1968 Chevrolet Camaro

*1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28*® In 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 made even 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 Boss 302 Mustang 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. As a Z/28, the car is fitted with a cowl induction hood as well as lower front spoiler and a decklid spoiler that were designed to be used on the competition models.® On the inside, this Z/28 is fitted with a pair of front bucket seats with a center console separating them and a rear bench in the back. The three spoke steering wheel frames a speedometer and âtic-tocâ 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 this Camaroâs 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 290 lb-ft of torque. This engine 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 engineâs short stroke, aluminum intake manifold and solid lifters to make it rev. Notoriously, with just a few simple modifications could become a full on race motor and many were turned into that in period. 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 * 290 Horsepower * 290 Lb-Ft of Torque * Numbers Matching Block * Rebuilt in 2009 * Muncie M21 4-Speed Manual