In 1968, Chevrolet touted the Camaro SS as the muscle car for the fun crowd. The sales literature stated that it was a husky performer and looks it. Equipped with a big engine, special equipment features, and a ramped-up suspension made the SS model stand out from the crowd.
The 396 SS package included a hood with two banks of four square shaped simulated air intakes, hood insulation, the SS emblem in the center of the grille, a colored band that accented the front, SS emblems below the Camaro scripted lettering on the front fenders, special components on the chassis, a 396 CID engine, and SS on the fuel filler cap. Dual exhaust was offered at no additional cost. The RS package included the special grille with hideaway headlights, front valance mounted parking lights, lower body side moldings, wheel opening moldings, and rear valance back-up lights.
This is a great looking Camaro RS/SS that was bought new in South Carolina. It is rare and highly optioned as it came with the smog pump, factory AM/FM Multiplex radio, and AC. Other options include tilt steering, rear window defrost, front and rear spoilers, 15" Rally Wheels and new Coker tires. Car has been well maintained throughout the years and exhibits Ash Gold paint that is excellent condition. Body is straight and solid. The black vinyl top looks new. All chrome and trim look new. The grille is in excellent condition and features the hideaway headlights.
Interior is the black vinyl bucket seat console interior and has back and white Houndstooth seat inserts. All interior components present very well. The console features the factory gauges and the Multiplex radio controls. The carpet is black and still looks new. Dash and gauges have clear glass and present in above average condition.
Engine is the 396 CID and came paired with the 3-speed automatic transmission. Both engine and transmission are original to the car. Car starts, runs, and drives with excellent performance. Undercarriage is clean and presents very well.
This owner has had the car for 21 years. Prior to that, the car was in North Carolina for 16 years. This car was built at the Norwood plant and comes with the Protect-o-Plate.
The location of this 68 Camaro 396 RS/SS is in Virginia, very close to the NC border. It is available to serious buyers for viewing by appointment only.
