| Lot # | 157 |
| Seller: | HNT Motors |
| Location: | Los Angeles |
| VIN: | 124678N461003 |
| Miles: | 25,499 shown, TMU |
| Engine: | 388 cubic inch |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Private/Dealer: | Private |
| Category: | Classic Customs Muscle Sports |
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This 1968 convertible Camaro started life as a standard 327 v8 automatic until the Seller bought it in 2003 and then decided he wanted it to look better, go faster, handle like a sports car, and then brake on a dime.
That is when the transformation started and he took it to the guys at Boyd’s Paint and Body, where they stripped the sheetmetal bare and applied generous coats of PPG silver paint. Over the shining silver they added Z28-style stripes in gloss black. With the paint finished, he turned his attention inside, and had the interior completely redone with new houndstooth material and then added a McIntosh CD stereo system was wireless remote that included a 300 watt amp, custom wiring and kick panel with a 12″ sub in the trunk. This for your high end listening enjoyment if you choose music over the beautiful sound of that V8 engine, either way you can’t go wrong.
Although the existing 327 ran well it did not fit the build and needed more power. B&N Custom Rods in Canyon Country, California, was given the task to assemble a very capable 388 ci small-block that included a balanced and blue-printed engine with JE 10.7:1 forged pistons, a COMP Cams hydraulic-roller camshaft with 0.520/0.540-inch lift, Edelbrock aluminum cylinder heads, and an 800-cfm Edelbrock Thunder Series AVS carburetor. This combination produces over 500 horse power which is mated to a modified 700-R4 overdrive automatic from Bow Tie Overdrives coupled to a TCI 10-inch Street Fighter converter. And to put all this power to the ground, the stock 10-bolt rear axle assembly is fitted with an Eaton posi unit , 3.73 gears and reinforced forged steel splines. To say the least, this is a monster motor for the street.
To make this car handle like a sports car there is a updated suspension and braking system with massive sway bars, large BFGoodrich tires mounted onto factory Rally wheels and a full set of SSBC four-wheel disc brakes.
Once the car was completed it got some major attention from the auto community and was featured in multiple magazines, including Super Chevy, Camaro Performers, Muscle Car Power and Chevy High Performance. All of the memorabilia, including magazines and a die car cast collection of hundreds of 1968 Camaros, will be included in the sale.
Here is a summary of the build;
| ENGINE | |
| Type: | Chevy small-block |
| Block: | Cast iron, 4.060-inch bore, four-bolt main caps, 388ci |
| Crankshaft: | Eagle 4340-forged steel, 3.750-inch stroke |
| Connecting Rods: | Eagle I-beam 6-inch |
| Oiling: | Milodon 7-quart pan |
| Pistons: | JE, 10.7:1 compression |
| Built by: | B&N Custom Rods (Canyon Country, CA) |
| Cylinder Heads: | Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum w/64cc chambers |
| Camshaft: | COMP Cams roller hydraulic, 0.520-intake, 0.540exhaust, 236/ 242 duration at 0.050-inch lift |
| Induction: | Edelbrock Air Gap intake manifold, Holley 800-cfm carburetor w/mechanical secondaries |
| Exhaust: | Patriot headers, custom X-pipe system, three-chamber Flowmaster mufflers |
| Machine work by: | Performance Automotive Warehouse (PAW) |
| DRIVETRAIN | |
| Transmission: | Bow Tie Overdrives 700-R4, TCI 10-inch torque converter |
| Rear Axle: | stock 8.20-inch 10-bolt w/Eaton posi unit and 3.73:1 gears and forged steel spines |
| CHASSIS | |
| Suspension: | polygraphite bushings, KYB shocks front & rear,Performance Suspension Technology sway bar |
| Steering: | factory power-steering gear |
| Brakes: | Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation front and rear discs |
| WHEELS & TIRES | |
| Wheels: | 15×7 Chevrolet Rally front and rear |
| Tires: | BFGoodrich P215/65R15 front, P235/60R15 rear |
| BODY & PAINT | |
| Body: | Boyd’s Body and Paint (Tujunga, CA) |
| Paint: | PPG GM silver and black |
| INTERIOR | |
| Interior: | houndstooth by Sardo’s (La Crescenta, CA) |
It is very hard to find a “sleeper” that looks like a stock 68 but will outperform modern supercars.
| High Bid | $42,000 By Private2 | |
| Auction Ended | Nov. 05 at 11:33 am U.S. Pacific. | |
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Auction expired without reaching reserve priceHighest bidder was: Smokestack
| Bidder Name | Bidding Time | Bid | Auto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokestack | November 3, 2020 3:12 PM | $32,000 | |
| Humvee21 | October 21, 2020 9:33 AM | $30,000 | |
| Auction started | November 5, 2020 7:15 AM | ||
Car is sold. Thx for everyone’s bidding and comments.
$32,000 bid placed by Smokestack
This brings back some memories. I had a 68 conv with a 350 auto in high school and lots of fun times sliding around Sunset in Brentwood back in the day. Will be watching this one.
I love this car and it’s understated look. Going to be watching this one in the next couple of days.
Looking at the BMW E36 auto but this is also very cool.
Now this is what I am talking about. Love the driving video. It will be interesting to watch the final bidding on this. What a beautiful conv.
Amazing build and love the “sleeper” look while still being able to haul ass. I am in.
Agree with Cobraguy65, this is very well done with all the right parts. GLWA
Not a Chevy guy but this is a very cool ride. Love the stock sleeper look.
$30,000 bid placed by Humvee21
Wow, what an amazing car. Wish it was a manual but still tempting to bid.
We had a similar build in a 69 and they are the perfect blend of classic style and modern performance. GLWS
I had the pleasure of going on a ride-along in this beauty and let me tell you, THIS THING IS THE MOST FUN I’VE EVER HAD IN A CAR! The sound of the 388ci with the top down is truly amazing and the thumbs up/smiles you get while driving this makes you feel like a freakin’ rockstar. We even managed to spin the tires in 3rd gear while doing a pull on the freeway, I can’t help but break out in laughter every time I think about that.