1968 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS CONVERTIBLE - DEEP METALLIC BLUE - ZZ4 350CI 375HP CRATE MOTOR - FRAME-OFF RESTORATION - HOTCHKIS SUSPENSION - FOUR-WHEEL DISC - RICHMOND 6-SPEED

1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS. Left Hand Drive. Rear wheel drive. ZZ4 aluminum head 350ci (5.7 litre) petrol crate motor rated at 375 horsepower. Richmond 6-speed manual transmission. 2-door convertible. Sold unregistered, however currently registered in WA until August 2026, transfer form available. WA buyers only for registration transfer. No GST applicable.

Description

The 1967-69 first-generation Camaro is one of the most universally loved muscle cars ever built. Chevrolet designed it to fight the Mustang and ended up creating a legend. The SS (Super Sport) package put it in the performance conversation from day one, and the convertible variant is the one people dream about. Open top, big motor, rear-wheel drive, manual gearbox. This is about as classic as American muscle gets.



This car tells a well-documented story. Originally factory butternut yellow with a 327 and Powerglide, it received a frame-off restoration in Sacramento, California, around 2008-2009, before being purchased in 2010 and brought to Perth in 2013. The current owner has maintained a detailed service and modification log over many years, which is exactly what you want to see with a restomod of this calibre. The build reads like a proper enthusiast's work: GM Performance ZZ4 crate motor with aluminium heads and K&N filter, BeCool aluminium radiator, MSD ignition, Thorley headers, Flowmaster exhaust, Moser 12-bolt rear end with 3.73 gears, Richmond 6-speed manual, full Hotchkis suspension package (front drop spindles, new springs, subframe connectors, rear leaf springs, front and rear sway bars), and a full SSBC four-wheel disc brake system. These are not cheap parts and they are not random choices. Someone who knows Camaros built this.



The exterior presents exceptionally well. Deep metallic blue paint with dual cream rally stripes, applied to a straight and properly prepared body. Panel gaps are consistent, which is impressive on a convertible Camaro because these unibody drop-tops flex and fight you the whole way. The chrome is bright, all SS badging is in place, the American Racing Torq Thrust-style wheels look exactly right on this car, and the red brake calipers visible behind the wheels confirm the upgraded disc setup. The black convertible top is down and stowed with a proper boot cover, which is a detail many restomods skip. Interior is a complete black refresh with original cocktail shakers reportedly still in both front and rear, which is a rare and charming survivor detail.



In terms of value, a well-documented frame-off first-gen Camaro SS convertible restomod with this calibre of running gear typically trades in the $75,000-$110,000 AUD range. This is not a matching-numbers car, and the colour has been changed from the original butternut yellow, which collectors should note. But as a driver, a show car, and a genuine joy machine it is hard to argue with what is in front of you.

Features

* GM Performance ZZ4 aluminium head 350ci crate motor, 375 horsepower

* Richmond 6-speed manual transmission (installed 2008)

* Moser 12-bolt rear end, 3.73 gear ratio

* Full Hotchkis suspension package: front drop spindles (1.5in), new springs, subframe connectors, rear leaf springs, front and rear sway bars

* SSBC four-wheel disc brake system

* BeCool aluminium radiator

* MSD ignition, coil and spark plug wires

* Thorley headers and Flowmaster exhaust

* American Racing Torq Thrust-style wheels with Riken Raptor tyres

* Frame-off restoration (Sacramento CA, circa 2008-2009)

* New power steering (2011)

* New convertible top and water runoff edging (2011)

* New fuel pump (2011)

* Dakota Digital dash gauges

* Pioneer 300W stereo with Blaupunkt amp and Polk Audio subwoofer

* Black leather interior

* Centre console installed

* Vintage R5612 steering wheel

* Security kill switch

* Original cocktail shakers in place (front and rear, reported rare)

* 2-inch cowl hood

* Chrome grille, chrome air vents

* Billet pedals

* Brake power booster refurbished (2019)

* Detailed service and modification history log provided

* Registered WA until August 2026, transfer form available (WA buyers only)

Condition Notes

* Not a matching-numbers car, original 327/Powerglide replaced with ZZ4 350ci and Richmond 6-speed

* Original colour was butternut yellow, now deep metallic blue

* Odometer 6100 miles, vendor estimates under 15,000 miles on current gauge set (not wound back from old gauges)

* WA registered, transfer to WA buyers only for registration purposes. Sold unregistered for interstate buyers

* Original front seats, dash, and headlights available from vendor on request (currently not fitted)

* Note: listed VIN/chassis number should be verified against cowl tag for SS authenticity confirmation

* Sold as is where is, no statutory warranty

Specifications

Year: 1968

Make/Model: Chevrolet Camaro SS

Body: 2-Door Convertible

Engine: ZZ4 Aluminium Head 350ci (5.7 litre) Crate Motor, 375hp

Transmission: Richmond 6-Speed Manual

Drive: Rear Wheel Drive

Steering: Left Hand Drive

Odometer: 6100 miles (believed under 15,000 miles on current gauges)

Colour: Deep Metallic Blue (resprayed from original Butternut Yellow)

Seats: 4

Chassis No: 1236781343670

Engine No: L343670


This asset will be supplied with registration via vehicle transfer form signed by the current owner, Vehicle is registered until 01 AUG 2026 sold as is where is - No statutory warranty. WA BUYERS ONLY.

(Key #C 26)

Lloyds stock #233605+1

Location of item: 2 Fairford Street, Bassendean, WA, Australia

** This vendor is not registered for GST - therefore GST is not applicable on this asset **

As Standard Auction Practice all Vehicles are Sold Unregistered



As with all vehicles sold in the Classic Car Division, they have been well looked after by their previous owners. This is an Auction Sale. This asset is sold under standard auction conditions, as is, where is. High volumes of incoming product prevent our team from being able to inspect all items individually. All photos, descriptions, odometer readings, hour readings, engine specifications and any condition reports should be used as a guide only and have been compiled after speaking with the owners. To find out more about this lot or to book a live video inspection please contact the Auctioneer Contact which can be found on the Auction Details page. There is no statutory warranty & no cooling off period.

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