1968 Chevrolet Camaro Restomod

Description

Wow, prepare to be thoroughly impressed. This stunning 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Restomod is one of those rare cars where you can see where all the time and money was spent before you even get close up to it. Featuring a show-stopping paint job, a gorgeous stock-style interior, huge big-block power, and pro-touring underpinnings, this wonderfully "over-restored" Camaro Restomod is one of the finest muscle cars we've ever featured.

This Camaro already had a huge leg up on the competition before a single wrench was turned. Sure, the build was exceptionally executed and the car looks like a million bucks, but you can say that about a lot of cars. What sets this one apart is how incredibly clean it was before the work ever started. The builder took a long time looking for a gently used, unmolested Camaro for the base – a blank canvas for his restomod masterpiece. This true "Grandma Camaro" was located in 2017, and even though he was tempted to leave it all-stock, he stuck to his original plan and laid out big bucks to transform it into the pro-touring/restomod you see now. The body is very straight and the panels align better than original, while the gaps are precise. That's what comes with finding a superclean specimen to build upon, and when it came time for paint, the original shade resonated in the minds of the builders so much, that they decided to stick with the factory recipe. A modest cowl hood was added up front (and expertly aligned with the rest of the body), and it matches the ducktail spoiler out back, giving this Camaro the perfect amount of aggressiveness. Code KK Tripoli Turquoise is not a color you see every day, but I certainly don't know why; it's the perfect backdrop for a modern build. Flashy enough for the loudest of top-end builds yet still part of Chevy's original color chart, it's an exciting shade that was given supreme justice by this high-end application with a super smooth finish. Rather than dressing this F-Body into something it's not, they left off any gaudy stripes or fake 'SS' badging, returning instead a stock-style grille, modest '327' badges, and just the right amount of shiny chrome. Choices like that allow the high-end craftsmanship and original design to do all the talking, although we can't blame the builders for adding those insanely cool wheels.

The bucket seat interior looks pretty stock at first glance, offering black buckets and factory door panels for a classic look that nobody will ever complain about. Black carpets, a taut headliner, and a matching dash pad highlight the monochromatic and original look, although a few choice upgrades were added to spice things up. A drop-in center console/armrest was nestled in between the front seats, adding cup holders and storage space for convenience, and the cabin's excitement level was turned up to '11' with the addition of a polished Hurst 5-speed shifter. The 3-spoke steering is original-spec but still very sporty, and it's joined on the column by a SunPro SuperTach that monitors the bouncing revs of the upgraded big block up ahead. Original dials live just beyond it, although with all those extra cubes under the hood an auxiliary oil pressure gauge was installed under the dash to keep a closer eye on things. The super-clean state of the original Delco AM stereo should tell you all you need to know about how well-preserved this Camaro was before the build began, and for added comfort an aftermarket R134 A/C system was installed, complete with inconspicuous controls in the center of the dash. Again, the interior is the kind of place that looks pretty stock at first glance, but thanks to a couple choice upgrades it's a lot nicer than other Camaros like it, and it's the detailing that makes this one really shine. Even the trunk is a further testament to this car's incredibly solid bones, beautifully finished and housing an original jack set and relocated gel-cell battery.

They didn't mess around when it came time for horsepower, either. That's a 454 big-block V8 that was expertly fitted in between the inner fenders, augmented with aluminum heads and long-tube headers and topped with a modern FiTech fuel-injection system, an Edelbrock aluminum intake, and upgraded Jegs fuel rails. It's an insanely strong runner that fires right up thanks to a full MSD ignition, powers all the accessories efficiently with the help of a front-runner serpentine belt system and billet pulleys, and stays nice and cool through the PRC aluminum radiator and dual electric fans up front. Tasteful use of polished valve covers, a Spectre air cleaner, and Chevy Orange paint on the block gives it some flash while sticking to the overall original vibe, much like the rest of the car: OEM with a show-quality twist. Underneath, the custom RideTech tubular front subframe pairs with coilovers and a PRC power steering system, while out back there's a 4-link set-up complete with adjustable coilovers as well. The aforementioned Tremec 5-speed manual gearbox is the 454's perfect dance partner, spinning a rugged 12-bolt rear end, and with less thank 1,000 miles on the this build the drivetrain is barely broken-in. Wilwood power 4-wheel disc brakes providing excellent stopping power while the Flowmaster X-pipe dual exhaust system includes electric cut-outs, just in case you feel like busting your neighbors windows out one day. Flashy American Racing wheels finish off the look perfectly, wrapped in staggered 265/35/18 front and 315/30/18 rear Yokohamas with plenty of grip.

Impressive in every way, this is a Camaro Restomod built to the nines. Call now!