A long-forgotten 1968 Camaro Z/28 with its original V8 engine has been rescued and is headed for restoration.
Another chapter in America’s muscle car legacy has surfaced as a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, long hidden in a barn, was recently uncovered with its original V8 engine still in place.
The discovery was highlighted by the Junkyardclassics Instagram page, which shared images of the first-generation Camaro after years of neglect. Surrounded by trees and covered in leaves and branches, the car had clearly spent a long stretch outdoors. Despite its condition, enthusiasts quickly noted the car’s remarkable completeness—a rare blessing for any barn find.
The deep blue paint, though weathered, still shows a surprising luster, with the signature white racing stripes across the hood and trunk clearly visible. The interior remains largely unseen, but early reports suggest it retains much of its originality.
For Chevrolet fans, the Z/28 badge represents one of the most sought-after models in the Camaro’s history. Built to homologate the car for Trans-Am racing, the Z/28 came standard with a high-revving 302-cubic-inch V8, backed by a four-speed manual gearbox. With strong factory performance and limited production numbers, surviving examples are prized by collectors today.
Fortunately, this Camaro’s story doesn’t end with decay. Photos posted online show the car being loaded onto a trailer, signaling its journey toward a full restoration. For enthusiasts, that’s the best possible outcome—rescuing a historically significant Z/28 from potential scrapping and returning it to the road.
As one of the most iconic muscle cars of the late 1960s, the Z/28’s legacy continues to resonate. This particular example, saved just in time, is set to be reborn as both a collectible and a reminder of Chevrolet’s racing heritage.
