Rebuilt 327: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

There’s no doubt that First Generation Camaros remain among the most desirable vehicles in the classic market. Pristine examples command eye-watering prices, and project cars don’t lag far behind. This 1968 example has generated plenty of interest since the owner listed it here on eBay. It is located in Arlington, Washington, and nineteen bids have pushed the price to $16,301. That figure remains short of the reserve, meaning interested readers could still stake their claim on this classic.

The seller states this Camaro spent the past thirty-two years under a cover in a garage. The photos suggest it may be a restoration project that stalled early, which could be a bonus for potential buyers. Purchasing a vehicle where a previous owner has tackled rust repairs always raises doubt because you can never be sure of the work quality. There are no such dangers with this Grecian Green classic. There is rust to address, but the worst of it appears in plain sight. It has developed around the back window where there used to be a vinyl top. There is also some developing in the cowl that would require careful investigation. That spot is a known rust trap, and performing repairs to a high standard can be time-consuming for a DIY or expensive if handed to a shop. The seller includes a replacement cowl, a new Black vinyl top, and an enormous collection of trim pieces, many of which are NOS parts still in their packaging. The floors show some dry surface corrosion, but there’s no evidence of penetrating rust.

Summing up this Camaro’s interior is pretty simple. Apart from a wheel wrap, it looks original and unmolested. It looks tired now, but that situation could soon change. The seller includes a complete interior trim kit, allowing the new owner to return the inside of this classic to its former glory. That would have left them little change from $2,000, which is a welcome bonus in a project of this type.

The original owner ordered this Camaro equipped with a 327ci V8, a three-speed manual transmission, and power brakes. That sweet V8 should produce 210hp in its prime, propelling the car through the ¼ mile in 16 seconds. The seller indicates the engine received a rebuild before the car went into storage and only has break-in miles. It is driveable, which is encouraging for potential buyers. However, the seller indicates the carburetor requires a rebuild. The Camaro features a new clutch, radiator, hoses, belts, and brake booster. It seems they’ve covered most of the bases required to return this classic to a mechanically roadworthy state.

This 1968 Camaro needs TLC, but the photos suggest its rust issues aren’t severe. The rebuilt engine is a bonus, but there’s no escaping that it misses out by not being an SS or RS. I still believe the bidding will need to nudge $20,000 before hitting the reserve, and the action so far suggests that will happen. There is only a short time left for interested parties to stake their claim, so will you be one of them?