The Chevy Camaro was the most successful of the competitors that came to battle with Ford’s Mustang in the 1960s “pony car market. Launched in 1967, Chevy sold 221,000 Camaros, which was less than half of the Mustang. But Camaro sales increased slightly to 235,000 in 1968, while the Mustang dropped by one-third, so the desired erosion in the Mustang’s market share was achieved. This 1968 Camaro might be a Super Sport according to the seller, but there’s no evidence or many tell-tale signs to give it away.
The standard engine in a 1968 Camaro SS was a 350 cubic inch V8 that produced 295 hp with a 4-barrel carburetor. But a 350 with a 2-barrel was available in the “regular” Camaro, and all the seller can say for sure is this car has a 350. But no mention is made of any numbers matching hardware. The cowl tag and VIN don’t help identify an SS, so a build sheet would be in order. This could be a regular Camaro that simply has black stripes added.
We’re told this machine had two prior owners, so unless contact with either of them wasn’t possible, that may close the book on the SS possibilities. The seller says a Turbo-Hydramatic is paired with the V8, but is it a TH-350 or TH-400? The Camaro is said to be a good runner, though it has several layers of dust in the photos which confirms it’s been off the road for a while.
Rust doesn’t seem to be an issue on the sheet metal and the interior may be in fine shape. The tread on the tires is good, but the rubber is old and the seller suggests replacing them and the wheels (rusty?). The seller has gone as far as giving the Chevy a tune-up and replacing the key fluids. The car came with drum brakes which have been changed to discs (just on the front or all around?). Located in Gilroy, California, this Camaro could go home with you for $22,000 OBO (listed here on eBay).
Could be OE 6 banger, eBay ad made me throw up a little calling it she about 10 times..
The VIN in the eBay ad shows it’s a factory V8 car.
Steve R
It’s a decent looking car, but if you’re looking for a stock one . . . . it’s been modified. The intake manifold looks like it’s aluminum, that only came on a Z/28. That and the big air cleaner lead me to guess that the carburetor is a four barrel. If the intake and air cleaner were changed, the carb probably isn’t original.
If the car was an original SS, it would have had an SS hood with the “Ice cube tray” looking fake air intakes. This one doesn’t, but the hood could have been changed with the other modifications.
Steve is correct as usual, it is an original V-8 car. The third number in the VIN gives that away. This one starts with 12437, the 4 tells you it’s a V-8 car. A six cylinder would have a 3 in the third place to tell you that. A friend used to build SS-350 cars from bodies that started with “12337.” When a buyer asked, he would say “It looks right to me, but here’s where you go to find the information to check it out.” Most people didn’t . . . . .
Also, you could order any Camaro with stripes and/or spoilers. Z/28’s came with stripes and spoilers standard, but the buyer could delete them if they weren’t wanted. No price reduction though. I have one that came with no spoilers, but I added them when I had it repainted it 27 years ago.
If it’s the original engine, there would be a MS code stamped on the engine pad, which signifies an SS.
I quick check of the rear axle might be a clue. Non SS or Z28 Camaros came with a 10 bolt where the big boys came with a 12 bolt.
In 1976 I bought a 68 Camaro with a 327, 4 speed and 12 bolt posi rear end. Years later I found out about the L30/M20 Camaro (do a search).
I believe most 67s and 68s with a 4 barrel 327 and 4 speed, came with a 12 bolt rear.
Not sure if the 327 cars ever came with a 12 bolt. I have owned 2 rare 67 examples both with 12 bolts. My 67 Z28 and my 67 RS/SS 350 4spd. I have never seen anything but a Z28 or SS Camaro from 67 with a 12 bolt. Seems like Camaro Research Group is not online to check their info.
You just have to look a little for the info:
“So it was not well-known (and still isn’t) that the L30/M20 Camaro was the only regular production 1967-68 Camaro outside of the SS/Z28 models to receive the heavy-duty “12-bolt” rear-end”
http://www.camaros.org/l30m20.shtml
This is not correct.
The right rear quarter panel appears to be for a 1967 model. No side marker light. Can’t tell about the left side
Hmmm…an adjustable prop. valve on the brakes. That’s a strange thing to see on a regular ol’ street car.