Used 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28In September 1966 Chevrolet released the Camaro as direct competition for the exceptionally popular Ford Mustang which went on sale a year and a half before. Unlike the Mustang though, right out of the gate Chevrolet outfitted the Camaro with some truly potent engines and a great chassis underneath which even made a pretty standard Camaro a respectable performer on the track. But for the true driving enthusiast, there was only one option in the Camaro lineup - the Z/28. Conceived by GM performance legend Vince Piggins, the Z/28 was designed as a direct competitor to the Mustang Boss 302 in the SCCA Trans Am series with just minor modifications.This 1968 Camaro Z/28 was sold new at Sellman Chevrolet in Orange, CA and remained in the hands of the original owner for 29 years. The car has been under the care of the consignor since 2012, and remains in very good condition throughout. Finished in LeMans Blue with White Stripes, this Z/28 sits on a 15-inch set of Rallye wheels with period-appropriate redline tires and a matching spare in the trunk. The car is fitted with a cowl hood as well as a lower front spoiler and a decklid spoiler that were designed to be used on the competition models.The inside is fitted with a pair of bucket seats with a center console separating them and a rear bench. The three spoke steering wheel frames a speedometer and tic-toc tachometer with the Z/28 appropriate 6,500 rpm redline. On the center console, the car is fitted with a four-pack of auxiliary gauges in what became one of Camaro's most defining interior styling elements.Sitting under the hood is a numbers matching 302ci V8 that is rated from the factory at 290 horsepower and 290lb-ft of torque. It was rebuilt by Nelson Automotive in Portland, OR in 2009 and has seen minimal use since. Although not the most powerful engine from a numbers perspective, what made the Z/28 special was this engine's short stroke, aluminum intake manifold and solid lifters to make it rev. Notoriously, with just a few simple modifications it could become a full-on race motor. In this car, the engine is backed by a Muncie M21 4-speed manual gearbox that sends power to the rear wheels via a 12-bolt rear end with 3.73 gears. To make the car more pleasant to drive, it is fitted with both power steering and power disc brakes.To anybody that knows muscle cars, Z/28 means performance. From its racing roots to its thinly veiled competition engine, the Camaro Z/28 is a car that will long be sought after for its excellent driving characteristics. This is the perfect example for a collector who wants a Z/28 they can use that is running strong, shifts in that perfect notchy way and handles remarkably well.Key Features * 302ci V8 * 290hp * 290lb-ft * Numbers Matching Block * Rebuilt in 2009 * M21 4-Speed * 12-Bolt Rear End * 3.73 Gears * Rallye Wheels * Tic-Toc Tachometer * Power Disc Brakes * Power Steering * AM RadioAdditional Information * Original Owner's Manual * Original Jack * Some Paperwork * NCRS Shipping DataFor more information on this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 or any of our other Luxury, Exotic, Sports, Collectible, and Special Interest cars in our inventory contact our friendly and knowledgeable sales team or, if you are local to us, call and schedule a visit to our 40,000+ sq.ft. of Indoor Showrooms in Bellevue, WA - Home of an Exciting Inventory of Luxury, Exotic, High Performance, and Collectible Automobiles. With an amazing selection On Site, Nobody Has What We Have!