1968 Camaro RS Delete Paint Worth?

camarodude67 · Apr 30, 2010

Hi Guys,

I just picked up a 1968 Camaro RS, 1 family owned car, Matching # drivetrain
327/275HP, Powerglide, 10-bolt posi, Deluxe interior, Console with gauge package, Tic Toc Tach, Factory tinted glass including original windshield.

I have POP, Dealers invoice and this car has - - for Paint Code (Mist Green?)
Original paint and about 99% complete/Original. Will get running soon.

What do you guys think it is worth?

http://community.webshots.com/user/jeff69rag2001

Thanks
Jeff G.
Hartford, CT

Jess67 · Apr 30, 2010

Are you wanting to sell it? Sounds like a nice car to have. I would hang on to it...

camarodude67 · Apr 30, 2010

Thanks Jesse, going to get the car running and eventually will sell and hopefully it will be restored to factory specs. Did not know if a Paint delete car was anything special.

Just think it is a really nice find.

Jeff G.
69 Vert Triple Black 4-speed
71 Chevelle 350 Blower

click · Apr 30, 2010

Jeff, the (--) is not paint delete. That was paint code for special color that the buyer chose, it alerted Fisher Body to look for the paint code on the order sheet. Sometimes it was a color offered on other models. Those colors didnt have a paint code in the Camaro line so they used the (--). There are alot of the (--) around, not rare but fun to watch folks figure out what the color was that was original, since so many have had repaints over the years. Post a few pics so we can see the color it has on it now.

Eric Kammerer · Apr 30, 2010

Hi Jeff! What is the build date on the tag? The car looks almost Grecian Green to me, and according to the CRG data, the Grecian Green was "retired" as of Jan 68, and cars built after that would have "- -" if Grecian Green (or other discontinued/retired color used) was ordered.

http://www.camaros.org/numbers.shtml#ExteriorColors:S:SpecialPaint

http://www.camaros.org/numbers.shtml#ExteriorColors

http://www.69pace.com/paint1968greciangreen.htm

The only "green mist" I could find in the GM lineup for the 68 model year was a 68 Buick color, Tarpon Green Mist. I couldn't find a good pic of a car that color, but the color chip looks a lot more blue than your car appears.

Kind of an oddly equipped car; who gets a 10-bolt posi, the L30 327, and a tach, and then gets a Glide? I guess someone who couldn't or did not want to drive a manual. Sounds like a nice one and different (in a good way) when restored. I doubt that the special paint coding really adds much value to that particular car; I think the value is more in the group of desirable options and documentation.

camarodude67 · Apr 30, 2010

Thanks guys, always learning something about these cars, yes Eric what a combo, powerglide with a 327/275HP car but hey I'll take it.

Take care guys and thanks
Jeff G.

Melrose RS · Apr 30, 2010

Eric Kammerer said:
Kind of an oddly equipped car; who gets a 10-bolt posi, the L30 327, and a tach, and then gets a Glide? I guess someone who couldn't or did not want to drive a manual.

Like my car was before I swapped out the 'glide, except 12 bolt 2.73 posi.:thumbsup:

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