I went to look at this car 25 years ago and bought my present 68 Camaro instead of this one. Guy was asking 8 grand at the time so I passed. I have been regretting it ever since. Just curious what it is worth in Canadian funds. I am thinking of buying it again.

ULTRA RARE 1968 Camaro RS/Z-28,outstanding condition,just I.C.B.C. appraised for $100,000+++ U.S.,show winner condition all around,cordovan maroon,deluxe interior,head rest bucket seat's,documented 302ci 4 speed 12 bolt posi,dealership installed JL8 REAR AXLE(4 WHEEL DISC BRAKE CAR) AND SUPER RARE Cowl Plennum Intake,possibly a 1 of 1 here in Canada,G.M Oshawa document's, all part's numbers matching except block ,N.O.M. 302 ci included in sale.

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I am not sure I understand you on the motor ... it sounds like it has a NOM motor but are you saying it has the numbers 302 included with the car ? Personally I do not see that car being worth anywhere near 100k US or Canadian even if it is numbers matching . Zedder would be better to ask but I think he or Jonesy can comment on this... can't you get a cherry 67 Z for around a 100k these days ?

If you hade that car it would sit in the garage because you would be to afraid to drive it. Build one for 1/4 the cost and run it hard.:yes:

$100k US??:sad:
Jerry MacNeish just certified my 68 Z/28. My car has it's born with "MO" block. Not the correct m21 tranny. I also have the cowl plenum air cleaner assembly. Although my car is not a RS. Jerry appraised my car for $65k. I highly doubt in this economy I could get $65k.
The big minus for this 68 RS/Z28 in question is the NOM. Plus would be the JL8 brakes, and, the RS. Nowhere near off setting the NOM.
I would guess a more realistic selling price of $45k to $50k.

Isn't it the case that since the JL8 axle was dealer installed, not born with, limits the value of the car overall?

alan

If you hade that car it would sit in the garage because you would be to afraid to drive it. Build one for 1/4 the cost and run it hard.:yes:

Hey James I am building my 68 Z right now (well almost Z) that I will beat the hell out of. Check out my build thread. My car will be a greatest hits of 67 to 70 Z28's. I have always really wanted a real Z 28 since I sold mine, but the cost right now is crazy. Perhaps I should just stick to my original plan, but some body shops are telling me I am crazy to replace all of my sheet metal on a 6 cylinder car!

I'd want to see the paperwork that explains the 1 of 1. If the JL8 components were dealer installed and documented, then it could help increase the value for sure. But the NOM motor hurts.

get it documented yourself by GM Canada before purchase to see how it was built, a lot of 'adjusted' docs out there, believe me, i know :)

I'd want to see the paperwork that explains the 1 of 1. If the JL8 components were dealer installed and documented, then it could help increase the value for sure. But the NOM motor hurts.

I asked that question last year and was advised that a JL8 system added on would only increase the value of the care by the cost of the hard parts not the big bump usually associated with JL8 cars. Isn't a dealer installed setup the same as a system that was installed last month based on that assessment?

Or was the 68 not available with a factory installed system, it had to be dealer installed after purchase/dealer delivery?

alan

I would think any "documented" JL8 added rear car would have more value over a car that has had the JL8 added way after the fact. Obviously that documentation would need to be pretty rock solid.

I thought the JL8 brakes were a 69 option? Not available in 68.

I would think any "documented" JL8 added rear car would have more value over a car that has had the JL8 added way after the fact. Obviously that documentation would need to be pretty rock solid.

But at what point in time? Supposing the rear end was added in 1978 by a dealer? Is that more valuable than a rear end added by an owner in 1988?

And to push the question even furthur, why would a dealer install be worth more than a home install?

alan

If you hade that car it would sit in the garage because you would be to afraid to drive it. Build one for 1/4 the cost and run it hard.:yes:IM FEELING THIS STATEMENT!!:hurray:

I just asked Larry D who was the hi performance parts guy at GM during those years in Canada, he was under the impression there was technically no JL8 till it became an option in 1969, but you could purchase all the parts over the counter before that time as outlined in the 'Chevrolet Special Service' catalogue, which we sell in reproduction format, featuring part numbers, specs, diagrams, etc. It is the one with a stop watch on the cover. Saw the conversation so I thought I would ask the parts master. :)

But at what point in time? Supposing the rear end was added in 1978 by a dealer? Is that more valuable than a rear end added by an owner in 1988?

And to push the question even furthur, why would a dealer install be worth more than a home install?

alan

That would really be up to the potential buyer/collector. Think of it as the same scenario as a dealer built supercar with a 427 installed like Dana, Nickey, Yenko, Baldwin/Motion, etc. With proper paperwork, there will always be increased value to the right person. I personally prefer factory built cars vs dealer built cars, but that's just me.