I am not all that experienced with camaros and I am just trying to get an idea of the value of my car. I am not really looking to sell it at the moment but the other night a guy asked me if I would sell it and it got me thinking. Here’s the info.

1968 sport coupe.
Vin#: 124378N343572
Body tag: 11B
ST 68-12437 NOR 43216 BODY
TR 712 PP PAINT

Mechanical:
It has what I believe is a 350 (I have not been able to get a look at the stamps to confirm this) with a four barrel Rochester carb. It runs great and drives well. It has a early 70s Super T-10 transmission that leaks a little but seems mechanically sound. 10 bolt Posi rear end that is in good shape. Drums brake all around. Aluminum wheels with lots of good rubber.

Body:
The frame and subframe are rusty but still solid. All in all the body is in good shape but it does have some problems. One of the quaters has an inch square rot area in the lower front corner. The front bottoms of both the fenders have some rot. One inner fender has a lot of rust. The hood has a deep crack several inches long in the middle. The trunk is pretty good as is most of the floor except under the rear seat which is really bad. The roof, tailpanel, firewall, and all interior metal is very solid. All chrome trim is there and in fair condition bumpers in good condition. The base paint is fair. The stripes are bad.

Interior:

The interior is well worn with the exceptions of the rear bench, which is in good shape. Kick panels and radio are missing.

There are several pictures here http://www-personal.umich.edu/~rmadsen/camaro_pictures.htm


Sorry for the length of this post. I wanted to include as much info as I could. I really appreciate your help with this. I really have no idea where to start trying to appraise it.

I don't know how much your car would sell for in it's current condition but I do know this if you sell it now a guy is going to get cheated (and that would be you) I would not recommend selling it with the current paint job , it look's to me like a good ole car and if the floor's and frame are solid then I know it is , if you sell it now they will use the bad paint and rust spot's against you to get you to sell it cheaper , a few week's work and a good paint job would allow you to get the full value out of the car , ,, that's just my opinion ,,,, :D

I am not as well versed in 68 cars but would probably ball park this around 12,500.00 the way it sits. Could easily be a 20K car with some clean up and the right interior.

Potential is there!

Just remember, when somebody asks a question like how much, just throw out some ridiculous number. If they are serious the conversation will commence. If their tire kickers they will be on their way.

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Originally posted by hugger_sixty_nine:
I am not as well versed in 68 cars but would probably ball park this around 12,500.00 the way it sits. Could easily be a 20K car with some clean up and the right interior.

Potential is there!

I agree mostly with hugger69, I would shoot for 12.5k and go down to 9.5 or 10k.If you spend the time to make it "cherry", you will want 40k for it due to the sheer amount of time you spent picking dirt out of your eyeballs and throwing wrenches at the wall, and scraped up knuckles you got ;) If you want to know a very close price, figure out exactly what engine you have, and then look at other cars similar to yours on e-bay, in the papers, auto trader or whatever publications are in your neighborhood...What sells for 12.5k in Hew Hampshire might sell for more or less in LA or Seattle etc. Good luck with the resto you are about to start smile.gif

Dano

Robin, chances are that the prices already discussed are accurate provided the car is a true SS model. Most Camaro gurus know that 68's are the easiest models to "clone" since there is virtually no information on the cowl tag other than date, paint, top and interior color. Without documentation or proof of some sort (matching # motor, POP, dealer invoice etc.) you will not be able to substantiate that it is an SS car.

You really should do some research on the existing numbers and equipment on the car. Is the 10 bolt date correct for the car (if it is likely your car never was an SS)? Does the engine partial vin and casting date match up to the rest of the car? Is there any other mechanical sign that the car is an SS? If you can get these ducks in a row you will be able to determine the true value of the car.

Personally I think your car has a lot of potential and I hope you keep it!