Pack Automotive Museum
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Performance - Hot Rods - Custom - Antiques - One Offs Many with valid Race and Movie Build Histories
One of only a few TOTALLY FREE On-Line Automotive Museums on the Internet
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1968 Chevrolet Camaro Model Year History Overview: The first Camaro was in 1967 and was an immediate hit. Production topped 220,000 cars the first year, followed by 235,115 for ’68, and 243,100 for ’69. Camaro was introduced to replace the fading Corvair, and mainly to compete with the incredibly successful Mustang in the burgeoning “ponycar” market. The Camaro was more than a new Chevrolet: it was a new concept. Mustang had pointed the way. Some 81 factory options and 41 dealer installed accessories were offered so the buyer could tailor the car to taste and budget. The Camaro wasn’t significantly changed in ’68 or ‘69 This car’s engine block is a #440 casting (MQ code). The block is correct for the year and 375 hp, but not correct for the actual VIN for the car. The cylinder heads are #840. The block, crank, rods, cylinder heads, and intake were found in Michigan. The machine work and balancing was done by Heintz Bros, Statesville, NC. The engine was assembled by 10-year employee, Jon Richardson, of Richard Childress Racing, Welcome, NC who is the engine builder for the NASCAR #07 Jack Daniels Nextel Cup car driven by Dave Blaney and Robbie Gordon’s #31 Cingular car. The block was bored .030 over and 10.1 compression pistons were used to make it street ability with 93 octane gasoline. Total 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Production: 235,115 |
1968 Chevrolet Camaro VIN Number: 124378N323958 Transmission: Muncie 4-Speed Manual Floor Shift Equipment:
Wheelbase: 108.0-inches Stock Number: C 178
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