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Camaro Research Group Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Bob Martin on June 02, 2023, 03:47:37 PM

Title: 1968 L89
Post by: Bob Martin on June 02, 2023, 03:47:37 PM
 I was just curious what is the earliest Known 1968 L89 camaro. Thanks
Title: Re: 1968 L89
Post by: bertfam on June 02, 2023, 03:52:20 PM
September, 1967

Ed
Title: Re: 1968 L89
Post by: 169INDY on June 02, 2023, 03:56:29 PM
Per the CRG RPO spreadsheet 272 produced for that model year.
Hens Teeth for sure, bunch of built copies car out there.
Title: Re: 1968 L89
Post by: Gars68Tux on June 02, 2023, 04:12:04 PM
Quote from: bertfam on June 02, 2023, 03:52:20 PM
September, 1967

Ed


What else do you know about that particular car, Ed ?? :)
Title: Re: 1968 L89
Post by: bertfam on June 02, 2023, 04:35:38 PM
QuoteWhat else do you know about that particular car, Ed ?

It's a coupe with deluxe interior, Rally Sport, gauges, power steering, power disk brakes and tilt column. Nice car in very good shape.

Ed
Title: Re: 1968 L89
Post by: Gars68Tux on June 02, 2023, 04:52:59 PM
 Think I'm droolin', Ed, but don't stop there! lol OE drivetrain ?, colors ?, photo's ?, etc.... :D
Title: Re: 1968 L89
Post by: bertfam on June 02, 2023, 06:33:15 PM
QuoteThink I'm droolin', Ed, but don't stop there! lol OE drivetrain ?, colors ?, photo's ?, etc...

Because of the CRG rules I can't get very specific or show the trim tag, but the original color is (and still is) Matador Red and the interior shows 725 (red deluxe) on the trim tag, although apparently that's a mistake because it's clearly black!!

Yes, a few things have been replaced over the years but overall it's fairly original.

Here's a picture of the car, but I think this is about as much as I can divulge.

Ed
Title: Re: 1968 L89
Post by: Gars68Tux on June 02, 2023, 06:41:49 PM
Well, 2 outa 3 ain't bad (drivetrain ?, color-check, photos-check)! 4spd?

Without docs or the OE block, pretty much impossible to document an L89 from a L78. Is that a fair statement?

Thanks for divulging! :D
Title: Re: 1968 L89
Post by: bertfam on June 02, 2023, 06:49:49 PM
Yes, an original L89 with a Muncie and yes, it's almost impossible to determine ANY 68 without docs.

Ed
Title: Re: 1968 L89
Post by: David K on June 02, 2023, 09:37:46 PM
68...bastard year....proud to own one.
Title: Re: 1968 L89
Post by: 169INDY on June 03, 2023, 12:22:23 AM
^^ Me too.

What about the British Green Camaro Specialties L89 Car?
Title: Re: 1968 L89
Post by: Gars68Tux on June 03, 2023, 03:19:24 AM
British Green would be January or later, but I'd certainly like to hear about it. :) How many 68 L89's are there in the DB??

Title: Re: 1968 L89
Post by: bertfam on June 03, 2023, 11:08:36 AM
QuoteHow many 68 L89's are there in the DB??

Only 15. Out of the 272 built that year, that's only 6 percent.

Ed
Title: Re: 1968 L89
Post by: Gars68Tux on June 03, 2023, 12:44:23 PM
More than I would've guessed!
Title: Re: 1968 L89
Post by: bertfam on June 03, 2023, 03:08:37 PM
Not all of these are cars. A few are orphan blocks or engines

Ed
Title: Re: 1968 L89
Post by: Bob Martin on June 03, 2023, 04:31:59 PM
Thanks for the Info.