I literally cried while watching this video. This has been my dream car since I was a little boy. So close. Yet so far away. I'll never be able to own her. As I've had to sacrifice my life and finances to raising three grandchildren. Greatest car ever built in my eyes.
@@1notgilty I've learned that no good deed goes unpunished. At least. That seems to be the story of my life anyway. However. I'll never break as long as the innocent depend on me not to.
@@vampire1111pitbull For some reason the grandparents always seem to be the ones who end up taking care of the children. I don't know your circumstances but I have seen that scenario play out many times over the past few years. You sound like a good person. God bless you.
Man what a beauty. Im a Ford/Mopar guy but I love the first gen Camaros. Especially the 67-69 Z28 with the screamer 302 small block. They were bad machines for such a small displacement V8 and they had one of the best sounds of the muscle car era with that chambered exhaust system. But my all time favorite Camaro ever is definitely the 69 ZL1 COPO. Probably the baddest muscle car Chevy ever built during that era. Even badder than the 70 LS6 454 Chevelle SS...at least in my opinion. Unfortunately only 69 ZL1 Camaros were built in 1969. And 3 Corvettes escaped the factory with the All Aluminum ZL1 427/430hp factory rated engine. That engine was 427 cubes but weighed the same as a Chevy 327 small block and was probably making nearly 500 horsepower or maybe more
I purchased new in 1969, Chevelle SS 396/375 HP L78 4 speed M22 rock crusher with 3:73 rear end gears! Before I “special ordered” it I would spend time @ the local Chev dealer reviewing what options were available in the order book. To be truthful, I don’t ever remember seeing an option 4 L89 aluminum heads! I could be wrong, though! At $350.00 I may have just past by it as too expensive. Plus, I was 21 years old at the time & didn’t realize how awesome they would have been.Nevertheless, I drag raced a buddy who had a 1968 Chevelle SS 396/350HP automatic with standard rear ene gears(3:35) I think they were. Well we started from a rolling start, I was still in 1st gear, and we both floored our Chevelle’s simultaneously. I couldn’t pull on him more then half a car length to 120 MPH. To say the least I was a bit disappointed! Those were the heady days back I 1969 & 1970!
Cool car but why would you need to restore a car that had 10,000+ miles? I can see replacing some of the rubber items and such but, unless it was beat to hell for the two years the woman owned it, they probably could have carefully cleaned everything up.
Absolutely stunning car and with the options it has must be a beast on the streets! Then consider the super low mileage and rare color makes this one a standout, definitely 1 of 1 car!
I know of a Dealer demo'd '68 L89 Camaro RS/SS..1 actual original owner yet! Corvette Bronze, Black vinyl top, Hockey stripe & Deluxe Interior, 8-track on console with guages, Tik-Tok-Tach, Muncie, Chambered exhaust..and headers in trunk at delivery!! Was a special delivery car for the dealer for selling so many cars that year. Still garaged and occasionally cruised in central Wisconsin. Only thing I know that's gone is original wheels..were swapped for Cragar S/S mags early on. RARE!!
my dad had 1969 chevelle 396 l 78 convertible it was silver and black top and black interior it had 30.000 miles on it original miles of course he sold it and im sure he wish he still had it i was just a baby when he bought it still remeber riding in it it was super fast
I own an awesome 1969 Chevelle SS 396/375 with a matching numbers L-89 Aluminum heads Code 72-B Monaco Orange with Black vinyl top. Rock Crusher M-22 and 3:73 rear and chambered exhaust. Kansas City, Mo car.
