Some classic cars tick so many right boxes that it is easy to understand why they generate significant interest. This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z28/RS perfectly exemplifies that theme. Its presentation is hard to fault, it is rust-free, and it retains its original and desirable drivetrain components. Little wonder it has attracted fifty-nine bids since the seller listed it here on eBay in Oak Ridge, North Carolina. The action has pushed the price to $66,400, which remains short of the reserve.
The Z28 had been Chevrolet’s best-kept secret during 1967 Camaro production, but the cat was out of the bag by 1968. The first year saw 602 buyers tick that box on their Order Form, but the total rocketed to 7,199 for 1968. The Z28 would become one of the most iconic and revered badges in the Camaro range and synonymous with performance excellence. This Z28 rolled off the line in 1968, finished in Tripoli Turquoise. The seller confirms it received a repaint in that shade in 1985 and has been untouched since. Some potential buyers will become nervous about buying a car of this caliber that doesn’t feature its original paint, but I feel no such qualms with this Camaro. The work was performed nearly four decades ago, and the fact that it has stood the test of time so well suggests it was completed to a high standard. It retains a deep and impressive shine, and any imperfections in the panels or paint are too minor to show in the supplied photos. I see no signs of rust issues, and the seller doesn’t mention any existing or prior problems in their listing. The car’s appeal is enhanced by the original owner’s decision to order it as an RS, bringing the distinctive grille and concealed headlights to the table. The remaining trim looks excellent, and the glass is spotless.
What resides under the hood of this Camaro is a V8 that defined the Z28. This 302ci powerplant was designed purely for circuit competition in the cut-and-thrust Trans Am Series, meaning some people found the ¼-mile performance slightly underwhelming. The V8 sends an “official” 290hp and 290 ft/lbs of torque to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. The Z28 and Ford’s Boss 302 Mustang shared a similar trait: Their power and torque were delivered high in the engine’s rev range. That made the ET of 15.2 seconds seem unimpressive, but these cars come to life when placed on a race track or when pointed at a stretch of road where the engine can be made to sing. That is their natural environment, and most owners will tell you that it is in those circumstances that they derive the maximum enjoyment from their Z28. The seller confirms this classic is numbers-matching and is in excellent mechanical health. They include an embedded video in the listing with the car’s engine running. It sounds crisp and clean, reinforcing the claim that the vehicle runs and drives beautifully.
The theme of spotless presentation continues inside this Camaro, with its Black vinyl upholstery and trim showing no signs of significant wear or deterioration. The dash and pad are pristine, the woodgrain trim looks faultless, and the console houses the correct sports gauge cluster. The seller emphasizes the originality in their listing, suggesting this classic has always been treated respectfully. There are no aftermarket additions, and the factory AM/FM radio should relieve boredom on long trips.
I’ve previously mentioned the “wow” factor when reviewing classic cars, and this is sometimes hard to define. It is less challenging with this 1968 Camaro Z28/RS. This car is a total package courtesy of its paint shade, presentation, originality, and performance potential. That makes the bidding action understandable, and considering most auctions intensify as the end draws near, monitoring this one could be entertaining. Of course, you might prefer to join the bidding war. I would hardly blame you if you did.
These could really sing on the open road. With short gears and chambered exhaust the radio is just extra weight.
These wicked models came with a taller hwy gear as an option Nelson, making it an ideal grand touring automobile as well.
Cowl induction hood not available in 1968. Just saying.
Lynn Turk is absolutely correct. Front fender emblems way off of the location they should be. Love the color and RS model
Not way off actually. I thought Lynn was wrong so I just looked at a picture of mine and they ARE slightly high and forward, that is a good eye Lynn!
Good eye 👍
Supposed to have the rectangular black inserts on a NON cowl hood, correct?
Nice car..especially if it has the MO.302 motor still in the car…but no details provided bout the motor..car looks solid
Having owned 2 68 z 28s the front fender embems are too far forward so that is a clue that the front fenders are not original so what else is not real
Standard interior, yet has the deluxe interior dash grab handle. Hmmm..
Flat hood was stock. Inserts were SS only
Finally, a Z/28 with its original and correct chrome shift ball!!
Nice car. Like Lynn I have owned 2 and still have one in the stable.
The other I sold last June for 46K having not run since 1981 Prices are nuts
I just looked at ebay add and don’t know what that power brake pad is from but not that car. I think all of the lenses on gauges and controls don’t match the rest of the condition either. Very worn looking. I would like to know the vin #
I have never seen a s.s or rs with a first gen that was a z28. I’ve owed a 67 I bought in 1881. Not a z. Car only 600 were made
Vach
The first thing I did with my brand new 68 Z was change the shifter to a Hurst…couldn’t believe Chevy had such a crappy shifter. Had a few Corvettes and Porsches in my 74 years, but that Z car will always be a “wow factor” whenever I look at my old pictures
To me, this is what a Camero should be. Well, except the fender badges are wrong and i’d rather have a flat hood. The headliner looks dropped too. all together a nice example for sure.
On the right side photo the color is off between the door and quarter much as you get when you have to completely paint a fender and blend a door. Right side angle shot doesn’t show it as well but I’m wondering if they bent the nose and had to replace it. Would explain the emblems and the cowl hood.
Looks like a 67 RS grille. I had a 67 Camaro RS. The grill on the 67 RS was black. For 68, the RS grille had silver overlay on the grille.
Not all
I love this car despite any faults @ all on this car from emblems to non matching engine ? ; the car is still the Best (1 st) Gen car made by Chevy & w the RS pkg. & black grille; ( w this color Turquoise teal w black) this is the coolest looking car ever on the roads & the black hideaways w this color make look all the better !! And I agree w all that Adam said in the 1s t paragraph & whole article! ;& wow that $$ price on this car is a bit high to me ;since it s not in convertible form ?!$; which is about $10k?! higher than hard top; ( 2 dr coupe) but still worth the extra $ for condition of this car ;Also think that the 290 H P could be higher w rebuilt 302 ;ie; heads cam e t c ?!
Why two upper alternator brackets?
That is factory, one orange one black is correct. They sell repops.
They bolt to the motor in 2 different places. Standard Camaro has double support too just not that style.
I wouldn’t throw it out of bed for having a cowl hood.
Bad thing about 68s is that basically nothing is coded on the cowl tag, so it’s easy to clone up about anything you want. I’d have to have a protect-o-plate or paperwork or matching block or something before dropping Z/28 money.