This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro convertible was refurbished under prior ownership, reportedly in 2014, with work that included a repaint in Ash Gold as well as a rebuild of the 396ci V8, which is linked to a four-speed manual transmission and a Positraction differential. Equipment includes a black convertible soft top, front and rear spoilers, power-assisted front disc brakes, power steering, an SS-style hood with raised simulated air intakes, and SS badging and stripes. A RetroSound stereo, a Hurst shifter, and chrome 15″ Cragar S/S wheels have also been added. This Camaro convertible was purchased by the owner in 2023 and is now offered on dealer consignment with a clean Delaware title.
The body was refinished in Ash Gold during the refurbishment completed in 2014, and features include a black convertible soft top, a black nose stripe, an SS-style hood with raised simulated air intakes, front and rear spoilers, and chrome bumpers.
The 15″ Cragar S/S wheels are mounted with 235/60 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires. The car is equipped with power steering, and braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums.
The cabin features front bucket seats and a rear bench upholstered in gold vinyl along with a coordinated dash pad, door panels, and carpets. A Hurst shifter is installed along with a RetroSound digital stereo unit.
The three-spoke steering wheel frames a 120-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and an analog clock, while auxiliary gauges for voltage, coolant temperature, fuel level, and oil pressure are mounted on the center console. The five-digit odometer shows 36k miles, approximately 300 of which were added under current ownership.
The 396ci V8 is topped with an Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold and four-barrel carburetor. The selling dealer note the engine was rebuilt during the refurbishment, at which time the block was decked and the engine stamps were removed.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and an optional Positraction differential.
Decoding the Fisher body tag reveals the following information:
- Build Date: 12E – Fifth week of December build date
- Style: 68-12467 – 1968 Camaro convertible
- Body: NOR 66036 – Norwood, Ohio, assembly, body number
- Trim: 721 – Gold vinyl custom bucket seats
- Paint: G2 – Ash Gold, black soft top