Chevrolet: Camaro SS

Up for auction is my personal 1968 Camaro SS. This is probably one of the more unusual Camaro's you will ever see, a rare find.
First off, the car is believed to be an original SS car due to the big block heater core and original tire info. sticker in the glove box. It is an un-restored car, no aftermarket body panels, trunk floor, or floor pans. You could look underneath 100 Camaro's and never see another one that looks like this! It appears to me that this car has never received any type of substantial damage and all body panels appear to be the rust free originals. It also appears that the car has had only one original color repaint (Grotto Blue) in 47 years. As such, there are the few expected small scratches, nicks, and thin spots. The floor pans look like the inside of the front aprons. The chrome has a few blems as well, but it's all original! I don't even know if the original AM radio works, you couldn't hear it anyway. To stand along side this car is kind of a time warp. Until you open the hood.
While the fender badges still say 396, in place of that engine is a 572 crate motor. 620+ HP!! It runs on pump gas, and never gets over 182 degrees. It is completely driveable on the street, and turns about 1900 RPM at 70 MPH. It was installed to look like if GM had a 572 back in the day, this is what it would have looked like from the factory. No billet, No chrome, No crap. It's backed up by a Tremec TKO 600 trans, and Currie Ford 9" rear, 3.50 gears. Most cars like this have been 'cut up' to do the high performance upgrades. Stuff like mini-tubs, fuel cells, battery relocation, etc. This one is still all original, just like Chevrolet built it, more or less.
The car is bullet proof and runs perfect. As soon as you turn the key, it will raise the hair on the back of your neck. It is brutal, fast, and rude. This is not a car for newbies or wusses. This is a car for the SERIOUS hot rodder who has experience with FAST cars. If you've read this far, then you're an interested car guy, so let's get to the details of what's in the car. Here's a list with prices:
BECOOL ALUMINUM RADIATOR MODULE $1340
ZZ572 COMPLETE CRATE MOTOR 14,000
MILODON OIL PAN 400
MSD IGNITION CONTROLLER (175) PRO BILLET DIST (250) WIRES (100) 525
ATI SUPER DAMPER (inc.. w/572 CRATE)
MINI STARTER 150
HOLLEY CARB - 850cfm Annular Discharge Double Pumper 565
HOLLEY FUEL PUMP 100
FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT – 3/8” 50
FUEL LINE – 3/8” 70
AEROMOTIVE FUEL REGULATOR – GUAGE – BRACKET 180
MISC STAINLESS FLEX LINE AND AN FITTINGS 300
K&N X-STREAM 14” AIR FLOW FILTER 150
REF CUSTOM CERAMIC COATED HEADERS & EXHAUST 2000
FLOWMASTER 40 SERIES (43041) & 3” AMERICAN THUNDER EXHAUST SYSTEM 450
LAKEWOOD SFI SCATTERSHIELD 440
CENTERFORCE CLUTCH & FLYWHEEL 700
TREMEC TKO 600 KEISLER KIT 3500
GLOBAL WEST SUB-FRAME CONNECTORS 270
GLOBAL WEST ALUMINUM SUBFRAME BUSHINGS 75
CALVERT RACING - CAL TRAC BARS 400
CALVERT RACING REAR SPLIT LEAF SPRINGS 320
RANCHO/CALVERT RACING 9 WAY ADJUST REAR SHOCKS 200
CURRIE - FORD 9+ REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY w/11-1/2” disc brakes, DETROIT TRUETRAC, 3.50:1 3300
DRIVE SHAFT HOOP 50
RALLY WHEEL KIT 500
TIRES 400
SSBC – CONVERSION - FRONT DISC BRAKES, SPINDLES, LINES 700
FT. SPRINGS (MOROSO TRICK #47195-100) 125
KYB FRONT SHOCKS 100
REBUILD FRONT END COMPLETE (PARTS 210. – LABOR 200. – ALIGN 80.) 500.
HARWOOD FIBERGLASS HOOD 530
572 EMBLEMS 70
VINYL TOP 110
NEW WINDSHIELD 150
FRONT SPOILER 50
PAINT FIBERGALSS HOOD 570

INTERIOR
CARPET & PAD KIT 160
DASH PAD 250
DOOR PANELS & ARM RESTS 300
REAR QUARTER TRIM 175
HEADLINER KIT (VISORS & SAIL PANELS) 150
A&M SOFTSEAL (DOOR & TRUNK WEATHERSTRIP – RUBBER BUMPER KIT) 110
CORBEAU A4 BUCKET SEATs 800
G-FORCE SEAT BELTS 170
AUTO METER PRO-COMP GAUGES 7G TACH 400
ROLL BAR (AUTO WELD CHASSIS 6 POINT) 200
TOTAL 36,255.
The list speaks for itself. It's got 4 wheel discs, and custom built 'one off ' headers. Pretty much the best stuff you can buy, and no labor added in, or the cost of an un-restored, un-damaged 1st Gen Camaro. Just parts so far. To put it in perspective, the guy I bought this car from paid $25,000 for it with the 396. Parts were about $35,000, labor $15,000. and shipping another $2000. If you're counting, that's around $77,000! The reserve is less than half that to sell the car.
I've tried to be thorough in my description of the car as I know that many potential buyers will be out of state. I live rurally in southern Utah, between Zion, Bryce, & the Grand Canyon. For a vehicle inspection, you would have to fly into Las Vegas and either rent a car or take a shuttle to St. George, Utah. We are about an hour east of there. I would encourage bidders to ask questions and inspect or have the car inspected prior to bidding. If you have questions contact me through ebay and we can talk. Additional photos of anything are available if you are specific. I have a lift in my shop so underneath pics are no problem. The shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. I'm retired and could open trailer the car to a western buyer if arrangements are made in advance. It would be far less than a commercial shipper. The car comes with NO WARRANTY, NO GUARANTEES, and NO REFUNDS.
A $2000.00 deposit is due within two (2) days of end of auction with the balance of the purchase price due within five (5) days of end of auction. A wire transfer or Paypal is acceptable for the deposit only. A wire transfer or cash if in person is acceptable for the balance of the transaction. There is a clear Arizona Title for the car, but the car will not leave the property unless it is paid for in full. No exceptions.
Good luck bidding, it's a killer car and you won't be disappointed!

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