'68 Camaro SS 396/350hp 4 speed, Corvette Bronze, 100% Numbers Match, Documented

Most people gravitate to fresh restorations because they look new. What people really want though, s quality of workmanship and OE correct and original parts. This '68 Camaro L34 396 Camaro SS is the epitome of both. A fully documented, o expense spared restoration was started by the owner, at Brinkley, ho had the car since 1985. Pat had begun the restoration in the early 1990's but a serious car crash prevented him from completing his vision. Pat's friends stepped up to complete the project, erformed as a labor of love, s Pat focused on healing. A complete project photo album is included with the car, s are complete decode of every VIN stamping, art number, nd date code on the drivetrain and glass. The complete story is chronicled in an issue of Super Chevy Magazine, copy of which is included with the car.

The quality of workmanship is self-evident, he car having spent a number of years subsequent to the restoration on public display at Floyd Garrett's Muscle Car Museum as one ofthe best restored example of a 1968 Camaro SS known to exist.

It is one thing to collect a typical exemplar, t is another to snag a special ordered, ell optioned specimen such as this. The drivetrain options are as hot as one could get in '68, he fire breathing L34 Turbo-Jet 396 engine, nd Muncie M21 Close-Ratio manual transmission, ll backed by 3.73:1 Posi rear axle. Whoever ordered all that "go", lso knew that they needed "control"and "whoa", o Power Steering and Power Front Disc Brakes also made the option list. Performance is nothing, f not combined with style. This time, he original buyer opted to go off-menu, rdering up a hot hue from the Corvette catalogue. She is draped in gorgeous Corvette Bronze Metallic. The black SS nose band, edline tires, nd color keyed steel wheels w/ chrome center caps round out the sporting looks of this first generation Camaro.

Regarding originality, ell- she sports her original VIN stamped drivetrain assembly, riginal Buck Tag that has never been removed or disturbed, nd even has her ORIGINAL WINDOW STICKER. The odometer reads 29,784 which we believe to be actual. It doesn't get much more original than that!

These are the factors that drive value in a given collector car are many, uthenticity, esirability, riginality, edigree, nd Condition are the main factors at play. The impact and interplay of these factors vary depending on the Make and Model. Here is a bullet point summary of the key points that make this car collectible.

• Original, ow Mile SS 396 Camaro, ocumented by original window sticker, uck tag and 100% Original Drivetrain. Original paperwork is key for collectible Chevrolets, his car has it!
• Special Order Color, orvette Bronze Metallic combined with the highest performance optioned offered in 1968. The right equipment combination drives desirability and therefore collectible value, his car has all the right stuff.
• Concours Rotisserie Restoration, hat has stood the test of time. Consider condition and correctness, ot just the year a restoration is complete, ut how it shows over time. The combination of quality workmanship and OE parts on this car put it head and shoulders over any recent "Year One"restorations you've seen at the last Chevy show.
• Current and complete mechanical check-up, ialed in and road ready. The car needs nothing, etting right to the fun with this car is immediate.

Still in near #1 condition, he current owner has gone through the vehicle to recommission it for road use. Originally intending to drive and enjoy it, e just could not bring himself to put road wear on a car that that has stood so long as trailered museum piece. So, s it is now, his Corvette Bronze Camaro SS is both turn-key road ready, nd concours show capable. You just don't see this quality combination, et alone one that is for sale. If a '68 Camaro has ever been on your bucket list, ow is the time to check that box and bring this one home.

Body Panel fit and finish are excellent, ar exceeding original factory specifications. The photos show a gap in the trunk alignment in one of the photos. The trunk in this photo is not fully latched. It sits completely flush and square when properly closed. The testament to any bodywork is now well it holds up over time. This car was restored about 20 years ago, et looks nearly new. The way you can tell excellent body work is if you can't tell it has had any body work. This car is no exception. All the panels are fit in and welded at the factory seams, actory plug welds, eam sealer, ound insulation, verspray, tc. The same can be said for the glass, right work and badging, ll in excellent condition. All the attention to the details was paid.

The interior is pretty much in like new condition. All options and accessories are in full working order. All soft trim, ezels, enses and bright work are in excellent condition. There is some slight sun fading on the transmission hump where the sunlight streams through the windshield. The belts appear to reconditioned original and show some mild wear. All things considered, he interior is stunning!

The engine bay is OE correct and as factory produced, ight down to the smog system. The chalk marks and paint daps are crisp and correct. All the underhood chrome and plated finishes are in excellent condition. The engine block paint is also near perfect with no flaking or discoloration commonly found on older restorations.

TO304MX (T- Towanda) (03 — March) (04 — 4th) (MX - 396/350hp)

18N392530 (8 — 1968) (N — Norwood Plant) (392530 — Sequence # of VIN)

Engine Casting Number: 3935440 (68 Late 396 C.I. 350hp "Hi Performance Pass" )

Engine Casting Date: B218 (Feb 21st 1968)

The remainder of the engine assembly stamps are available upon request.

P8B28 (Muncie Feb 28th, 968)

18N392530 (8 — 1968) (N — Norwood Plant) (392530 — Sequence # of VIN)

Rear Axle Housing Date Casting: J257 (October 25th, 967)

Steel Wheels Stamped Number: XF (14x6 with front disc brakes)

Steel Wheels Stamped Date: 2 20 K-1-8 (Feb20th Kelsey Hays Chevy)

Undercarriage is clean as a whistle, ll paint dabs and inspection marks are in place. There is no evidence of corrosion, xidation, r heat soaking, ommon with restored cars that have seen a lot of road use. Plated and bare metal finishes still hold their "as restored"luster. Likewise, he car is dry, o fluid leaks or seepage, imply beautiful!