1968 Camaro SS 396/375, L-78/L89 on C/L in Nor Ca

Astock · #1 11-08-2009, 06:30 AM

I think 30K sounds about right,especially if you already agreed to sell the car for your asking price to a buyer. The car is missing it's entire drivetrain including the rear end. I could see if the original paint was in better shape,but he described it to me as a 30 footer.

MultiMopars · #2 11-09-2009, 06:42 AM

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I think 30K sounds about right,especially if you already agreed to sell the car for your asking price to a buyer. The car is missing it's entire drivetrain including the rear end. I could see if the original paint was in better shape,but he described it to me as a 30 footer.

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Yes, it is one of 260 1968 Camaros made with the aluminum head 375 hp 396 engines, M-22 4 speed, 4:56 posi rear gear and I am the original owner. I ordered the car from Fairway Chevrolet in San Bruno, CA. The car has spent its entire life in the Bay Area. I have all the original paperwork including the warranty plate with my name on it and all the option codes noted. It is black on black and has never been in an accident and never repainted. The interior is in excellent condition as is all the glass and trim. Other factory options include am radio, tinted glass and stripe delete. It was delivered with black rims and poverty caps that I still have. The milage is 56K. It presently has a 1965 327 and M21 installed and runs great. I have an original J code 396 block and the correct aluminum heads. Other automotive interests motivate the sale. Call me with your questions, thanks. Phil Cool 707 433 2272

I have not spoken th the sell but it sounds like it COULD be the original engine or at least a correct type engine with the car. What is the 1965 327 worth? Certainly something to someone.

**PeteLeathersac** · #3 11-09-2009, 04:28 PM

Although his statement notes 'made with' did the seller provide anything to specify the car was factory equipped w/ L89 equipment or dealer added?.
Is the MT suffix on the POP?.
What's w/ the note on the J code block?.
Does he have a '69 L89 JJ sufix block available or just a J something else block?.
A true original stamping JJ block w/ Vin is worth procuring on it's own and searching for the car!.
The no hit black/black original paint thing and suggested condition especially w/ steelies combo sure sounds good!.

~ Pete

**Charley Lillard** · #4 11-09-2009, 05:01 PM

I think someone said the block he has came out of his brother's car that was destroyed. They had both bought L89's ?

camaromb · #5 11-09-2009, 07:52 PM

Phil said he and his cousin both ordered L89 '68 Camaros together. The block was from his cousin's car and needs 1 sleeve at least. The block was a few hundred vins away from Phil's car.
Mark

**PeteLeathersac** · #6 11-09-2009, 08:18 PM

If both cars were 68's what's w/ the 'J' code story?.
Perhaps he's going from memory only or referring to something else as two digit 396 suffixes that start w/ J were 1969 engines including L35, L34 & L78...the '69 L89 being JJ..

The condition of the car sounds good and it'd be great to see more detail pics!.
There's a rear angle far away shot on this page from the 'Cool' Winery Website..

http://www.coyotecrest.com/photo-gallery2-a.htm

~ Pete

68bird · #7 11-20-2009, 07:43 AM

The guy sent me an e-mail today on the Camaro. The asking price is now $47,000. I know. I couldn't believe it either. Like previous posts have said already, I wouldn't buy the car for any price now.

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