1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS 327 Norwood-Built, Red on Red, Loaded with Factory SS Options Why This Car Is Special The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS is widely considered the sweet spot of the first-generation run. Chevrolet had worked out the early kinks from the 1967 debut year, and the 1968 model came to market with a more refined front end, side marker lights now required by federal law, and a more cohesive overall package. The SS option, RPO Z27, transformed the base Camaro into something genuinely different it brought a distinctive blacked-out grille with SS badging, a specific hood with simulated air intakes, a firmer suspension tune, and wider wheels as standard equipment. This particular car is a Norwood, Ohio-built example, which is confirmed by the fourth character of the VIN the letter 'N.' Chevrolet operated two assembly plants for the Camaro during this era: Van Nuys, California and Norwood, Ohio. Norwood-built Camaros are well documented in collector circles, and the plant had a reputation for clean, tight assembly. Knowing where a car was built adds a layer of provenance that many buyers care about, and the VIN on this car tells that story without any guesswork. What makes this 1968 Camaro SS 327 particularly attractive is the color combination. Matador Red over a full red vinyl interior often referred to as 'Red on Red' is one of the most visually striking configurations available in 1968. The exterior Matador Red is a deep, warm red that photographs brilliantly and stands up well in Florida sunlight. Pair that with the white nose rally stripe, the black vinyl top, and the SS Rally wheels wearing redline tires, and this car has a presence that a single-tone machine simply cannot match. It is a carefully layered look that works. Features List - 327 Turbo-Fire V8 - Powerglide 2-speed automatic transmission - Speedmaster performance intake - MSD ignition - Optima battery - Power steering - Power brakes with front disc / rear drum setup - Dual exhaust - SS Rally wheels - Redline tires - Front disc brakes - SS badging on grille, fenders, and rear deck - White nose rally stripe - Black vinyl roof - Front and rear spoilers - Bucket seats - Center console with floor shifter - Woodgrain dash trim - SS 3-spoke steering wheel - Red carpet - Custom stereo - Norwood, Ohio assembly plant build Mechanical Under the hood sits the 327 cubic inch Turbo-Fire V8, one of the most proven small-block Chevrolet engines ever produced. The 327 had already established its reputation in the Corvette before it found its way into the Camaro lineup, and it brought that same combination of free-revving character and solid displacement to the pony car. The SS package for 1968 offered the 327 in two states of tune this car is equipped with the Turbo-Fire specification. The engine has been upgraded with a Speedmaster performance intake manifold, which improves airflow over the stock unit and is a well-regarded bolt-on in the small-block community. MSD ignition has been added as well, providing a more consistent spark delivery across the rpm range a meaningful improvement over the original points-style distributor. These are the kinds of changes that make a car more enjoyable to drive daily or on weekend runs without fundamentally changing what it is. The Optima battery is a modern, maintenance-free unit that fits neatly into the factory battery tray. The transmission is the Powerglide 2-speed automatic, operated through the factory console-mounted floor shifter. The Powerglide gets a lot of grief from manual purists, but it is a genuinely durable unit with a strong following among street drivers who want smooth, reliable operation without the complexity of a 3-speed or 4-speed manual. Combined with the floor-shifted console, it gives the cockpit a purposeful, driver-focused feel. Braking is handled by a front disc, rear drum setup with power assist an important distinction from the all-drum cars of the era. Fro
