Mecum Auction 68 L89 Camaro
 

Hi, Anybody here have any knowledge of the 68 Camaro L89 convertible lot # S152 selling Saturday at the Indy auction? I have a good friend who is interested in bidding on it if it's real. Any history info good or bad would be greatly appreciated. Wish I knew how to install a link like Steve did for the 62 Impala but I'm not that computer savy.
Thanks, Chris
508-529-1970 or pm's would be great.

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See if this works.

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail...mp;startRow=121

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Chris,

For all that you do for me....it`s the least I can do [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Here you go.

DESCRIPTION

ESTIMATE: $150,000 - $200,000

If you could go back in time to 1968, walk into a Chevy dealer and order your very own future classic Camaro, you might very well drive away in this gorgeous convertible. Let’s begin with first impressions: the 1968 Camaro SS was one of the stellar designs of the late 1960s GM styling period, and this car’s Cordovan Maroon finish with Parchment top, Parchment-on-Black interior and White wraparound stripe is simply stunning. The SS appearance package that includes a bulging hood with chrome bezels, Red Stripe tires on Rally wheels and special badging adds a muscular edge to the look.

As if being a Concours-quality SS convertible isn’t enough, there is plenty more, because this low-mileage, completely numbers-matching star packs one of the most desirable driveline combinations of the era, the L89 aluminum-head 396 big block V-8, backed by an M22 “Rock Crusher” four speed manual transmission. This was the combination that brought out the new Chevy pony car’s true nature in big block form, and in this case, that spirited performance is topped with the highest level of driver and passenger enjoyment available in the form of the RPO Z87 Custom Interior, which featured special seat trim, molded arm rests, woodgrain dash and panel trim, bright pedal inserts, deluxe wheel and passenger grab handle. Add in the U17 special Instruments option with four console-mounted gauges, electric clock and tachometer and you have a very special piece of classic top-down Chevy muscle.

While GM records are not exact, it is thought that only six convertibles were equipped with the L89 engine in 1968. Of the six, this very collectible example is one of only two documented examples known to exist. Featured on the November 2007 cover of Super Chevy Magazine, it carries just 46,000 original miles on the clock and comes with the complete owner history, original invoice and Protect-O-Plate. With its superb combination of rarity, a full contingent of options, the top drivetrain and full documentation, this rarest of Camaro convertibles is clearly one of the best of its era.

HIGHLIGHTS

- While GM records are not exact, it is estimated that only six L89 convertibles were ever produced
- Of the six, only 2 documented examples are known to exist
- Cordovan Maroon with White convertible top
- Parchment and Black interior
- Complete numbers matching drivetrain
- Fully restored using NOS and original refurbished parts
- L78 396/375 HP V-8 engine, L89 aluminum heads
- M22 4-speed manual transmission
- 46,000 original miles
- Complete owner history
- Original invoice and Protect-O-Plate
- Featured on the cover of Super Chevy Magazine in November 2007
- Ordered in June of 1968 and delivered on July 18th to Al Lincoln Buick Chevrolet in Troy, North Carolina

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Dan

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Beautiful car...but the dreaded &quot;Caution Fan Sticker Fairy&quot; has struck again. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

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Seriously, who keeps putting those stickers on high end cars?

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Yea, what is it with that sticker? Kinda makes you wonder what else.............

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DW31S</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yea, what is it with that sticker? Kinda makes you wonder what else............. </div></div>
That &quot;what else&quot; question always enters my head as well when I see that item.

The colour combo here really rocks for me. I assume it should have a smog system.

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That decal happens to Pontiac people, but it's a reproduction air cleaner decal that has its origins in Buicks. Too many Ponchos are restored with this decal.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pontiac-400-...-/230510581887

I don't believe there are any L89 convertible numbers but it's akin to the &quot;1 of 18&quot; LS6 ragtops.

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Beautiful...........(Except for the Fan sticker)

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Very nice looking car but to me, the paint color looks too dark for Cordovan Maroon.
James