1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Four-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

“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 spearheaded by Larry Shinoda 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 up to 427 cubic inches. 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 1968 Corvette is believed to be powered by a code CGV 1970 Chevelle LS4 454 engine and has received extensive maintenance and restoration under current ownership since 1998.

Highlights

• First of the Mako Shark inspired C3 Corvettes

• Believed to be a code CGV 454 cu-in1970 Chevelle LS4 V8 engine producing 345 hp

• Four-speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter

• Finished in Rally Red (974) over Black (400) vinyl upholstery and White soft top

• The chassis number (194678S420802) decodes as:

  • 1 – Chevrolet

  • 9 – Corvette

  • 4 – V8 engine (all types)

  • 67 – Corvette Convertible

  • 8 – 1968 Model Year

  • S – St. Louis, Missouri, final assembly plant

  • 420802 – Serial number beginning with 400001

Features

• DeWitt’s aluminum radiator

• Factory Rally wheels and BFGoodrich White Letter Radial T/A tires

• 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

• Lap seatbelts

• Manual windows

• Headlamp-on reminder

• Center-fill fueling

• Dual chrome exhaust outlets

Known Imperfections

• Backup lights not connected

• Parking Brake not connected

Included

• Assorted spare parts

Ownership History

This 454-Powered 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible has received extensive maintenance and restoration under current ownership since 1998.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Craig Zimmerman Phone: 586.707.5811 email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com