Check Out This 435 HP '68 LS3 Camaro Resto-Mod

This '68 Camaro has been brought into the 21st century thanks to a recent custom build. Now that it's up for auction: could you be tempted to place a bid?

By Robert Bacon - April 14, 2020
Check Out This 435 HP '68 Camaro Resto-Mod
Check Out This 435 HP '68 Camaro Resto-Mod
Check Out This 435 HP '68 Camaro Resto-Mod
Hidden coil pack
Ring Brothers Billet hood and truck hinge
Check Out This 435 HP '68 Camaro Resto-Mod
Check Out This 435 HP '68 Camaro Resto-Mod
Check Out This 435 HP '68 Camaro Resto-Mod

Custom Build

This custom '68 Camaro resto-mod has racked up just 500 miles since its build was completed in 2017. Now it's up for auction, so you can reap the rewards from all the hard work that's gone into it.

Photos courtesy of Mecum.

Drivetrain

Under the hood sits an eye-watering LS3 powerplant that pumps out 435 horsepower. All of these ponies are sent through a TR6060 6-speed manual transmission.

Photos courtesy of Mecum.

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Handling

Keeping this Camaro flat through the corners is Hotchkis TVS suspension setup. At the front, there are QA1 coilovers have been fitted to adjust the drop. So you can be sure this car isn't just fast in a straight line.

Photos courtesy of Mecum.

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Style

Resto-mods aren't to everyone's taste, but it's hard to say that this Camaro doesn't look good with its House of Kolor Carbon Flash Charcoal paint job. This car's beauty extends beyond the obvious and into the finer details, like its Ring Brothers Billet hood and trunk hinges and door handles. 

Photos courtesy of Mecum.

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Wheels

The Black RSV forged 3 piece wheels stand out from a mile away. These rims house Wilwood disc brakes which are operated through a Wilwood master cylinder. 

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Interior

Open this Camaro's doors and you'll be welcomed by crisp TMI interior and seats. Sit back in the driver's seat and a Budnik steering wheel along with Dakota Digital gauges will face you. Who wouldn't be happy mile-munching in this car?

Photos courtesy of Mecum.

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Performance Parts

This model's beauty is more than just skin deep. Billet valve covers and fuel rails, custom headers, and a Flowmaster exhaust are just some of the performance parts that have been fitted to this Camaro.  

Photos courtesy of Mecum.

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A Cut Above

A few features have been added which kick this car into the 21st century. It now has a Vintage Air system and Bluetooth JL Audio speakers along with a digital amplifier. 

Photos courtesy of Mecum.

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