1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS

The Chevy Camaro we are pleased to be offering today is a 1968 RS example. The car is presented in particularly well-preserved condition and features the desirable 327cu V8 engine coupled to a two-speed ‘Powerglide’ automatic gearbox. This example was manufactured in the Norwood, Ohio plant (as the majority of Camaros), and is currently located in Germany.

This Camaro was specified in the RS (Rally Sport) specification package, meaning it features the black painted front grille, concealed headlights, black taillight surround and RS badges inside and out. The vehicle is finished in Butternut yellow colour and has a vinyl covered roof. The outside of the vehicle is in very good condition. The pale-yellow paint is in excellent condition, having benefitted from a respray to a high standard. A black stripe, giving the car’s front an even more menacing look, has been applied, as was originally available on Camaros. We could not spot any major paint defect, and the seller confirms that the exterior is very nicely preserved with only minor age-related blemishes. The chrome parts, including bumpers, wipers and front grille, are in excellent condition without traces of tarnish or rust. The lights all around are intact and the correct RS badges present. Some of the badges, most likely the original items, show some signs of age in the form of pitting.

The Camaro proudly rides on a set of 14-inch steel wheels with five-spoke hub caps. They are fitted with Cooper Cobra Radial G/T Tyres that appear to be in decent nick.

The roof of our Camaro is covered in black vinyl. Having been retrimmed, the material presents in nice condition.

The interior is trimmed in black leatherette and is in original condition. Inevitably, some of the plastic surfaces have suffered from the Florida heat and from normal use over the past 45 years. This gives the interior a lovely patina that we would urge any new owner to keep as it – a car is only original once! The black plastic of the centre console is slightly cracked, as it the steering wheel, an original three-spoke model. Some of the surfaces are slightly faded, especially the armrests on the door panels. The leatherette seating surfaces at the front and at the rear are in good nick and do not appear to be damaged in any way. They might have been replaced at some point, though this is difficult to confirm. We tend towards thinking they are original, just like the rest of the interior. The instruments, futuristic in appearance, even by today’s standards, are very well presented. The chrome around the gear lever, connected to a two-speed ‘Powerglide’ gearbox, on the centre console is slightly pitted. The black carpets are all nicely presented.

If the engine sound is not enough, you will be pleased to know that a Delco radio is fitted to this example. A jack, most likely the original unit, can be found in the trunk.

No pictures from underneath the car have been provided, but according to the owner, the underneath is well presented and no mechanical faults are known at this stage. The 327cu V8 engine producing 210hp has recently had work done and shows no signs of leaks. The radiator has been replaced and work was also done to the alternator. The seller reports that an engine oil change, together with a general inspection of the vehicle was performed in 2022 and that the Camaro is ready to hit the road.

This Chevrolet Camaro RS 327, chassis number 124378N314425, was built in the Norwood, Ohio plant and delivered new to the USA. In 2021, the Camaro was purchased by a company named COOL Cars. It remained in the USA until 2022, when it was purchased by a German dealer, who has imported the vehicle to Europe and subsequently entrusted us with the sale. The Florida title is included in the sale. At time of writing, the car’s odometer reads 95.466 miles.

This first-generation Chevrolet Camaro RS is a particularly well-preserved example of the iconic classic American muscle car, offered in very smart, highly original condition. Boasting the desirable RS appearance package, a vocal V8 engine, and a smooth-shifting automatic transmission, it should make an eye-catching companion for spirited weekend drives, fair-weather cruises, and classic car show visits alike.

We estimate this car to fetch between €45,000 - €55,000 in auction.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with the vendor in Erkrath, Germany. To arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.