Why This Car Is Special

The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is widely regarded as the high point of the first-generation design. Chevrolet refined the body lines from the 1967 debut year, smoothing out some edges while keeping the long-hood, short-deck proportions that made the platform so competitive against the Ford Mustang. For 1968, Camaro production reached approximately 235,000 units, and of those, fewer than 21,000 were convertibles — making the open-top body style a genuine minority in the first-gen Camaro population even before you start factoring in specific engine and option combinations.

This particular 1968 Chevrolet Camaro convertible is not a numbers-matching show car, and it is not trying to be. It has been built as a driver — a well-funded, thoughtfully assembled custom that prioritizes real-world performance and usability. The centerpiece of the build is a Ram-Jet fuel injection unit fitted to a 350 cubic inch small-block V8. The Ram-Jet system, originally developed by GM and revived in the modern era as a port fuel injection setup designed to bolt onto traditional small-block architecture, gives this engine cleaner throttle response and better fuel metering than a carburetor, all while maintaining a look that fits under the cowl induction hood without issue. Paired with an automatic transmission, this is a car that delivers on the street without demanding a second driver's education course every time you merge onto the highway.

The VIN on this car decodes to a 1968 Camaro built at the Norwood, Ohio assembly plant, confirming it as a genuine first-generation car with a convertible body style. Norwood was one of two Camaro assembly plants during this era, alongside Van Nuys, California, and cars from both facilities are well-documented in the Camaro hobby.

Features List

- Ram-Jet fuel injection unit on a 350 cubic inch small-block V8 - Chrome aluminum valve covers - Open element performance air cleaner - Tube performance headers with dual exhaust system - Performance distributor and spark plug wires - Billet aluminum pulley system - Aluminum aftermarket radiator with electric fan - Power steering and power brakes - Front disc brakes - GM multi-leaf spring 10-bolt rear end - Performance shocks - Clean, painted, and detailed chassis and undercarriage - Custom dark grey and polished 5-spoke mag wheels - LeMans SR raised white letter performance tires - Restored blue twin bucket seat interior with orange body stripe inserts - Matching rear seat and door panels in blue and orange - Blue carpet and floor mats with orange trim - Factory dash with gauges - Wood steering wheel - Center console with woodgrain trim and automatic shifter - Custom aftermarket radio system - White convertible top - Dark blue paint with orange racing stripes - Cowl induction hood - D80 full-width rear spoiler - Front chin spoiler - Clean glass throughout - Strong chrome on front and rear bumpers

Mechanical

Under the cowl induction hood sits the heart of this build: a 350 cubic inch V8 fed by a Ram-Jet fuel injection unit. This is not a factory configuration — the 1968 Camaro was never offered with fuel injection from the factory, as GM had phased out the legendary Rochester mechanical fuel injection system in 1965. What the builder has done here is fit a modern Ram-Jet EFI system onto the small-block, which uses individual port injectors controlled by an electronic management system. The result is an engine that idles cleanly, starts reliably in any weather, and delivers consistent power without the tuning variables that come with a carburetor on a modified engine.

Supporting the fuel injection setup is a performance distributor, a set of tube headers that replace the factory exhaust manifolds and dramatically improve exhaust scavenging, and a dual exhaust system that exits cleanly out the back. The open element air cleaner feeds the intake directly, and the chrome aluminum valve covers give the engine bay a finished, intentional appearance that matches the quality of the rest of the build. The billet aluminum pulley system is a detail that tells you this car received real attention in the engine compartment, not just a fresh coat of paint and some chrome dress-up pieces.

Cooling is handled by an aluminum aftermarket radiator paired with an electric fan — a combination that keeps underhood temperatures in check even in Florida heat and eliminates the parasitic drag of a belt-driven mechanical fan. Power steering and power brakes make the car comfortable to drive in modern traffic, and the front disc brake upgrade over the factory front drums is a meaningful safety and performance improvement that any serious first-gen Camaro owner should appreciate.

The chassis has been cleaned, painted, and detailed, and the undercarriage photos back that up. The suspension uses performance shocks, and the rear end is a GM 10-bolt multi-leaf spring unit. This is a well-sorted package from the ground up, built to be driven rather than trailered.

Interior

The interior of this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro convertible uses the blue and orange color combination in a way that is cohesive and intentional. The twin front bucket seats have been restored in blue vinyl with orange body stripe inserts — a nod to the kind of two-tone interior treatments that were fashionable in the muscle car era. The rear seat and door panels match, so the color story carries through the entire cabin rather than stopping at the front seats.

Blue carpet covers the floor with orange accent trim along the edges, tying back to the seat and panel color scheme. The factory dash is in place with its gauge cluster, which is the correct presentation for a first-generation Camaro that takes its instrumentation seriously. A wood-rimmed steering wheel replaces the factory item and suits the period-custom character of the build. The center console features woodgrain trim and houses the automatic shifter, keeping the interior organized and driver-focused. An aftermarket radio system rounds out the cabin and keeps this car functional as a daily or weekend driver.

The convertible top is white, which contrasts cleanly against the dark blue exterior and has been maintained in good condition.

Exterior

The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro body is finished in dark blue paint with orange racing stripes — a color combination that holds up well on the first-gen body and has a direct connection to the way factory SS and Z/28 Camaros were optioned during the muscle car era. The paint presents well, and the chrome on the front and rear bumpers is in good condition, which matters on a car that wears its chrome prominently at both ends.

The cowl induction hood is a period-correct performance look on a 1968 Camaro — it was offered as a factory option under RPO ZL2 for the SS package and remains one of the most recognized hood designs of the era. This car wears it well. The D80 full-width rear spoiler was a factory option on 1968 Camaros and gives the tail a deliberate, finished appearance. The front chin spoiler adds to the visual package below the grille. All of these pieces work together to present a car that looks purposeful rather than over-built.

The custom dark grey and polished 5-spoke mag wheels are a traditional choice for a first-gen Camaro custom, and they work here without overpowering the body. The LeMans SR raised white letter tires are sized correctly for the car and complement both the wheel design and the vintage-performance aesthetic of the overall build. Glass is clean throughout, and the white convertible top folds neatly when you want to drive it open.

Conclusion

This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro convertible occupies a specific and appealing space in the first-gen market. It is not a preservation car, and it is not a show-quality numbers-matching restoration. It is a well-executed custom driver built around a fuel-injected 350 small-block, with real mechanical upgrades, a clean chassis, a cohesive blue and orange interior, and an open-top body style that represents fewer than ten percent of Camaro production in 1968. The combination of EFI drivability, disc brakes, power accessories, and a finished undercarriage means this car is ready to be used — which is exactly what a first-generation Camaro convertible should be.

If you would like more information about this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro convertible, call Skyway Classics in Sarasota, Florida at 941-254-6608. Our team is happy to answer questions, arrange an inspection, or discuss shipping options.

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