Never Heard of Any Chevy in 68 That Had Alum.Heads.Thought the ZL-1 in 69,0f Which Only 69 Were Made,Was the First Alum.Heads.Guy I Was Stationed With At Frt. McPherson in ATL.Ga.After Returning From Nam, Had A L-78 66 Chevelle SS.His GF Was Scared To Ride in It.Would Occasionaly Let Me Have It on Weekends.When I Would Visit My Folks in Woodstock ,Ga.L-78 & L-89' s, Were BEAST MTRS. MOST HAD DRUM BRAKES & 14" RED STRIPE TIRES.DANGER0US @ ANY SPEED OVER 130.Rare Color in 68 + All the OPTIONS,MAKE THIS ONE DESIRABLE ,ALMOST UNTOUCHABLE IN VALUE,PIECE OF MUSCLE HISTORY. Could be the SAME ENGINE THAT CAME IN 65 VETTE, THAT HAD 425 H.P.
there were 272 Camaros built in '68 with the L-89 aluminum heads , I had a Lemans Blue one , with one major difference from this car , the heads on mine were painted engine orange from Tonawanda assembly plant , nobody knew what I had unless the rocker covers were off to run the valves .
Back in the 90's it was standard practice to do total restorations. Today its become the opposite. I don't think this car was cared for at all back in it's early days but it didn't look like it was ever on salted roads much at all either. Just a fantastic find!
That window sticker's messed up re. the option listing(s), as well as the pricing. In 1968, a SS Camaro w/the L78 & aluminum heads was listed as option L89 on the order sheet, a 3-in-1 combination costing $868.95.
Sounds like mine did liked it way more did wheelies among other things corvette blue rally mirrors etc. dangerous car powerful in its day mine only 6 miles to a gallon premium @ .33 cents a gallon was way too expensive to afford l o l 4 11 gears did scary things wish they were filmed you wouldn't believe. cost 500 in 73 used. not sure top speed had mine at about 145 brother sold to me would like to redeem it most beautiful 68 ever saw yours is similar paint but not blue mine had Alloy wheels jacked up in back wide tires a look about it I never saw elsewhere. White stripe paint like yours across the front also had rally mirrors ordered special and kind of rare to find. Other cars we had so many classics 70 challenger 67 ss 68 69 chevys 32 ford coup fun times lifes good thanks for your video.
Asking $139,995 and open to Offers ... www.webeautos.com/detail-1968-chevrolet-camaro-l89-used-15488203.html Thank You, Michael Runnalls Specialty Car Marketing & Media WeBe Autos Ltd. Long Island, NY 11780 Michael@WeBeAutos.com www.WeBeAutos.com (O)631-339-0399 (C)516-729-2003 Skype: webeautos (F)631-389-2605
If(and I did)you had a car like that why would you be concerned with gas mileage? My '68 Camaro 427 with 4:88's probably got around 6-10mpg, but I did not build it to be an economy car.
i know that car very well, thats NOT the original engine, that car was bought for her son who pounded the piss out of it. There is a lot more to the story and history of that car that only a few people know about it and never will ! it went thru many engines in its day
@@WeBeAutosLtd of course I know what an RS Grill is what I am referring to are the stainless steel moldings on the top of the doors where they meet the glass which only appear on RS 68 Camaros. For 67 RS option is a three-piece aluminum trim on the bottom rockers and of course all red taillights and separate backup lights tell me if I'm wrong
Why do cars on TH-cam with such low mileage need to be restored? Yes, I can understand buffing out the paint, maybe using some polishing compound, and doing a lot of cleaning up the interior, engine and body panels, if it was stored improperly, but that's about it. Why did the alternator need to be rebuilt after only 11K miles? I don't believe anybody that markets stuff like this. The car does look nice from a video perspective, but I would have to personally look at it and drive it to know more.
@@WeBeAutosLtd Thx for taking the time to post that restoration video. I guess it's genuine. I just can't figure out why people store something(even if it's not a car like this) with such low mileage and let it go so far. Maybe, it's an estate car? Hmpt. Well, like I said, in my first reply it does look nice. Were the original aluminum heads salvaged?(Maybe, I missed that) Just to give you a little background......around 1977 I bought a '68 Camaro 327 4 speed with a 10 bolt posi, then replaced almost everything in the drive train, and turned it into a 427 open chamber, square port heads,(cast iron) 12.5 CR, ZL1 cam, M-22 fine spline rock crusher with a 12 bolt and 5:13's. I changed that to 4:88's eventually. Most of my friends had Camaros, Chevelles or Nova's, so while all that was a long time ago I still retain most of that time. It was a really good time too. One friend did have an original '69 SS 396, but I can't remember if it was the 325hp or the 375hp motor. I do remember that it was not an L-89. Maybe, it was an L-78.......
