1968 Camaro, Fuel Injected Lt1, Vintage Air Ac on 2040-cars

VIN: 123378L338904 Year: 1968
Interior Color: Black
Make: Chevrolet
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Camaro
Trim: Coupe
Drive Type: Rear
Options: CD Player
Mileage: 600
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Exterior Color: Burgundy

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

1968 Camaro / 92' 350CI LT-1 / 700R4 / Vintage AC

Started life as a base, 6-cylinder car.

Purchased car originally in August, 2011 for my wife to use occasionally, and to use recreationally with our kids.  The car was restored when we purchased it and seller showed $50K+ in build receipts.  We're now selling to help fund some business-related expenses.

Motor is a 350CI LT1 from a '92 Corvette, along with 700R4 transmission.  Rear end is 10-bolt, non-posi.  Power brakes (front disk, rear drum). 

Started having problems with overheating problems that we couldn't easily nail down, so just to know exactly what I was starting with, I ended up having the motor completely gone through top to bottom.  Machine work was done by Motor Machine in Sacramento, and disassembly / assembly was done by Gearhead Garage in Sacramento ("Car Warriors" season 1 winners).

On motor rebuild, we didn't deviate too much from stock engineering, but did the things that made sense like upgraded valve train, cam, and added headers.  Parts and labor cost for motor work alone was around $8K.

Approximately 600 miles put on since the motor rebuild.

Since the car is fuel injected and the motor is essentially new, it starts and drives similar to a new car.  Starts right up, temp gauge sits between 190 and 195 even on hot days in the middle of stop-and-go traffic with AC on.  Drives very straight down the freeway, and can be driven for long distances without being worried about mechanical or overheating problems.   

Everything works on the car, e.g. lights, horn, speedo (new), all other gauges (new), wipers, etc.

The paint is almost flawless (I say "almost" because it's hard to find a car that's ever been driven, that's perfect).  No chips or dings anywhere, with the exception of normal pinhead sized marks above chin spoiler, beneath front bumper that are only visible from super close inspection, and come with normal driving.

Paint is professionally detailed (clayed, polished, waxed, glazed) - No disapointments.

In addition to motor work, I've made improvements to make it more fun and functional, or just plain look better.  Since I prefer a stock-looking appearance, the changes made were done to keep it in that direction.  Here's a list of other things done after we bought it:

-New console with horse-shoe shifter (year correct).  Installed by Gearhead Garage (correctly installed with functioning neutral safety switch)
-Classic Instruments gauge cluster (no longer have original gauges).  Installed by Gearhead Garage.
-Corvette-style leather steering wheel (have original steering wheel, which will also be included).  Also replaced internal turn signal cam that tends to break due to plastic material and OE design.
-Billet Specialties pedals (gas, brake, emergency brake, high beam.  New pedals replaced incorrect pedals, which were discarded)
-Alpine head unit (Bluetooth, MP3).  Polk Audio speakers were installed by previous owner - just needed a better head unit.
-New front bumper (replaced due to scratches on the existing bumper.  Buyer can also have the old bumper if they want it.)
-New chin spoiler (didn't have a chin spoiler on it when purchased)
-Color-keyed floor mats
-New armrest pads
-Driver's side window regulator (to fix squeaking noise).

There are some discretionary things left on the car to make it perfect.  Here's a list:

-The back wheels on the car are not the correct offset.  They require spacers to keep from rubbing a bit with people in the back seat.  This isn't an issue for us due our our style of use, but would be if people were regularly carried in back seat.  Either wheels would need to be replaced, or suspension would need to be stiffened. 

-The AC works and blows cold, but the compressor has started to show signs that it needs to be replaced (vibrating).  Also, the Vintage AC system functions as designed, but for a system that works more like new (upper / lower blending), it would need to be converted to a more recent under-dash unit and new controller.

-Related, the front right kick panel wasn't replaced when previous seller installed A/C, and has a non-functioning (blocked) vent, which is why in the photo you can see the vent handle is removed.  The correct kick panel can easily be installed to make correct with AC.

-Interior shows well, but front seats appear to be from a Gen-2 Camaro.  Closer inspection will show scratches on the seat backs and the back of head rests.  One of the seat back levers is missing, which I never replaced due to the fact we were originally intending to replace with correct '68 seats / covers.

-The rear bumper shows well, but may be original and does show some scratches in chrome.  I didn't replace since it wasn't bad enough, but the new front bumper shows a little better if you're really discriminating.

-Some of the trim is slightly dented or wasn't installed with precise care.  Most notably, the drip rail trim on the drivers side could be improved.  Not a high-cost item, but something I would have replaced if I would have worked my way completely through the list.

Please respond with any questions - I'll respond as promptly and as thoroughly as I can.

No warranties expressed or implied.

Thanks for looking!