No Reserve: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible
Chevrolet had successfully established itself in the Pony Car market when this Camaro RS Convertible rolled off the line in 1968. Sales volumes weren’t approaching the legendary Mustang, but the gap was closing, with 235,147 Camaros finding homes that year versus 317,404 Mustangs. This Convertible is a tidy driver with no apparent needs. It spent many years in storage but is now a roadworthy classic ready to make the most of the remaining summer weather. The seller has listed the RS here on eBay in Rochester, New York. Bidding currently sits at $30,344 in a No Reserve auction.
The 1968 Camaro was an evolution of the debut year’s model, with only minor cosmetic, functional, and mechanical changes. This one presents impressively in Emerald Turquoise with its correct stripes intact. The paint probably isn’t perfect if inspected closely, but it is very acceptable for an enthusiast seeking a driver-grade vehicle. There is no information on whether it may have undergone a repaint, but the presentation suggests it is possible. It shines richly, and the panels look extremely straight. The seller states the car retains 100% of its original sheetmetal, with no history of rust in its exterior or floors. It features a new Black power top that functions as it should, and the Camaro rolls on Rally wheels. The glass looks flawless, and the trim, including the distinctive RS grille with concealed headlamps, is spotless.
Powering this Camaro is a 327ci V8 that produces 210hp and 320 ft/lbs of torque. Shifting duties fall to a two-speed Powerglide transmission, while this Convertible features power steering. A ¼-mile ET of 17.5 seconds may not look that impressive by modern standards, but this Camaro should cope admirably in city traffic and cruise effortlessly at freeway speeds. Most potential buyers won’t want more than that. The car spent years in storage, but its previous owner revived it. They replaced the tires, brakes, belts, and fluids. There was other unspecified work completed to ensure it is roadworthy. The seller states the Convertible runs and drives perfectly and that they wouldn’t hesitate to drive it anywhere. It seems the winning bidder will need to do nothing but slip behind the wheel and drive this classic off into the sunset.
The theme of tidy presentation and originality continues when we examine this Camaro’s interior. The seller replaced the carpet, but the rest of the trim and upholstery is as it left the factory. They admit there is a small repaired tear in the driver’s seat back, but the remaining vinyl is in good order. The dash and pad are spotless, and there are no aftermarket additions. I’ve already mentioned the power top, but there are other optional extras that the new owner will welcome. The console features the Rally gauge cluster, and the dash houses a factory tachometer. A pushbutton AM radio should relieve boredom on long journeys.
The constantly evolving First Generation Mustang enjoyed a relatively long production history, but the corresponding Camaro rolled off the line for only three years. However, the badge sold nearly 700,000 cars during that period, cementing the Camaro as a worthy rival to the Mustang. This one is a solid and rust-free example that appears to need nothing. Its desirability and the seller’s decision to list it with No Reserve have resulted in the auction receiving thirty-one bids with plenty of time remaining before the hammer falls. It means there is still a chance that one of our readers could stake a claim on this classic. I would like to wish you luck if you do.
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Comments
New York is coming up with some nice convertibles these days. Nice one here.
Compared to an equivalent Mustang, the body style is uninspired and boring. The car seems to be in very nice condition,
though.
I respectfully disagree. I’d take this clean, simple ’68 design over a ’68 Mustang any old day. Different strokes for different folks.
Uninspired and boring? Hideaway headlights don’t tickle your fancy? If anything, the Mustang is more “boxy” looking to me but I still like it.
Huh?
Great color, appears to be a very nice Camaro!
A beautiful, rare color!
Love this color combo! I had a 1967 RS vert for 23 years. 2 years after purchase I moved to San Francisco and as it was my daily driver I was having to replace brake pads often because of the steep roads. I had front disc brakes installed a year later and that made a HUGE difference! About 17 years later I had sub-frame connectors and Detroit speed upper control arms installed. That cost me about $4k and made another HUGE difference. I never really knew what the term “riding on rails” really meant until I experienced those upgrades. Also, it eliminated the frequent cost to replace front end bushings and maintain alignment.
I bet the heater core leaks, based on the heater hose rerouting.
Probably due to no factory air conditioning this kept the heat out of the car in the summer.
Very nice wheels…any mention of how many actual miles anywhere?
Emerald Turquoise was a 1967 color. On the 1968 model it was named Tripoli Turquoise and then in 69 it was Azure Turquoise. Maybe a little nit-picky, but if you’re an enthusiast you know these things!
Appears to have a 1967 ME coded block.
Nice gauge setup, original Deluxe wheel, console, etc.
Nice driver – should be a nice little cruiser!
A beautful car. Not a gull wing go-cart with a moving map for tens of thousands more dollars, but serviceable. I love it.
SWEET 67 Camaro I had to ride out at our wedding…..also I had 68 stang……..both sweet rides..
A couple of things not quite right, the rocker panel stainless moldings are way wider than factory and the body paint below them should be black. Also the 327 2 bbl automatic came with rear mono leaf springs, this one has multi leaf.
My 1967 RS (bought used in 1977) had a horizontal stinger stripe beginning at the front wrap-around stripe (behind and on the side of the headlights) going back towards and ending at the front wheel well, right above the crease that bisects the top half from the bottom. I remember seeing several other Camaros with that same stripe. This car seems to be missing it??
With a day to go……bidding is just north of $ 40K!
Worth it!
210 HP, Powerglide, no PS, PB…I’d say some bidders are getting carried away at $45k.
I’m not sure why the wrong color carpet is winding up in many restorations – like here – maybe because one can’t find blue complementing floor mats in any auto parts store?, let alone blue velour seat covers like you used to decades ago, let alone ones that would fit good!
& new OEM blue mats are very very very expensive! Inexcusable, IMO.
Tho u can find black or, surprise, blah grey ones, at your local parts store, “designed” mostly by grade schoolers.