I literally cried while watching this video. This has been my dream car since I was a little boy. So close. Yet so far away. I'll never be able to own her. As I've had to sacrifice my life and finances to raising three grandchildren. Greatest car ever built in my eyes.
There will be more.
God bless you for sacrificing your desires and finances in order to raise your three grandchildren. I pray that God will reward you.
@@1notgilty I've learned that no good deed goes unpunished. At least. That seems to be the story of my life anyway. However. I'll never break as long as the innocent depend on me not to.
@@vampire1111pitbull For some reason the grandparents always seem to be the ones who end up taking care of the children. I don't know your circumstances but I have seen that scenario play out many times over the past few years. You sound like a good person. God bless you.
@@1notgilty Thank you for your understanding. Raising grandchildren is far more challenging than Raising my children was.
Man what a beauty. Im a Ford/Mopar guy but I love the first gen Camaros. Especially the 67-69 Z28 with the screamer 302 small block. They were bad machines for such a small displacement V8 and they had one of the best sounds of the muscle car era with that chambered exhaust system. But my all time favorite Camaro ever is definitely the 69 ZL1 COPO. Probably the baddest muscle car Chevy ever built during that era. Even badder than the 70 LS6 454 Chevelle SS...at least in my opinion. Unfortunately only 69 ZL1 Camaros were built in 1969. And 3 Corvettes escaped the factory with the All Aluminum ZL1 427/430hp factory rated engine. That engine was 427 cubes but weighed the same as a Chevy 327 small block and was probably making nearly 500 horsepower or maybe more
I purchased new in 1969, Chevelle SS 396/375 HP L78 4 speed M22 rock crusher with 3:73 rear end gears! Before I “special ordered” it I would spend time @ the local Chev dealer reviewing what options were available in the order book. To be truthful, I don’t ever remember seeing an option 4 L89 aluminum heads! I could be wrong, though! At $350.00 I may have just past by it as too expensive. Plus, I was 21 years old at the time & didn’t realize how awesome they would have been.Nevertheless, I drag raced a buddy who had a 1968 Chevelle SS 396/350HP automatic with standard rear ene gears(3:35) I think they were. Well we started from a rolling start, I was still in 1st gear, and we both floored our Chevelle’s simultaneously. I couldn’t pull on him more then half a car length to 120 MPH. To say the least I was a bit disappointed! Those were the heady days back I 1969 & 1970!
Wow, what a story... Thanks so much for sharing 😊
L.78..375
Cool car but why would you need to restore a car that had 10,000+ miles? I can see replacing some of the rubber items and such but, unless it was beat to hell for the two years the woman owned it, they probably could have carefully cleaned everything up.
Love those ice tray hoods.SWEET!!!
Absolutely stunning car and with the options it has must be a beast on the streets! Then consider the super low mileage and rare color makes this one a standout, definitely 1 of 1 car!
I know of a Dealer demo'd '68 L89 Camaro RS/SS..1 actual original owner yet! Corvette Bronze, Black vinyl top, Hockey stripe & Deluxe Interior, 8-track on console with guages, Tik-Tok-Tach, Muncie, Chambered exhaust..and headers in trunk at delivery!! Was a special delivery car for the dealer for selling so many cars that year. Still garaged and occasionally cruised in central Wisconsin. Only thing I know that's gone is original wheels..were swapped for Cragar S/S mags early on. RARE!!
@Ajay Foyte Great catch! I edited my post now...it's a 1968...which is why it's so rare!
as I recall from back then , 4:11 was the lowest factory available gearing ,4:56, 4:88 ,and 5:13s were all dealer installed options .
I had one exactly like it, only blue.....Mine with slicks would run high 12's ...wish I had it back..!
my dad had 1969 chevelle 396 l 78 convertible it was silver and black top and black interior it had 30.000 miles on it original miles of course he sold it and im sure he wish he still had it i was just a baby when he bought it still remeber riding in it it was super fast
Green paint /SS 396 & 1st Gen. I'd take this Camaro SS, ANY DAY, over a new Lamborghini!
