Vehicle Description
Numbers Matching L36 427ci V8 w/Muncie 4Speed Manual - Barn Find -
Recent Engine Rebuild - Dealer Ordered Drag Pack - Original British
Green Paint - (Please note: If you happen to be viewing this
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1968 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Coupe Garage Kept Motors is pleased to
offer this recent barn-find thats been mechanically brought back to
life. 1968 marked the first year of the third generation Corvette
and the example offered here offers much opportunity. According to
the original title in our possession, Mr. Frederick T. Webster of
Southgate, Michigan purchased this car brand new. When new, he
ordered a Drag Package installation by the delivering Chevrolet
dealer, which included 780cfm Holley carb (GM) upgraded intake
manifold, rectangular port cylinder heads, high compression forged
pistons and rods, solid lifter cam, upgraded Muncie transmission
and bell housing, and upgraded rear end. Then, since 1992, the car
has been tucked away in storage. From the factory, the car was
painted one-year-only British Green (code 983) over a Standard
Black interior. The car is powered by the original, numbers
matching L36 427ci/390hp 4bbl V8 mated to the original 4-Speed
gearbox. In the Spring of 2018, the car was pulled out of storage
and completely overhauled mechanically. RPM Inc. of Jenison, MI
began a 9-month rebuild of the motor and accompanying performance
parts, totaling over $14k in receipts. It was professionally
balanced and now runs exceptionally well. Power was rated at 400hp
on the Dyno. Beyond this recent engine work and the upgrades Mr.
Webster made to the car when new, the car remains highly original.
The paint and interior remain untouched from the factory. Also, the
23,700 miles on the odometer are believed to be original. So the
question is: drive the hell out of it as-is with original
cosmetics, or restore the body and make it show car? The choice is
up to you. Either way, the 427 motor is dialed in for its next
home. All original parts to restore to factory original
specifications accompany the car, including the dealer ordered Drag
Pack components. It also comes with a folder full of recent
mechanical receipts and original paperwork, such as the original
title and original registration records from Mr. Webster. It is a
unique piece and Chevrolet only made 9,936 Corvette Coupes, and
even less in British Green. Be sure to check out all the photos and
video on our main website: Garage Kept Motors. Call if interested
or e-mail with any questions. Thank you for looking. VIN Decoder: 1
- GM Division: Chevrolet 94 - Body Series: Corvette 37 - Body
Style: Coupe 8 - Year: 1968 S - Assembly Plant: St. Louis, MO
421479 - Production Sequence Trim Tag Decoder: STD - Interior:
Black Standard 983 - Paint: British Green Engine Decoding: Rear
Casting Number - 3916321: Sept. 1967 to Jan. 1968 427ci/390hp Block
Front Left Side Casting Number - 10528IL: 427ci/390hp Manual
Transmission Front Right Side Casting Number - 18S421479: Matches
VIN Distributor Number - 1111293: 1968 427ci 390hp and 400hp GM
Intake - 3937793: 1968 390hp Oval Port Heads: 3917215: 390hp and
400hp Oval Port E208: May 20, 1968 E98: May 9, 1968 Rear End -
2AZ523: 3.55:1 Heavy Duty Posi-Traction 427