I have met some of you guys during my other posts regarding 68 Camaro's. I am currently saving up for a 68 RS and have found some nice cars in the 18,000 to 24,000 range. I want this car to use as an actual driver 2 to 3 days a week. Other than the gas mileage, if the car is well restored can a 68 Camaro be considered a reliable vehicle for a part time work comute vehicle 2 to 3 days a week? Or would this be a rediculous purchase if I am wanting to drive the car regularly? Thanks, I am new to classic muscle cars.

John, it's a Camaro, you can't go wrong. Good Luck.

It can be a fine daily. You just have to consider a few things. Unless you spend some serious bucks remember these cars do not handle or stop like new cars. Me personally, I would never drive one on wet roads, but that would be the only thing that would stop me from using one to get to work.

go for it!

LOL... that's exactly what I wanted to hear. Thanks! :hurray:

You can drive it 7 days a week no problem as long as you can afford the gas. Just stay out of rain and snow and you'll be fine. I drive my 68 RS all the time.

Go for it! Drive it every day. I drive my '68 almost every day to work (unless I know I need to pick up some stuff at Home Depot).

If anything breaks you can fix it.

I have met some of you guys during my other posts regarding 68 Camaro's. I am currently saving up for a 68 RS and have found some nice cars in the 18,000 to 24,000 range. I want this car to use as an actual driver 2 to 3 days a week. Other than the gas mileage, if the car is well restored can a 68 Camaro be considered a reliable vehicle for a part time work comute vehicle 2 to 3 days a week? Or would this be a rediculous purchase if I am wanting to drive the car regularly? Thanks, I am new to classic muscle cars.

Did you ever wonder what folks drove for daily drivers in 1968? My Plymouth Roadrunner was a very nice daily driver, as was my best friends 66 SS396 Chevelle.

For a DD, I'd seriously consider upgrading to disk brakes if the car you get doesn't have them already. In '68 no one was able to stop really quickly because most cars had drum brakes - that's not the case today.

I'd consider a couple more things if you make it a daily driver. How close are the other cars when you park? Some don't seem to take care when they open their doors, and the '68 doesn't afford much in the way of protection to this sort of oversight. As well, is the area secure where you park? I'd hate to see your baby gone after you go out after a day's work! Finally, check with the insurance company and see just what you'd be paying, as many of the vintage insurance companies don't cover this sort of everyday use.

I drive my 69 a ton, when weather allows. Like 6k miles last year. Already about 1k this year. Here is some thoughts i'll give you on this.

You live in Atlanta.......A/C !! make sure the car has this and it works. Fixing AC can get pricey.

Brakes, as stated above Power Disc brakes are a must to stop these cars with any kind of dependability. You can convert a 4 wheel drum car to power disc front for $500-$600.

Seats, Make sure they are at least re foamed, 40 year old seats are the pits to sit in too long.

Power steering would be on my list also, my 67 had manual steering and it'll make a man out of you when parking.

Check all of the lighting and electrical well, the less you have to fix the better. Make sure the Cig lighter works too, I beleive this is the highest draw in the car, it will test the fusible links durability.

Now get ready to park your car in the back of the parking lot and walk lol..I have no door dings yet thank the good camaro gods.
Consider an overdrive tranny, 200r4/700r4 or 5 speed manual, it will greatly increase your fuel mileage. Just guessing but i dont think 20% is too big of an estimate. Properly tuned carbed engines with overdrive trannys can get low 20's ez hiway