I probably would too, but if the Lambo in question was an old Countach or Diablo... i'd think twice or thrice ;)
Yes definitely!! What a car 👍
I own an awesome 1969 Chevelle SS 396/375 with a matching numbers L-89 Aluminum heads Code 72-B Monaco Orange with Black vinyl top. Rock Crusher M-22 and 3:73 rear and chambered exhaust. Kansas City, Mo car.
Wow, Killer Chevelle; Super Rare!!
Sits perfect too, beauty.
This car is optioned to drag race. Would be shocked to find one setting on the lot with these options.
What did it sell for?
Never Heard of Any Chevy in 68 That Had Alum.Heads.Thought the ZL-1 in 69,0f Which Only 69 Were Made,Was the First Alum.Heads.Guy I Was Stationed With At Frt. McPherson in ATL.Ga.After Returning From Nam, Had A L-78 66 Chevelle SS.His GF Was Scared To Ride in It.Would Occasionaly Let Me Have It on Weekends.When I Would Visit My Folks in Woodstock ,Ga.L-78 & L-89' s, Were BEAST MTRS. MOST HAD DRUM BRAKES & 14" RED STRIPE TIRES.DANGER0US @ ANY SPEED OVER 130.Rare Color in 68 + All the OPTIONS,MAKE THIS ONE DESIRABLE ,ALMOST UNTOUCHABLE IN VALUE,PIECE OF MUSCLE HISTORY. Could be the SAME ENGINE THAT CAME IN 65 VETTE, THAT HAD 425 H.P.
www.superchevy.com/features/sucp-0611w-69-l89-camaro/
there were 272 Camaros built in '68 with the L-89 aluminum heads , I had a Lemans Blue one , with one major difference from this car , the heads on mine were painted engine orange from Tonawanda assembly plant , nobody knew what I had unless the rocker covers were off to run the valves .
Excellent
Thanks 🙂
Back in the 90's it was standard practice to do total restorations. Today its become the opposite. I don't think this car was cared for at all back in it's early days but it didn't look like it was ever on salted roads much at all either. Just a fantastic find!
That window sticker's messed up re. the option listing(s), as well as the pricing. In 1968, a SS Camaro w/the L78 & aluminum heads was listed as option L89 on the order sheet, a 3-in-1 combination costing $868.95.
Plus the options are listed in alphabetical order by the R.P.O. code. (M22 would not be above L89)
Gorgeous cars, If only shipping and stamp duty didnt triple the cost of these cars shipping to Australia :(
Where can I get a copy of the plate codes. I have a 67 SS and would like to do some history checking and get to know more about my car.
I'm surprised it didn't get deluxe interior.
I'd love to own it. But stored since 1976. What's the point of owning it except making alot of money?
i had a 68 RS/SS 396 4spd. Sequoia green /Painted Black in 1973 Had factory AC
I sold the car in 1975 for $850 bucks 😂
OMG, Who Would a Known!!
Sounds like mine did liked it way more did wheelies among other things corvette blue rally mirrors etc. dangerous car powerful in its day mine only 6 miles to a gallon premium @ .33 cents a gallon was way too expensive to afford l o l 4 11 gears did scary things wish they were filmed you wouldn't believe. cost 500 in 73 used. not sure top speed had mine at about 145 brother sold to me would like to redeem it most beautiful 68 ever saw yours is similar paint but not blue mine had Alloy wheels jacked up in back wide tires a look about it I never saw elsewhere. White stripe paint like yours across the front also had rally mirrors ordered special and kind of rare to find. Other cars we had so many classics 70 challenger 67 ss 68 69 chevys 32 ford coup fun times lifes good thanks for your video.
What is the asking price of this car, is it sold ?
Asking $139,995 and open to Offers ...
www.webeautos.com/detail-1968-chevrolet-camaro-l89-used-15488203.html
Thank You,
Michael Runnalls
Specialty Car Marketing & Media
WeBe Autos Ltd.
