Vehicle Description
If you're an extrovert who craves attention, this 1968 Chevrolet
Corvette Stingray coupe will deliver in a very big way. With a
searing yellow paint job on a cool wide body kit, a freshly built
496 cubic inch big block, and rumbling side pipes, it's one of
those cars that looks outrageous and backs it up with outrageous
performance.
We know the look isn't for everyone but for those of us who love
Corvettes with a little personality, this one gets it right. The
wide body kit was installed a few years ago, and includes a whole
lot of extra work. In fact, there's not a single panel on this car
aside from maybe the T-tops that hasn't been modified in one way or
another. From the custom 1-piece nose with exposed headlights to
the flared rear fenders with built-in spoiler, this car looks
spectacular. We like the fact that they just went with bright
yellow rather than some graphics or stripes, because that bodywork
needs no help in attracting attention. It's in good shape, too,
proving that this wasn't some home-built kit but something that
cost a lot of money to build. It was done a while ago, so the paint
could use a professional buff, but if you want to just get in and
go prowling, this 'Vette is ready to rock. They've also added cool
LED driving lights up front that give it a unique look day or
night, as well as convex taillights lenses that transform the rear
of the car.
The interior is a bit more sedate, keeping to the original recipe.
The high-back bucket seats are faced in comfortable cloth instead
of slippery vinyl, which helps with both comfort and control.
You'll note some alligator skin on the center console and a smaller
diameter wheel, but those are minor details that don't change the
look very much. Factory gauges are in excellent shape with bright,
clear numbers and it's nice to see a 4-speed manual transmission in
a car that looks like this. You also get an AM/FM/CD stereo tucked
under the dash so the original AM/FM unit could stay in the center,
although it's obviously not operational. Power windows are a nice
option, and there are upgraded speakers behind the seats. As good
as the C3's cockpit is, it's nice to see they didn't try to
reinvent the wheel.
The engine is a freshly built 496 cubic inch big block that has
about 400 test and tune miles on it. We have receipts dating from
February 2017 when the work was done, and it all adds up to more
than $11,000 worth of upgrades. The engine was painted to match the
bodywork and dropped into the engine bay, which was likewise
cleaned and detailed. There's a fresh radiator, an MSD ignition
system, new water pump, fresh starter, and a long, long list of new
stuff packed in there with the rebuilt engine. It starts and runs
superbly and you'd better believe that big block delivers a hearty
whack of torque when you step on the loud pedal. A few polished
pieces add some contrast and you get power steering and brakes as
part of the package. It's clean underneath, too, although not as
detailed as the engine bay. The long-tube headers feed the side
pipes an incredible song, while the 4-speed benefits from a
blow-proof bellhousing for safety. The suspension has been lowered
a bit, but it's mostly stock so ride quality is decent and it sits
on ultra-wide 15-inch Torque Thrust wheels with 245/60/15 front and
295/50/15 rear BFGoodrich rubber.
It's cool, it's fast, and it's in-your-face. If that's how you like
your Corvettes, then this cool Stingray delivers in a big way. Call
now!