1968 Chevrolet Camaro Base Sport coupe review from North America
"Not too bad for 33 years old"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Various problems over years. Minor repairs, leaking, rusting, vinyl roof tore off, rear window leaks - rusted out trunk and puddles in rain.
Late 1980's had to fix the gas tank, leaking bad.
Kinked rubber fuel line (from tank repair?) seemed like carburator problem.
Top of the back seat deteriorates bad, foam chunks fly all over car with the windows open.
Rear side windows don't roll down well, need help to guide along.
Master brake cylinder gave out at (2) 46,000 miles.
General comments?
Engine died strong at (2 or 300,000) + 36,000 miles while warming up.
Seats have limited adjustability.
Vinyl is HOT in summer - California.
Fast! Leaves everyone behind.
Easy to control, though the power steering is over-assisted.
Feels like driving a boat, long hood, wide (from inside).
Can fit a semi-truck in the right rear blind spot without a right hand mirror.
2 speed Powerglide transmission is the best, 2 gears after shift from first, no more shifts = all acceleration. Also very reliable.
No 100,000 digit on odometer. Can be good and bad.
No more smog = runs well.
Looks good, especially in non-R/S form.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1968 |
| First year of ownership | 1974 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 327ci V8, 2bbl Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 246000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 23rd February, 2001 |