Long Island, NY 11780
Michael@WeBeAutos.com
www.WeBeAutos.com
(O)631-339-0399
(C)516-729-2003
Skype: webeautos
(F)631-389-2605
4.56 gears. What. 10 miles a gallon.
If(and I did)you had a car like that why would you be concerned with gas mileage? My '68 Camaro 427 with 4:88's probably got around 6-10mpg, but I did not build it to be an economy car.
How cared? Gas was only about 34 cents a gallon in 1968 so you could fill it up with high-test for about five bucks.
Less
@@WoodedAcres but you didn’t build it, you bought it.
With 4.10''s my pristeene 1970 440 sixpack Challenger was checked by me in 1974 getting 5 MPG. Class of 75 AHS. Attleboro Mass.
i know that car very well, thats NOT the original engine, that car was bought for her son who pounded the piss out of it. There is a lot more to the story and history of that car that only a few people know about it and never will ! it went thru many engines in its day
Why would it need restored with 11,000 miles and the engine went out ????
Tell me if I'm right isn't that Rally Sport trim on the tops of the doors and the quarter windows I know you can get RS SS but this is SS only car
The RS Package Gives you the Hideaway Headlights...Dead Give Away :-)
@@WeBeAutosLtd of course I know what an RS Grill is what I am referring to are the stainless steel moldings on the top of the doors where they meet the glass which only appear on RS 68 Camaros. For 67 RS option is a three-piece aluminum trim on the bottom rockers and of course all red taillights and separate backup lights tell me if I'm wrong
@@SchwinnXchange been two years, looks like you won.
Why did it need restored with 11,000 miles ?
Eddy Niemann from the Buffalo duo Niemann & Wells???
Why do cars on TH-cam with such low mileage need to be restored? Yes, I can understand buffing out the paint, maybe using some polishing compound, and doing a lot of cleaning up the interior, engine and body panels, if it was stored improperly, but that's about it. Why did the alternator need to be rebuilt after only 11K miles? I don't believe anybody that markets stuff like this. The car does look nice from a video perspective, but I would have to personally look at it and drive it to know more.
Because this is what it looked like prior to the Restoration:
th-cam.com/video/rVUqj1qz4HE/w-d-xo.html
@@WeBeAutosLtd Thx for taking the time to post that restoration video. I guess it's genuine. I just can't figure out why people store something(even if it's not a car like this) with such low mileage and let it go so far. Maybe, it's an estate car? Hmpt. Well, like I said, in my first reply it does look nice. Were the original aluminum heads salvaged?(Maybe, I missed that)
Just to give you a little background......around 1977 I bought a '68 Camaro 327 4 speed with a 10 bolt posi, then replaced almost everything in the drive train, and turned it into a 427 open chamber, square port heads,(cast iron) 12.5 CR, ZL1 cam, M-22 fine spline rock crusher with a 12 bolt and 5:13's. I changed that to 4:88's eventually.
Most of my friends had Camaros, Chevelles or Nova's, so while all that was a long time ago I still retain most of that time. It was a really good time too. One friend did have an original '69 SS 396, but I can't remember if it was the 325hp or the 375hp motor. I do remember that it was not an L-89. Maybe, it was an L-78.......
They didn't appreciate originality.
Drag strip miles?
Leave it to a NYer to paint some stupid slogan on the back
John Sattler that really sucks
How much are you selling it for??
Sold, but we have lots of other Camaros, take a look at our main website www.WeBeAutos.com
sold?
It's Still Available.....
How much?
Sold, But we have Lots of other Classics, take a look at our website www.webeautos.com 🙂
What's the point of showing cars for sale.from.( 3 ) years ago????????
People Enjoy Looking at them....
Lucky you
That window sticker is fake AF
90k car
Totally fake window sticker....c'mon. Made to look old and weathered. Not a chance.
Had a 69 Z-28 and always thought this was more car..........color sucks.
Stupidly Amaturish Shaking & Blurry Dumbphone footage & had the Whole assholy thing on MUTE Thank God.
Boo hoo
What a beast but not a big fan of the color
How much?