32-Years-Owned 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 327/350 4-Speed

Description

Arriving as the first year of the dramatic new C3 generation, the 1968 Corvette introduced the sweeping Mako Shark II-inspired body that would define the nameplate for the next fourteen years, bringing with it a broader engine menu than ever before. Stretching from a base 327ci small-block all the way to the formidable L88 big-block, the ‘68 Corvette establishing the template for what many consider the most visually iconic generation of America's sports car.

This ‘68 convertible left the factory with the L79 327ci V8 sending the factory rated 350 horsepower to the rear wheels through an M21 4-speed manual transmission and limited-slip differential with 4.11 gears. Repainted in the mid-1990s, this International Blue Metallic example sits on 15” Rally wheels and features a white vinyl soft top and Medium Blue vinyl interior.

Following the owner’s acquisition in 1994, servicing is said to have included replacing various brake and suspension components, replacing the convertible soft top and interior carpet, and repainting the vehicle using base coat/clear coat paint.

This 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is now offered with an owner’s manual, a tank sticker, and a clean Pennsylvania title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• L79 V8 engine/M21 4-speed manual transmission

• Finished in International Blue Metallic

• Medium Blue vinyl upholstery

• White vinyl convertible soft top

• Wood-rimmed steering wheel

• Original tank sticker included

Factory Equipment

• Carbureted L79 327/350 V8 engine

  • The engine stamping is consistent with the vehicle's chassis number (see photo gallery)

• M21 4-speed manual transmission

• Limited-slip differential (4.11 gears)

• Four-wheel disc brakes

• 15” Rally wheels with chrome hubs and rings

• Vacuum-operated pop-up headlights

• Side exhaust pipes

• Center-stacked auxiliary gauges

• AM/FM radio

• Power windows

• Tinted glass

Modifications

• Replacement carburetor

• Angled plug cylinder heads

• Aftermarket CD radio and speakers mounted behind passenger compartment

Servicing & Documentation

• The Corvette Order Copy (tank sticker) can be viewed in the gallery

• The following servicing is said to have been completed during the seller’s ownership:

  • Refinished with base coat/clear coat paint

  • Carpet and convertible top replaced

  • Various suspension components

  • Various brake components

Known Imperfections

• Crack on front fascia

• Various scratches and other imperfections in paint

• Worn vinyl upholstery

• Cracks and scratches on interior surfaces

• Tires with 2004 date codes

• A.I.R. (Air Injection Reactor) components removed

Ownership History

This 1968 Chevrolet Corvette was acquired by the seller in 1994 from a private seller in Carbondale, Pennsylvania.

Included Items

• Owner’s manuals

• Tank sticker