right price for a hands on guy