The Chevy Camaro debuted in 1967 as a “pony car” and quickly put a dent in the Ford Mustang’s market share. Sales continued to grow in 1968, though the cars were little changed in their sophomore outing. This edition is the popular Rally Sport model, which comprised 17% of production in ’68. It needs both cosmetic and mechanical work and is not numbers-matching. Located outdoors in Lockport, New York, this project is available here on eBay for $4,050 if no further bids are tendered.
Visibly, the 1968 Camaro differed from the 1967 by the addition of federally mandated side marker lights. And the absence of vent windows in the doors, thanks to flow-through ventilation (no more “2X60 air conditioning”). The Rally Sport or RS was identifiable by its hidden headlights in the grille. We don’t know which motor was in this Chevy from the factory, but it has gained a 350 cubic inch V8 lifted along the way from a 1972 Monte Carlo, status unknown.
The body is going to need considerable time in the shop, though there have been some prior repairs (floors and trunk). We’re told the Camaro is mostly complete with some trim pieces in the trunk. At one time, this was an air-conditioned car, as that option had become increasingly popular by the late 1960s.
No attempts have been made to start this RS, and the seller believes it has wiring issues with the ignition. With the automatic transmission set in neutral, the Chevy should roll and stop okay for loading onto a flatbed. If you take the leap of faith with this vehicle, you’ll get no title, just a bill of sale and a transferable New York registration from the previous owner. The black interior is the best part of the Camaro.
Grumpys Toy! Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins had a lot of success with this car. To anyone he raced, those tail lights is all they could see. I read, the reason he got the “grumpy” moniker, was he was a sweetheart of a guy, unless he was working on the car. You dasn’t talk to Bill when he’s working on the car. I heard the “professor” ( Warren Johnson) was the same way. Not so with the great Bob Glidden, who always had a smile on his face. Gave Grumpy plenty of trouble, he did.
Sadly, here’s another, interest wise. You have almost FIVE HUNDRED viewers, and only 2 bids. I think people are finally wising up to the fact, a restoration is or was for them a nightmare, and not many will do it again.
What matters is the price at the end of the auction, not with several days left. The number you are referencing is likely the number of views in the prior 24 hours, not the auction as a whole.
The price of restorations is going up rapidly. Many parts suppliers are owned by hedge funds, a prime example is Holley. What will happen is a correction in the market, even highly desirable cars that are really rough will no longer be restored, but parted out. This is similar to how things were before they started becoming valuable in the mid to late-80’s. The byproduct of this problem is starting to manifest, cars without a strong following, that need much work, won’t be fixed. Mainly those in good condition that are turn key will find takers. You are starting to see that in 1940’s and 1950’s 4 doors in particular as their prices are collapsing, other makes and models are following that trend. Makes and models that have been popular with enthusiasts for decades will continue to have strong followings, those that don’t will fade away. Watch what you see in popular culture, what you see represented will maintain a following, what isn’t will be largely forgotten.
Steve R
The car is on a lift but couldn’t show the underneath. I am sure its no rust just as never attempted starting took place. Wink..Wink…
A hard pass… If one lives near by then drive over and get a better viewing and maybe after 20 grand for body panels, headlight package and paint then the rest of the car can be gone through such as wiring, brakes, engine and transmission and exhaust.
How do cars end up this way!
Practicing PIT maneuvers.