Sitting in this garage is a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS that has led a sheltered existence. The current owner purchased this classic around thirty years ago, driving it regularly for the next two years before placing it into dry storage. They recently revived it, ready for the Camaro to find a new home and a buyer who will appreciate its overall condition. The RS is listed here on eBay in Shelton, Connecticut. Bidding has raced beyond the reserve to sit at $26,700.
Ford caught General Motors off-guard when it launched the First Generation Mustang, but Chevrolet’s response proved a worthy competitor when it hit the market for the 1967 model year. Our feature car emerged in 1968, and its nearly three decades in storage have done it no apparent harm. It had received a cosmetic restoration just before being purchased by the seller, and the lack of use meant the Matador Red paint didn’t have the opportunity to accumulate a collection of chips or marks. The panels are as straight as an arrow, and the gaps look consistent. Perhaps its trump card is the lack of rust. The exterior shows no problems, while the underside shots confirm this classic is rock-solid. The lack of significant corrosion suggests the storage conditions over the past three decades must have been almost ideal. The trim is in good order, including the distinctive Rally Sport badges and grille with its concealed headlamps. The glass is spotless, and the Rally wheels are free from issues.
Lifting the Camaro’s hood reveals an engine bay that presents as nicely as the rest of the vehicle, although it is unclear whether this classic is numbers-matching. The seller indicates the 327 occupying this space sends 275hp to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. The original owner ordered this gem with power steering but elected to pass on power front disc brakes. Performance would be impressive, with the RS capable of covering the ¼-mile in 14.9 seconds. The seller only clocked around 5,000 miles during the first two years of ownership. They recently revived this Camaro and returned it to a roadworthy state. It runs and drives perfectly and has 31,000 miles showing on its odometer. They can’t confirm whether the reading is genuine but believe it might be.
Some may consider this Camaro’s interior as one of its strongest attributes. The original owner ordered it in a combination of Black and White vinyl and houndstooth cloth that continues to present exceptionally well. Trim of this shade can deteriorate significantly due to stains and yellowing, but that isn’t the case here. It remains crisp and clean, with no wear or other problems. The carpet is excellent, as are the dash and pad. Aftermarket additions include a column-mounted tach and evidence of a mounting bracket for a modern stereo under the dash. It is unclear whether speakers are installed for this unit, but removing them and reinstating items like the rear parcel tray would be easy, thanks to the ready availability and affordability of parts.
This 1968 Camaro RS proves that there are still desirable classics hidden away in sheds and garages, waiting to be liberated and returned to their rightful place on our roads. This is a beauty, and the bidding history confirms that. Some enthusiasts would have preferred to perform its revival themselves, but others will appreciate that it is a turnkey proposition that can be enjoyed immediately. The supplied photos paint a positive picture, but is it positive enough for you to consider making a play for this classic? I would hardly blame you if you did.
Sweet RS! Remove the stainless steel hose coverings, install a steel fuel line, get rid of that trans (Saginaw?) and put in a 5 speed, perfect cruiser!
A very reasonable reserve considering the desirable RS options and condition.
Great price good looking car. Get it while you can. Want up grades? They’re everywhere. Tempting me to buy but I have too many now.
Not an SS here, BTW.
I’m really nitpicking, but on ’68 RSs, should not the sheet metal under the lower side moldings be painted black?
4 red tailites look so much better than the 2 red & 2 big white backup lights on the std non RS ’68. I’m surprised i never seen a std ’68 where someone just simply swapped out the white backup lenses(& forgo backup lights) for 2 more red tailite lenses & easily wired them into the braking, parking, & turn signal circuit. Also, virtually no chance then of getting a ticket for burned out tailite. 4 taillites are better than 2.
Hmmmm, seems 🤔, kinda high 🤔, on price, although looks 🤔, to be a pretty nice restored car,so if someone, can afford it 🤔 and they could buy it for 5-15k tops,maybe a great deal, although l don’t see any documentation owners manual, pro/tecto,plates, etc,and millage is probably correct,and or maybe pretty close.
Reid, 5-15k? Wake up, Rip Van Winkle. Join us all in the 21st century.
Why would you not pull the car out into the sunlight?
All these old cars from the ’60s & ’70s had fragile mostly vinyl & sometimes cheap colored plastic materials in the interior from various vendors. On these 1st gens, the dash is the 1st thing to crack – like crazy. & the kick panels & pastic covered steering wheels can change color like, for ex, from blue to blueish green after prolonged exposure out in the sun when the windows are closed & temps can exceed 140 degrees inside! & the carpet can fade after just a few years out in the sun.
After EXPENSIVE restoration or on nice original interiors, if the car is gonna be outside in the sun, open all the windows, & don’t keep it out there too long either. Better to park in the shade. Oddly, on old Hawaii Five-O, many of the cars parked are left unattended with as many windows open as possible! I even saw some pay phones with a household!!! cord attached to the receiver instead of a steel cable in 1970! Vandals were less brazen back then? & you never see any of the cops or other cast driving around with the windows closed & a/c on – including McGarrett, much less having crazy tinted windows like today.
This is the exact car us street racers were always after when I was in high school in the mid 70s. Decent drivers could be had for under $1,000 back then. The high winding 4bbl 327 and 4 speed was a pretty hot combo for the money, and the RS was the height of hot rod style. Just needs to have the front bumper removed to get back that 70s look. I wonder if the quad taillights still get all wonky when you hit the brakes. They ALL did back in the day, especially at night.
Huh? Wonky brake lites? Why would they not work at nite? lol
I know of an RS outside 80% of its life unrestored still in service with original brake lite switch & rear wiring harness!(& orig gas tank & sender!!) & brake lites still work fine every time! Sure, 2 of 4 sockets have been replaced over the years cause of poor connection or a wire broke off.
Best way to check all bulbs at once on any car is to turn on headlites & emer flashers & look at all bulbs. Then later point rear of car at windowed store front to verify brake lites working, looking out the back window.
The guy who owns the car said once he turned off the ignition & the instrument panel lites & exterior lites came on dimly!! Turned out to be a taillite bulb with corrosion on end that bridged the 2 contacts! New bulb fixed that problem.
This was not a real sale. I bid on it and later got an email from eBay. Someone had hacked a low usage account and posted a fake sale.