Beach Hop Live Car Auction

Lot #39 at the Repco Beach Hop official live auction. Don't miss your opportunity to bid in the most exciting car auction at the biggest car event of the year!! Go to the Beach Hop page on the Sunday Drive website to sign up for auction catalogue, vehicle entries and info on how to bid. Vehicles on display Whangamata town centre from Wednesday with the live auction starting at 1.15pm Saturday 29th March.

Price Guide $80,000 - $150,000
Buyers premium of 5% (Plus GST on the 5%)

A true American muscle car icon, this genuine 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS SS is set to turn heads at the 2025 Beach Hop auction. Originally a big-block car, it now packs a freshened 454 V8, breathing through a full set of stainless steel headers with big primary pipes, feeding into a 3 stainless exhaustcomplete with electric cutouts for that untamed roar off the highway.

This Camaro isnt just about raw powerits been meticulously refreshed and upgraded, ensuring it drives as good as it looks. The front suspension has undergone a full refurbishment, now featuring Bilstein shocks and upgraded springs, delivering improved handling while maintaining that classic muscle car stance. A PWR heavy-duty radiator with an electric fan ensures the big block stays cool, even under high-rev conditions at low speeds.

Riding on American Racing wheels wrapped in new tires, this RS SS has the perfect period-correct yet aggressive look. Inside, it remains incredibly original, with its factory upholstery still in good condition, reflecting its genuine survivor status.

This Camaro has a current WOF and registration and carries an incredible backstorya true barn find, it spent 13 years parked in a shed following a family members passing. Now, revived and ready to hit the road, it stands as an authentic and sought-after piece of muscle car history.

Dont miss the chance to own this legendary RS SS Camaroa blend of heritage, performance, and muscle car soul, primed for the next enthusiast to enjoy.