The 302ci V8 is equipped with a four-barrel carburetor and produced 290 horsepower and 290 lb-ft of torque when new. During the refurbishment, the heads were reconditioned with replacement valves and exhaust seats by Hill Country Performance & Machine.
The engine was bored .030″ .
The engine stamping includes the sequence 8N451380, which matches the vehicle’s serial number.
The MO suffix indicates a 302ci engine used in 1968 Z/28 applications.
Power is routed to the rear wheels via a refurbished M21 close-ratio four-speed manual transmission.
The console and center stack feature woodgrain trim, and additional amenities include lap belts all around, a Delco AM radio that has been modified for AM/FM stereo capability, an added rear speaker, and a chrome Muncie shift lever.
A simulated-woodgrain steering wheel fronts a 120-mph speedometer, an optional Tic Toc Tach 7k-rpm tachometer with an inset clock, and auxiliary gauges mounted in the center console.
The five-digit odometer displays 30k miles, true mileage is unknown.
