Today’s AutoHunter Spotlight is a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro located in Oregon City, Oregon. The auction ends Friday, September 5, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. PDT.
I am often asked by people interested in buying their first collector car about what a good choice would be. If they want to buy an American sporting car, I always have the same answer: Camaro or Mustang.
The reason is simple. Both the Camaro and the Mustang are fun to drive, great to look at, and instantly recognizable by non-car people as the true collector car icons they are. In addition, both the Camaro and the Mustang have some of the best support for parts and service. At heart they are very simple cars to service and repair. They can be great cars to own for someone who wants to learn about car repair and deepen their bond as an owner.
Another benefit is that there is basically a Camaro or Mustang to suit just about every budget, from inexpensive six-cylinder cars to super-rare-optioned ones. No matter how much money you have to spend, there is likely a Camaro or a Mustang that fits the bill.
Of the two cars, I honestly prefer the Camaro. Not only is it less common, but there also is something just a bit more special about the Camaro for me. Maybe it was the timeless styling, or perhaps it was the time spent riding in and driving my high school best friend’s 1968 model and the adventures we had with Ozzy on the stereo and both of us getting up to various antics. Whatever the reason, the Camaro (especially the 1967-69 models) holds a special place in my heart.
The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro featured as today’s AutoHunter Spotlight is so close to my high school friend Jody’s car that, if you had swapped this one out for his, we might not have noticed.
The seller describes this second-year 1968 Camaro as powered by a 350ci V8 mated to a two-speed automatic transmission. Finished in red over a black vinyl interior, this classic is offered with a clear title.
The exterior of this Camaro looks to be in good shape. It was originally Butternut Yellow (in my opinion a boring color for these cars) and was repainted in red with a black accent stripe on the nose. The seller states this Camaro underwent a restoration, which I am guessing is when the color was changed. It looks like the work was well done, as the exterior is quite nice.
The car rides on Chevrolet 15-inch Rally wheels clad with staggered 215/40 front and 255/60 rear Tornel radial tires.
The interior was originally equipped with a front bench seat and center arm rest, which is on the rarer side for Camaros. These are covered with correct-pattern black vinyl. Other interior changes include an aftermarket Boss Audio Systems stereo and dash-mounted aftermarket gauges for oil pressure and water temperature. Overall, the interior looks to be in excellent condition. While purists might not like the seat change, I would never want a bench seat in a Camaro – not only do they look weird in a sporting car, but they are also less comfortable.
Under the hood of this Camaro is a 350ci V8 that has a chrome dress-up kit and the spectacular Holley Sniper EFI system. Forget about carbs—this system is better and more reliable in every way and offers the unique combination of increased performance and reliability. It also features an aluminum radiator with electric fans.
There are other mechanical changes as well, including tubular A-arms with poly bushings, power front disc brakes, and a dual exhaust system.
The overall condition of the car and the changes made to it make this a classic first-generation Camaro you can drive every day, take on tours, and show off with pride at a local car show.
If you are in the market for either a first classic car or simply another classic car to drive and enjoy, take a hard look at this tastefully modified 1968 Chevrolet Camaro as a potential choice. If you are interested, though, you have bid on it. The auction for this ends Friday, September 5, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. PDT.
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