Of the more than 275,000 Chevrolet Camaros that rolled off the assembly line for the 1968 model year, the Z28 only accounted for 7,199 of them, so this is a pretty rare ’68 example. It’s unknown exactly how many of these Z28 models have survived, but finding one that still has its original engine, transmission, and rear-end intact is not exactly an easy task. Add in a painstaking rebuild to keep everything as original as possible, and you’ve got yourself a Camaro that ticks just about every box an enthusiast could ever hope for. If this sounds like an interesting proposition, this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 may be a good car for you. It’s located in Granbury, Florida, and can be seen here on Craigslist with a price tag of $114,000.
Barn Finds would like to take this opportunity to thank reader Pat L. for another great tip on this one! Yep, $114k is a lot of money, but for a Z28 that has already had all the work done and presents as well as this one does, maybe it’s in the ballpark. The body fit looks really tight from every angle, and the British Green paint has one of those finishes that presents so well it’s hard to stop staring! The car still has the original DF code rally wheels wearing the correct Goodyear bias-ply tires.
Surprisingly, not a whole lot is mentioned about the history of this Z28, but we do get one good photo of the car while the work was being performed, plus the seller says the car comes with folders of receipts and more pictures taken during the restoration. From what we can see, everything looks like it was done to a high-quality standard, and the results kind of speak for themselves. There are a handful of photos posted from underneath the car, including this one, and things down below are looking just about as good as on top.
Under the hood is the numbers-matching 302 cubic inch V8, paired with the numbers-matching M21 close-ratio 4-Speed and BU code 12-Bolt positraction rear end. The engine has undergone a professional rebuild and was restored to factory specifications, which includes the correct aluminum snowflake intake, #4053DZ carburetor, #291 heads, and other correct date-coded items. It even has factory emissions and a smog pump. The 302 was rated at 290 horsepower in 1968, although many have said that number is underrated, with some estimates being as high as 400 horses.
Nothing inside the Camaro disappoints either, with a new reproduction deluxe interior in place. The car also retains its original seat belts, which have been restored, as have the dashboard gauges and center console clock. The icing on the cake is the Jerry MacNeish report and certificate of authenticity. What are your thoughts on this 1968 Camaro Z28? Is this a fair price to pay for all you’re getting here?
Nice, I suppose the owner paid some people some heavy numbers to bring it back. These usually had the air pump pulled and exhaust manifolds pulled headers installed and bee geezers run out of them. At least one I know of did, and a couple more I saw in the 70’s. So finding one that is correct can’t be easy.
I have read that of the 7,199 Z-28’s built, only about 18,000 have survived…absolutely beautiful car…very nice find!
Aren’t the factory valve covers supposed to be finned aluminum?
Aren’t the factory valve covers supposed to be finned aluminum?
No
Aren’t the factory valve covers supposed to be finned aluminum?
No not for 67 and 68 the cast finned aluminum ones were in 69.
1967 were chrome and read Chevrolet. 1968 were chrome and had pcv and vent to air cleaner.
Jack is absolutely correct. To spend that much money & leave the valve covers.
Hey the next owner will make it his & can
Continue with the authenticity. Very nice
Not in ’68. Those are correct.
@Jack M. I had the same question. @flmikey Sad but true and you made a funny! Beautiful car.
Is this a fair price to pay for all you’re getting here?
In a word, yes.
Beautiful car. 68’s are the hardest to identify as real, and the easiest to fake. Having Jerry MacNeish’s Certification is very important, and easily raises the value of this car.
About the only thing I would change would be to get rid of the add on tach and gauges. To me they just really take away from what is otherwise a really pristine interior and restoration.
I agree 100 % about the steering column tach and lower dash gauges. It takes away from a pristine restored interior. Was the 4 gauge console gauges available in ’68 as an option ?
But on Craigslist?
Great example of a hyper-desirable model in a rare special order color. Best fit for a museum, imho.
Very nice car, but seems a bit high price-wise, especially considering it’s not as valuable as a ’69 Z
Seems to me that the 68’s are much rarer, ,(7,199 68’s to 20,302 69’s) Especially in this condition. With all the junk we have seen on Barn Finds for $20 – $40,000 project cars I would tend to think with the absurb pricing of older classic muscle cars that this particular car is not too far off the mark with what appears to be a rotisserie restoration done. I doubt if there is another like it anywhere. To me that photo taken of the right side looking back says a lot about how straight and clean the car now is.
Should there be heat shields to protect the spark plug boots?
Beautiful car. My good friend had a ’68 Z in the early 80’s while attending Ferris State University (he bought it from another student there). Grotto Blue, with white stripes and a black interior. In the summer, he ran a set of 4:56’s out back, just so it would scoot a little better. He had Goodyear Polyglas on all four corners, and a set of traction bars to help it hook up. We were at the local beach hang out (Pere Marquette Park), when it started to lightly rain, he said “this thing hooks really well”, I stiffened up as he dropped it into 1st, bringing the revs up, expecting to experience a couple of 360 whoop de doos once he lost it in the wet, except that didn’t happen. He hammered it, the Z hunkered down and launched straight ahead, with nary any tire spin! I was suprised to say the least. He passed away a few years back, he left it to his son, but have no idea of it’s current state.
I did not know that ’68 had a 302!!!
I thought it was a ’69 only????
’67, ’68, & ’69 Were 302’s
67, 68, and 1969 all had 302 cubic inch small blocks for one reason, and one reason only. The SCCA TransAm rules said the max engine size was 5 liters.
I doubt this car looked this good brand new sitting out on a lot for a while or even in a showroom.
IMO, this delux steering wheel seems out of place on any camaro in ’68(let alone on a z28) – belongs in a Caprice, etc.
That’s for sure……I’d never buy a car that’s in better than new condition with that original steering wheel. I think it would be best if you put your favorite chrome wire rope or your new in the box chrome tirechain steering wheel
It’s probably more difficult & time comsuming to duplicate factory condition – orange peel in the paint, etc. Not sure what judges today would prefer.
Chevy also had a choice of the std steering wheel which is fairly sporty & the very sporty woodgrained wheel – either of which is a lot more preferable than this “delux” wheel above.
Same with the ’69-73 mustang – this one below belongs in an LTD or something – not in a Mach 1, etc. IMO …
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I came across one of these in the mid 90’s at a little lot in central Wisconsin where a guy deals with Camaros. It was solid but well worn. I was in that 12-14 age and couldnt afford the $8k asking price. It was rallye green with white stripes and white houndstooth. Window sign said engine was .060 over. Yikes! Paint was pealing and flaking from age. Still looked tough in its tatered condition. If only……
Sorry to be a buzz kill but a 2023 ZL1 1le with a semester of college in change is a much better deal to me…but I suppose a real low- mileage 68 would go for well north of this…nice restoration though… but still just a memory of memory
That I think Haynes is the big dilemma for me as well. Paying much less for something that is superior in every way though it is comparing Apples to oranges. This tells me just how strong it is in our minds and hearts to grab hold of something that links us to our past but I believe that more so for people today that it is linked to peoples pocketbooks and they see a chance to make some quick easy money by flipping these classics. That is what has driven the prices to where they are today. Kudo’s to those who still restore and drive and keep their cars to enjoy and shame on those who just do it for the money!