1968 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 327/350 Four-Speed

Description

“The Corvette driver will be tired of smiling long before he’s tired of the car,” wrote Car Life magazine in 1969. Introduced for the 1968 model year, the third generation (C3) Corvette Stingray featured either a T-Top Coupe or Convertible model, the exterior design characterized by voluptuous fender flares and vacuum-operated pop-up headlights. It also delivered a completely redesigned interior with an aircraft inspired instrument cluster described by Chevrolet as “if it has anything to do with the engine, there's a gauge for it.” Utilizing the well-proven chassis components from the C2, the C3 offered independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, and a slate of seven powerful V8 engines. Yet even with the base 300 horsepower engine, Road & Track magazine recorded a 132 mph top speed, far above that of comparable contemporary sports cars.  This International Blue 1968 Stingray Coupe features the L79 327 cu-in “Turbo Fire” V8 engine producing 350 horsepower through a Muncie M21 four-speed manual transmission. The C3 Coupe pioneered the T-Top roof, allowing both enclosed comfort and open-air enjoyment, and this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray L79 Coupe is ready to produce a long-lasting smile on the face of its new owner.

Highlights 

• Powered by a L79 327 cu-in “Turbo Fire” V8 engine rated at 350 horsepower and 360 lb-ft of torque 

• Engine stamp matches chassis number (18S427665) 

• Muncie M21 four-speed manual transmission 

• Factory 4.11:1 Positraction rear axle  

• Finished in International Blue (978) over a Dark Blue (411) vinyl interior  

• Subject of a complete, frame-on restoration completed in summer of 2007 

• Engine and transmission were reportedly fully rebuilt during the restoration 

• T-Top roof and removable rear window 

• The chassis number (194379S737160) decodes as:  

  • 1 – Chevrolet  

  • 9 – Corvette  

  • 4 – V8 engine (all types)  

  • 37 – Corvette Coupe  

  • 8 – 1968 Model Year  

  • S – St. Louis, Missouri, assembly plant  

  • 427665 – Serial number 

Features  

• Four-wheel independent suspension  

• Four-wheel power disc brakes  

• Pop-up headlights  

• Aircraft-inspired instrument cluster  

• Chrome bumpers, front and rear   

• Driver’s-side exterior rearview mirror  

• Dual-speed windshield wipers  

• Back-up lights  

• Dual padded sun visors  

• Bucket seats   

• Headrests 

• Lap seatbelts  

• Map pocket  

• Manual windows  

• Headlamp-on reminder  

• Center-fill fueling  

• Dual chrome exhaust outlets 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor imperfections in the finish, as seen in the photography 

Included 

• Owner’s manual 

• Fire extinguisher 

• Spare parts including a new right-rear brake caliper, new clutch crossover shaft, and various new seals and fasteners 

• Service invoices from 2008-2010 

Ownership History

This 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe was reportedly acquired by the consignor in March 2008.