If you own this Chevelle SS, you want to drive it; if you get passed by this Chevelle, you want to own it. That's the desirability of the sought-after Tuxedo Black paint that highlights the exceptionally straight body. Plus, the black vinyl roof was a great way to show off you had some extra cash to splash around. White SS stripes on a functional cowl induction hood, and the hood pins, are a big part of the appeal of the Super Sport model. But this one goes much further to get the details right like the blacked-out grille, all the correct badging, and the correct SS wheels. Nice chrome bumpers and polished stainless fender trim help complete a package that looks ready for a weekend's worth of cruising.
The black bucket seat interior has the same desirable mean and clean attitude as the exterior. The carpets, door panels, headliner, and seats have all been looked over in this one, and anything that didn't feel factory fresh was replaced. The result is a great place to spend some time. You hop in and your right hand is instantly attracted to the iconic horseshoe shifter in the center console. The correct full round gauge set includes a tach, and just below the dash is an auxiliary gauge for oil pressure. The upgraded AM/FM/cassette stereo system has features like big speakers and a digital tuner, but its knob-style setup looks period-correct for the dash housing. But what really puts this over the top as the overall best anytime cruiser is the air conditioning.
This is a very special 1967 Camaro. Not only is it a real RS, it's got an awesome color combination that's subtle yet striking, a manual gearbox, and a strong-running small block V8. Not enough? Then take a good, long look at the quality that went into the restoration and then double-check the price. This one is a keeper!
The cowl tag says this one was originally code E Deepwater Blue, but now looks to be a very handsome shade closer to Marina Blue. It clearly gives the car an upscale look that won't be seen at every show. Restored by the experts at Corvette Country, the bodywork is beautifully done with crisp, sharp detailing and a lot of effort invested in getting the sheetmetal to look its best. A fully functional cowl induction hood gives this subtle F-body a slightly aggressive look and the RS hidden headlights combined with front and rear spoilers give it a performance look that defines the early Camaro. It was treated to an SS upgrade during the restoration, including the blacked-out grille, white stripe around the nose and requisite SS emblems as needed. Nicely finished bumpers with bumper guards, polished stainless rocker moldings, and proper RS taillights round out a very well finished Camaro ragtop.
The code 797-K Black and Parchment custom bucket seat interior is the car's original selection and now you can better understand why the Marina Blue paint was selected for the exterior. It's all new inside, of course, but the patterns, colors, and textures are accurately reproduced and the handsome black inserts on the seats add an upscale look. It shows almost zero wear since the restoration was completed about 200 miles ago and remains quite stock throughout save for a modern AM/FM/cassette stereo in place of the original AM unit in the center stack. Auxiliary gauges are neatly installed on the center console, the usual location in early Camaros, and there's a Hurst cue ball knob on top of the 4-speed shifter, making this F-body a lot of fun to drive. A fresh white convertible top fits superbly and is as tight as a drum, while the trunk is correctly detailed with a reproduction mat.
All numbers matching, Original drivetrain Engine- 396/350hp big block fully rebuilt to factory specs including carburetor, distributor, water pump and fuel pump. Installed new factory valve covers, air cleaner, plug wires and detailed engine compartment Transmission –Turbo 400 detailed and resealed, New fluid and Filter, and New Cooler Lines Differential- 12 bolt w/3.31 ratio resealed with new fluid Exhaust- Factory reproduction exhaust system from engine to tailpipes, includes new manifolds, heat riser, pipes, mufflers, resonators and chrome tips Wheels- Factory correct ''SS'' wheels, with factory correct Firestone wide oval tires New Trim rings, center caps and lugs Undercarriage- All suspension bushings front and rear. Replaced and suspension components detailed. All shocks replaced and painted factory correct All brake components rebuilt and detailed, including master cylinder and vacuum booster Detailed fuel tank and installed new sending unit New front inner wheel wells Trunk- Cleaned and repainted trunk with correct factory spatter paint Installed reproduction trunk mat Cleaned and detailed factory bumper jack Installed factory correct spare tire and rim Body- Body taken to bare metal before factory correct silver color with Black stripes applied All original sheet metal New front and rear bumpers New Grille with chrome trim New windshield with antenna as per factory New weather strips and window sweeps New Rug and sill plates New door panels New Dashboard with reproduction quartz clock New Dashboard pad New Steering wheel New Upholstery on front and rear seats New front dashboard speaker New engine wiring harness New battery (AC Delco) with reproduction cover New hood hinges and hood striker New four row radiator, clutch fan and shroud New factory correct radiator hoses and heater hoses with correct clamps New side view and rear view mirrors New outside door handles and locks New trunk lock and glovebox lock New wheel well trim moldings New ''SS396'' emblems New windshield wiper motor and blades New Voltage Regulator Come take a look at this wonderful restored Chevrolet that is nothing short of impressive! Only 16 miles on the odometer!!!
This is a great pro-touring 1968 Camaro SS that has undergone a complete restoration. This build was commissioned by a celebrity with the intent of creating a best in class pro-touring car that perfectly combines the original styling with modern technology/equipment. The concept was to construct a 1968 Camaro with largely original appointments and details, though set up like a road race/Can Am car and able to enjoy as a streetable car or compete in Autocross or Track Day events, which it ultimately has never done. Mechanicals, tuning and fabrication completed by Bill Andrews at HRE Racing, Freeport NY (famed Cobra builder). You simply could not replicate this build for the reserve price. If you are educated on these pro-touring machines, you will appreciate the thoughtful design behind this project and the careful attention to detail in building it.
