Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional
example of this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette T-Top Coupe with a matching
#'s Big Block 427cid/390HP L36 V8 'IL' code engine matched to it's
original 4 speed Muncie manual transmission amp; it's original
Heavy Duty Positraction Big Block rear end! The car is extremely
striking in its original 'Safari Yellow' color (code 984) paint
with its original matching 'Black Standard' interior trim.The car
boasts it's matching #'s L36 427/390HP 'IL' code engine with date
coded correct 3935439 casting # with VIN # stamped on the engine
pad; 4 speed manual transmission with Muncie date coded correct
3925660 casing casting #. Correct AU code 3.36:1 ratio Positraction
BB rear end for 4 spd 427 with HD sway bars amp; tapped
differential yokes with bolt on caps.Factory options include:L36
427ci, 390hp engine $200.154 spd Muncie Manual Transmission
$184.35AM/FM Radio $172.75Positraction Axle $46.35Power Brakes
$42.15Hidden Headlights, roll up and work perfect.Very straight
body and door to birdcage fitment.One repaint in original factory
'Safari Yellow' colorInterior is original standard Black color.All
mechanics are excellent.In 1966, the 427 cubic inch was introduced
in the Corvette and all 427 engine cars received special hoods. The
high performance solid lifter 427 was initially listed at 450HP but
for reasons unclear the rating, not the actual output, was reduced
to 425HP shortly after introduction. It is also of note that some
390HP engines were rated at 400HP. Backup lights became standard
and were incorporated into the existing rear inboard taillight
housings.For 1968, both the Corvette body and interior were
completely redesigned. As before, the car was available in either
coupe or convertible models, but the coupe was fitted with a
near-vertical removable rear window and removable roof T-Top roof
panels. Included with coupes were hold down straps and a pair of
vinyl bags to store the roof panels and the headlamps moved into
position via a vacuum operated system rather than electrically as
on the previous generation, and new hide-away windshield wipers
utilized a vacuum door. The door handles were flush with the top of
the doors with a separate release button. Front fenders had
functional engine cooling vents. It would prove to be the long
lived successor to the second generation (1963-67) years and was
often referred to by enthusiasts as the 'Shark' with no initial
model designation at first, but which later became known as the
'Stingray' from 1969 onwards. The new T-Top 'Notchback' Coupe would
prove very popular and go on to outsell the top-selling convertible
for the first time in the marques history. The somewhat freer
breathing early engines of 1968-70 are the most collectible and
desirable today with the Big Blocks obviously proving eminently
desirable.This particular example has no signs of any accidents and
is the beneficiary of an obviously recent and beautiful repaint in
it's original 'Safari Yellow' factory color and looks extremely
striking with a Black interior. The car must be driven and seen to
be truly appreciated - drives straight as an arrow with no strange
road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver
that will give any modern day sports car a run for it's money! The
4 speed manual transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears
and the temperature always remains cool!This is a rare opportunity
to own a great daily driving and never abused example of the first
year of the third generation Corvette, a matching #'s 1968
Chevrolet Corvette 427/390HP Big Block T-Top Coupe with PB,
Positract BB rear end amp; 4 speed Muncie manual transmission!
