1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible 327 V8, Custom Pro-Touring Build Why This Car Is Special The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is widely considered the sweet spot of the first-generation run. Chevrolet refined the platform after its 1967 debut, giving the 1968 model a revised front end with hidden windshield wipers, revised side marker lights to meet new federal safety standards, and a cleaner overall appearance that collectors have preferred ever since. The first-generation Camaro was Chevrolet's direct answer to the Ford Mustang, developed under the internal code name 'Panther' and rushed to market in just two years. By 1968, the formula was dialed in. The convertible body style makes this particular 1968 Chevrolet Camaro a rarer find. Of the roughly 235,000 Camaros produced for the 1968 model year, just over 20,000 were convertibles meaning the open-top cars accounted for less than 10 percent of total production. Survivors in this configuration that have been thoughtfully built rather than neglected are not easy to locate. The VIN on this car decodes to a Norwood, Ohio assembly plant build one of two plants producing Camaros in 1968, alongside Van Nuys, California. The Norwood facility had a strong reputation for quality among first-gen Camaro enthusiasts, and plant of origin is a detail that matters to serious collectors. This is not a garage-kept stocker. It has been built as a driver a pro-touring style 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible with real performance upgrades under the hood, underneath the car, and inside the cabin. The modifications are brand-name, purposeful, and executed with the kind of consistency that separates a well-planned build from a parts-bin assembly. Features List - 327 cubic inch V8 engine - Automatic transmission with horseshoe-style floor shifter - Convertible body style with black convertible top - Headers and dual exhaust - MSD ignition system - Champion aluminum radiator - Wilwood disc brakes and Wilwood master cylinder - Power steering - Tubular control arms - Performance open-element air cleaner - Auto Meter Pro-Comp gauge cluster - Tilt steering column - Custom GT steering wheel - Upgraded bucket seats - Bluetooth-equipped retro-style sound system - Kick panel speakers and tweeters - Interior underglow lighting - Chrome Torque-Thrust style wheels - Blacked-out grille - Chrome front and rear bumpers - Red exterior - Black vinyl interior Mechanical The engine in this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible is a 327 cubic inch small block V8 a displacement with a long and respected history in Chevrolet's performance lineup. The 327 was offered in various states of tune across Chevrolet's product range throughout the 1960s, and its combination of light weight and free-revving character made it a favorite among drivers who valued balance over brute force. It is not the largest small block, but in a car that weighs under 3,400 pounds, it does not need to be. The engine bay shows the work that has gone into this build. Tubular headers feed into a true dual exhaust system, improving scavenging and giving the engine a sound that the factory cast manifolds simply cannot replicate. An MSD ignition system handles spark delivery, which meaningfully improves throttle response and consistency across the RPM range compared to a points-style distributor. A performance open-element air cleaner sits on top, and a Champion aluminum radiator handles cooling duties more efficiently than the original brass-and-copper unit. The Wilwood brake system is a practical and well-respected upgrade. Wilwood is an American manufacturer that supplies brake components to professional racing teams, and their disc brake conversion kits are among the most common and proven upgrades on pro-touring classic cars for good reason. Paired with a Wilwood master cylinder, the braking system on this car is far more capable than anything that left the Norwood plant in 1968. Tubular control arms at the front suspension imp
